New member, First build! What are your thoughts?

The initial responses in this thread were pointing towards a 256GB SSD which cost over £300

If you only intend on getting a 64GB SSD then I would suggest you get Intel Smart Response for sure
 
I have never said 256GB!! My original thought was 32GB but I was advised to get the 60GB one.

I think I'm going to get the Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 now which has smart response.
 
If you got a 60GB one this will be enough for windows and a few programs. I'd do that :)
If you were gunna get a 32GB one, then I'd suggest ISR (it can work with upto 60GB I believe, anything smaller is fine too).
 
Rhyswh said:
I have never said 256GB!! My original thought was 32GB but I was advised to get the 60GB one.

I think I'm going to get the Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 now which has smart response.
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ah sorry there are two SSD size posts I am subsribed too

windows will consume a 64gb SSD by itself very quickly, so yeah go with ISR if you want your most used game(s) to occupy the SSD

I haven't tried ISR myself yet, my SSD is 128GB so I would end up with a 64GB partition of unused SSD space which is kinda useless
 
stueng said:
ah sorry there are two SSD size posts I am subsribed too

windows will consume a 64gb SSD by itself very quickly, so yeah go with ISR if you want your most used game(s) to occupy the SSD

I haven't tried ISR myself yet, my SSD is 128GB so I would end up with a 64GB partition of unused SSD space which is kinda useless
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Really? I was told that 64GB would be more than enough for the OS and a few programmes.
 
beejjacobs said:
More expensive RAM is slightly faster etc... but on sandybridge systems it's been show that over 1600Mhz makes very little difference.
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Even if they are both advertised at the same speed/frequency?

I want 16GB btw.

Just thought I'd let you know, I tested my PSU today and got these results 12.0, 5.1, 3.3 which I'm happy with :)
 
So as well as the frequency you have timings, e.g.
CAS Latency: 9-9-9-27

The lower the better, but something like "CAS Latency: 9-9-9-27" is fine, so I'd get that kingston set tbh.
 
As much as I want to use OCUK (just because this forum and it's members are very helpful) I have to say I have found the Corsair RAM cheaper somewhere else (£11 cheaper) which is strange, because everything else OCUK seem to be the best bet for price.
 
Yeah, that's including shipping, but then I don't get free shipping with OCUK yet so I would have to add another £8 to that £74! So the Corsair I've seen is £19 cheaper!
 
Right! Ive been away for a while and need to get back into building this thing!! I'm thinking about buying the motherboard next week but not sure if it's a wise move! Would it be better to buy the RAM or maybe the HDD. I've seen a very good deal on a 2TB WD green but need to decide fast if I'm going for it or not! I think I'm going to have to take a few risks and buy something!!
 
If you're going for an SSD as a boot drive, then getting a 2TB is a good idea for storage and is something you could buy whenever if its a good price.

Similiarly if you see a good deal on RAM, that is something unlikely to change and there are usually decent offers on.
 
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