First build, please help.

Well, if you really want the i7, then you can swap out the 2500K with the 2600K in my build. But really, games will not use the extra threads, and there has been some cases where hyperthreading can reduce performance.

Also, when clocked the same, the 2500K and 2600K will give the same performance, unless the game uses more than four cores. And I don't think there are any games which uses four... most are still only using two!

EDIT: The motherboard I recommended is capable of crossfire/SLi, so no problems there.
 
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The Game said:
Silly question but how do you post your shopping basket items onto the forum from over lockers site, as I have a list & want to post the stuff in my basket onto the forum.

More opinions would be grate & thanks to Orcvader for that list & others for there suggestions so far.

Once I no how, I will post my basket up & let you see what you all think & what changes you think I should make.


Thanks.
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print screen, paste into preffered graphics app, save, upload to somewhere like photobucket, use the image button on the forum and put in the images web address.
 
Print Screen, copy to Paint or equivalent program, edit and save.
Get a account with Imageshack.us or photobucket and upload the image, there is option to resize the image for a 15" monitor, once uploaded they will provide a link which you copy to the forums.
 
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not an overly helpful post but...

you say your brothers budget is 700-900 notes and you'd be prepared to help him out a bit....wish to god my bro would help me out to the tune of 400 notes!!

anywho, nice enough build, but you'dwant to add an aftermarket cooler. i'd also opt for a pair of 1tb F3's if you want 2tb storage. they aint 6gb sata but you've a plenty fast enough ssd and the F3's would still be pretty fast for storage.

just my own thoughts tho
 
Unless your brother downloads a lot of movies and shows, 1tb is more then enough. Go with the Samsung F1 1tb drive.

Go with the Sony drive in my spec, it's just as good as the LG.

Replace the RAM with this, Intel recommends RAM that runs at 1.5v and 1600mhz is the max supported: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-105-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

I'll let you off with the 6970, but really now, does your brother really need hyperthreading for gaming? The extra cores will really do nothing. The price difference between the 2500K and the 2600K is also a total rip off. The 2500K will last you for a good 5 years or so, or 10 even as more things are starting to become more GPU dependant.

Save yourself the money and just get this PSU if you want to crossfire later: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-AD&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

Also, I would swap the SSD for this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-060-OC&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1427

EDIT: You forgot Windows 7 as well ;)

As for the picture, make sure save save it as PNG and not JPG. This will keep the picture quality nice and clear.
 
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The Game said:
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Thanks RJC, did that & used photo bucket but it has not come out as clear looking as the list Orcvader did, would like to know how to get it clearer for future forum uploads.

Open to any & all suggestions, & should I make changes to:

SSD/HDD
RAM
CPU
PSU
GPU

Forgot to keep venom cooler on the list!

Will do a new list after some of you have made more suggestions.
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as orcvader posted a basket above, his is far more practical and everything is specced relative. You basket is overkill in some areas and so hence your £400 over budget and wasting money, You don't need such an expensive psu, You don't really need 8gb of ram, You dont need a 6970 either get a 6950 or wait for gtx560. theres not much fps increase from a 6950- 6970 trust me from my own experience.

I would get the i7 2600k only if you think he'd make use of it.
 
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Go for the Geil, they're as good as Corsair, are you scared of Geil or something? :p

I would leave out the SSD to keep in bugdet to be honest, but if you really want one then go for the OCZ I linked.

And trust us, the 2500K is the better CPU for gaming in the long run. I really would try and drop back to a 6950... They still perform very very well on 1080p resolutions.
 
You really seem attached to that LG drive. Why? Just get the Sony one, it's cheaper and still as good: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-060-SO&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=951

Just swap the PSU for this, I already stated the AX series is overpriced: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-018-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

And why go for such an expensive HDD? Mechanical drives aren't even saturating SATA II so you don't even need a SATA III drive since they'll work in similiar speeds. Just get the Samsung: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-082-SA&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1279

EDIT: Just to lower the budget even more, swamp the motherboard for this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-312-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1906
 
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