[galore]

I have been without a proper pc for a long time and finally the time has arrived for me to

buy a spanking new machine. Would you please review my choice to see if I am choosing the

best parts for the money spent ? Please note that this system will have to last me about 4-5

years so I don`t mind spending a bit extra for it to be a bit future proof, if that is

possible at all. Thanks


Approximate Purchase Date: will order this week if possible

Budget Range: 1400-1600 euros

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photoshop and Gaming (equal importance)

Parts Not Required: need to buy everything

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/ , overclockers.uk ,

amazon.uk UK shops are only for price reference as I will order my pc build from Scan

Malta as they will import the parts for me.

Country: Malta .

Parts Preferences: no real preference

Overclocking: Maybe (Never tried it but probably will do some mild ocing)

SLI or Crossfire: No / Maybe

Monitor Resolution:1920x1080, 1920x1200

Additional Comments: No bling necessary at all. Would appreciate if the pc was quiet.



CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.50GHz
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=6&subcat=
(Unsure whether hyperthreading will make a worthwhile difference in photoshop and future

proofing. Otherwise I will buy an i5 and save myself 115 euros)


CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...tid=57&subcat=
(Will I be better off if I buy an Antec Kuhler just in case I try overclocking?)

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX
http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/asus-...3-usb3-raid-at.

html
(is the Maximus V Gene http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-516-AS much

better? Will the mobo make a real difference to the computer performance)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MY-310-CS

Hard Drive: 3TB Seagate Barracuda
http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/3tb-s...ard-drive.html

SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=HD-106-OC
(System will run completely from here. Barracuda only for storage)

Video card: GTX 560ti
http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/1gb-g...-vga-hdmi.html
(was also contemplating HD 7850

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=GX-005-VX as in same price range)

Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer
http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/coole...wer-gaming-cas.

html
(will consider any case as long as priced in 100-140 euros. As long as its quiet and has

good ventilation anything will do as not bothered about looks. What I like about enforcer is

it has USB3 access on top)

Power Supply: 850W Corsair TX V2
http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/850w-...power-supply.h

tml
(is this overkill for my system ? )

Optical Drive: LG 10x SATA Blu-Ray Writer
http://www.scanmalta.com/eshop/lg-bh...ay-writer.html

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Keyboard: suggestions appreciated

Mouse: suggestions needed

[nursingZombie]

HT is paramount in photo editing... If ur about ur top points... Go for the i7. (amd ftw tho)

[EarthDog]

"AMD FTW..."

Anyway, fanboy aside, your motherboard choice is fine, there is VERY VERY little difference in performance between mobos.

You can get away with a MUCH less PSU as well. CX600 is PLENTY for that PC.

keyboard and mouse are up to you...

[Knufire]

7850 is probably the better video card, IMO. 650W if you're planning to CFX/SLI in the future (I don't even know if you can on that motherboard), but a 500-550W PSU will run that machine fine. Corsair is a very good choice though.