First time gaming build, help needed

I would never mix AMD CPU's with Nvidia GPU's (but thats my opinion) I would like the option of adding another card if needed.

Personally I would get an i5 760/750 an SLI capable motherboard that can run at x8/x8 and 4gb RAM.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-299-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1672
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-226-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1693
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-288-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

I would also highly recommend the Gigabyte 460, cheaper than the MSI Cyclone and Asus card and the cooler is as good.

Might want to consider the Antec 300 case and this PSU:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-032-BQ&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1083
 
mattjd said:
I would never mix AMD CPU's with Nvidia GPU's (but thats my opinion) I would like the option of adding another card if needed.

Personally I would get an i5 760/750 an SLI capable motherboard that can run at x8/x8 and 4gb RAM.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-299-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1672
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-226-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1693
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-288-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

I would also highly recommend the Gigabyte 460, cheaper than the MSI Cyclone and Asus card and the cooler is as good.

Might want to consider the Antec 300 case and this PSU:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-032-BQ&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1083
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makes no difference these days mixing AMD with Nivida
 
Welcome to OCUK.
If you look at my Sig below you'll see that I cave the i3 and mobo that is in your pre-overclock bundle. I'm using stock cooling on the CPU at stock speed for the moment.
I can run Battlefield:Bad Company 2 on all high settings at 1920 x 1280. So smooth. Nothing wrong with the bundle :)
 
Well my budget isnt going to be getting any bigger, £800 max.

Ok new thread theme:

Build me a gaming PC for £800 max.

It has to include everything, even the windows 7 OS. I dont mind if its not a bundle cause i can always learn how to overclock myself. But there just seems like so much choice that I cannot make a decision based on my knowledge of the subject seeing as my knowledge just isnt enough!

Thanks so much for all the help chaps.
 
I personally would change the case. £42 for the Zen is unbelievable, you will kick yourself once you have built the system and wish you went for a better quality case. This will probably take you over budget, but this is what I would go for:

Fractal Design Define R2 Midi Tower Case

A shame OCUK dont stock it yet (:() but if you look around, you can get the improved R3 for the same price with free delivery also.
 
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jimbob2405 said:
Well my budget isnt going to be getting any bigger, £800 max.

Ok new thread theme:

Build me a gaming PC for £800 max.
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Total: £799.16

But it doesnt include an SSD as this brings it over budget with windows 7 included, I added the CPU Cooler as you stated you will be overclocking.

Sorry if i missed anything, This is my first "Spec me" :p
 
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