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can't decide on graphics card for new build

If it's from a reputable etailer, then yes, the phantom is worth it. The Gigabyte card I linked above is also a good choice
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its very reputable so should be ok. Is this a better option than the others?

as for the PSU do i need to upgrade or will the one i have suggested be ok? do i need to SLI/crossfire? if i did upgrade it would be to http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...id=123&subcat=

how much would a Z77 motherboard be?
 
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stulid said:
I maybe a bit of a Gigabyte fan, but common sense and the price says the KFA2 has the edge (until the price goes back up)
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I disagree, for £20 I'd pick the card which seems to be the better clocker and has a years more warranty. The cooler is one that has been tried and tested on many cards, one that's able to tame a 480!

TL;DR - £20 for another years warranty, IMO, worth it
 
 
blazesnake said:
after looking it is unlikely i will be crossfiring in the near future, will the current PSU suffice?
Out of these which would be the best choice?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-012-PL
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-164-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-018-KF&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-160-GW&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294

also would i be better off buying the stock editions and OC them myself?
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That XFX550w PSU is fine for a single GTX670.

Its still between the MSI (saving money) or the KFA2
 
Your paying for a overclock and a custom cooler.

If you want to save money with stock speeds and stock cooler, the MSI makes sense as it has a slight overclock, 3year warranty.
 
stulid said:
Your paying for a overclock and a custom cooler.

If you want to save money with stock speeds and stock cooler, the MSI makes sense as it has a slight overclock, 3year warranty.
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Be warned, some have been complaining due to noise of the reference coolers, this is ofcourse, very dependant on the person

MORE SPEED said:
Is there any difference between the short PCB and the long one?
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one's short, the other's long :p

Other than that, not really
 
is the £24 difference between the MSI and KFA2 justified in terms of gaming such as B3 and skyrim (high settings) will the custom cooler be quieter as that would be a big draw for me, i'm hoping it will be a fairly quiet machine.

should i bother with the z77 motherboard? will that still work well with the i5 2500k?
 
Good choice, the reference pcb editions (short) appear to get a bit hot, from benches/ reviews the ex oc kfa2 and gigabyte windforce appear to be best bang for buck
 
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