£700 SandyBridge?

Homer-Simpson · 7 Jan 2011 at 23:00

The rig will be used for gaming, so far I have....

Just need a CPU cooler and a graphics card. What would people recommend? I won't be paying postage and the "novatrise" code will be used. I will also be getting the 20% VAT back from the MSI board. So if you can make it under £700 after that go ahead

EDIT: Also if you were to swap something out what would it be and why?

95thrifles · 8 Jan 2011 at 01:23

Definitely change the HDD, thats an eco drive, its low power and quiet but not very fast, Id normally say look at a Samsung F3 but theyre not in stock atm so try the Seagate Barracuda 7200.12

You could save a fiver get the Geil RAM which is just as good

CPU cooler look at the Titan Fenrir Evo

GFX wise you can look at either an NVidia 460 1 gig or ATi 6850, I think they should both bring you in around £700 with the VAT back things, both have similar performance so its upto you

Homer-Simpson · 8 Jan 2011 at 11:52

95thrifles said:
You could save a fiver get the Geil RAM which is just as good

HDD changed, as for the RAM, I can't see any GeIL RAM that is cheaper than the current Corsair selection?

Clarkson · 8 Jan 2011 at 12:17

Homer-Simpson said:
HDD changed, as for the RAM, I can't see any GeIL RAM that is cheaper than the current Corsair selection?

The RAM you have selected is on special offer today. £9 cheaper.

cammy5477 · 8 Jan 2011 at 12:19

stick with the corsair.....i would

Homer-Simpson · 8 Jan 2011 at 12:30

Also tempted to spent a little extra and get the HIS 6950 that is currently on offer!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-027-HS

95thrifles · 8 Jan 2011 at 13:53

the 6950 is great card, I was trying to keep in budget but if youre willing to spend a little extra you cant beat the 6950 for price/performance really

Scon · 8 Jan 2011 at 13:54

You can unlock the 6950 to a 6970 too so if you can stretch that little extra you won't be dissapointed!