First build

[hash899]

Hi guys,

I've recently got in to building my own computer and I've come up with my first build. Please check it out:

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H Intel Z68 (REV B3) Socket 1155 DDR3 PCI-Express Motherboard

Ram: 4GB Corsair XMS3 (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit

GPU: XFX ATI Radeon HD 6850 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card

Hard Drive: 1TB Seagate Barracuda ST31000528AS 3.5" SATA II Hard Drive

Gaming Case: Antec 100 One Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black

Power Supply: 620W Arianet ACE Series 80PLUS ATX2.3 Power Supply

Blu-Ray Writer: Samsung SH-B123L/RSBP 12x BD-ROM / 16x DVD Writer Drive - Black (Retail)

Aftermarket CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler


Thanks for the help

 

[hash899]

Don't go for a cheapo PSU especially when it's powering some expensive equiptment like this unless you don't mind the risk of it blowing and taking everything with it lol

The minimum you wanna get is a BeQuiet 530W or OCZ 500W, but for some headroom I'd suggest a 600-650W of a good brand. Corsair, XFX, Cooler Master, OCZ take your pick, just not own-branded.

Not sure if that XFX is revision 1 or not as you don't seem to be buying from OcUK but the MSI they sell here is definitely revision 1 and can be flashed to a 6950.

I'd also go for a Corsair A50 or Gelid Tranquillo over the Hyper 212+

Everything else looks good.

thanks do you think the XFX Pro 650W Core Edition Power Supply would do the job? but it's kind of pricey cause its gonna start exceeding my budget.

can u explain about the flashing to a 6950. noob here

I intend to get the parts from ocUK but i got some of the names for the components from other websites.

 

[hash899]

lol i googled it and it makes sense now. my budget is around £500