First PC Build

Toddy_91 · 7 Dec 2011 at 16:03

Hello Guys im new to this whole pc building, and am worried about if the components I am wanting too buy will fit together and I hope someone can help me. Here are the components.
Intel Core I5
Gigabyte Z68x-UD3P
Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8Gb
Asus Geforce GTX550ti 1024mb
Corsair Builder Series CX600W
Samsung SH-B123L BSBP

Hope To hear soon Thanks

anything I don't mind · 7 Dec 2011 at 16:14

91 ? Don't tell me you were born in 91

now i feel old.

Cosimo · 7 Dec 2011 at 16:16

You need to post in here:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=8

and welcome aboard.

ubersonic · 7 Dec 2011 at 16:17

Toddy_91 said:
Hello Guys im new to this whole pc building, and am worried about if the components I am wanting too buy will fit together and I hope someone can help me. Here are the components.
Intel Core I5
Gigabyte Z68x-UD3P
Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8Gb
Asus Geforce GTX550ti 1024mb
Corsair Builder Series CX600W
Samsung SH-B123L BSBP

Hope To hear soon Thanks

Gonna need a hard drive or SSD to go with that lot mate

The Slayer_UK · 7 Dec 2011 at 17:02

Toddy_91 said:
Hello Guys im new to this whole pc building, and am worried about if the components I am wanting too buy will fit together and I hope someone can help me. Here are the components.
Intel Core I5
Gigabyte Z68x-UD3P
Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8Gb
Asus Geforce GTX550ti 1024mb
Corsair Builder Series CX600W
Samsung SH-B123L BSBP

Hope To hear soon Thanks

what are you going to use this computer for?

Toddy_91 · 7 Dec 2011 at 17:20

Yeah I knew about the Hard Drive. And Going to be used for gaming.
Any ideas if this will fit together then guys?

GTO656 · 7 Dec 2011 at 17:23

Yes they all fit great, have you thought about a CPU cooler as the stock ones arn't as good and are noisy.

The Slayer_UK · 7 Dec 2011 at 17:28

you may want to consider a slightly better PSU just to future proof yourself if you want to do SLI down the line

Toddy_91 · 7 Dec 2011 at 18:57

Yeah I have been looking at a few. Such as the corsair A50 CPU cooler, what do you think of that one?
What would you reccomend 750-1000w?

The Slayer_UK · 7 Dec 2011 at 19:13

Toddy_91 said:
Yeah I have been looking at a few. Such as the corsair A50 CPU cooler, what do you think of that one?
What would you reccomend 750-1000w?

if your thinking of doing SLI down the line yes 750w at least

beejjacobs · 7 Dec 2011 at 20:21

If you're gaming better to get an i3 CPU and a better GPU such as a GTX560Ti, which will be much better

The Slayer_UK · 7 Dec 2011 at 20:30

beejjacobs said:
If you're gaming better to get an i3 CPU and a better GPU such as a GTX560Ti, which will be much better

id stick with an i5

beejjacobs · 7 Dec 2011 at 20:39

Interesting, I'd rather a better GPU...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-13.html

beejjacobs · 7 Dec 2011 at 20:42

Then, rather than investing in SLI later, get an i5 when they're cheaper/get one second hand. And you can still SLI too!

The GTX560Ti is significantly better than a 550TI...

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2011/03/15/nvidia-geforce-gtx-550-ti-1gb-review/9

The Slayer_UK · 7 Dec 2011 at 20:47

beejjacobs said:
Interesting, I'd rather a better GPU...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-13.html

good point but i think id still go for i5 lol but thats just my personal prefernce

beejjacobs · 7 Dec 2011 at 20:56

OP, what is your budget?

Toddy_91 · 7 Dec 2011 at 21:01

£700 And would rather stick with I5.

beejjacobs · 7 Dec 2011 at 21:02

Do you need everything with that? i.e. HDD, OS etc..? Or just the components you listed?

bobbyspangles · 7 Dec 2011 at 21:07

I agree with Beejjacobs here. A i3-2100/GTX 560TI will eat up a i5-2500K/GTX 550TI in games. The 550TI is pretty pants.

Edit: If you only need the components listed in your original post then I'm sure a i5-2500K/GTX 560TI is possible on a £700 budget.

beejjacobs · 7 Dec 2011 at 22:52

^ Yes nicely on budget!

YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK GeForce GTX 560Ti 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £199.99
1 x Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £179.99
1 x Antec TruePower New Modular 750W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £89.99
1 x Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
1 x Samsung SH-B123L/RSBP 12x BluRay ROM / DVDRW DL & RAM Lightscribe SATA-II Optical Drive - Black (Retail) £59.99
1 x Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX) £35.99
1 x BitFenix Merc Alpha Gaming Case - Black £32.99
Total : £698.92 (includes shipping : £12.50).