Final spec check

Jegethy · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:10

Recently I've been getting some advice and information regarding a new build I was planning. I won't be ordering this until tuesday, but now is a good as time as any to finalize my spec.

So without further ado:

http://i.imgur.com/zdqhO.png

(Linked instead of posted as it's a bit wide.)

Any changes I could make? I am willing to spend a little extra if it makes a noticeable performance increase. Max budget is £750

Also, am I right in thinking that the DVI to HDMI cable will work with that card, or should I just get a DVI to DVI? I'm currently using a VGA cable, though my monitor has a DVI socket too.

stulid · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:11

The motherboard choice is poor.

The PSU is about 100W too much even if you wanted Crossfire, and theres this PSU,
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-LA&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2057

Swap the cooler for this,
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-001-GD&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

Jegethy · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:13

That is one that was recommended to me as I won't be using SLI/Crossfire. How about http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-458-AS instead?

stulid · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:14

This - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-052-AK&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1990

Jegethy · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:16

That one doesn't have SATA 6Gb though, and I plan on getting an SSD in the not-so-distant future.

stulid · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:16

Of course it has SATA6Gb

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=Z68 Pro3&cat=Specifications

SATA3 - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel® Rapid Storage and Intel® Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions

Jegethy · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:18

According to the Asrock website and the specs on ocuk, it doesn't.

stulid · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:19

Look again.

Jegethy · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:22

Hm, I see. It isn't listed on the spec at the top of the page. All it says on there is Sata2. Okay, so with those recommendations, anything else I could change/upgrade: http://i.imgur.com/phKRD.png

stulid · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:24

Never ever trust what OCuk write as a description, they even claim theres only 3Xsata2 connectors which isnt right, there are 4 of them.

Always check the manufacturer website for the correct info.

i wouldnt change a thing about that now.

Jegethy · 31 Jul 2011 at 02:26

I have a habit of being too trusting of things on the internet. It's my biggest flaw, though some may argue otherwise.

Cheers Stu. I think that's two beers I owe you now.