£500 Build spec check plz

Chronictank · 10 May 2012 at 12:09

Some parts are from MM so can't link the usual way, I have posted the parts bought from ocUK

Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor £130
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
Memory (RAM): GeIL Dragon 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GD38GB1600C11DC)£37.99
Hard drive(s): Samsung Spinpoint 500Gb £5
Graphics card(s): Ati 6950 (unlocked to 6970) £120
Power supply (PSU): OCZ ZS Series Power supply - 650 Wat £45
Case: Cooler Master Elite 335U Case - Black [RC-335U-KKN1] £32.99
CPU cooler: Coolermaster 212 Included in CPU price (£0)
CD/DVDRW drive(s): Generic DVD Drive £0
OS: Windows 7 Professional 64bit £43.50
Total: £499.46

SubPrimePrePar · 10 May 2012 at 12:18

That adds up to 456. You misaing something or you posted some prices exc VAT? Also 500gig for fiver??????

Chronictank · 10 May 2012 at 12:28

oops missed out the OS, all prices include VAT

The build is actually for a mate, i am giving him the drive for £5

Really looking for verification if anyone spots any screw-ups in terms of compatibility, or maybe i have chosen a bad mobo
Things like that

olivier renault · 10 May 2012 at 13:38

Looks all compatible. You sure the graphics card fits the case, and CPU cooler?

Else a Bitfenix Merc.

Chronictank · 10 May 2012 at 14:18

thanks mate

olivier renault · 10 May 2012 at 14:37

Looks like a nice system for not much money. Your friend is lucky (if all are not DOA fingers crossed)

olivier renault · 10 May 2012 at 14:38

EDIT : Ignore. was looking at wrong ram.

But yeah, keep ram with no heatsinks or low profile to fit under the Hyper 212.

Chronictank · 10 May 2012 at 21:20

for anyone searching this I went with the
BitFenix Merc Alpha Gaming Case - Black [BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-RP] in the end

But i contacted ocUK and this one also fits all the components if you prefer the aesthetics
OcUK Triumph Midi Tower Gaming Case - Black [GT3-U22-FD]

olivier renault · 10 May 2012 at 22:41

Brrr the Merc every time