I have built a computer in the past, so I know a bit about the art but on this next build, I want some others' opinions to make sure I make the best decisions for both the rig and the budget...
Main uses of intended build: High resolution gaming, Video Editing, other everyday tasks...
Parts required: the whole system (Mobo, CPU. RAM, PSU, GFX, Case, HDD(S), Disc drive, etc)
Previous build information (list details of parts): FX-8120, 990FXA-UD3, adata premier DDR3 1600mhz 2*8GB, Sapphire HD7870 GHz, Cooler master GX750W, Cooler master HAF-X
Monitor resolution: 1080 * 1920 on 1-3 monitors
Storage requirements: Enough to be able to store a lot of videos, games etc... I thought maybe 2TB+?
Will you be overclocking: Not initially, but as I build confidence, I will venture there
Any motherboard requirements (no. of USB, Xfire/SLI, fan headers): Nothing specific strikes me
Extra information about desired system: See Below
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* Budget: Im trying to keep it under $2450 New-Zealand dollars, as that is the maximum I want to spend.
* What that budget needs to include: I am going to build a completely new rig, so this is what I had in mind...
i5 3570k
Asus Maximus V formula
Corsair vengeance 4*4GB 1600MHz
Sapphire HD 7970 OC
Corsair GS700
Cooler master HAF-XM
Antec Kuhler H2O 620
Seagate 2TB barracuda SATA3
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
* What the main uses of the PC will be: High-Performance Gaming, Video Editing/rendering, Media playback, all other everyday tasks like internet browsing etc
* The spec of your current PC and whether you are re-using any parts from it:
The current specs of my PC are as follows, but I am creating a new one for the above purposes and want it to be better than my current one. I will not be using any parts from my old build
FX-8120, 990FXA-UD3, adata premier DDR3 1600mhz 2*8GB, Sapphire HD7870 GHz, Cooler master GX750W, Cooler master HAF-X
* The native resolution of your monitor: 1080 * 1920 on 1-3 monitors
* Whether you will be overclocking or not. As I have not been into this sector of the PC culture yet, I am not experienced in its ways, so Initially I wont be overclocking but as time progresses I can almost definitely see myself doing it.
* How much storage space you require: I am going to be creating quite a few videos and storing them, as well as many games and movies, so I was thinking that I would need 2-4TB of storage space?
* Do you have any special requirements? Just for it to be a high performance, reliable machine with some decent overclocking potential.
Any help/personal opinions would be greatly appreciated.