Final Sandybridge Build Specs..

[theone1989]

OK, it's a bit overbudget than what I had planned for, the easiest solution to cut cost now would be not going Crossfire, but I'm not sure if ATI is going to stop unlocking the HD6950s on later stocks..


CPU: i5-2500k @ £175
MoBo: MSI GD65 @ £140
RAM: 8gb Corsair Vengeance (cas8) @ £120
GPU: 2 x HD6950 @ £450
Case: Coolermaster HAF X @ £130
PSU : Corsair HX850W @ £125
Cooler: Coolermaster 212+ & 2 x Yate Loon fans @ £30
HDDs: 80gb Corsair Force SSD + 1TB Samsung F3 @ 170
Optical Drive: Random brand @ £18
Thermal paste: Arctic Silver MX4 @ £7
Extra Fans: Coolermasters @ £10

Total @1375

Anyways, from the above, what do you guys think? Apart from not going CF, any other easy areas to save a few quid? Or is the whole thing "bang for buck" anyway. I'm planning on getting 3 years use without upgrading?

(So excited about my upcoming first PC build)

 

[Puppetmaster]

Im doing a build within the next week or so and was originally planning on going crossfire 6950's unlocked to 6970s. In my situation, it would eventually mean buying 2x waterblocks as well as a new psu (will use my existing one now) but opted for one the in end. I think one 6970 is going to be a powerful gpu for awhile yet, with a decent cpu should play most things with max or atleast high details. Their is only £50 price difference between the 6950 and the 6970 as well so its not that much should you want to buy another in the future.

 

[Scuzzy]

Look like a nice set of components for a first time build mate, get it and clock the rocks off that SB 

 

[Tomcat825]

Jeez. Let us know what OC you get outta that!