Queries for first build

JohnnyPluseight

JohnnyPluseight

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firstly i'm new to the forums, so hello everyone!

I am going to be doing a new build shortly - it's my first one so wanted to put down here what I would plan on using and see if i'm maybe either falling short or going overkill :)

It's not for gaming, just for music production and a lot of HD video editing/ watching HD movies and a bit of multi tasking:

Gigabyte GA Z68A D2H-B3 Motherboard
Intel I5 2500K
WD Caviar Blue 500GB HDD
OCZ StealthXstream 2 500w PSU
Ballistix DDR3 PC3 12800 DDR3 1600 Memory
coolermaster 335 case


I supposed the question really is if I have got the right PSU, as i was looking at the OCuk battle 450w PSU?

Also if there is anything i can do to save a bit of money if i've maybe went overkill on something?

thanks :)
 
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thanks Stulid!

I was looking at that one too, just wasn't sure how different it would be to the gigabyte one - i'll go for the Asrock!

Would i be better off going for the OCuk battle 450w PSU to save a bit more?
 
Never ever skimp on the PSU quality, always stick to named brands which have reviews and tests behind them to back up the claims.

You can save £2-3 by getting the Corsair CX430 V2
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-059-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Corsair-CX430-V2-Power-Supply-Review/1284

Its still more than enough for that build and you can add a modest power discrete graphics card later on if you fancy staring to play some games.
 
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How about a better case? in White.

http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-008-XG


So you get a build like this,


Your basketProduct Name Qty Price Line Total
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor £173.99
(£144.99) £173.99
(£144.99)
Asrock Z68 PRO3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £105.98
(£88.32) £105.98
(£88.32)
Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 ATX '80 Plus' Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXUKV2) £39.98
(£33.32) £39.98
(£33.32)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (ST3500413AS) £28.99
(£24.16) £28.99
(£24.16)
Corsair Value 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Low Voltage Dual-Channel Kit £23.98
(£19.98) £23.98
(£19.98)
Xigmatek Midgard Midi Tower - White £19.99
(£16.66) £19.99
(£16.66)
Sub Total : £327.43
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £10.00
VAT is being charged at 20.00% VAT : £67.49
Total : £404.92
 
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hmmm, just wonder how long that case will stay at that amazing price, if i can remember correctly the black version used to be at circa £40 a few months back.

EDIT: dohh! just saw the ad on the OCUK website,the case was £54.99....i fail...
 
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