11-05-2012, 02:30 AM
I'd recommend an i5 and not i7 since hyper-threading is for transcoding not gaming
if it's a PC for gaming then you want a better video card like a 660 ti or 670 or 7950
definitely get an SSD
go with an unlocked processor if you're going to get a decent CPU cooler like that unless you've been eating herrings
a sound card is only really needed if you're using a receiver with at least DD or DTS 5.1 or if you record live musical instruments
if it's a PC for gaming then you want a better video card like a 660 ti or 670 or 7950
definitely get an SSD
go with an unlocked processor if you're going to get a decent CPU cooler like that unless you've been eating herrings
a sound card is only really needed if you're using a receiver with at least DD or DTS 5.1 or if you record live musical instruments