Hello, this is my first post and I apologize If I'm asking questions that have been asked before, I've read through many reviews and the hardware threads here but sometimes the information can be a little bit overwhelming and I tend to lean towards the more personal advice approach.
So a little bit about what I'm building. (I should probably say that my computer knowledge, while not being limited is also not expansive).
I'm looking to build a performance rig on a reasonable budget, the bare bones approach with very little features, bells and whistles, that kinda thing.
So far I've got:
CPU: i5 unlocked 2500k 3.3ghz.
MB: MSI H61M-P23 (B3) (Extreme budget H61 chipset, this is what I mean without the lack of anything fancy, Ha.)
Ram: 8GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1333Mhz
= £298 (Already bought)
I'm looking for advice on a PSU and GPU also on the budget, I realise that a budget PSU is just not good practice if you favor you're system remaining usable, I've been looking at the Corsair CX range, online calculations suggested that with a mid to high spec GPU I'd be looking at a minimum 500W PSU, so probably the CX600, but thats just my research, I'll gladly take advice on that. £50 Budget.
From the GPU's perspective, I'm looking at spending around the £160 mark. I've had a look at a few of the GTX models in that price range and the ATI HD6800 series, but I've seen varying results on benchmarks, so again, personal experience and/or alternative suggestions welcome.
I apologize again in advance for this wall of text and the "me coming here just asking for what to buy" approach, but you're advice and expertise is more than appreciated.
Thank you.
So a little bit about what I'm building. (I should probably say that my computer knowledge, while not being limited is also not expansive).
I'm looking to build a performance rig on a reasonable budget, the bare bones approach with very little features, bells and whistles, that kinda thing.
So far I've got:
CPU: i5 unlocked 2500k 3.3ghz.
MB: MSI H61M-P23 (B3) (Extreme budget H61 chipset, this is what I mean without the lack of anything fancy, Ha.)
Ram: 8GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1333Mhz
= £298 (Already bought)
I'm looking for advice on a PSU and GPU also on the budget, I realise that a budget PSU is just not good practice if you favor you're system remaining usable, I've been looking at the Corsair CX range, online calculations suggested that with a mid to high spec GPU I'd be looking at a minimum 500W PSU, so probably the CX600, but thats just my research, I'll gladly take advice on that. £50 Budget.
From the GPU's perspective, I'm looking at spending around the £160 mark. I've had a look at a few of the GTX models in that price range and the ATI HD6800 series, but I've seen varying results on benchmarks, so again, personal experience and/or alternative suggestions welcome.
I apologize again in advance for this wall of text and the "me coming here just asking for what to buy" approach, but you're advice and expertise is more than appreciated.
Thank you.