New computer, Sub £700

[T345]

ok thanks
when will ivy bridge i3 come out, is there any rumoured or confirmed dates???

 

[T345]

Ok, thanks for all the help
final spec
YOUR BASKET
1 x Sapphire HD 6950 OC "Dual Fan Edition" 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £149.99
1 x Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £86.39
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £62.99
1 x BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Case - White/Blue £49.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £39.95
Total : £486.89 (includes shipping : £10.50).



+£13 for optical drive



1.is that mobo any good?? it says crossfire, is it 16x 4x pci e 3.0 or 2.0.

2.Is the 6950 pci e 3.0? or 2.0??

3.also is the shinobi white prone to marks and dirt build up and stains??? if any one has the white one

 

[T345]

ok thanks
has the shinobi got good airflow??
also what temps do the i3 get too idle and load, or does that vary if you get unlucky and get one that produces more heat??

 

[T345]

ok thanks for all the help

so this is the good things
GPU
CPU
Mobo
PSU???
Case
not confirmed
RAM

 

[T345]

like what I should buy, like an idea of wat im gonna buy
EDIT: also my 9500gt is displaying a washed out image, i will put a photo tommorrow. on my dads pc with no gpu it is nice and clear
any helP??

 

[T345]

When I get the money, I have quite a lot. But I am selling some things.

 

[T345]

Should I get this screwdriver???
or should I get a £1 one

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI Grenade Screwdriver Set £4.99
Total : £4.99 (includes shipping : FREE).

 

[T345]

would this be good?

DRAPER DIY 02266 - 14 PIECE RATCHET SCREWDRIVER & BIT SET

 

[T345]

Is draper not a good company? it is £4.25?

 

[T345]

Ok, thanks
I will get the draper right now
this is the new spec
YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 6850 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £84.95
1 x Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £83.99
1 x MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £77.38
1 x Corsair Gamer Series GS 600W '80 Plus' Power Supply (CMPSU-600GUK) £64.99
1 x BitFenix Shinobi "Core" USB3.0 Gaming Windowed Case - White £49.98
1 x Corsair Vengeance Blue Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9B) £43.99
1 x Xigmatek Gaia CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/1155/1156/1366/AM2/AM3/FM1) £19.99
1 x Samsung SH-S222BB/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £14.99
1 x BitFenix Mesh Stripes for Shinobi Tower Case - Blue £6.98
1 x BitFenix Optical Drive Bay Stealth Cover - White £3.98
1 x BitFenix Logo for Shinobi Tower Case - Blue £1.98
Total : £466.70 (includes shipping : £11.25).



this is the screwdriver

 

[T345]

How much have you got toward's it now?

Same amount, going to sell more stuff though, I got loads of HDD's now
Gonna sell em all

 

[T345]

Double post
ignore

 

[T345]

What are you going to do with the faulty 500GB??

Maybe send it back and get a replacement, I see you are watching my activities
I still need to test the 2.5".
I might sell one to my brothers friend as he needs a 250gb

 

[T345]

Yep, the 500gb has loads of errors, going to test some more soon (tommorow.) will it be quicker on a more powerful computer, as my laptop is not that good (single core celeron)

 

[T345]

Ok, I will use USB as it is most conveniant
Currently testing 80gb IDE
good so far
Also I am about to order the screwdriver

 

[T345]

Maxtor 4R080L0

I will add more as I test them

 

[T345]

I can't test today as my uncle is here, will test at night
I am so happy with that awesome guy
Also, should I buy the shinobi mesh strips, stealth bay and logo?

 

[T345]

If you want. It's not gonna make it 'go faster'. Just makes it better looking.

I know, I'm going to buy anyway though.

 

[T345]

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 6850 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £84.95
1 x Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £83.99
1 x MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £77.38
1 x OCZ ZT 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply £63.98
1 x Antec One Gaming Case
- Black £44.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance Blue Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9B) £43.99
1 x Samsung SH-S222BB/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £14.99
Total : £414.26 (includes shipping : FREE).

 

[T345]

I have decided to get an i5 and make it look nice

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £189.95
1 x MSI HD 6850 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £89.99
1 x OcUK E2250SWDA 22" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black £89.99
1 x MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £77.38
1 x OCZ ZT 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply £63.98
1 x BitFenix Shinobi "Core" USB3.0 Gaming Windowed Case - Black £54.98
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £44.99
1 x Cooler Master Hyper 612S CPU Cooler (Socket LGA1366/1156/1155/775/AM3/AM2+/AM2) £32.99
1 x Samsung SH-S222BB/RSMS 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black/Silver/Biege) - Retail £19.99
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £17.99
2 x Aerocool Shark Blue Edition LED Fan - 140mm £7.99 (15.98)
1 x BitFenix Mesh Stripes for Shinobi Tower Case - Blue £6.98
5 x Aerocool Shark Blue Edition LED Fan - 120mm £6.98 (34.9)
1 x BitFenix Optical Drive Bay Stealth Cover - Black £3.98
1 x BitFenix Logo for Shinobi Tower Case - Blue £1.98
Total : £763.78 (includes shipping : £14.75).