Forum Noob! - Needing new build advice

[Stey C]

Its like waiting for Christmas... But not knowing what day christmas lands on!

Bulldozer better be worth the wait!

[Stey C]

Its been a year and i have still not upgraded my system!

Time for a rethink as the last system spec up is now over a year old!

Latest spec up http://www.scan.co.uk/savedbasket/e8...932a3c4882ff92

Motherboard:Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P Z68
CPU:Intel CPU Core i7 3770K Quad Core IvyBridge
Memory:Corsair Memory Vengeance Black 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz
Storage:120GB SSD Corsair Force Series 3 Series SATA III - 6Gb/s Solid State Drive + 1TB + 160GB + 80GB
PSU:Antec True Power New Continous 750W Modular Power Supply (PSU) DC-DC
Cooling: Corsair H60 Hydro

I know that doesnt include a graphics card, but im willing to spend up to £200 on one, but im not sure which.

Main uses for build: Graphic Design (large photoshop files/illustrator files/multiple files open at once), web design, as well as general surfing and iTunes. May try a few games too if the graphics card is good enough!

Typical Scenario: I could have 4-8 tabs open in illustrator and Photoshop as well as having itunes playing and 10-20 tabs in chrome.

I dont know if what ive chosen is a little overkill in places and weak in others so i need some expert advise before i part with the cash... i also dont know whether its worth going for an i7 or going for an i5 sandy bridge, im really out of touch with all the latest kit so need some help!

Budget of around 700-800 but may stretch to 1000.

Already have a case (Fractal R3 still in box from last year!) and monitor (Asus ProArt) so they can be taken off the list.

Want this bought and built by next weekend if poss... impatient and this current system is driving me

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

A few things:
1.)Go for a Z77 based motherboard
2.)Get a Samsung 830 or Crucial M4 SSD
3.)Are you going to overclock??
4.)Are you going to run multiple graphics cards??

[Stey C]

A few things:
1.)Go for a Z77 based motherboard
2.)Get a Samsung 830 or Crucial M4 SSD
3.)Are you going to overclock??
4.)Are you going to run multiple graphics cards??

Thanks for the quick reply Cat!

Changes noted, just looking at some alternative boards now...

something like this? http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-...dvi-i-hdmi-atx

I would like to overclock yes and i think id stick with a single graphics card

[Stey C]

Forgot to update this.. anyways it was built a few months ago.



CPU: Intel i7 3.5 GHz 3770k
Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer i30
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
Memory: 8GB Corsair Vengence
Storage: 128GB M4 SSD + 1TB + 160GB + 80GB
Graphics Card: None Yet
PSU: Antec True Power New Continous 750W
Case: Fractal R3 Black Pearl
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional
Monitor(s): (1 so far) ASUS ProArt IPS 23" PA238Q

Mighty quick system now

Thanks for all the guidance

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

BTW,this HD7950 3GB is probably worth considering if you are gaming:

http://www.dabs.com/products/gigabyt...?q=7950&src=16

It comes with a few free games,which you might be able to ditch,if you want the price to be closer to £200.

[Stey C]

Is it not worth getting the 7970 instead.. as in noticeable difference for the extra £?

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-g...i-hdmi-2x-mdp-