My possible new build

[O.G. 93]

Let me know what you think.

MB: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Link"]http://www.newegg.co...6813131821]Link

CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 Processor 3.6 4 LGA 2011 BX80619I73820

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116502

Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 HD Double Shot 1280 MB

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Memory: Corsair Memory 8 Dual Channel Kit DDR3 1600

Link"]http://www.amazon.co...B0042A7CAA]Link

CPU fan: Corsair Air Series A50 Performance CPU Cooler CAFA50

Link"]http://www.amazon.co...B003IT6RDE]Link

Possibly:

Sound Card: http://www.amazon.co...ASIN=B0045JHJSS

With this, I dont know if I'll need a new case. The one I have has a decent sized power supply.

I think it totals near $1000. I dont need a monitor, mouse or keyboard. And I might not need a case.

Comments please and suggestions please.

Edited June 19, 2012 by O.G.

[Marvin 1296]

I'm not pro at this or anything but the Sabertooth is a LGA 1155 socket, and your processor is a LGA 2011. They might not work together

Good choice though, I'm getting the Sabretooth with a i7 2600k.

[O.G. 93]

Fuckkkkk grabbed the wrong link.

[JFK 546]

If you're getting an LGA 1155 motherboard, only going to game, and want to save money, then I would replace the CPU with a

Core i5-3550 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116505

[O.G. 93]

I like this man, I'm not a huge tech guy, but what separates that i5 model from the i7 that I linked, besides speed?

[ZachPL 1754]

You really wouldn't get full use out of an i7 unless you are doing like video editing or 3d modeling. i5 is all you need for gaming.

[JFK 546]

You really wouldn't get full use out of an i7 unless you are doing like video editing or 3d modeling. i5 is all you need for gaming.

This. That i5 model I listed also uses the Ivy Bridge architecture, which is a generation ahead of the Sandy Bridge. As far as I'm aware, there's no reason to choose a Sandy Bridge over an Ivy Bridge.

[Zan 14]

Amazon links for computer parts.. This saddens me.

On topic: I agree with them, you really wouldn't need an i7. Unless, that is, you are trying to make your computer a beast.

That motherboard is sexy.

[O.G. 93]

So, how big of a power supply would you recommend?

[MOFLSTOMP 899]

I'd personally stay away from the Sabertooth motherboard. Pick up a decent Gigabyte, ASRock, or even a P8Z77-PRO board instead.

Also, don't bother getting the Xonar DG sound card if you're getting a brand-new motherboard. Generally speaking, onboard sound is much better than add-on cards until you get to the $100+ range. Plus, you have to take into consideration whether the card has an amplifier if you've got higher-end speakers/headphones/headset with a higher impedance than the standard 32ohms, a possible DAC, required rear audio ports, and interference from other system components.

TL;DR - Don't bother with sound unless it's either busted, or you've got $100+ to spend on a card that'll power a $200+ headset you already have

[Zan 14]

So, how big of a power supply would you recommend?

That depends.

Are you concerned about efficiency?

Do you plan on adding more to this system in the future?

What's the budget?

I'd say just stay above 750 watts and you should be fine.