The_highwayman
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Since last november i've been wanting to build a new desktop computer. I've been doing a bit of research since then as to what i want and how much i am willing to spend.
I will mostly use it for gaming, music and uni work.
My older brother will be helping me build it (he's built several before). He recommends i buy a liquid-cooled case, but i really don't like the look of those cases that come with inbuilt LC Systems and i feel that adding one to an existing case wil just look untidy and will be a real hassle considering myself and my older brother have never put one together before. What do you guys think? Is liquid cooling worth the effort?
The following outlines what i do want from/included as part of my computer:
I have pretty much decided that i want the NZXT Zero case. It's got 8 fans (7x 12cm and 1x 8cm). it apparantly runs pretty quietly but has issues with the top 8cm fan getting in the way of larger PSUs. Plus, it looks pretty awesome.
A large monitor such as the Samsung 206BW or 931BW
I'd like it to be an intel computer with Nvidia 8800 Graphics.
i've been reading on whirlpool and other forums that Intel will be reducing it's chip prices (after the april price drop) come july 22nd. link. i'm willing to wait until then to buy my chip (assuming the rumour is true.) but which chip would you guys recommend?
Below is a table outlining the price changes:
I'd like to be able to watch TV on my monitor and potentially connect up my Wii so i don't have to compete for the main family telly or go out and buy one for my room (considering that my room will lack a great deal of free space once i fit in a computer desk etc.)
In an ideal world i'd also love to include this keyboard and this mouse. However, if the budget does not allow it then i suppose this could be one area i am quite willing to compromise in. (NB: the RRP's on the website are much more expensive than what is found on staticice.)
So, while that all seems like a load of words, what i am basically looking for is advice, recommendations and suggestions from those more experienced in this field than I. I am willing to spend UP TO $4000, but absolutely no more. (less would be awesome, of course
) i would prefer to spend a little bit more now than have to upgrade my computer in the more near future (i realise upgrades will be inevitable, but a bit of longevity is important)
so please post ur thoughts, questions and suggestions. i have very little idea about the more technical aspects of computer parts such as Mobos and the like.
thanks guys.
I will mostly use it for gaming, music and uni work.
My older brother will be helping me build it (he's built several before). He recommends i buy a liquid-cooled case, but i really don't like the look of those cases that come with inbuilt LC Systems and i feel that adding one to an existing case wil just look untidy and will be a real hassle considering myself and my older brother have never put one together before. What do you guys think? Is liquid cooling worth the effort?
The following outlines what i do want from/included as part of my computer:
I have pretty much decided that i want the NZXT Zero case. It's got 8 fans (7x 12cm and 1x 8cm). it apparantly runs pretty quietly but has issues with the top 8cm fan getting in the way of larger PSUs. Plus, it looks pretty awesome.
A large monitor such as the Samsung 206BW or 931BW
I'd like it to be an intel computer with Nvidia 8800 Graphics.
i've been reading on whirlpool and other forums that Intel will be reducing it's chip prices (after the april price drop) come july 22nd. link. i'm willing to wait until then to buy my chip (assuming the rumour is true.) but which chip would you guys recommend?
Below is a table outlining the price changes:
I'd like to be able to watch TV on my monitor and potentially connect up my Wii so i don't have to compete for the main family telly or go out and buy one for my room (considering that my room will lack a great deal of free space once i fit in a computer desk etc.)
In an ideal world i'd also love to include this keyboard and this mouse. However, if the budget does not allow it then i suppose this could be one area i am quite willing to compromise in. (NB: the RRP's on the website are much more expensive than what is found on staticice.)
So, while that all seems like a load of words, what i am basically looking for is advice, recommendations and suggestions from those more experienced in this field than I. I am willing to spend UP TO $4000, but absolutely no more. (less would be awesome, of course
) i would prefer to spend a little bit more now than have to upgrade my computer in the more near future (i realise upgrades will be inevitable, but a bit of longevity is important)so please post ur thoughts, questions and suggestions. i have very little idea about the more technical aspects of computer parts such as Mobos and the like.
thanks guys.
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