New Build £900

[tjlld]

I have a £900 budget to spend on a new computer for gaming at 1920 × 1080. I am currently thinking of getting this:
YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK HD 7950 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card - AMD 3 for FREE Promotion £239.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM £167.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-02050) £83.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £82.99
1 x SanDisk Extreme SSD 120GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive - (SDSSDX-120G-G25) £77.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £65.99
1 x Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black £44.99
1 x **B Grade** Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-252-SE) £40
1 x GeIL Dragon 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GD38GB1600C11DC) £33.59
1 x Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM2+/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366) £25.99
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £12.98
Total : £891.48 (includes shipping : £12.50).



Any recommended changes much appreciated.

 

[Doomedspeed]

YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK HD 7950 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card - AMD 3 for FREE Promotion £239.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM £167.99
1 x Corsair Enthusiast Series TX750M High Performance 750W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020003-UK) £89.99
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Desktop Series SATA 6Gb/s KIT with Norton Ghost - (MZ-7PC128D/EU) £84.98
1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-02050) £83.99
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £80.99
1 x Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black £44.99
1 x **B Grade** Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-252-SE) £40
1 x GeIL Dragon 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GD38GB1600C11DC) £33.59
1 x Cooler Master Hyper 612S CPU Cooler (Socket LGA1366/1156/1155/775/AM3/AM2+/AM2) £32.99
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £12.98
Total : £927.47 (includes shipping : £12.50).



I've gone a bit over but it's well worth it.

The board i've gone for, though B grade, supports Xfire. This will enable you to just add another GPU in a year or so's time and reap the rewards.

The Samsung SSD uses a better controller and is very reliable.

750W PSU for Xfire.

The CM 612S is a better cooler than the Tranquillo and well worth it for the price.


EDIT: How come to picture for the Antec 300 (on my spec) is the Corsair 300R?

 

[tjlld]

I am not sure I actually need Xfire as I will probably not upgrade in the next 3 years. In a few years time will it still be possible to get 7000 series graphics cards?
As for the motherboard what disadvantages come from getting B grade? Would I have to buy some screws and wires?

 

[Doomedspeed]

I am not sure I actually need Xfire as I will probably not upgrade in the next 3 years. In a few years time will it still be possible to get 7000 series graphics cards?

You'll be able to buy them brand new for the next year or two and after that they'll be flying around 2nd hand.

This is the kind of difference it could make [i couldn't find a 7950CF]

As theres not much price difference i don't see why you shouldn't have that option.

As for the motherboard what disadvantages come from getting B grade? Would I have to buy some screws and wires?

Some just come without Boxes, some are missing SATA cables. It is best to check with the store. You can webnote them through their contact page. They are very helpful.

 

[tjlld]

Thanks for the help.
The only thing I am not sure on is the case.
Other people seem to be recommending the Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case which is also £10 cheaper.
Another option is the BitFenix Merc Alpha Gaming Case or BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Case?
How do these cases compare with the Antec 300?

 

[tamzzy]

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all the gb boards support xfire, but only the gb "x" boards support sli and xfire