First build

hash899

hash899

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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 :)
 
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.
 
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sk82jack said:
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.
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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 :P

I intend to get the parts from ocUK but i got some of the names for the components from other websites.
 
Have a read of this about the flashing.

What it will do is unlock your 6950 to perform exactly as the 6970, so your buying a 6970 at a 6950 price:D

Whats your total budget?

Oh and yes the XFXs are great SeaSonic designed units.
 
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Duuuuuuuh I thought you had a 6950 in there but you have a 6850!

I must be going crazy! Don't listen to anything I just said about flashing, that's for 6950 into 6970s!!

Get a 5850 instead! 5850 vs 6850
 
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Something like THIS for the PSU is what I would recommend.

Whatever you do though do not skimp on the PSU you will most certainly regret it later ;)

Stoner81.
 
Where is stulid when you want him huh get him in here for like 2 minutes and he will whip you up a system in like 2 seconds flat! :D

Anyway like I said spend a decent amount on your PSU it will allow you to add more drives and such later on if you desire and give you head room to work with ;) I would say about £100 for a really good PSU is about the norm these days so have a look round and see what you think. There are of course ones cheaper than that but they might not be as good.

Stoner81.
 
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