Buying a new pc system.

[snikkeldak]

(sorry for my bad English, I'm from Belgium)
Hello,
I want to but a new pc system and i have around 1000 pounds to spend
Is this a good setup ? What would you change to the system ?
And of course, is there something i forgot ? (first time building my own system)

Graphics card:
Powercolor ATI Radeon HD 5850
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-122-PC

Processor:
Intel Core i5 660 3.33GHz
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-314-IN

Screen:
BenQ G2420HDBL 24" LED monitor
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-033-BQ

Operating system:
Windows 7-64 bit
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-127-MS

RAM:
Patriot G Series 4GB DDR3
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-030-PA

Processor cooling:
Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-011-NC

SSD:
Patriot PS-100 32GB SSD (do i need a converter for this?)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-005-PA

HD:
Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-082-SA

optical drive:
Samsung SH-S222A (is this good enough to burn and read every DVD?)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-110-SA

PSU:
OCZ StealthXStream 700w
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-030-OC

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=AC-000-AC

I Already have a case,so that's the only thing i don't need
(I guess I need some cables ? I can' really figure out what kind of cables i need)

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with me!

 

[JW1993]

That looks naiice. If your case doesn't cave any 2.5" bays then yeah you'll need a converter to 3.5". I'd have a look at the i5 750 if i were you, good for overclocking . Also, buy the retail version on windows 7, that way you can install it on future builds. Hoep that helps.

 

[stulid]

Not bad.

Use a i5 750, it has more cache memory.

 

[Redmint]

Have I gone blind or is there no motherboard on that list?

I'd suggest something like Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L Intel P55 if you don't want to spend too much, has all the basic stuff for a bit of overclocking. The motherboard should come with the cables you need, you could also swap the arctic silver 5 for MX3.

 

[JW1993]

4 physical cores too, vs the 2 on the 660.

 

[JW1993]

Excellent, how did we all miss that!

 

[snikkeldak]

Ok,sorry
And thanks you for the help!
The motherboard i had in my cart is a Asus P7P55D-E Intel P55
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-389-AS

 

[stulid]

Old eyes causing blindness.

 

[JW1993]

Board looks fine, USB 3 and Sata 3, all future proof. You could also go for slightly faster RAM if you wanted as the one you choose runs at 1333 where as your board supports up to 1600.

 

[Redmint]

Yep, and 1600MHz RAM costs pretty much the same as 1333MHz anyhow.

 

[JW1993]

Could I suggest this kit
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-030-PA £90 if you order before Wednesday otherwise they're going back up to £110. They're the cheapest DDR3 @ 1600Mhz that are in stock otherwise its these that are on pre-order at the moment. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-025-PA&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

 

[snikkeldak]

Okay,
I changed the memory and processor, do i need more cables or are all the cables for the harddrive and optical drive included ?
And, thnx for the help

 

[stulid]

Cables will come with the motherboard.

how many and how long they are I don't know.

 

[snikkeldak]

Ok,Thank you.
Is it possible to pay by bank transfer or paypal on OCUK ?
(My parents think visa is unsafe)
I could send them an e-mail but this is faster i guess

 

[Kill_Phil]

yup as others said def get the i5 750 more cache, 2 more cores plus with that cooler youre going to otder you should easily get anywhere from 3.6ghz to 4ghz overclock

 

[Redmint]

I believe Overclockers only take credit/debit cards, but don't quote me on that.