I have finally decided to take the plunge and build my own computer.
USES: Gaming (both on-line and off), and other normal stuff
Budget: Right now $1200 (does not include monitor, mouse, speakers, keyboard etc. basically just the tower)
Overall goal of the build:
1. I want this computer to be able to play games like Civ IV/V, Crisis, etc. (obvious I am asking about CIV V primarily here). However, I do want to be able to upgrade in the future so I don't have to buy everything new again (AKA the video card).
2. Dual monitor capable
3. Right now I am just looking at getting one video card, but later on this year, I plan on getting a second one in a crossfire or SLI configuration (depends on the card and I do not care the brand).
4. I do plan on overclocking eventually.
PARTS: Here is what I am looking at right now for this build. My major concerns are the motherboard (for future upgradability) and the video card (in terms of being able to handle two monitors).
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K
MotherBoard: ASRock P67 EXTREME4 (B3) NOTE: I don't know a lot about ASRock but this board received solid reviews.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229&Tpk=ASRock P67 EXTREME4
Video Card: XFX HD-685X-ZDFC Radeon HD 6850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150515&Tpk=XFX HD-685X-ZDFC Radeon HD 6850
RAM: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(2_x_4gb)_240-pin_ddr3-_-20-220-558-_-Product
Power Supply: KINGWIN Lazer LZ-1000 1000W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121068&Tpk=KINGWIN Lazer LZ-1000 1000W
Hard Drive: Seagate SV35 Series ST31000526SV
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148727&Tpk=Seagate SV35 Series ST31000526SV
CD Drive: SONY Black 18X DVD-ROM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118031&Tpk=SONY Black 18X DVD-ROM
CASE: AZZA Solano 1000 Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517004&Tpk=AZZA Solano 1000 Black
NOTE: The case I am open to change. I am still looking for the right one. I am wanting a full size case with plenty of room to expand with fans/liquid cooling.
Right now that build is about 1200. Any advise would be welcome. Anything that could save money without giving up anything would be nice .
Also, this is the most important thing. I am nervous about ordering parts online. I know that newegg is good and I am looking at parts with high reviews, but I am nervous that I will order the parts and I will have trouble with any returns I may need. Any advise on buying parts would also be appreciated.
USES: Gaming (both on-line and off), and other normal stuff
Budget: Right now $1200 (does not include monitor, mouse, speakers, keyboard etc. basically just the tower)
Overall goal of the build:
1. I want this computer to be able to play games like Civ IV/V, Crisis, etc. (obvious I am asking about CIV V primarily here). However, I do want to be able to upgrade in the future so I don't have to buy everything new again (AKA the video card).
2. Dual monitor capable
3. Right now I am just looking at getting one video card, but later on this year, I plan on getting a second one in a crossfire or SLI configuration (depends on the card and I do not care the brand).
4. I do plan on overclocking eventually.
PARTS: Here is what I am looking at right now for this build. My major concerns are the motherboard (for future upgradability) and the video card (in terms of being able to handle two monitors).
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K
MotherBoard: ASRock P67 EXTREME4 (B3) NOTE: I don't know a lot about ASRock but this board received solid reviews.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229&Tpk=ASRock P67 EXTREME4
Video Card: XFX HD-685X-ZDFC Radeon HD 6850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150515&Tpk=XFX HD-685X-ZDFC Radeon HD 6850
RAM: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(2_x_4gb)_240-pin_ddr3-_-20-220-558-_-Product
Power Supply: KINGWIN Lazer LZ-1000 1000W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121068&Tpk=KINGWIN Lazer LZ-1000 1000W
Hard Drive: Seagate SV35 Series ST31000526SV
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148727&Tpk=Seagate SV35 Series ST31000526SV
CD Drive: SONY Black 18X DVD-ROM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118031&Tpk=SONY Black 18X DVD-ROM
CASE: AZZA Solano 1000 Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517004&Tpk=AZZA Solano 1000 Black
NOTE: The case I am open to change. I am still looking for the right one. I am wanting a full size case with plenty of room to expand with fans/liquid cooling.
Right now that build is about 1200. Any advise would be welcome. Anything that could save money without giving up anything would be nice .
Also, this is the most important thing. I am nervous about ordering parts online. I know that newegg is good and I am looking at parts with high reviews, but I am nervous that I will order the parts and I will have trouble with any returns I may need. Any advise on buying parts would also be appreciated.