Current computer build

[Minten]

For the last month or so I have started the assembly of my new computer.

I started with a Switchback 810 Full size case.

For an optical drive I went with a Blueray drive from LG
Also for a main storage drive I'm using a 2TB WesterDigital 3gb/s

For a OS drive I'm using a Corsair Force 3 240GB SSD

Currently, I have also purchased my memory and PSU.
I'm doing Corsair Vengance 32gb (4dimm) @1600MHz and for a power supply I'm doing a 1200watt SilentPro.

On the list I still need my GPU, CPU, and MOBO.
MOBO- Maximus IV
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131760

CPU- 2700k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115095

GPU- On the fence but it's between a 690 and 580... I would eventually be doing 2 or three way SLI.

Forgot to mention I need case fans and also am using a H100 CPU cooler.

 

[m8magicandmystery]

wow...!!!...thats gonna be sweet Minten..!!..

 

[Minten]

wow...!!!...thats gonna be sweet Minten..!!..

Thank you! It should keep me calm for a few months until I want something new....

 

[milehighassassin]

Few months?

That should last a while.

Cost to build?

 

[treemagnet03]

A few months? Hmm. Thou hast not had a real life job me thinks. Money is actually a finite object to the majority of peeps. But this has been beaten to death with you already.

 

[ruffryder]

Few months?

That should last a while.

Cost to build?

It will last less than it seems to be taking him to build it.. lol.

I would guesstimate cost as 1500... for final build after he gets the video cards..

 

[Minten]

I'm on about my 3rd month of doing this... The only reason it's taking so long is because of my d@mned knee taking money away from this build.

Total cost? I'd say around $1600- $2300 depending on which GPU's I go with. I was also looking at some other things like a sound card and a PVR so add another $400.

I was planning on this computer lasting me into college at least. That's the biggest problem with the new technology though. I don't know how long until it's obsolete.

 

[ruffryder]

you can't ever keep up with computers.. best to spend the least amount possible on them as they are disposable..

I limit 500 bucks to my builds.. try to anyways..

The future of chips / processors and their being able to replace graphics cards are going to be great!!

 

[milehighassassin]

Most people have/buy way more computer than they need. 90% of users surf online, check email and use ms word/office. That's it. Maybe a little photo storage.


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[Minten]

Most people have/buy way more computer than they need. 90% of users surf online, check email and use ms word/office. That's it. Maybe a little photo storage.


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Which is very much true. With school now and all the outrageous projects and gaming in mind, that's where all my decisions on parts came from

 

[judger101]

well as far as being obselete yes, they are old right after you build them, BUT that doesnt mean they wont run games plenty fast for 3 years or so. it is just if you can live with not having the latest and greatest...

 

[Minten]

Picked up some new shiny GPU's yesterday!

Came up to $1000 with tax!

Final decisions now.

Motherboard :

P8Z77 Premium $450
3770k $340

Then case fans and this build is pretty much done!

 

[m8magicandmystery]

a knee taking money away from your computor..??

In Canada , if we have a knee injury our governmemt gives us a free computor for something to do during the free health care rehab on the knee as the disibility cheques are delivered by sexy secretaries willing to do a massage as the room service food is being delivered to the room in the fancy hotel paid by the government...ahhhhh
Canada..lol...

 

[HawkShot99]

Came up to $1000 with tax!

Final decisions now.

Motherboard :

P8Z77 Premium $450
3770k $340

Then case fans and this build is pretty much done!

So how much do your parents have tied up in this computer?

 

[judger101]

me thinks you should save for college or something, a computer half of this would play anything out there just fine.

 

[ruffryder]

Minten,

I sure hope you do something cool with computer. If you post 3DMark scores or something retarded like that your computer should drop kick you in the face!

Its a powerful rig you are building, make it earn its keep!

 

[m8magicandmystery]

im glad your doing what your doing and have a healthy interest in it...and if i was your parent i would much rather invest abit in your hobby then throw money at legal fee;s if ya got in trouble...your on a decent path...keep it up..

 

[Minten]

So how much do your parents have tied up in this computer?

About $450. The only thing I needed help for was my second GPU. It literally has taken weeks just to find something in stock and I wanted identical cards and they're just so hard to find. I'll pay them back though. No worries.

 

[milehighassassin]

About $450. The only thing I needed help for was my second GPU. It literally has taken weeks just to find something in stock and I wanted identical cards and they're just so hard to find. I'll pay them back though. No worries.

Do you work? How will you pay them back?



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[Minten]

Do you work? How will you pay them back?



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Surprisingly I have started doing my own little torturing thing... I'll help from geometry to dreaded language arts. Usually stay with my class. I can make pretty good money too. I'm not asking nearly as much and can usually do just as good of a job...

That also explains a lot of my absence here.

Ps. Football started yesterday!