Spec Check

Angus02 · 18 Sep 2011 at 21:08

Just wondering if this looks okay for a £1300 build.

Please let me know if there is cheaper / better options available.

There seems to be 2 different versions of the m/board and I am not sure on
the Graphics card - will be getting it for BF3.

Also is the cooler ott ?

Cheers

stulid · 18 Sep 2011 at 21:55

Thats great, the Gen3 is the newer version, which you have selected.

Get a Retail Blu-ray drive so you get software for playback.

Graphics card is good too.

There is this similar PSU if you like the colour? - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-039-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

I also notice the lack of HDD, intentional?

Gib_Gib · 18 Sep 2011 at 22:08

Just checking you are getting the free shipping?
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17943556&posted=1

We don't yet know exactly what will run best for BF3, but have you considered
2x 460gtx for £240
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-160-EA&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1830
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/306?vs=314
or 2x 470gtx (refurbished for £280)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-163-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2077
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/306?vs=312

Both are quicker one is cheaper, one is slightly more.

Angus02 · 18 Sep 2011 at 22:19

Never thought about going down the SLI route.

Forgot about a HDD - was thinking about Seagate Barracuda 1TB

stulid · 18 Sep 2011 at 22:21

Good drive, or the Samsung F3 is a smidge faster.

You can get Win7+HDD bundle - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-000-OP