Can anyone improve this PC build???

[hydie]

I meant self contained!

That asrock gen3 is expensive and out of stock grr

Are there any other gen3's in other brands!?

Thanks!

 

[MAXIBOY]

yes i think MSI have gen 3 boards also..

 

[hydie]

Gainward GeForce GTX 580 "GOOD Edition" 1536MB

Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Intel Z68 - out of stock

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) (3000 hd)

Antec High Current Gamer 900W Quad Rail

Corsair Graphite 600TM Midi

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 (maybe 2 of these ?)

I'm stuck for a decent cooler any recommendations?

Thanks

 

[MAXIBOY]

cooler up to you and your budget

air cooler silver arrow, noctua d14 or gelid Tranquillo

with that case H80 or H100 would fit

 

[Reaper 392]

change PSU to this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-053-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

modular, 80+ gold rated, made by enermax and has room for two 580's even when you overclock them

 

[hydie]

wow found this bundle... its the same price as just my corair case and my psu... but includes a h80 cooler!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-042-OP

Should i go for it!?

 

[hydie]

Sorry Reaper 392, I didnt see your recommended PSU till after i posted.

Would that 850w 80+ bronze in my above link be enough?

 

[MAXIBOY]

yes corsair are great psu,s

not a huge difference between bronze and gold considering the free H80

 

[Surveyor]

Just spec. him a £1,200 PC with peripherals (needs clarification on which peripherals).

It'll be easier.

 

[hydie]

I'm pretty much there now Surveyor!

I've gathered almost enough information off this great community.

I'm not 100% sure on SLI yet, but it may be something i look to in the future!

If that bronze 850w is capable i think ill go with that bundle offer.

 

[Surveyor]

I'm pretty much there now Surveyor!

I've gathered almost enough information off this great community.

I'm not 100% sure on SLI yet, but it may be something i look to in the future!

If that bronze 850w is capable i think ill go with that bundle offer.

Corsair Enthusiast Series TX850 V2 PSU Review

 

[fowler002]

2x 6950? much more faster for not much more(£400 2x 6950 vs £360 580)

what res will you be playing at?

 

[MAXIBOY]

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18312281

power supply

 

[Reaper 392]

Sorry Reaper 392, I didnt see your recommended PSU till after i posted.

Would that 850w 80+ bronze in my above link be enough?

yes it will be fine, even for a second 580. if it was anything other than a corsair at 850W i would be slightly worried when you added a second 580 but that corsair is built really well

 

[hydie]

Hey all,

I haven't bought it yet, im actually buying it tonight as its pay day

Just want everything double checked if you guys wouldnt mind!? Comments like "That'll be a kick ass machine!!" will help make me justify this purchase lol

Gainward GeForce GTX 580 "GOOD Edition" 1536MB
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-141-GW

Corsair PC Starter Bundle 2000c - 600TM Case / TX 850W V2 PSU / H80 CPU Cooler (Cooler Half Price)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-042-OP

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-360-IN

Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Intel Z68
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-054-AK

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-15000C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-292-CS

Corsair Gaming Audio Series HS1 USB Gaming Headset
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-001-CS

IC Diamond 24-Carat Thermal Compound
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-001-ID

Thanks in advance!

 

[stulid]

IC Diamond 24-Carat Thermal Compound

Save a fiver - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-003-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27

 

[hydie]

Ok thanks bud!

Other than that... its a decent build?

 

[stulid]

Yes its brilliant.

 

[minimadmotorman]

Is the IC Diamond really no better than the MX-4 or just not £5 better?

 

[stulid]

Is the IC Diamond really no better than the MX-4 or just not £5 better?

Not £5 better, I got loads of pastes here. Its a very tough, thick paste to apply.