new build thoughts?

marktruman · 5 Sep 2011 at 14:53

Making a new computer,I won't be overclocking. will be for surfing/music and playing games at 2500x1600. any recommendations?

Core i5 2500 3.3GHz Socket 1155 6MB
G-Skill 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600mhz Sniper Memory Kit CL9 (9-9-9-24) 1.25V
Fractal Design Define R3 Titanium Case
Asus P8P67 Pro R3 P67 Socket 1155 8 Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard
Gainward GeForce GTX 580 1536MB GDDR5
Corsair TX750M 750W Modular PSU

LukasBB · 5 Sep 2011 at 14:59

if you wont be overclocking then you dont need a P67 board

fowler002 · 5 Sep 2011 at 15:00

is that the k version of the cpu?

graphics card 2x this tho you can go for a cheaper ones if you prefer, the 2x 6950 will be faster than a single 580 + the 2gb vram per card wouldn't cause problems with not enough vram at times that you'll get with the 580.

motherboard this or this if you want to be able to upgrade to pci-3.0 gpu in the future without having to change motherboards.

btw whats the budget?

marktruman · 5 Sep 2011 at 15:03

my budget is around £1200. I didn't put the hard drives down, but I will be getting SSD OCZ. It's not the K version of the cpu, is that something I should be getting?

fowler002 · 5 Sep 2011 at 15:21

may want to consider the crucial m4 ssd, there is a new fw update that improves its speeds.

and yes you should be getting the k version(not that much more) of the cpu, will allow you to overclock it. will want a after market cooler tho.

unless you're set on the case and modular psu may want to consider this