new build, few questions

Kris_Scott · 12 Dec 2011 at 18:58

any chance someone can look this build over? and is there an option anywhere for OC to build this before its all sent out? would be a lot off my plate since it is a whole system, thanks

would also like to know if the motherboard would hinder performance in any way, and which sata slots it has, it just says sata in the specs so id assume 2 cause i dont know what 3 look like :confused:

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Kris_Scott · 12 Dec 2011 at 19:18

sure? ofcourse not, i cant find decent enough reviews that arent biased towards the more expensive sandybridge processors, saw a few that said they were still more powerful than bulldozer series but still, a budget is what im on so i cant be picky

edit: and what about the rest? whats your opinion on them?

edit: configurator seems to have a few options that arent necessary for what im looking for, overkill in a way

edit: i believe the 1090t would be a much better choice but over the last few weeks it has went from around £135 to £192, and i have no idea why..

Kris_Scott · 12 Dec 2011 at 19:41

just need it for gaming really, im not into maxing out settings or overclocking, but the parts listed are a huge leap ahead of my current system which isnt particularly struggling atm but the age shows

also the i3 and a z68 would be more expensive than the ones i have on my list, would it really be that much of a difference?

Kris_Scott · 12 Dec 2011 at 19:51

does that psu have 2 6 pins? if so, very nice, a total £40 increase is well within reason if you think that this cpu and board would be better

edit: that was at shadow boxer, appreciate the help aswell fowler* (sorry

) but im just looking at what i need for now

Kris_Scott · 12 Dec 2011 at 20:10

jpod the 6870 is the best i could afford

anything higher and the price starts to jump considerably

and thanks to you others, end spec looks very nice indeed, just wondering how long that cooler master code is gona last since i dont have enough to buy just yet, and im still in need of a new hdd (no idea when this will happen since the prices are still too steep)