Another "spec me" thread

GeForce · 27 Jun 2010 at 00:26

Sorry guys you're probably bored of these.

I've been out of the hardware loop for a while but looking to build a system to a budget of around £750, excluding OS and peripherals.

This is what's I've come up with so far - what do you think? Any opportunities for trimming the cost down a little?

A few questions I have:
1) Will the graphics card fit into the case?
2) Will the PSU be good enough for the system?

Thanks for any responses/comments/suggestions

PS. Yes I do need the dual 1.5TB drives - they're going in RAID 1.

GeForce · 27 Jun 2010 at 00:36

Excellent - the system will definitely not be requiring dual graphics cards in the future so that is not an issue.

As long as the spec'd PSU can powe the spec'd system that's all I require.

GeForce · 27 Jun 2010 at 00:52

It will be used mainly for photoshop/graphics work, with the occasional light gaming.

Would you recommend a cheaper/more expensive card?

GeForce · 27 Jun 2010 at 00:57

Hmm I see your point entirely - it's just I'm trying to cut down the cost of this system slightly rather than increase it.

Another couple of questions:
1) How is the stock CPU cooler for that CPU? Is it good enough or should I be looking at a 3rd party one?
2) Does the stock cooler come with thermal paste?

Thanks for your help everyone

GeForce · 27 Jun 2010 at 12:09

Thank you all for your help, very helpful indeed.

I've come up with this revised system spec, what do you all think?

1) Gone with the Antec 550W modular PSU
2) Taken your advice and switched to a 1GB 5770 GPU
3) Gone for the OEM CPU with a seperate HSF (as recommended)
4) Dropped to 2x1TB drives instead of 2x1.5TB.
5) Cheaper motherboard that still seems to do everything I want.

Is this better?

Thanks again guys!

GeForce · 27 Jun 2010 at 12:31

Just switched to the XFX version of the GPU - the HIS one only has one DVI port and I might be wanting dual screens in the future.