So I have reassessed my build based on all of your advices and I have got a list that comes out around $200 that the previous. It is: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive/SSD Intel Core i7 3770 4-Core 3rd Gen Processor Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR3 RAM CMZ16GX3M2A1600C9…
The case comes with 2 casefans, and the stock intell cpu coolers are just good enough (those temps will be running close to what is the max running temps)if you are not overclocking. -Get a decent/midrange cpu cooler that is silent/cools good at lower rpm's. -Get 2 good casefans to replace the ones already in there (same…
I've been feeling a little limited with my current computer. I have been considering how soon I should upgrade. I would like to have a machine that lasts me a few years. Software wise my most demanding software is 3ds Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, etc. I also play a fair bit of games. At the moment I am looking at: Intel Core i7…
Yeah I looked at the 660 ti, from what I understood from a bit of reading the 670 was the better choice. Thanks Tekoppar, I will look into a modular PSU. Also is it likely that I will need to buy more fans/ different heat sink or will what comes in the boxes be fine?
If you were to wait for a processor, yes, most likely; no necessarily the GPU. Some great advice in here. I would recommend an SSD, like a Samsung 840. Run a search and see if the software you use uses CUDA. If it does, stick with nVidia. You could also just build this unit now and get a 700 series when they come out. It…