Hi
I'm looking for build suggestions, advice and guidance for my first venture into building a PC. I am interested in a build based on the* Prodigy case which i understand can make use of standard sized components while being of a small form factor.
I have a sum of ~£1200 in mind but shouldn't be seen as definitive. Money isn't a huge factor (relatively) if the component can be justified rather I just want to future proof myself as much as possible and take advantage of new technology.
This is a gaming rig but also something designed to connect up to a HDTV. I have read of tech such as 'Optimus Technology' which allows the GPU output to be routed through the motherboard's HDMI slot which would be very beneficial.
I also like the sound of the tech which allows the motherboard to detect when the GPU isn't needed and use the integrated GPU instead to save on power and turn off any sort of unneeded fan etc.
I'm prepared to pay more to reduce noise but as I've never built a PC before so complicated or involved tech would likely be beyond my capabilities. I really know the least about fans and cooling solutions so am particularly worried about this area.
I would like an optical drive as unfashionable as they are these days. SSD is a no brainer of course for the OS etc alongside a HD. I7 ivy bridge and 16 GB ram etc.
I really need a build / shopping list to be comprehensive as possible with the little additional extras I'll need such as cables, and thermal paste etc (I already own a copy of windows 7).
I know very little about component brands and the little compatibility complexities which could trip up an amateur such as speed of RAM supported by the mobo etc.
Thanks for your time.
I'm looking for build suggestions, advice and guidance for my first venture into building a PC. I am interested in a build based on the* Prodigy case which i understand can make use of standard sized components while being of a small form factor.
I have a sum of ~£1200 in mind but shouldn't be seen as definitive. Money isn't a huge factor (relatively) if the component can be justified rather I just want to future proof myself as much as possible and take advantage of new technology.
This is a gaming rig but also something designed to connect up to a HDTV. I have read of tech such as 'Optimus Technology' which allows the GPU output to be routed through the motherboard's HDMI slot which would be very beneficial.
I also like the sound of the tech which allows the motherboard to detect when the GPU isn't needed and use the integrated GPU instead to save on power and turn off any sort of unneeded fan etc.
I'm prepared to pay more to reduce noise but as I've never built a PC before so complicated or involved tech would likely be beyond my capabilities. I really know the least about fans and cooling solutions so am particularly worried about this area.
I would like an optical drive as unfashionable as they are these days. SSD is a no brainer of course for the OS etc alongside a HD. I7 ivy bridge and 16 GB ram etc.
I really need a build / shopping list to be comprehensive as possible with the little additional extras I'll need such as cables, and thermal paste etc (I already own a copy of windows 7).
I know very little about component brands and the little compatibility complexities which could trip up an amateur such as speed of RAM supported by the mobo etc.
Thanks for your time.
