Budget build recommendations

akazzz

akazzz

akazzz

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Hello OCUK. I've planned almost all of my pc components but would like a few more recommendations and suggestions on the components before pulling the trigger.
My budget would be €600-700 excluding case & hdd.
I`ll be ordering from compuland.de
Main purpose: Gaming.


Build 1 Future CF config with bigger PSU
Processor - Intel i5-2500k (€183)
Motherboard - Looking for a mobo that can support sli/xfire setups. So far, I've narrowed down my choice to the Asrock z68 Extreme 3 Gen 3 (€108)
RAM - Team Group Elite 8GB (€30) or G.Skills RipjawsX 8GB (€38)
PSU - Super Flower Atlas 780W 80+ Modular (€82)
Cooler - Scythe Mugen 2 Rev.B (€32)
GPU - Sapphire Radeon 6950 Toxic (€252)
TOTAL - €687

Build 2 Non-CF config with small PSU
Processor - Intel i5-2400 (€161)
Motherboard - A motherboard just for single GPU setup. Recommendations?
RAM - Team Group Elite 8GB (€30) or G.Skills RipjawsX 8GB (€38)
PSU - 580W Super Flower Atlas Design Edition 80 + Modular (€65)
Cooler - CM Hyper TX 3 (€19) or 212+ (but its not available)
GPU - PowerColor Radeon 6950 2GB (cheapest 6950 2GB on the web) (€217)
TOTAL - €492 excluding mobo

I can save around maybe €150+ and use that €150+ I saved to invest for my upcoming system? but is it worth it?
Which build would you recommend? The more "future-proof" Build 1 or build 2?
Thanks for reading my post. Sorry for the not-so-good english >.<
 
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psu wise look at antec, corsair, enermax(if you can find them, lepa g series is made by them), seasonic, silverstone. they maybe more expensive than the super flower but better brand.

gigabyte z68xp-ud3 seems to be a popular choice here, or asus p8z68-v/gen3

non sli option gigabyte z68ap-d3

cooler gelid tranquilo or corsair a50
 
fowler002 said:
psu wise look at antec, corsair, enermax(if you can find them, lepa g series is made by them), seasonic, silverstone. they maybe more expensive than the super flower but better brand.

gigabyte z68xp-ud3 seems to be a popular choice here, or asus p8z68-v/gen3

non sli option gigabyte z68ap-d3

cooler gelid tranquilo or corsair a50
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I agree with all these suggestions. If youre interested in a gen3 board, there are some MSI ones on here for pre-order. Don't know when they are coming out.

If you want to save a bit, maybe drop the GPU down a bit. The 6950 toxic is good as it can match the 6970 with a flick of a switch (potenially).
If you do want to save id go for a GTX560ti. The gigabyte OC one is good and in a decent price range. You can get one for under the £200 mark. Make sure it's a Ti version.

I would remove the place you are purchasing it from, it should be here if your on these forums. We can still give you advice though.
 
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Doomedspeed said:
I agree with all these suggestions. If youre interested in a gen3 board, there are some MSI ones on here for pre-order. Don't know when they are coming out.

If you want to save a bit, maybe drop the GPU down a bit. The 6950 toxic is good as it can match the 6970 with a flick of a switch (potenially).
If you do want to save id go for a GTX560ti. The gigabyte OC one is good and in a decent price range. You can get one for under the £200 mark. Make sure it's a Ti version.

I would remove the place you are purchasing it from, it should be here if your on these forums. We can still give you advice though.
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well if the op doesn't live in the uk it'll prob be cheaper them to get it from a retailer/etailer in their country, doesn't stop them asking for advice on here. plus seeing as the place mentioned is not uk based not sure if ocuk will make as big a fuss(tho you never know).
 
Sorry for barging into OCUK when I'm not purchasing from here :( Reason is because here is more expensive than the german websites I'm planning to order from.

560 ti was my choosen gpu but I switched it out with the 6950 because of its 2gb ram and I've heard 2gb ram will help in multi-monitor setups? and more "future-proof" in gaming? Need some clarifications as I'm just getting all these info from forums.

Antec PSUs are expensive :( How about corsairs? I've been looking at this

Is this PSU ok? Does it have enough connectors for a dual gpu setup? and is it capable of doing that?
 
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