Need advice on a gaming pc

Jooeey

Jooeey

Jooeey

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So after using a dell Xps 17 so over a year now, I've decided i never use my laptop for its mobility so im going to get a desktop.
From looking around on here a lot this is what ive come up with so far.
I would Just like advice for if i should get anything better or if it wouldn't work etc.
Im tempted to go for the 7950 gpu as i will use this for gaming at 1980x1080. Price is quite stretchable but sticking around 700 would be nice unless something is defiantly needed.

1 x Z77 Gamer Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40GHz @ 4.50GHz DDR3 Ivybridge Overclocked Bundle
1 x Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
1 x Cooler Master GX Lite 600W '80 Plus' Power Supply
1 x BitFenix Merc Beta Gaming Case - Black
also with standard things like Disc drive and Hard drive totals in at £675 including wifi card etc.
 
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the view cart doesn't work for anyone but you, better to list what you are looking at etc

or give a budget of what you want to spend etc and we can quote you happy :)
 
YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showd (GX-100-GI) £129.95
1 x Plextor M5S 128GB Solid State Drive - (PX-128M5S) £82.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £79.99
1 x TeamGroup Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TED38GM1600HC11DC01) £43.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £38.99
1 x **B Grade** Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-252-SE) £33.5
1 x Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 120 REV A CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £24.98
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £18.98
1 x Asus PCE-N15 300Mbps 802.11B/G/N Wireless PCI-E Network Adapter £16.79
Total : £698.15 (includes shipping : £12.50).

 
tamzzy said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showd (GX-100-GI) £129.95
1 x Plextor M5S 128GB Solid State Drive - (PX-128M5S) £82.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £79.99
1 x TeamGroup Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TED38GM1600HC11DC01) £43.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £38.99
1 x **B Grade** Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-252-SE) £33.5
1 x Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 120 REV A CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £24.98
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £18.98
1 x Asus PCE-N15 300Mbps 802.11B/G/N Wireless PCI-E Network Adapter £16.79
Total : £698.15 (includes shipping : £12.50).

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looks good, but isnt the Z77 Gamer Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40GHz bundle cheaper while its on offer ? and do you think i should invest in the 7950 over the 7850 ?
 
tamzzy said:
lol! you're right! it actually is =o


7950 is about 20-25% faster than the 7850. depends on how long you wanna keep the rig i suppose
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Ok so i can just put the bundle in to your choices and that would work?
and im very tempted because 25% is quite a lot faster.

Also whats the difference with the GPU being *B* grade ?
 
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Jooeey said:
Ok so i can just put the bundle in to your choices and that would work?
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yes

YOUR BASKET
1 x Z77 Gamer Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40GHz @ 4.50GHz DDR3 Ivybridge Overclocked Bundle £315.98
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showd (GX-100-GI) £129.95
1 x Plextor M5S 128GB Solid State Drive - (PX-128M5S) £82.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £38.99
1 x **B Grade** Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-252-SE) £33.5
1 x Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £18.98
1 x Asus PCE-N15 300Mbps 802.11B/G/N Wireless PCI-E Network Adapter £16.79
Total : £685.18 (includes shipping : £12.50).




Jooeey said:
and im very tempted because 25% is quite a lot faster.
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http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=550
an even better deal is the b-grade 7970 ghz edition on for 250 quid atm, which is just 20 quid more than the new 7950. (but with a corresponding psu upgrade too)

YOUR BASKET
1 x Z77 Gamer Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40GHz @ 4.50GHz DDR3 Ivybridge Overclocked Bundle £315.98
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition Windforce 3X 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE FARCRY3, Hitman Absolution, Sleeping Dogs & 20% off MOH Warfigh (GX-108-GI) £259.99
1 x Plextor M5S 128GB Solid State Drive - (PX-128M5S) £82.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 500w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020059-UK) £49.99
1 x **B Grade** Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-252-SE) £33.5
1 x Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £18.98
1 x Asus PCE-N15 300Mbps 802.11B/G/N Wireless PCI-E Network Adapter £16.79
Total : £826.22 (includes shipping : £12.50).




Jooeey said:
Also whats the difference with the GPU being *B* grade ?
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b-grade means its a return/damaged box/missing some accessories.
but because the gpu is a gigabyte, they deal with serial numbers on warranties, so the fact its a b-grade doesnt mean jack, warranty-wise
aka good deal
 
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b-grade means its a return/damaged box/missing some accessories.
but because the gpu is a gigabyte, they deal with serial numbers on warranties, so the fact its a b-grade doesnt mean jack, warranty-wise
aka good deal
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ok well from those numbers i cant really resist the upgrade :)
last question then, since ill be getting the 7950 and with the cpu being overclocked willl heat be an issue ? do i need to get a better cooling system or anything or will the system you recommended suffice ?

thanks again for answering all my questions.
 
if you're gonna get the 7950 new for 240, i'd rather suggest the 7970 ghz edition of 260 quid tbh.

and no, the megahalems would do just fine
 
just fyi, i didnt make it clear in the last post, i meant the 260 quid b-grade 7970 ghz edition (still gigabyte, so warranty shouldnt be a problem)

and yea, once you go ssd, you'll never go back. ever.
 
tamzzy said:
just fyi, i didnt make it clear in the last post, i meant the 260 quid b-grade 7970 ghz edition (still gigabyte, so warranty shouldnt be a problem)

and yea, once you go ssd, you'll never go back. ever.
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ye i found that one :) right well the system seems all good, thanks for you help.
now to buy and build it :D
 
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