My spec is finalised - please check it

EdwardTeach · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:10

As the title suggest i think I have finalised what i want to get, I would appreciate any comments e.g if it is inbalanced or I have forgotten something!

(n.b I realise the PSU is a bit overkill currently, but I was thinking I would set up a 5850 crossfire in a year or two, so will need the extra power then.)

here is the spec

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:12

I would get this PSU instead:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-014-SS

Strawberry · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:16

Second the Seasonic, both are perfectly fine however. Otherwise looks great.

Except that you're lacking a CPU cooler. (Unless you're staying stock on purpose)

EdwardTeach · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:18

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
I would get this PSU instead:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-014-SS

Thanks, I had been planning to buy that one but it was out of stock last time i checked (like last night!)

EdwardTeach · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:20

Strawberry said:
Second the Seasonic, both are perfectly fine however. Otherwise looks great.

Except that you're lacking a CPU cooler. (Unless you're staying stock on purpose)

i wasnt sure if i needed one?

I am not planning to overclock straight away (i may do in a year or two when the system starts to fall behind)

Strawberry · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:23

They're still a great deal cooler and quieter (usually).

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:25

EdwardTeach said:
i wasnt sure if i needed one?

I am not planning to overclock straight away (i may do in a year or two when the system starts to fall behind)

An OEM processor does not come with a stock cooler - you will need to get the retail processor to have an included cooler.

RJC · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:25

You will need to look at the retail cpu which comes with a heatsink & fan or get a after market cooler.

How much left of your budget.

EdwardTeach · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:27

is their a model you would suggest?

the system would be 'safe' to run as it is though wouldnt it? perhaps this is something i will add later (i have already over-ran my budget!)

EdwardTeach · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:30

sorry only just noticed I had the oem not the retail version in my spec. I may as well go for the retail version as it is only £5 more this week.

should the heatsink and fan that intel provide be fine for now?

RJC · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:33

EdwardTeach said:
should the heatsink and fan that intel provide be fine for now?

Yes

Higadeb · 25 Mar 2010 at 20:41

The retail heatsinks are fine so long as you don't plan to overclock. They can get a bit noisy; but nothing too extreme.
Other than that all I can say is nice build

I wouldn't worry too much between those two PSU's either. Both are quality components

EdwardTeach · 25 Mar 2010 at 21:17

I have one critical question regarding my motherboard & DVD drive.

I was planning to re-use my old DVD RW from my dead PC. The drive is 6yrs old and I think it is pre-SATA. will i be able to connect it to this motherboard?

RJC · 25 Mar 2010 at 21:20

Yep, still have the old floppy and IDE connections.

Strawberry · 25 Mar 2010 at 21:22

Yes, it has one Ultra DMA (IDE) port.