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Deleted member 94233
Hi guys,
I will be looking at getting a new rig in the next couple of months for the likes of BF3, Skyrim etc so just getting together some rough specs for your critique. Nothing’s set in stone so any suggestions welcome.
Intel Core i5 2500K CPU
ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z Z68 mATX MB
8GB G.Skill RipJawsX 1600MHz RAM
Samsung F3 1TB HDD
Lian Li A04 Case
OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W PSU (Maybe go to 700W just for headroom in the future? Thoughts?)
With regards to the GPU I’ll go one of two ways. If the 7000 series will be out this year I’ll probably just use my 5770 for a while. If they are delayed until later next year I’ll just go with a 6950 2GB, likely the Sapphire Toxic and cross my fingers it will unlock to a 6970.
Naturally the 2500K will be overclocked. I’m not looking for a mental OC so can you recommend a reasonable aftermarket HSF please? I was just looking at just getting a Freezer 7 as they have always been good in my prior builds…plus they are cheap lol. CM 212 also seems to get good feedback.
I’m no fanboi so if Bulldozer turns out to be a better price/performance proposition I will probably re-spec but for now a Sandybridge build is what I’m looking at.
I really like the A04 case and much prefer a compact system. I have no plans for SLI/CrossFireX and don’t need any other expansion slots so a mATX board is fine for me
What are your thoughts?
Cheers
I will be looking at getting a new rig in the next couple of months for the likes of BF3, Skyrim etc so just getting together some rough specs for your critique. Nothing’s set in stone so any suggestions welcome.
Intel Core i5 2500K CPU
ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z Z68 mATX MB
8GB G.Skill RipJawsX 1600MHz RAM
Samsung F3 1TB HDD
Lian Li A04 Case
OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W PSU (Maybe go to 700W just for headroom in the future? Thoughts?)
With regards to the GPU I’ll go one of two ways. If the 7000 series will be out this year I’ll probably just use my 5770 for a while. If they are delayed until later next year I’ll just go with a 6950 2GB, likely the Sapphire Toxic and cross my fingers it will unlock to a 6970.
Naturally the 2500K will be overclocked. I’m not looking for a mental OC so can you recommend a reasonable aftermarket HSF please? I was just looking at just getting a Freezer 7 as they have always been good in my prior builds…plus they are cheap lol. CM 212 also seems to get good feedback.
I’m no fanboi so if Bulldozer turns out to be a better price/performance proposition I will probably re-spec but for now a Sandybridge build is what I’m looking at.
I really like the A04 case and much prefer a compact system. I have no plans for SLI/CrossFireX and don’t need any other expansion slots so a mATX board is fine for me
What are your thoughts?
Cheers