[Build Help] Just a few questions before I finalize my build and start buying
I've never built a PC before, thanks for any advice you guys have.
Main uses:
- Development (running VS2010, SQL Server, etc)
- Graphic design (Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator)
I don't plan on doing any hardcore gaming, will I need to buy a video card or will I be okay with whatever is integrated with the CPU? Also, I will not be overclocking the CPU, will I still need to purchase a CPU cooler?
I've intentionally built what I think is a system with plenty of room to grow and upgrade over the next couple years; what do you guys think?
Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2500 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $208.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard | $194.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $124.99 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $127.27 @ Newegg |
| Hard Drive | Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $84.95 @ Adorama |
| Case | Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case | $149.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Corsair 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $161.98 @ Amazon |
| Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $26.97 @ Newegg |
| Keyboard | Logitech MX 5500 Revolution Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse | $110.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping and discounts when available. | $1191.12 | |
| Generated 2012-03-24 19:28 EDT-0400 |
Posted Mar 24, 2012, 11:49 PM UTC
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