partial build - component advice

[Amleto]

My bro needs a new comp. budget £500 max

He needs mobo, cpu, case, ram, psu.

He spec'd this himself (not from here), but I bet there is plenty of improvement that can be made...

Asrock H77 PRO4/MVP Socket 1155  	  	  	  	  	  	£xxx
Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5GHz Socket 1155 8MB Cache Retail 	  	  	£xxx 
2x Crucial 4GB DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL9 @1.35V Ballistix Sport VLP UDIMM 	£xxx 
CM Storm Enforcer Case with Coolermaster 650W GX PSU   	  	  	  	£xxx

Total ~£450


Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[honosuseri]

Edit those prices out dude Does he need the i7s hyperthreading? What is the rig for?

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Seasonic G series 550w '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £72.98
1 x BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Windowed Case - Black £59.99
1 x Patriot Intel Extreme Masters 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-14900C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit (PVI38G186C9K) £35.99
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 120 REV A CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £24.98
Total : £451.92 (includes shipping : FREE).



Changed the case to free up some cash, it's still well spec'd with a window,USB3 and a couple of 120mm fans. This Z77 mobo will allow overclocking of the K series CPU, it has a 3 year uk based warranty and a dual BIOS (nice safety feature). RAM is faster than necessary but it ties in nicely with the colour scheme too. Heatsink will keep the temps in check when oc'ing without breaking the bank. PSU is excellent quality and gold rated for efficiency.

 

[Amleto]

He's heavily into graphics, but not sure how much threading is needed for photo shop stuff. Personally I would advise him to get 16gb min for memory. Just found out he has 4850x2 so gfx are a bit hungry.

 

[Amleto]

any more advice (from real people)?

 

[tres_kun]

The above configuration is quite ok
I7 is better for photo editing and so on but more expensive
16Gb of ram is a good direction for that type of usage
The PSU can handle 2 HD4850 but they have 2PCIEx 6pin power
That PSU has 2 6+2pin