spec me a intel system for £700

bigjimmyauk · 27 Nov 2009 at 20:36

decided on intel, need you to spec me a £700 system that includes a PSU that will run a 5970 (sorry i know nothing about psu's) don't include a graphics card as i will be using my 2600xt until feb/march then the 5970 will come from a seperate budget
5970 spec is 650 Watt or greater power supply one 75W 6-pin and one 150W 8-pin PCI Express® power connectors recommended (850 Watt with two 75W 6-pin and two 150W 8-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode
P:S ordered my HAF 932 it's coming monday

(sorry uber excited about finally getting a new case)

i know i've done a few posts like this over the last week but my mind is set now that i'm sticking with the 2600xt for a couple/few months

4Play · 27 Nov 2009 at 21:21

Really by the time you have posted this with all the info it would have been easier to spec yourself ^^ . Is the machine for gaming I guess?

bigjimmyauk · 27 Nov 2009 at 21:23

4Play said:
Really by the time you have posted this with all the info it would have been easier to spec yourself ^^ . Is the machine for gaming I guess?

yeah for gaming i'll make do with my 2600xt until i get the 5970

i just can't spec systems very well kinda new to that i have issues selecting compatible stuff

4Play · 27 Nov 2009 at 21:32

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18060182

follow the link scroll down to the intell for 700 and there is your perfect setup

bigjimmyauk · 27 Nov 2009 at 21:38

4Play said:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18060182

follow the link scroll down to the intell for 700 and there is your perfect setup

yeah but like i said i won't need the £150 graphics card on that £700 intel set-up so what could i spend the extra 150 on a better processor and mobo thats why i needed help lol. and i don't know if that 550w psu could power the 5970

4Play · 27 Nov 2009 at 21:42

You have just answered your own question, the money you save from the GPU buy a better PSU ready for the new gpu later in the year

the 650 or maybe the 750 i have seen people recommend for the 5970. Double check this though.

bigjimmyauk · 27 Nov 2009 at 21:50

4Play said:
You have just answered your own question, the money you save from the GPU buy a better PSU ready for the new gpu later in the year the 650 or maybe the 750 i have seen people recommend for the 5970. Double check this though.

ok just read the 5970 sucks 298 watts under full load and 42 watts idle and it takes 1x6 pin and 1x8pin just to power the thing.

btw that means nothing to me maybe i should have called this thread spec me a psu

95thrifles · 27 Nov 2009 at 22:24

If you're not buying a gfx delete the £340 gfx card from the £1000 Intel set up and bobs your uncle

4Play · 27 Nov 2009 at 22:52

bigjimmyauk said:
ok just read the 5970 sucks 298 watts under full load and 42 watts idle and it takes 1x6 pin and 1x8pin just to power the thing.

btw that means nothing to me maybe i should have called this thread spec me a psu

lol you asked for the advice, forget it ill go help other people gl with build.

bigjimmyauk · 27 Nov 2009 at 23:11

95thrifles said:
If you're not buying a gfx delete the £340 gfx card from the £1000 Intel set up and bobs your uncle

what a spaz i never thought of that :eek: