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Hey, I'm thinking of upgrading, as I recently got two gtx 260's given to me, my mobo only supports one, and it's even having problems supporting one as it's such an old mobo and I dont think my psu is up the the job either. It only supports ddr2 also (it's a gigabyte ga73pvm-s2h)

So decided to bite the bullet and upgrade, this rig will only be for gaming and I'm pretty close to exceeding my budget as it is.


Intel Core i5-2500K -£155.99

MSI Z68A-GD65-G3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard -£144 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-188-MS

OCZ ZS Series 650W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply -£65
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-056-OC

Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3 £53.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-094-KS

Zalman Z9 Plus Tower Case with Fan Controller £44.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-037-ZA

Total £463.96

I plan on using my current hdd, and monitor, is there anything I'm missing as I don't want to order then realise I cant finish and get playing and any advice you guys can give?
 
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looks fine, if your over budget you could drop the mobo to the Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3, will still be ok to sli your 260's.
 
Thanks for the input guys, super appreciated, dropped down to that mobo and ordered.

mickyflinn, I'm just going to concentrate on building it first and I don't know much about over-clocking. But I will bear that cpu cooler In mind when I do dabble in that sort of stuff. :)
 
YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail with FREE TrackMania 2 Canyon PC Game £155.99
1 x Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3P Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £120.38
1 x Antec TruePower New Modular 650W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £64.98
1 x BitFenix Shinobi Gaming Case - Black £49.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B) £43.99
Total : £449.44 (includes shipping : £11.75).



Never mind...too late. Started adding the basket, then the phone went. By the time I got back, looks like you've already ordered.
+ 1 for the Gelid, very cheap decent cooler for mid range overclocks ;)
 
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Yeah I know you're right, I'll tell my Mum not to ring anymore :(
I will miss her though.

Haha :D No my fault for being impulsive, I've put off upgrading for so long, I knew I had to order asap, or I would have just put it off yet again :rolleyes:

Thanks again you guys are always so helpful on here!
 
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