New build spec - been out of the loop

Blackvault · 24 Jul 2013 at 20:29

Hi,

My PSU has taken out my motherboard, CPU, RAM and graphics card. So I'm taking the opportunity to buy a new system. I've been out of the loop when it comes to hardware for years so at the moment everything is just numbers. My system was:

Intel Quad Core E660
MSI mother board
Non description RAM
ATI Radeon 4600

I'd like to spend around £400-£500 on replacement parts. I have PSU, HDDs, Windows, Case, 22'' monitor etc etc so won't be needing those.

I'd be looking for
CPU
Motherboard,
RAM,
GFX
Heatsink
Fan

My usage of computer is mainly gaming, in particular Project Cars and coding and a little of Photoshop, Lightroom work.

Could any helpful OcUKers help me out?

scotsdragon · 24 Jul 2013 at 20:43

what wattage of psu do you have as it kindof dictates what GFX card we can spec?

Blackvault · 24 Jul 2013 at 22:19

scotsdragon said:
what wattage of psu do you have as it kindof dictates what GFX card we can spec?

It's a 750Watt XFX

Blackvault

iFrag · 25 Jul 2013 at 00:32

If you can stretch a little bit further

YOUR BASKET
1 x "Quasar 210i" Intel Core i5 4670K @ 4.2GHz Overclocked Haswell Gaming PC Bundle £374.99
- 1 x Standard Build Systems - Approximately 5-7 working days £0.00
- 1 x No Memory Upgrade £0.00
1 x Sapphire HD 7850 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £149.99
Total : £536.98 (includes shipping : £10.00).

Blackvault · 25 Jul 2013 at 08:12

iFrag said:
If you can stretch a little bit further

YOUR BASKET
1 x "Quasar 210i" Intel Core i5 4670K @ 4.2GHz Overclocked Haswell Gaming PC Bundle £374.99
- 1 x Standard Build Systems - Approximately 5-7 working days £0.00
- 1 x No Memory Upgrade £0.00
1 x Sapphire HD 7850 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £149.99
Total : £536.98 (includes shipping : £10.00).

Not a bad bundle indeed. I can't wait 5-7 days however as I have no access to a PC expect the one in work. What about a system that I could build myself?

iFrag · 25 Jul 2013 at 09:13

DIY Job? Same system just in bits, not sure how it's cheaper to get OcUK to build it though :-/

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £185.99
1 x Sapphire HD 7850 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £149.99
1 x MSI Z87-G43 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard - FREE Alpenfohn Civetta Cooler!! £95.99
1 x Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX) £65.99
1 x Akasa AK-CC4013EP01 Nero 3 V2 Premier CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £25.99
1 x Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g) £6.59
Total : £541.93 (includes shipping : £9.50).

scotsdragon · 25 Jul 2013 at 10:46

Id preffer a gigabit board for the uk RMA

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-437-GI

Remember tho these lower boards generally only crossfire or SLI not both

IF you want that to be able to do both you should choose

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-435-GI

zoobee · 26 Jul 2013 at 22:00

I'm about to spend some serious cash with OC, I had intended to build it myself and save some money, but when I spoke to the guys at OC today and reading feedback on here, I'm getting them to build it, i'm not going to mess about, if i'm spending over a grand on a new system, I want it build professionally and peace of mind , not messed up by me with cables errywhere, bent stuff, greesy hand prints and sweat over it.

But OK, I would suggest giving them a call, they are really good guys, they may have somthing in stock that might suit you, save you searching for ages anyways,