fist pc build

[sefmiller]

Hello all. Smile

I have been wanting build a gaming pc for a while now and have finally laid down a blueprint. The purpose of this pc is purely hi-res top notch gaming, word processing and internet browsing; thus photoshop and programming do not come into the equation when considering mobos and ram.

My total budget is £400-£500 and I wish to be able to play all the latest games maxed out.My computer knowledge is sound if not worldy-wise, so please correct any discrepencies and incompatiblities. If you think I have under-paid or over-paid for a particular component, or I am missing a component please pipe up Smile

Here is my proposed build.

GPU- Sapphire Radeon HD 4870. http://www.******.com/product/153311
CPU- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400. http://www.******.com/product/139971
Motherboard- ASUS P5QL PRO http://www.******.com/product/149274
MEMORY- OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz http://www.******.com/product/154644
Cpu fan- Arctic Cooling AC-FRZ-7P Freezer 7 Pro Socket 775 Processor Cooler http://www.******.com/product/105994
case +psu- Coolermaster Elite 330 Black Case with 460W PSU http://www.******.com/product/135101
DVD DRIVE- LG GH22NS50 22x SATA DVD±RW http://www.******.com/product/169683
Hard Drive- Maxtor STM3250318AS http://www.******.com/product/159393
Usb ports- Newlink 5 Port USB 2.0 PCI Card with 4 External Ports and 1 Internal Port http://www.******.com/product/108594
OS- Pre-purchased Windows vista or alternatively the highly impressive windows 7 RC
Monitor- already own an LG M227wd
Speakers- already own Logitech 2.1 Z4 speakers.
Mouse/keyboard- already got

Thank you Smile

 

[mjones1]

Sorry but isn't your title meant to be "First"
Please post back with overclockers link since your linking to a competitors. (They always seem more expensive)

 

[baked188]

looks good, id maybe change that 4870 to a 4890.

Also the PSU is it non-branded? this would be ideal.

 

[sefmiller]

Apologies Mjones. I shall look into overclockers hardware and prices now.

baked188. Is the difference between th 4870 and 4890 noticeable. I have heard it is only marginally quicker and produces similar results.

 

[baked188]

The difference isnt that huge but it is worth the extra £20-£25 i think without a doubt.

 

[sefmiller]

Ok thanks for the tips all. Went ahead and bought the xfx 4890 after reading up on its advantages over the 4870.

Every component bought now.

Just one question.

This is the PSU that comes with the coolermaster elite 330;
Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 460W PSU

Will it be powerful enough to supply the 4890 as I am highly doubtful and I believe the 4890 requires 500W.

If not can someone reccomend me a cheap psu (though I know it is not a part to skimp on.). thanks.