New Computer Build

CarbonClone · 24 Jan 2011 at 13:57

So im going to build a computer and i know whats parts i want, But i wanted to Know if they will work with each other.
Here are the parts i want to buy.

XFX ATI Radeon HD 5870 1024MB.
AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 965 Black Edition "125W Edition" 3.40GHz.
MSI 870A-G54 AMD 870 (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard.
Corsair Hydro H50-1 High-Performance CPU Watercooler.
OcUK Crusade 650W Dual-Rail High Efficiency Power Supply
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB SATA-II 32MB Cache
Coolermaster Elite 430 Windowed Case - Black
GeIL 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz
TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless-N PCI Adapter (TL-WN851N)
(Price: £650)

Ill buy them in 2 months or so, Because ill have the money by then.

95thrifles · 24 Jan 2011 at 14:28

Hi and welcome to forums

Check back nearer time of purchase as a lot can change in 2 months, but as it stands today I'd say get a 6950 gfx card (better card and can be flashed to a 6970) 955 CPU (same CPU with lower multiplier) don't spend so much on cooler (just get a normal £30 air cooler) get better quality PSU ( a 500W decent make is better than 650 generic)

Cookeh · 24 Jan 2011 at 17:37

Never buy a cheap or generic PSU, especially not for powering expensive systems!

Always buy a reputable brand, such as Antec or XFX (both made by Seasonic, best PSU makers out there) or Corsair

MumboJumbo · 24 Jan 2011 at 18:00

Cookeh said:
Always buy a reputable brand, such as Antec or XFX (both made by Seasonic, best PSU makers out there) or Corsair

Not strictly true, only certain models in their ranges are made by seasonic I believe. I do agree that seasonic are by far the best going.