*noob* New PC Build, no idea where to start *noob*

locaoimh

Hi,

Sorry.........totally noob question here.


I'm trying to build a PC with these componants as a miniumum

CPU choices, high speed (3GHz+) quad core or better - e.g. Intel Core i7 3770k, Intel Core i7 3960X, AMD FX-8350

Motherboard and RAM, -Motherboard Depends on CPU - Comparison at newegg.com RAM should be circa 32Gb

Video card (GPU),- Something similiar to Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 - avoid SLI and Crossfire - (we do not need/want a dual gpu)

Case + power supply,- Something with space for expansion, e.g. cooler master HAF 932, power supply - oversize by circa 25%, must have its own fans

Storage (hard drives, SSDs)  - two drives, standard HD for storage this can be big (1TB) and a smaller SSD (circa 240) for quick access to libraries.

How do I start going about building this?
Where can I get the parts I need?
What will be the biggest stumbling blocks I'm likely to face?

SterlingArcher

Whats it for exactly. Budget.

Preferably use the forum template.

locaoimh

locaoimh wrote: »

Hi,

Sorry.........totally noob question here.


I'm trying to build a PC with these componants as a miniumum

CPU choices, high speed (3GHz+) quad core or better - e.g. Intel Core i7 3770k, Intel Core i7 3960X, AMD FX-8350

Motherboard and RAM, -Motherboard Depends on CPU - Comparison at newegg.com RAM should be circa 32Gb

Video card (GPU),- Something similiar to Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 - avoid SLI and Crossfire - (we do not need/want a dual gpu)

Case + power supply,- Something with space for expansion, e.g. cooler master HAF 932, power supply - oversize by circa 25%, must have its own fans

Storage (hard drives, SSDs)  - two drives, standard HD for storage this can be big (1TB) and a smaller SSD (circa 240) for quick access to libraries.

How do I start going about building this?
Where can I get the parts I need?
What will be the biggest stumbling blocks I'm likely to face?

TEMPLATE!!

If you want to ask about a new PC build, please make a new thread and include as much of the following information as possible:

1. What is your budget? [€1500-€2000]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Video editing/3D Modelling/Game enviornment Dev
3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [No]

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [22']

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080] [No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.] No

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Don't Know]

8. How can you pay? [Credit Card/Laser]

9. When are you purchasing? [In 14 days]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [Yes, Maybe Cork City]

Lu Tze

Just to get you started, an example build from Amazon, getting close to maxing out your budget ~€1900



Given your use i went for a 6 Core/12 Thread intel build which is overclockable (though havent included a 3rd party cooler, which you would need for overclocking).

You could save money on the cpu and motherboard by dropping down to a haswell or skylake build (4 core/8 thread). You will save more on haswell as the DDR3 ram is cheaper than the DDR4.

Cases are to personal taste, so could save money here or get a different one you prefer.

There are also cheaper monitors, i just like those dell, especially with the extra bit of vertical space they provide.

Amazon likely aren't the cheapest for a full build, but a good starting point to gauge pricing, and if they are close price wise to others their customer service is excellent.