Spec Check (and Case suggestion)

PhilleH · 23 Mar 2011 at 21:26

Hi everyone.

I'm looking to upgrade my e6600 775 socket to a more up to date system. My main needs are WOW, Starcraft 2 and I do some web design and photo editing; but no heavy video editing or anything like that.

I have over the past couple of months bought a Graphics Card (HD5770), SSD (Corsair C300 128gb) and already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

I have put together the following build, have I missed any glaring compatability issues or are there any pieces of kit here that may have some issues? I haven't decided on a case yet, but probably gonna go for one of the Coolermaster ones, maybe http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-212-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=. More than interested in any suggestions on this

(probably maximum of £75 for this)

My list so far -
Intel i5-2500k
Gigabyte P67A-UD3 *B3 Revision*
OCZ StealthXStream 2 500w
OCZ Platinum 4gb 1600mhz
Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus
LG 22x DVD RW SATA

Phil

LiamJ · 23 Mar 2011 at 21:29

Very good choice on the case. The Advanced version is also down to £72 this week also, I think.

hybrid572 · 23 Mar 2011 at 21:29

Build looks great, case included, but Patriot Viper 2x2GB 1600MHz RAM is currently £5 cheaper and just as good.

Other than that, it's pretty much exactly what I'd recommend to anyone.

Cookeh · 23 Mar 2011 at 21:31

hybrid572 said:
Build looks great, case included, but Patriot Viper 2x2GB 1600MHz RAM is currently £5 cheaper and just as good.

Other than that, it's pretty much exactly what I'd recommend to anyone.

Maybe some issues with ram clearance?

But generally I agree

hybrid572 · 23 Mar 2011 at 21:35

Cookeh said:
Maybe some issues with ram clearance?

But generally I agree

Possibly, I've never seen the Vipers inside a case, although the H212+ is mammoth and they do have those silly combteeth heatspreaders.

I'm trying to subtly guide people away from OCZ RAM, do you think it's working?

Reaper 392 · 23 Mar 2011 at 21:54

also might be some issues with RAM voltages with that viper stuff

i've never undervolted RAM before, but snadybridge boards recommend 1.5V maximum, and that ram works at 1.55V minimum, so this may be a problem

Cookeh · 23 Mar 2011 at 21:58

hybrid572 said:
Possibly, I've never seen the Vipers inside a case, although the H212+ is mammoth and they do have those silly combteeth heatspreaders.

I'm trying to subtly guide people away from OCZ RAM, do you think it's working?

Can't blame you. Wouldn't touch the stuff with a barge pole!

I hope it is, I've never recommended the stuff

hybrid572 · 23 Mar 2011 at 22:24

Reaper 392 said:
also might be some issues with RAM voltages with that viper stuff

i've never undervolted RAM before, but snadybridge boards recommend 1.5V maximum, and that ram works at 1.55V minimum, so this may be a problem

Intel claim a 5% perfectly safe tolerance (so up to 1.58V is fine), OCUK claim most 1.65v RAM can undervolt to 1.5-1.55v without issues, and testing confirms that even RAM running at 1.65V has no noticeable problems.

PhilleH · 23 Mar 2011 at 22:33

First off, thanks for the speedy and useful replies

Given the feedback I think I will go for the Advanced Dominator Case.

Regarding the RAM, is OCZ just a bad brand for RAM? I'm hesitant to risk going with the Viper RAM given the potential clearance issues? However there seem to be a few different brands available around the £40 mark.

coldfused · 23 Mar 2011 at 22:47

Will a 500W PSU be good enough for your future needs?
If you plan crossfire or add a newer graphics card a year down the line then 500W won't cut it.

SeeknDestroy · 23 Mar 2011 at 22:56

I can personally recommend you that case. It's very stylish, has good airflow while remaining quiet and excellent cable management