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custom building intel pc questions
hi guys,
im looking into my first build and decided im gonna go for an intel setup.
cpu Intel Sandybridge i5-2500K
motherboard Gigabyte Z68AP-D3
memory Corsair 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 (2x4gb)
hard drive Sata III caviar blue
dvd-rw 24x sony thing
case Coolermaster HAF 922 Mid Tower Chassis
that is what I have so far and I have a few questions.
I mainly would use this PC as a basic home entertainment system, not for gaming (thats what an xbox is for!)
1) the case I have chosen seems to have good reviews but does anyone know if it is silent (or as near as)
2) will the included fan with the i5 be quiet or is there a better one which you can recommend (bearing in mind I will not overclock, just want same cooling power as stock but quieter)
3) the most performance impacting tasks I will do is play 1080p content onto my tv via HDMI. The motherboard already has some graphics capabilities but do I need a graphics card and if so how good
4) with the exception of the processor how long are the standards for things such as graphics cards going to be the same (eg. upgradability onto the motherboard)
5) i have a wireless G+mimo wireless router in the house and would like this to work with my rig. can anyone recommend a good wireless pci card that also supports N as there is a good chance I will upgrade this router in the next few years.
6)how big a power supply will i need
can people answer any of these q's, reply even if you can only help with one thing, i need as much info as possible and any other advice would be greatly appreciated