Some help with my build.

Sandcastle · 3 Dec 2012 at 16:36

So after countless problems *** I've decided to just build my own computer, here is the current build I'm looking at, my budget is around £1600-£1800 is there anything you guys would change, I'm just looking to fully optimise my build here. Thanks in advance.

bremen1874 · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:30

I'd spend a lot less on the memory. You could knock £90-£100 off and not notice any difference while actually using the PC. Spend the money on a bigger SSD instead.

You could knock a £100 off the motherboard as well without missing very much.

Sandcastle · 3 Dec 2012 at 18:46

Decided to get the Asus Z77 Maximus V motherboard instead, switched to a 256gb OCZ vertex 4 SSD also.

weehamish · 3 Dec 2012 at 23:56

Yeah drop the 670 for a 7970 also its cheaper and much faster?

OEM CPU is only 1 year warranty NO CHANCE!

Martini1991 · 4 Dec 2012 at 00:18

With your budget I'd be getting a 3930k with a 7970.

Solaris · 4 Dec 2012 at 00:37

Are you planning to Sli or crossfire? If not that PSU is a tad overkill.

Do you need i7? Most games will run high framerate with an i5.

Read reviews of the closed loop cooler. You can get better performance on high end air at the same price.

Budget for 3 decent screens so you can surround/eyefinity... Best money I've spent in ages... Games are so much more immersive.

IncognitoX · 4 Dec 2012 at 08:33

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Something like this?

An i5 will achieve a good framerate unless youll be using photoshop and stuff which then go for an i7.

Retail CPU has 3 year warranty

Sandcastle · 4 Dec 2012 at 17:08

Thanks guys, yeah I will be using photoshop a lot, but the 3 year warranty does seem very appealing, I thought the gtx670 was better value than the 7970 and i'm a bit of an nvidia fanboy. I've had problems in the past with PSU's and wanted to get something that would last this time, eyefinity does seem like a good idea.