Computer Build Resource Thread - Page 919

Hi,

I'm looking for some help with a build, its more or less a complete build except I have an EVGA Superclocked GTX460 which im hoping not to replace right now. I was also planning to carry over my dual cd drives and bluetooth/card reader to my new build & maybe PSU. I'd like USB3 (unless it makes a big £$ difference), although i dont think my stuff is compatible at the moment its something I would envisage having in the not too distant future.

My use - I mostly use the PC for gaming, currently BF3, SC2 and Skyrim. I do however to a fair bit of photoshop/illustrator work and am looking quite seriously at getting in to video editing.

No real budget I was thinking of really looking at the top end parts before the giant price jump issue in terms of processor. I'm not looking to be extravagant but I want a good machine.
My history is that I tend to upgrade about every 3 - 4 years. I've had my current machine about 3 ish years and i've had to replace the gfx card because my last one died about a year ago. I got a new psu at the time too, I cant remember what it was I'll update when i get home but I may well have to change that for a new build.

I'll check what resolution im running when I get home but I do run a dual flat monitor set up with one 22"(i think) widescreen and an old probably 19" non widescreen.

Im not desperate to build right now as its just about coping with what i want but whenever I run BF3 it struggles a little (in game mostly fine), sometimes crashing other open programs.

In terms of over clocking it really depends on whether I need to. I wouldnt PLAN on over clocking initially unless recommended to. It would more be a case of OCing if i find i need to or come to the end of my update cycle and it seems like the best option. SLI is the same really. I would go SLI if it was recommended as the best option.

I dont need an OS.

I live in the UK, previously i've mostly bought from novatech as they are generally pretty good on price and they are a reliable company. I dont mind buying from other places as long as they are either well known or come highly well reviewed/recommended.

At the moment I use a monitor switching box to switch my main monitor between PC and PS3 but its on the fritz so I would also appreciate any recommendations on this front if anyone has any.

Been looking at:

i7 -

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/processors/intelcorei3,i5andi71155socket/Intel/BX80623I72600.html#utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/processors/intelcorei3,i5andi71155socket/Intel/BX80623I72700K.html#utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products

Thats all i can think of for now.

Another question: Will I be able to reuse these optical drives on my new PC?

ASUS DVD-E6 16P 3H ATA Device
HL-DT-ST DVDRRW GWA-41668 ATA Device

If not, what's a good price for an optical drive?

Hi guys,

Could I get some feedback on this build? For shipping reasons it's easier for me to order everything from NCIX, so all the parts below are from them. I posted a rough build to get an estimate on pricing a couple of weeks back, but since I'm ready to order now I tried working around what's on sale at the moment.

I'm hoping to run SC2 + possibly stream, D3, DOTA 2, etc. In general mostly CPU-heavy applications, but I'd like to get a decent GPU as well just in case.

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Total incl. tax: $1163.28

A couple of other things...

If I want to SLI in the future, is the 550W PSU I have listed sufficient?
Also, any suggestions for a decent monitor around the $200 price range?

Thanks!