I Require halp....no i'm serious, custom computer builders take a look...

[IAMFORTE]

Hello everyone, Recently I decided that the time is nigh to aquire a new computer, however i do plan to custom build it as i would like soemthign that can compete with the horror that is Moores law?
So, I would like to know from the custom computer afficianados what it actually is I require to create a computer. I know the obvious, like a case, power supply, ram, fans, motehrboard etc, however, i'm not quite sure exactly what is needed.

Once I get an awenser to this, I plan on finding all the parts making a list and gettign feedback again.
Appreciate the help
         ~Forte

[Roph]

You should say what you can re-use from your current computer =o

[Jonesy]

Here's a user-friendly picture plentiful guide to actual building: http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/26986920

If you got a real life friend who has experience building computers you could ask him to help you too.

[IAMFORTE]

Appreciate the help, if the question ends up needing to be asked, the only thing i can reuse form my computer is the hard drives, possibly the power supply but I doubt it.

[Sophist]

If your power supply is old, it should be replaced. Recycling them, while cost effective, is a very bad idea. That shit is truly the life and soul of any computer, and having a shitty or old one will lead to damage all up and down the street on every component on your computer.

[IAMFORTE]

The power supply was slightly upgraded last year, however I highly doubt that it will have enough voltage to run a new motherboard, graphics card and whatever else the computer needs combined

[Jonesy]

Here's a good article on power supplies: http://www.anandtech.com/show/2624/1

If you bought a power supply last year I'd expect it to be fine. What model power supply is?

[IAMFORTE]

Its an ultra LS 400?

[Sophist]

Here's the starter question;

How much are you looking to spend here?

[IAMFORTE]

Sicne I don't need hard drives or moniters, or keyboards, I considered anywhere from 800-1200

[IAMFORTE]

Heres what I have

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr II OC 880MHZ 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini-HDMI DX11 PCI- *IR-$9*

Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB

MSI P67A-GD53 (B3) P67 ATX LGA1155 DDR3 2PCI-E16 3PCI-E 2PCI SLI CrossFireX SATA3 USB *IR-$3*

Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Stiletto 8GB 2X4GB PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit

Seasonic S12II 620W EPS12V 20/24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 80+ Bronze 6+8PIN PCI-E W/ 120MM Fan

Samsung SH-S223C 22X DVD Writer SATA Black Retail

Antec Sonata IV ATX Mid Tower Quiet Case 3X5.25 4X3.5 1X2.5IN 620W USB 3.0 120MM Fan - Black

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT DVD OEM

the total is $1139.97
Anything I'm missing?

Keep in mind I don't really need ahrd drives, And I opted for the 620 W powersupply sicne i didnt think my current oen would work.

[strike]

if you want a stupidly overpriced machine you don't need unless you are doing something like 3d modeling or like high end cad work.

[IAMFORTE]

Thats over priced?
I will msot likely need this for 4 years, I'm not exactly sure what is need for my university course, but i am told it will involve either Cad or 3d Modeling. Besides, I'd really liek to be able to play new games.

[SirJackRex]

Ignore Strike.

I haven't looked for new hardware in a while so I'll probably not be as helpful, but:

That should be fine for four years.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610
This EVGA GTX 560 Ti is the same price as that MSI, but slightly more powerful.

Maybe you should probably get a higher wattage PSU. I'm not too sure, though. Depending on the amount of HDDs and peripherals you use, it may not be enough.

[IAMFORTE]

Alright, Thanks, In all seriousness I just picked the 620W becuase it was higher than 400.

[Jonesy]

Alright, Thanks, In all seriousness I just picked the 620W becuase it was higher than 400.

Erm, doesn't that case come with a power supply?

[IAMFORTE]

i don't know : O