Quick spec check

thedackman · 25 Apr 2012 at 11:01

Hi guys, would you mind giving an experienced eye over the specs for a new build gaming PC? It's my first time so be gentle.

Krypton Z68 590i Intel Core i5 2500K 3.30GHz @ 4.40GHz Overclocked Bundle
Cooler Master HAF 932
MSI GeForce GTX 560Ti OC Twin FrozR II 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card

I'm not sure what PSU to use; the HDD and DVD drives I'll swap over from an older computer, but does that look alright at the moment?

SeraphX · 25 Apr 2012 at 13:47

What is your budget for a PSU?
Ideally you shouldn't skimp tbh

something around 500-600w should be more than ample for that system
so something like this would be good > http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-056-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

beejjacobs · 25 Apr 2012 at 13:59

Hi and Welcome

The 7850 is a better bet at the moment, and theres one on offer today!
Also, if you get parts separately you can get a new Z77 board, and overclock yourself [plenty of guides around to help]

YOUR BASKET
1 x VTX3D HD 7850 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE Dirt3 PC Game £173.99
1 x Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £161.99
1 x Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Full Tower Case with USB3.0 - Black £99.98
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £80.40
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £39.95
1 x Akasa AK-CC4007EP01 Nero 3 CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/1155/1156/1366/2011/AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3/FM1) £21.98
Total : £649.78 (includes shipping : £13.75).

GTX560Ti vs 7850

thedackman · 25 Apr 2012 at 16:26

Thanks for the replies, guys, I'll go for the 7850 GPU then. Should be a fun move from a 512Mb graphics card

For wireless connectivity, would this do the trick?
TP-Link 150Mbps Wireless PCI Express Adapter

beejjacobs · 25 Apr 2012 at 16:32

thedackman said:
Thanks for the replies, guys, I'll go for the 7850 GPU then. Should be a fun move from a 512Mb graphics card

For wireless connectivity, would this do the trick?
TP-Link 150Mbps Wireless PCI Express Adapter

Yes it would

If you need something you can move around for better signal:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-026-TP&groupid=46&catid=1600&subcat=2034