New spec... again.

LukeMcJones · 9 Jun 2013 at 10:44

So I joined the forums back in February to ask its help on speccing a system to fit my needs. I got excellent replies (See http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=23689726). However, as it does life got in the way and 4 months later and a repaired roof I'm back and hoping if you can help me out again because I don't keep track of the hardware market and you guys know better then I.

Basically, my requirement is the same as last time. I want a silent Intel based gaming system. I just need a chassis and components; I don't need any peripherals or software. I want to comfortably play the latest games and look forward to playing games such as ARMA 3, and Rome: Total War 2 in the near future with good FPS.

So given that, if you had £1000 +- £250, what would you get right now.

Answers on a post-card and after I build I'll let you know how it runs.

snips86x · 9 Jun 2013 at 11:15

YOUR BASKET
1 x HIS HD 7970 IceQ X² 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H797QM3G2M) £319.99
1 x Samsung 256GB SSD 840 PRO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7PD256BW) £193.99
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail with FREE Grid 2 PC Game £185.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-D3HP Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard + FREE Be Quiet! Shadow Rock Pro SR1 CPU Cooler! £107.99
1 x OcUK Tech Labs - NZXT Phantom 410 Midi-Tower Case - Black - Noise Dampened £105.98
1 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) HDD £73.99
1 x XFX Pro 650W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £59.99
1 x Avexir Core Blue Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AVD3U16000904G-2CW) - Blue Light £59.99
Total : £1,107.91 (includes shipping : FREE).

Given you have a reasonable budget, I've not been too picky and given some colour coding to the components.

RJC · 9 Jun 2013 at 11:17

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7950 Twin Frozr III Boost Edition 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card **NEW REVISION** £239.99
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail with FREE Grid 2 PC Game £185.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87X-D3H Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £127.99
1 x Antec P193 Super Midi Tower - Gun Metal Black £95.99
1 x Toshiba SSD HG5D Series 7mm 128GB Solid State Hard Drive - (THNSNH128GCST) £89.99
1 x XFX Pro Series 750W XXX Edition Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £85.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £52.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £43.99
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
1 x OcUK 20x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £14.99
Total : £992.02 (includes shipping : £20.10).

snitcher · 9 Jun 2013 at 11:19

alternatively you could also get the corsair 16gb for about £20 more.

snips86x · 9 Jun 2013 at 11:29

snitcher said:
alternatively you could also get the corsair 16gb for about £20 more.

If all he is going is gaming, that would be pointless.

LukeMcJones · 9 Jun 2013 at 11:37

Gaming and programming. No 3D renderings anything else too processor intensive.

LukeMcJones · 9 Jun 2013 at 12:46

Just took a look at the 2 specs posted. I think I prefer RJC's. I prefer the choice of the 7950 over the ''70. When overclocked the 50 is only around 5% less performant then the 70, so it saves a bit of cash, but I think I'll upgrade to a 256 Mb SSD.

RJC · 9 Jun 2013 at 12:47

Also with my spec the board and PSU can have the ability to add another card in the future if you fancy crossfire.

LukeMcJones · 9 Jun 2013 at 13:32

Yeah I noticed that too. I will eventually. Just for fun of course; I can see my wife's face when I explain that to her.