So I went for this build…

sonna · 29 Oct 2012 at 19:52

Tell me what you think.

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stulid · 29 Oct 2012 at 19:55

I think thats going to be good.

sonna · 29 Oct 2012 at 19:58

stulid said:
I think thats going to be good.

Thanks mate. This is my first new build in about 10 years so I'm really looking forward to this.

stulid · 29 Oct 2012 at 20:01

My only bit of advice is,

If you dont get a display from the GFX card, but you do with it removed and the screen connected to the motherboard directly.

Update the BIOS.

dunn2010 · 29 Oct 2012 at 20:04

Good build, only thing to think about is if you would ever consider going SLI. if you would you would need a different motherboard.

RJC · 29 Oct 2012 at 20:06

Nice build, enjoy

Fire_fly · 29 Oct 2012 at 20:12

Post us up some pics when you build it.

sonna · 29 Oct 2012 at 20:14

dunn2010 said:
Good build, only thing to think about is if you would ever consider going SLI. if you would you would need a different motherboard.

I know what you're saying. I toyed with the idea for a while with regards to getting a better mobo… but I think this suits my needs for the time being and I could always get a different one further down the line if needs be.

I'll post some pics of when everything arrives and when built