Opinions on my build

Triggered · 4 Apr 2013 at 21:35

I 'd like your opinions on my build pleeeeeeeeease!

What would you change and why? My budget is £800 (including P+P) and I don't want to go over at all.

So, please commence with the opinionation!

YOUR BASKET
1 x Z77 Gamer Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40GHz @ 4.50GHz DDR3 Ivybridge Overclocked Bundle £389.99
- 1 x Standard Build Systems - Approximately 5-7 working days £0.00
1 x VTX3D HD 7870 Black Boost Edition 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £189.95
1 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD £79.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 500w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020059-UK) £54.98
1 x Corsair Carbide 200R Compact ATX Case - Black £49.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
Total : £795.40 (includes shipping : £11.25).

stuie · 4 Apr 2013 at 22:07

assuming its for gaming id be trying to stretch to a 7950 rather than a 7870 i know that might push over your budget by 50 quid but its would be worth it

RJC · 4 Apr 2013 at 22:20

Thought about Overcloking yourself:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Sapphire HD 7870 GHz Edition 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (11199-16-20G) with Tomb Raider & Bioshock PC Games £199.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD £79.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 500w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020059-UK) £54.98
1 x Corsair Carbide 200R Compact ATX Case - Black £49.99
1 x Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX) £39.95
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
Total : £754.46 (includes shipping : £10.50).

or

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7950 Twin Frozr III Boost Edition 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card **NEW REVISION** £239.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD £79.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 500w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020059-UK) £54.98
1 x Corsair Carbide 200R Compact ATX Case - Black £49.99
1 x Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX) £39.95
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
Total : £794.46 (includes shipping : £10.50).

honosuseri · 4 Apr 2013 at 22:21

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte ATi Radeon HD 7950 Windforce 3X 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with Crysis 3 & Bioshock PC Games £259.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x **B Grade** Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (S (HD-255-SE) £62.40
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 500w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020059-UK) £54.98
1 x Corsair Carbide 200R Compact ATX Case - Black £49.99
1 x Avexir Core Blue Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U16000904G-2CW) - Blue Light £40.00
1 x Thermalright Macho 120 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
Total : £796.92 (includes shipping : £10.50).

dacads · 4 Apr 2013 at 22:47

Ok went over a bit but a much better cooler

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7950 Twin Frozr III Boost Edition 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card **NEW REVISION** £239.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x **B Grade** Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (S (HD-255-SE) £62.40
1 x Alpenföhn K2 Mount Doom CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £59.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 500w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020059-UK) £54.98
1 x Corsair Carbide 200R Compact ATX Case - Black £49.99
1 x Avexir Core Blue Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U16000904G-2CW) - Blue Light £40.00
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
Total : £806.92 (includes shipping : £10.50).

Triggered · 5 Apr 2013 at 07:58

So you would all advise I skip the overclocked bundle and just buy the parts? I'm no stranger to building systems but I've never overclocked; a stock i5-3570k would do me though wouldn't it? With a 7950 of course.

I would also like to thank everyone for the help; I know a lot of you have posted before in my other threads and I really do appreciate the advise!

snips86x · 5 Apr 2013 at 08:04

Jack_Adam said:
So you would all advise I skip the overclocked bundle and just buy the parts? I'm no stranger to building systems but I've never overclocked; a stock i5-3570k would do me though wouldn't it? With a 7950 of course.

I would also like to thank everyone for the help; I know a lot of you have posted before in my other threads and I really do appreciate the advise!

The overclocking process is pretty straight forward. Most chips like the 3570k will give you 4-4.2/3ghz on stock voltages, so all you need to really do it build the machine, install the OS, update the BIOS & overclock the CPU with some help from the Forums. Not much tweeking required.

You've got a great cooler there, it one of the top 3. I've got it and cannot fault it, but it's big.

Go for it, you will not regret it.

Triggered · 5 Apr 2013 at 08:40

Which cooler are talking about? As for the overclocking, the thing I am most worried about is making it go bang. I'm assuming I'm going to have to adjust the 'multiplier'? If I keep the voltages stock does that mean its safe? Sorry for the 'noobishness' but I really am in the unknown with overclocking.

snips86x · 5 Apr 2013 at 08:44

Jack_Adam said:
Which cooler are talking about? .

If you are going for the K2, it would be the perfect combination

Jack_Adam said:
As for the overclocking, the thing I am most worried about is making it go bang. I'm assuming I'm going to have to adjust the 'multiplier'? If I keep the voltages stock does that mean its safe? Sorry for the 'noobishness' but I really am in the unknown with overclocking.

Yes, it will be perfectly safe. Normally take it 1 step at a time, there are loads of experienced overclockers here who are willing to help.

If you want to keep an eye on the temps, download Hardware Monitor. TMPIN1 will be your CPU temp.

It won't go bang as these boards are built for overclocking & have fail safe's inplace. If you overclock it too far, the PC will not boot. Simply reset the CMOS & start again, no harm done.

Triggered · 5 Apr 2013 at 08:50

That's put my mind at rest, I'm much happier to give it a go now! Thank you so much for the advise!

I really appreciate it!