Advice on new gaming rig

randalluk

randalluk

randalluk

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Hi all,

I've decided to invest in a new gaming rig and looking to spend ~£1500 (don't mind going a bit over) so far I've managed to come up with this with a bit of advice but would love a second opinion and any suggestions on things that could be improved!

For keyboard I was thinking Steelseries 6vg2 or a Das Keyboard and I have no idea about mouse, but for now the important bit is the below:


CPU: k]Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url]
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Monitor: Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor



I've been advised its not worth going for a 680 over a 670 and not worth going for 4gb over 2gb, is this correct on a 24" monitor, from what I've read 4gb cards seem to be for multi-monitor setups mainly. Is the 670 in my list one of the best around? I chose it based ona recommendation of it's fan.

What else would I need as well as the parts? As in thermal paste/anti-static bands anything else that I might need in terms of tools and supporting parts in order to build it all.

Thanks all!
 
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weehamish said:
LOL this is very similar to mine!!

Heres mine

Corsair Graphite 600T Midi Tower Case in Silver
Intel Core i5 3570K Processor Overclocked to up to 4.7GHz
Noctua NH-D14 Ultimate Performance Quiet CPU Cooler
Asus P8Z77-V Motherboard
8GB PC3-10666 1333MHz DDR3 Memory (2 x 4GB sticks)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2048MB Graphics Card
240GB Corsair Force 3 Solid State Drive
2000GB 7200RPM Hard Disk - 6Gbps
LG Blu-Ray ROM / DVD-RW Combi Drive (Blu-ray playback software supplied for Windows 7 only)
Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified PSU

Mine is a bit cheaper then yours and has a better case.

BTW dont get a 670 you can grab a 7970 for the same price now! And it destroys it in almost every game.

Funny how our systems are nearly identical :\

The only bad thing with this is warranty as everything is from everywhere lol
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Great minds think alike! I think I'll consider swapping out the 670 then, I heard the case I picked was one of the best around, are the corsair ones better? What is the best one around at the moment that is under £200?
 
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