Advice on AMD build

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Hi Guys!
I'm looking for some advice on a relatively cheap and cheerful build I was thinking of to replace my ageing dualcore setup currently. I've taken a look at a couple of options and came up with this. I also have another one suitably lined up if you guys felt it wasn't up to standard. Okay, here we go.

"Primo 500a" AMD DDR3 Ready Barebones
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Quadcore
Corsair Value 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz

The remaining bits and peices I already have here (HDD/ DVDRW ect).

For the PSU - I realise one does come with the bundle itself, however I'm curious as to if overclockers would allow me to spec in a Corsair Builder Series CX 500W ATX Power Supply in it's place? I realise there would be a price difference, but I wouldn't like to skimp on the PSU.

The computer would be used for all your daily stuff and also some mild to moderate gaming. I don't intend to overclock.

For the GPU, in the near future I might want to put a Geforce 550Ti in there.

So a couple of questions:
Is this a decent set-up/ is it all compatible with each other?
Would the case fit a Geforce 550Ti in future?
And finally, would it be possible to fit in 2 HDD's into the case also should I choose to at some point in the future too?

Many thanks in advance for your input.:)
 
They wont spec it with an alternative PSU for you, thats the point of the barebones system.

You will have to puchase and fit an alternative PSU separately.

Is this a decent set-up/ is it all compatible with each other?
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Yes, are your DVD drive and HDD IDE or SATA connection?

Would the case fit a Geforce 550Ti in future?
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Yes.

And finally, would it be possible to fit in 2 HDD's into the case also should I choose to at some point in the future too?
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Yes.
 
stulid said:
They wont spec it with an alternative PSU for you, thats the point of the barebones system.

You will have to puchase and fit an alternative PSU separately.
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Note - If you would like to make a small change to the specification call our sales team on 0871 200 5052 and they will be happy to help.
The lead time on all pre-built barebones is between 24-48 hours.
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I take it this would be outside of what they'd be willing to do?

I don't mind either way. Already built in would help me greatly for sure, but I can add the Corsair PSU in after if I needed to anyway.

Edit: SATA. Not seen IDE for a very long time.:D
 
Do it yourself, they will charge you £££ just for doing something that an competent person can do in 30mins.

Edit: SATA. Not seen IDE for a very long time.
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Good, had to check, I seen it all on these forums.
 
stulid said:
Do it yourself, they will charge you £££ just for doing something that an competent person can do in 30mins.



Good, had to check, I seen it all on these forums.
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Hehehe.:)

My only real concern is heat - I'm hoping that by the time it's all done it'll probably be kicking a Geforce 550, 2 Hard drives (maybe) as well as the other core components. Will it be cooled sufficiently enough?

Further to this - anything I can add at reasonable cost to help it along if heat is a problem?
 
I would certainly add at least one fan to the order.

Remembering not spend any more than the absolute minimum on them as it becomes a waste of money otherwise.
 
stulid said:
I would certainly add at least one fan to the order.

Remembering not spend any more than the absolute minimum on them as it becomes a waste of money otherwise.
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I'm thinking of just adding 2 anyway. For a few quid a piece I can't really say no!

Many thanks for your help stulid. It's been a long time since I dabbled last into building PC's so it was good to read your first post "Yes's".:D
 
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