First build

srobi

srobi

srobi

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Hi all, first post thanks in advanced for the feedback.

I'm looking to build a new PC that can handle most of the latest games, as well as day to day usage.

I was looking into perhaps an one of the Ivy Bridge i5s, but I dont see the need to spend more on the "K" version because I understand it mostly benefits those Overclocking, which I don't plan to do. As well as an accompanying Motherboard (and heatsink?)

I have an old Antec case at home (thing an old version of the 100 perhaps) but if there was a reasonably priced case that offered a few benefits I would purchase a new one, nothing fancy I don't like all the lights and stuff.

I also have a CD/DVD drive, 500W Coolermaster power supply from my old PC which I can salvage.

I'm also looking at around 8GB RAM, a 1Tb HDD, and decent gfx card (possibly a 560?) on top of this.

In total I'd like to spend max £500.

Thanks in advance for your help and feedback.

Srobi
 
Thanks for the quick replies.

OS isn't a problem, I already have Win-7 Pro 64bit.

DVD drive is from an old Dell TSSTcorp TS-H553A, I thinks SATA but how do I double check?

I have a 300GB Maxtor HDD which again I think is SATA 3Gb/s.

What is the process of updating the BIOS like?

Do i need to get a heat sink for the 3550 or is the stock one sufficient to run quietly?

EDIT:

Sorry should also have mentioned, that I often run two screens and the 7850 you have suggested only has one DVI slot, is there a work around this?
 
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@Doomedspeed My DVD Drive has a red wire so that should be fine.
For the SSD, I was planning on upgrading over the year when I have the money.

As regards to the BIOS, can you explain what exactly entails? or is it not worth worrying about and going for a different/the original motherboard.
 
Ah, okay I see now.
Its very unlikely I would be able to get my hands on an SB CPU, so I think I'm just going to go for your original spec motherboard.

Thanks for all your help guys.
 
Hi guys,
me again apologies.
Turns out the case I was planning to use I cannot use can you recommend one that is sub-£50, as simple as can be, I don't like having lights and all that malarkey.
 
Like it, but looking at the dimensions it seems huge (206(W) x 543(H) x 500(D)mm), is this a normal size for a Mid-tower case?
 
If they of out of stock its not a big deal as I'm planning on ordering today and then I'm away for a week so hopefully everything will have arrived by the time I get back, otherwise I think I will go for the Bit Fenix Shinobi one. Thanks
 
stulid said:
No case badge and mesh?:eek::D:p
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Is that a joke (i.e. personal preference) or a mesh being a performance issue?

I preferred the simplicity of that one as well as the features of the case.

The build you posted up has a better gfx card but cheaper mobo, anything I lose by choosing this?

When I first got this gem of an idea in my head I thought it would be quite simple... haha
 
okay brilliant, thanks for everyones help wish me luck, if I have any problems I'll be back!
Any last tips for me?
 
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