I am building my first computer and I made a post with a bunch of components the other day but thought instead of rushing to order, I would take a little more time to research and learn about them.
This computer is just going to be the main one in the house and I do not game. I use Photoshop a lot and will start doing some video editing (nothing too serious, just HD files off a camcorder). I think I am going to go with an i5-2500 as that seems like a great price compared to the i7 which does not seem to be worth the extra $100. I probably will not overclock, but I figure for $15 more, I may as well get the K model just in case. I really don't know what I need as far as the motherboard though. I was set to get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131682 with a combo for $390 but they are out of stock right now. I don't mind waiting but then I ran across this combo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128460 for $330. I really don't know the differences or what to look for in these motherboards. Can someone recommend one of those, or any other you feel would work well? I don't mind spending a little more if it is worth it, but if not, I wouldn't mind saving a little money either! Thanks.
This computer is just going to be the main one in the house and I do not game. I use Photoshop a lot and will start doing some video editing (nothing too serious, just HD files off a camcorder). I think I am going to go with an i5-2500 as that seems like a great price compared to the i7 which does not seem to be worth the extra $100. I probably will not overclock, but I figure for $15 more, I may as well get the K model just in case. I really don't know what I need as far as the motherboard though. I was set to get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131682 with a combo for $390 but they are out of stock right now. I don't mind waiting but then I ran across this combo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128460 for $330. I really don't know the differences or what to look for in these motherboards. Can someone recommend one of those, or any other you feel would work well? I don't mind spending a little more if it is worth it, but if not, I wouldn't mind saving a little money either! Thanks.