New Build

Storm3y · 6 Dec 2010 at 00:02

Hi Guys,

Looking to get the above componants for a new build. Just wondering if you guys have any recomendations for better stuff which isnt too much expensive. Really only have a budget of £600.

Cheers

zombiegenesis · 6 Dec 2010 at 00:04

Isn't there that one Coolermaster case here that comes with a free Elite 500w PSU?
I'm sure that one guy will be here to show us soon...

Storm3y · 6 Dec 2010 at 00:10

Not sure if 500w will be enough. If you think it will be I'll do that if it's cheaper. Want room to expand to 2*6870s if I decide in the future.

Cheers =]

zombiegenesis · 6 Dec 2010 at 00:10

But more seriously, you aren't going to need a 750w, and you could get a lower wattage from a more reliable brand. After all, if your PSU blows, your whole system could be damaged- so it's an important component.

I'd say most of that stuff is the best for your price range- but do you need the Black Edition? I've heard it really makes no improvement.

I suggest 600-650w

You can Crossfire with ease.

Storm3y · 6 Dec 2010 at 00:42

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-225-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

That is the Case + 500w Coolermaster PSU. It's a better case and branded PSU however it's only 500w.

I'm proberly only going to run 1 card on this PC and if I do want to run 2*GFX cards I guess I could upgrade the PSU in the future.

Also I can't find the specs of the PSU. I ideally need 2*PCI-e 6pin connections

stulid · 6 Dec 2010 at 00:49

you need a motherboard that does symetrical crossfire, such as the MSI GD80 or GIGABYTE UD4.

and have some respect for your pc and buy a Antec new truepower 650w psu.

Storm3y · 6 Dec 2010 at 00:55

OK cheers I'll look into those motherboards.

Storm3y · 6 Dec 2010 at 01:00

At the moment I've got http://sbserv.info/screensnapr/9hooif.png

looking for the better PSU which isnt too expensive. Has anyone got the Coolermaster 500w PSU?

Storm3y · 6 Dec 2010 at 14:35

Just ordered my PC. It had better come tomorrow I can't wait!!!!

Couldnt sleep last night I don't know what I'll be like tonight. My nervs

Liampope · 6 Dec 2010 at 14:57

That'll be fantastic. But be aware that that mobo doesn't support 'proper' x-fire so you'll want to restrict future graphics upgrades to sell+replace rather than adding another. Never mind - that's what most people do anyway even if they have the capability to x-fire/SLI

Storm3y · 6 Dec 2010 at 19:00

Yeh thats what I will do. Just sell the graphics card and purchase a new one in the future.

davidansell · 6 Dec 2010 at 19:06

Did it arrive?

how was the build?

Storm3y · 6 Dec 2010 at 19:08

Ordered it this afternoon. Should arrive sometime tomorrow. It best do as I won't be able to sleep till it does.

I'll let yas know how it goes tomorrow

I take it the CPU comes with some thermal paste pre applied to the heatsink or pads or somthing? Or will I need to go out and purchase some more? I'd rather just get it working before I go out and do that.

Nelson Santos · 6 Dec 2010 at 20:03

Storm3y said:
Ordered it this afternoon. Should arrive sometime tomorrow. It best do as I won't be able to sleep till it does.

I'll let yas know how it goes tomorrow

I take it the CPU comes with some thermal paste pre applied to the heatsink or pads or somthing? Or will I need to go out and purchase some more? I'd rather just get it working before I go out and do that.

Did you order the spec above? or did you change the PSU?

Assuming its retail then the standard heatsink comes with the paste allready on.