PC Build - Some Pointers Please

Roshi1985

Roshi1985

Roshi1985

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Hi all,

I'm thinking of building a new rig but I already have some parts such as:

AMD Radeon HD6870 1GB
700W PSU

Here is what I have in mind for the rest:



The questions I have are:

1) Do you suggest other motherboards? Is this one better? ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 Intel Z68
2) Should I go for 2 modules x 8GB RAM or 4 modules x 4GB?
3) Will this cooling system work with the case I have chosen? I ask because the cooling system's intake is at the back but the cases exhaust is also at the back... Will this be an issue?
4) I am also thinking of getting OCZ RevoDrive3 240GB PCI-E SSD Anyone have any ideas if this will work at its full potential with these motherboards? Is it worth it? If not, any other solutions?

I mainly use my PC for gaming and photoshop/bridge large amounts of photos in RAW format. (Which is why I was looking at the SSD also)

Please feel free to suggest any other build/case etc as it will help a LOT.

Budget is around £600 (Excluding the SSD)

Many thanks!
 
YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-2700K 3.50GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £219.95
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £129.98
1 x Antec P280 Super Midi Tower Case - Gun Metal Black £84.98
1 x Alpenföhn K2 Mount Doom CPU Cooler (Socket LGA1156/1155/1366/AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/FM1) £59.99
1 x Corsair XMS3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMX16GX3M2A1600C11) £49.99
Total : £559.00 (includes shipping : £11.75).




Few changes, newer Z77 board, different RAM so you can add more in the future. Gone with a large air cooler as they are more reliable and generally perform better for the price.

What make and model of PSU do you have?
 
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Personally I would go for i7 if your main use is Photoshop.

I would also do away with the CPU cooler and use the Intel one (included with your CPU) at stock clocks.

Did you intend to overclock it?
 
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SkodaMart said:
Personally I would go for i7 if your main use is Photoshop.

I would also do away with the CPU coooler and use the Intel one (included with your CPU) at stock clocks.

Did you intend to overclock it?
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No intention to overclock yet so I guess you're right about stock fan
 
Roshi1985 said:
No intention to overclock yet so I guess you're right about stock fan
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Even if you have no intention of overclocking now I would would still advise you to pick up a cooler if you can afford one.

Although the case offers the capability of installing an aftermarket heatsink while the motherboards is in situ. It is much easier doing it outside of the case, so buying one when you first build the computer will save you having to dismantle it later.
 
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