Gaming build help request

liamxblade · 13 Dec 2011 at 22:07

Hello everyone, first time using the boards, I usually just read them, but this time I need some help and advice on a gaming PC I'm going to build, this isn't going to be one of the over the top builds, just enough to let me run current and coming out games at max settings @ 1680x1050.

I already have parts in mind and I would like to get your opinion's
I have no need for hard drive/OS/dvd drive, already have them in the computer I'm using and they are fairly recent so can be recycled.

Proccessor: Intel Core i5 2500K
Graphics card: 2x Asus GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB
I will not be buying another 570, so would 2 560ti's be better value/performance wise (works out to around £40 difference)
Case: Coolermaster Elite 430 (Not sure on this, pretty sure i would need a much better case with proper cooling if I'm running 2 cards)
Motherboard: MSI P67A-GD53 (B3)
Ram: Corsair 8GB 1600MHz
PSU: Some 700-750w haven't decided (£65 max though)

All together comes to around £710 with some discounts thrown in!
I know i need some sort of cooling or something (most likely just a much better case ~£80 with ventilation, options?)
And CPU cooling....
Open to suggestions

liamxblade · 13 Dec 2011 at 22:55

Price issue with, 2 570 like £280 for 1...., can get 2 560ti's for £300, its more of a, may as well spend an extra few pounds and get that extra bang for my buck.

And the PSU, ofc I'm going with a well known brand, XFX, corsair etc...just haven't found one in my price range ~65

Would getting Antec 900 Nine Hundred Case (4 fans included) over 2 in the other one.
for the case be a better option? (£80)

@ beejjacobs - Overall budget £700-750 maximum

liamxblade · 13 Dec 2011 at 23:07

Thanks for the cart.
Its more for games like BF3 and games coming out next year(GW2), want to be able to run at max.
I suppose i could get one 560ti, see what things are like and then later down the line get another one??

liamxblade · 13 Dec 2011 at 23:21

Sorry for double post, merge them if possible, meant to click on edit.

Would this be ok? (I can get it cheaper outside of overclockers, due to delivery price and price differences)

XFX 650 Watt Core Edition (£59.98)
Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz Socket 1155 6MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor £169.98
MSI P657A-GD53 (B3) P67 Socket 1155 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard £92.04
Asus GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini HDMI PCI-E Graphics Card £167.58
Cooler Master CM-690 II Lite Dominator Case £76.42
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Vengeance Memory Two Module Kit £32.90

£584 odd, in total including discounts i can add on.
Any suggestions? i don't really need a better motherboard.

Then some CPU cooler, I'll look around for one with good reviews ~20 (i will overclock the CPU to 4.6)

liamxblade · 14 Dec 2011 at 00:15

Its bordering on the edge of the required power for SLI.
I'll do abit more looking for a 700 or 750 for £60-65, haven't been able to find one yet.
Since i will want to SLI eventually.

And thanks for the cooler option.
Is the Z68....really worth the extra what...£30, I don't see any features on it I would ever use.
Also Azibux, OK, could go for the Corsair CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 XMS3 8GB Two Memory Module Kit 1600Mhz, as a alternative and its cheaper!