Final checking before ordering tonight please

rdb2012 · 27 Jan 2013 at 19:20

I am really sorry I created another smiler thread, but I just want a final confirmation before ordering my parts tonight:

Intel 3rd Generation Core i5-3570K CPU (4 x 3.40GHz, Ivy Bridge, Socket 1155, 6Mb L3 Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)

Gigabyte SKT-1155 Z77-DS3H Motherboard

Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 LP Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Memory Module Kit

EVGA GeForce GTX 660 SC 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card

Seagate ST31000524AS 3.5 inch Barracuda 1TB GB 7200rpm SATA Drive with 32MB Buffer

OCZ VTX4-25SAT3-64Gb Vertex 4 SATA III-6Gb/s 2.5 inch Internal SSD

Can you please let me know what's the best option for the storage, I was going to get Samsung Pro 840, but firstly it's very costly and also 256 won't be enough, so I thought I can get 64 just for Windows and software. While games I will install them on the normal HDD. Is the Seagate a good option?

Thanks all

snips86x · 27 Jan 2013 at 19:34

These would be better:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £169.99
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 64GB 2.5 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT064M4SSD2) £64.99
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (PV38G160C9K) £41.99
Total : £288.37 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Idleman · 27 Jan 2013 at 19:45

With "B" grade Gpu. Better mobo if you want to OC.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showd (GX-100-GI) £129.95
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 1TB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA100) HDD £53.99
1 x Intel 330 Series 60GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive - Retail £49.99
1 x Patriot Intel Extreme Masters 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (PVI38G160C9K) £35.99
Total : £539.89 (includes shipping : £10.00).

Better Gpu.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7870 OC Windforce 3X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £179.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 1TB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA100) HDD £53.99
1 x Intel 330 Series 60GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive - Retail £49.99
1 x Patriot Intel Extreme Masters 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (PVI38G160C9K) £35.99
Total : £589.93 (includes shipping : £10.00).

rdb2012 · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:17

lol now I am confused

So def buying the:

Intel 3rd Generation Core i5-3570K CPU (4 x 3.40GHz, Ivy Bridge, Socket 1155, 6Mb L3 Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)

changed the mobo to:

Gigabyte Ultra Durable Motherboard LGA 155 Z77-D3H

Memory:

Patriot 8GB (2x 4GB) 1600MHz Dual Channel DDR3 Viper 3 Black Mamba Memory Kit

I am still confused about the GPU and the storage.

OvEr_KiLL · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:33

if you choose to buy a cpu cooler in the future that ram might not fit, this is nice low profile http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-094-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

Idleman · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:42

OvEr_KiLL said:
if you choose to buy a cpu cooler in the future that ram might not fit, this is nice low profile http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-094-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

The Black Mamba and Extreme Masters are low profile.

OvEr_KiLL · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:48

Idleman said:
The Black Mamba and Extreme Masters are low profile.

are you blind? look at the size of the heatsink on them compared to the kingston i linked

Ohlawll · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:50

I use intel extreme patriot and my NH-D14 fits just fine with about a cm spare.

rdb2012 · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:52

So guys is the 7850 def better than the 660. My monitor is 1680x1050.

Regarding the SSD, do you think it is important? Shall I just get a standard 1TB HDD? I mean since my games will be on standard HHD, surely the SSD will be irrelevant

OvEr_KiLL · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:53

well they wouldnt fit on my board with my xigmatek aegir

so i bought low profile similiar to the kingston and it just fits

OvEr_KiLL · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:55

rdb2012 said:
Regarding the SSD, do you think it is important? Shall I just get a standard 1TB HDD? I mean since my games will be on standard HHD, surely the SSD will be irrelevant

i would put the os and games and programs on the ssd! you really want the os and games on it as the load times are much faster!
a 256gb ssd should be fine

lee32uk · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:56

rdb2012 said:
So guys is the 7850 def better than the 660. My monitor is 1680x1050.

Regarding the SSD, do you think it is important? Shall I just get a standard 1TB HDD? I mean since my games will be on standard HHD, surely the SSD will be irrelevant

What is your overall budget ?

rdb2012 · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:57

Well 64GB means I can only fit windows and a game or two lol!

rdb2012 · 27 Jan 2013 at 21:58

lee32uk said:
What is your overall budget ?

£550

lee32uk · 27 Jan 2013 at 22:16

rdb2012 said:
£550

Just added your initial spec at the top to the basket and it comes to £631.28. For the same price you could get this:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Sapphire HD 7870 XT rev2.0 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £179.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Plextor M5 Pro 128GB Extreme Series Solid State Drive - (PX-128M5P) £99.95
1 x Asus P8Z77-V LX2 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £67.99
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 1TB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA100) HDD £53.99
1 x Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX8GX3M2A1600C9) £49.99
Total : £631.30 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Obviously if your budget is £550 max then it's irrelevant

Idleman · 27 Jan 2013 at 22:29

OvEr_KiLL said:
are you blind? look at the size of the heatsink on them compared to the kingston i linked

No I am not. Although slightly taller than the Kingston ram, they will fit under most aircoolers without any problems.

http://media.kingston.com/pdfs/HyperX_Genesis_EN.pdf

http://www.patriotmemory.com/product/specs/PVI38G160C9K.pdf

http://www.patriotmemory.com/product/specs/PV316G160C9K.pdf

http://www.vortez.net/articles_page..._mamba_edition_8gb_2133mhz_ddr3_review,3.html

Idleman · 27 Jan 2013 at 22:47

You can always add an ssd later.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Sapphire HD 7870 XT rev2.0 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £179.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 1TB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA100) HDD £53.99
1 x Patriot Intel Extreme Masters 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (PVI38G160C9K) £35.99
Total : £539.94 (includes shipping : £10.00).

rdb2012 · 27 Jan 2013 at 23:29

I am gonna allow the SSD for now, do you recommend this as my main HDD?

WD Caviar Green 1TB SATA III 6GB/s Internal Hard Drive 3.5 inch

lee32uk · 28 Jan 2013 at 00:00

rdb2012 said:
I am gonna allow the SSD for now, do you recommend this as my main HDD?

WD Caviar Green 1TB SATA III 6GB/s Internal Hard Drive 3.5 inch

The Toshiba above is cheaper and has the same 2 year warranty. If you want the WD HDD then the 2TB version is only £5 more.