First build advice please

ABP · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:28

Hi All,

First post noob looking for some sound advice!

I'm looking to create a reasonably hi-spec gaming machine that will be able to handle anything else that may be asked of it for a good few years to come. I will be running the machine at stock speed to start with, but I will be looking to overclock when I'm fully clued up.

So, after researching the forums here, these are the goodies that I am looking to buy.

I already have a LG Flatron monitor, a Saitek Eclipse 2 keyboard and an ASUS Xonar D1 soundcard.

I would be grateful for any thoughts on the package that I have put together for my first self build.

Thanks!

kellaway225 · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:31

i am building my first build as well, have you considered the 1tb samsung drives?

ABP · 15 Mar 2010 at 19:26

kellaway225 said:
i am building my first build as well, have you considered the 1tb samsung drives?

Tbh a pair of 500GB'S (in raid 0) in more than enough for me. I currently have 2 250GB's in raid 0 and I have never come anywhere near to filling them up.

kellaway225 · 15 Mar 2010 at 19:28

ah i didnt see that you had 2

JW1993 · 15 Mar 2010 at 19:42

I'd say that looks alright

kellaway225 · 15 Mar 2010 at 19:44

maybe a better looking case? but the other specs look good

ABP · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:03

kellaway225 said:
maybe a better looking case? but the other specs look good

I'm not really one for LED's and perspex windows (far too old for that sort of thing)

I would prefer the Fractal Design Define R2 but I felt that there may be some issues with the cooling abilities of that particular case that are not apparent in antec.

kellaway225 · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:05

You can NEVER be too old for flashing lights and perspex windows, unless you are boring

stulid · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:25

Love it.

ABP · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:58

kellaway225 said:
You can NEVER be too old for flashing lights and perspex windows, unless you are boring

When you've been sat next to a D*LL Dimension for the past 3 years the thought of a pc shaped like an astronauts helmet doing an impression of the Blackpool illuminations just doesn't appeal.

kellaway225 · 15 Mar 2010 at 21:00

thats true, if you are new to it (like me) might seem much more then it really is

Vision · 15 Mar 2010 at 21:02

You could go for a antec 300 if you want a plain case? Would be a little cheaper than that p183.

Rest looks good

ABP · 15 Mar 2010 at 21:04

Ok, so the general consensus is positive.

One other question though. If I wanted to go down the Crossfire road in future, will a 650 watt be capable enough or would it be wiser to go for a 750 watt psu?

ABP · 15 Mar 2010 at 21:18

AT Orchard said:
You could go for a antec 300 if you want a plain case? Would be a little cheaper than that p183.

Rest looks good

You could have a valid point there with the Antec 300, now you got me dithering again.

Fred · 15 Mar 2010 at 21:29

I'm been dithering on a case purchase for ages

tricky things cases!

Might want to add another fan for doing push-pull on your cooler.

ABP · 16 Mar 2010 at 20:35

Hey guys,

Thanks for your replies.

I have finalised my list of components and have ordered them (should be with me tomorrow).

I made a few changes from the original list I posted, they were:

Swapped the Antec P183 for an Antec 300 (saved £57).
Swapped the Antec 650 watt psu for the 750 watt model (more headroom for future upgrades).
Added 2 more fans so I can have a push-pull configuration on the cooler (third fan is for the front of the case).

Now all I have to do is put it all together. :eek:

Vision · 16 Mar 2010 at 22:57

Gl and enjoy it!

kellaway225 · 16 Mar 2010 at 22:59

yeah thats what i ahve been doing for like 8-9hours

as it being my first build not too sure where everything goes
good news is the members on here are VERY helpful

should have mine done tommorow

good luck with yours