Build my new computer.

[uni-corn]

It's been a good run with my current rig, but it's time to build a new computer tower. I've been out of the game for too long to know what the latest-and-greatest is so I need help. It will be used primarily as a gaming and photo/video editing machine. Already have a case, really just looking for MOBO/CPU/GPU suggestions. Don't have a real strict budget, I'll dump as much money in to it as needed, although I would like to still be reasonable.

Go.

 

[Deezy]

I wish I could help

 

[Peter.]

what is reasonable for you? 500? 1000? tough to make you one without a budget of some sort

also

tomshardware.com

infinite charts telling you what is the best

 

[uni-corn]

I'm thinking I'd like to keep those three around $500.

 

[DosasNMimosas]

Here's a super nice setup, feel free to pm me i could help you with more if this doesn't fit your budget

• MOBO:Asus Maximus V Formula/Thunder FX this is a good bundle since it includes a nice soundcard & headphone amp
  
  http://rog.asus.com/motherboard/formula/maximus-v-formulathunderfx/
  
• CPU:Intel Core i7 3770k. i'd recommend adding a liquid cooling setup and overclocking this
  
  http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/benchmarks/desktop/3rd-gen-core-i7-3770.html
  
• GPU:Nvidia GeForce GTX680, idk if you're advanced enough/interested in doing liquid cooling, but overclocking this, or you could even buy one with aftermarket cooling for improved performance
  
  http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-680
  
• RAM:this can be pretty open, but i'd recommend Corsair Dominator and at least 8gb of it since you plan to video edit and game on it
  
  http://www.corsair.com/us/memory-by-product-family/dominator.html
  
• PSU:talk with me about all the components you're thinking of installing and I can help u find the right amount of power you'll need, but in general I'd recommend the AX series PSUs from Corsair
  
  http://www.corsair.com/us/power-supply-units/ax-series-power-supply-units.html
  
• SSD: I'd definately chose an SSD for your boot drive and then a hard drive for your main storage. Such as the OCZ Vector for your boot drive and a WD Black HDD. You could also do a RAID array if that interests you
  
  http://ocz.com/consumer/vector-7mm-sata-3-ssd
  
  http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=760
  

We can talk more about other components including cases, cooling, etc. I'd recommend, just shoot me a pm

 

[--ski--]

There's no point getting that MOBO if they're not going utilize it completely. Something like an ASUS P8Z77 V-PRO would probably be fine - a lot cheaper as well.

If the OP is just gaming there's no need for a i7 3770k - gaming doesn't utilize hyper-threading. It just depends on how intensive the video/photo editing is, but with an i5 3570k the OP probably wouldn't notice the difference.

I've had bad experiences with Vector SSD's. I usually go Intel or Samsung, but that's just personal preference.

 

[jcc03skis]

You didn't really specify what you were going to be using it for, but I can almost guarantee this is overkill.

 

[t-roy]

i heard that intel is going to be releasing the next generation of processors soon, so maybe the current version will be dropping in price soon.

 

[uni-corn]

Yeah, that looks like it would be a really nice setup but WAY out of my budget.

I am trying to keep MOBO/CPU/GPU at ~$4-500 to start, then upgrading my other components later(RAM, HDD, etc.).

 

[Doke]

Id just get an i5 k edition so you can overclock, its plenty of power for what youre doing. I'd go with a 660ti for your gpu, and just on't go crazy on the mobo, its completely unnecessary for what you're doing to go overboard on one.