Gentlemen. I've gotten by over the years with crappy second-hand computers, despite my practically living on the net. Always limited to games and programs my flaming piles of crap were barely capable of handling. Now that I can afford a computer of my own design, I intend to go for the gold. I've shopped around and found it a common practice of companies to make computers just good enough to rip off their target consumer. So I've decided to build one.
I know enough about computers to know I'd have to spend a month or two combing through scattered details of every aspect before I was satisfied. So I've come to you in search of enlightenment, hopefully save me some time. But before you agree to this seemly simple task, keep in mind I'm not satisfied until things are perfect, I'll continue asking you questions until you tell me the answer to life. Yes, a challenger approaches.
Some basics. I'd like to go for the i7, as I perceive it as the most powerful choice at the time, correct me if I'm wrong. I hear the 1366 is better for overclocking, if that's the case, that's the way I'm going. Though, to start, I'll just pop a fan and good paste on it, deal with learning overclocking and paying for the water cooling later. 2.66, figure I can OC or buy stronger later.
I'd like to purchase quality, dependable components with good customer service in case anything breaks down. But I'll start with lesser ram and a weaker card, though maybe power supply sufficient for two cards, extra fans, and water cooling later down the line. Board audio is fine, gigabit ethernet. Functional case, I'm not paying extra for lights or whatever. Lots of USB, preferably some on the front and other things, you know.
I'm assuming I'll have to learn bios and all that, do tell. Anything else as well.
I know enough about computers to know I'd have to spend a month or two combing through scattered details of every aspect before I was satisfied. So I've come to you in search of enlightenment, hopefully save me some time. But before you agree to this seemly simple task, keep in mind I'm not satisfied until things are perfect, I'll continue asking you questions until you tell me the answer to life. Yes, a challenger approaches.
Some basics. I'd like to go for the i7, as I perceive it as the most powerful choice at the time, correct me if I'm wrong. I hear the 1366 is better for overclocking, if that's the case, that's the way I'm going. Though, to start, I'll just pop a fan and good paste on it, deal with learning overclocking and paying for the water cooling later. 2.66, figure I can OC or buy stronger later.
I'd like to purchase quality, dependable components with good customer service in case anything breaks down. But I'll start with lesser ram and a weaker card, though maybe power supply sufficient for two cards, extra fans, and water cooling later down the line. Board audio is fine, gigabit ethernet. Functional case, I'm not paying extra for lights or whatever. Lots of USB, preferably some on the front and other things, you know.
I'm assuming I'll have to learn bios and all that, do tell. Anything else as well.
