I'm wanting something that can easily handle multiple servers (web, database, etc...) running concurrently, IDEs like Visual Studio and NetBeans, Virtualisation with VMWare (and possibly a VM server), regular stuff like web browsing, email clients, etc... and possibly gaming. I'm also looking to play with overclocking (hence the choice of CPU/motherboard) and have room for expansion in the future.
I'm not as well-versed on the hardware side (especially in regard to gaming setups) as I am with software, so here's what I have so far. Suggestions are very much welcome.
Case: [url=http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001868]Thermaltake Armor Revo[/url]
CPU: [url=http://ark.intel.com/products/65523]Core i7 3770K (3.5-3.9GHz)[/url]
PSU: [url=http://store.antec.com/Product/HighCurrentPro/hcp-850/0-761345-23980-6.aspx]Antec HCP 850 watt[/url]
RAM: 2x8GB DDR3 (at least)
HDD: [url=http://www.wdc.com/global/products/specs/?driveID=792&language=1]1TB SATA WD1002FAEX[/url]
Optical: [url=http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Computer/Computer+Drives/BDC-207DBK]Pioneer combo BR/DVD/CD drive[/url]
Video Card: [url=http://www.galaxytechus.com/usa/productview.aspx?id=206]GeForce GTX670[/url]
Motherboard: [url=http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-board-dz77re-75k.html]Intel SZ77RE-75K Extreme Series[/url]
Anything else (monitor, keyboard, software, etc...) I already have or can get without any hassles. No recommendations for pre-built computers though; I want to get my hands dirty.
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I hear you mate, Just got all my parts for my gaming rig yesterday. Waiting for my mate to come around and help me build it. I just don't trust myself with building the thing. Still gotta look for my screen, keyboard and mouse. And A good desk and chair for my room.