Build ready to go, thoughts?

Yichi

Yichi

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I had an old thread, but since some things have changed I decidd to make a new thread.

Ok, so I got the go ahead to raise my budget to 600 for my new build. I think I have it fully set in stone, just wanting some opinions on it. Again the build will mostly be used for 3D modeling and design using Autodesk products, Solidworks, and some Photo Editing using Lightroom. The rest of the time it will be used for some light/moderate gaming and web surfing/goofing off.

I wanted to make sure that I had a computer that could be a little future proofed and will last for a couple years and provide a decent system for everything I need it to do. After a bunch of research, heres what I came up with for a good general rig that I hope will do the job well.

CASE = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112154
Not into a bunch of alien looking cases and flashy LEDs. Was wanting more of a clean, classic industrial look.

POWER SUPPLY = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

CPU = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074

(NOTE** My local Microcenter has the i5-2500K for 179.99 Would this be a better option than the i5-2400? Also note that this build will be ran at stock speeds, I do not intend to overclock this build as this will be more of a family computer.)

MOTHERBOARD = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

RAM = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

The HD, Video Card, Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, OS will all be re-used from my old build.

Opinions? Thoughts? Advice?

Thanks!
 
1. Is the OS from your old build a OEM version of windows? If so, you will need a new one.

2. What video card are you reusing?

3. At stock speeds, the 2400 and 2500k are both beast. If you get the 2500k, then you will be able to up the speed via multiplier in the future, thus extending the usability of the computer.
It is definitely worth saving $10 to get the 2500k. Even at stock, your getting a better processor for cheaper. A Towncar for the price of a LTD anyone?

everything else looks good. On the case, it would be cheaper to go with a HAF 912, but cases are always just personal choice.
 
1) No I have a retail version of Vista Ultimate 64 bit. I have the disks and keys for it. I checked after posing the question if I could just swap out my HD into my new build and was told I would need to do a repair install, so I went through my box of goodies and found the case that had the disk and keys in it.

2) the vid card is = Visiontek Radeon HD 5760 1GB DDR5. This is a brand new card that was going into my old build before it died on me and the old build was circa 2007 and kinda outdated, so I said heck with it and decided to build new. Since it is new in the box, I figured I could make do with it for now.

As far as the case goes, i wanted a little cleaner look to the case than the HAF 912 has. Again like you said personal preference.

**EDIT** Here is the list of items being re-used from my old build to the new one:

Visiontek Radeon HD 5760 1GB DDR5
Western Digital SATA II 3.0 7200RPM 500GB HDD
Windows Vista Ultimate x64 (wanting to keep my OS, but do have a copy of XP Pro if needed)
LITE-ON IHAS124-04 24x Sata DVD-RW Drive
LG 23" Widescreen 3D LED Monitor
Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard
Ultra U12-40867 Gaming Mouse 2200gpi

**2nd EDIT** After doing some digging, it appears that Microcenter has the i5-2400 for 149.99. Seeing as I am not going to overclock the chip for a family computer, it would appear that this would be the way to go, so I am thinking about upgrading the motherboard to this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128498
 
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that card is either a 5750 or a 5770. Either way, its a good card.

you will need to do a fresh install and back up all of your data. I dont think that a repair install will reset the hardware ID list allowing you to use it.
 
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