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Tyron

Tyron

Tyron

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Hi guys,

I am currently using an i5-2500k build and I would like to upgrade to a modern build.

The computer will be used for the usual office type work with digital and video editing thrown in and some battlefield 1 when it comes out. I have selected the items below with the intention of upgrading the graphics card to a 1080ti when it comes out and I will get another 16gb of ram later while leaving room for overclocking if needed.

As a side question, would it be possible for me to use a midi tower with this build instead?

Thanks!

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £1,214.84
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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If you are doing a bit of video editing then It would be worth going for a 5820k, it is very close in price at the moment. You lose a tiny bit of fps but gain so much rendering power, plus may outperform the 6700k when dx12 becomes better implemented.

definitely would be able to get all of that into a midtower, even a mico atx/ mini itx case! there is nothing there that really warrants a full tower case, a single 120mm aoi and single graphics card will fit in most compact cases nowadays.

I would suggest spending a little extra on the motherboard, there are a few good deals on ocuk at the moment. For example something like this would come with £55 cashback.


My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £1,196.80
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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Looks good but have a good look at the NZXT Noctis if you like NZXT. It's newer with better interior design/airflow. You would need an external DVD for it, unless you use DVD so rarely that you can just open the side panel up and connect a cheaper internal DVD briefly. TeamGroup Dark Pro RAM 3200 has slightly better timings and is £10 cheaper.

My basket at Overclockers UK:


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CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor (£335.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£104.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard (£172.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (£59.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£79.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£99.95 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£88.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Total: £942.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies.

I have looked into the 5820k and I feel compared to the 6700k in terms of gaming performance I would rather stick with it as I feel with the video editing I can always do something else while it renders the work.

Seeing as I can now use a midi case instead I looked at the recommended Noctis 450 Matte Black Mid-Tower Chassis but I am not too keen on the red neon lights and I feel the Prodigy M MATX Cube Case is too compact for me.

I have looked at two other cases and would appreciate which would be better in terms of air flow when I start overclocking the 1080ti?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kolink-aviator-midi-tower-gaming-case-gunmetal-ca-002-kk.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/kolink-octagon-midi-tower-gaming-case-black-ca-006-kk.html


In terms of the ram you have recommended me different ones but I am unsure which one to get, I understand the more MHz the better in terms of fps so I am interested in which one out of the recommended would be best.

Again thank you all for your help so far it is very much appreciated. Apologies if I missed anyone.
 
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