Close to pulling the trigger, thoughts?

LordPablo

LordPablo

LordPablo

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Got this lot in my basket.

How does it look?

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £611.50
(includes shipping: £12.60)
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I found it odd that DDR4 2133mhz RAM is quite expensive and there is hardly much choice. Bit then there are loads of 1151 DDR4 motherboards that only support 2133mhz RAM.

Will this system be OK using 2400mhz RAM in a 2133mhz motherboard? Will it gimp it much?
 
With that Fractal Design Core 1000 you will only be able to fit one hard drive with the gpu installedso i have made a few small changes so that you get a better case, etc.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £598.55
(includes shipping: £11.70)
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SSD can be slung anywhere in the case, I don't get why you'd change to a worse case/PSU just to gain a little more space. Original spec is very good.
 
Is the Superflower PSU better then the Maverick, even though its 450w? Also, thats borderline for the GPU, is that OK?

I changed from the Zotac to the Palit GPU, shaved off a few quid.
 
Don't get a Xigmatek Maverick they are rubbish. Stick with the FX450 you originally had in your basket. It's more than enough power for the pc you are proposing plus it's better quality. I very much doubt if you would be pulling more than 250-270w at the wall.
 
Go for the superflower it is better quality, 450w will be fine for that system, you could always add a normal hard drive and just rest the ssd on top. Not ideal i know but needs must.

Diffrent case and psu.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £604.15
(includes shipping: £12.30)
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How many you reckon I'll need? Just the front 120mm? Or front and side?

EDIT - crapola, the Palit GPU is out of stock. Any suggestions for a GTX 970?
 
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I would want at least a front intake and a rear exhaust. That case is not very good really as it only has a 92mm exhaust position on the rear and it's depending on the top mounted psu to get rid of the hot air. I can see why you are going for it as it's almost free with the psu in that deal. Personally I would pick something with better cooling but a case is a personal thing and it's up to you what you go for.
 
mickyflinn said:
Yes the Zotac i speced and has 5 years warranty.
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Cheers, thats now in the bag :)

Thrown in 2x 120mm BitFenix fans, should do the trick right?

EDIT - Just saw your reply PastyMuncher, I am really trying to keep cost down, and yea, that small case for practically free is a great deal for me. Maybe in the future if I do a partial upgrade, I'll move it into a new home, like a Hermit Crab.
 
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I just realised, my current, old rig has a 600w OCZ Modular PSU.

I'm think that might be better for this new rig?

Could OCUK modify my order now it's been placed, and I could look at getting a better MATX case?

But then u could also just put the 450w PSU in the old rig..

Decisions decisions!
 
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