Spec check

[choobly]

Hi guys,

I've been browsing these forums for going on 5 years, reading posts for advice for previous builds and upgrades etc. I'm looking for a spec check for a gaming pc running 2 24" monitors at 1920*1200

I'm currently running a q6600 with a HD 5770, these are starting to show their age now and i've been itching to upgrade for awhile.

I already have an SSD, OS (win 7 OEM) DVD drive, case (coolermaster HAF XB) and an XFX 750w bronze PSU (haswell ready, purchased a couple of months ago for this impending upgrade.) I also plan on doing some light overclocking.

I have a budget of roughly £900 if something would give me a substantial power gain. perhaps additional ram or crossfire?


I'm hoping to order before the end of the week, anything you would change? I'm leaning towards ATI gfx over Nvidia. Would crossfire be worth it?

Finally, the refurbed H100, any ideas on when this would be released? Would this hold up my order or should i separately order this paying additional postage fees?

Thanks in advance,

YOUR BASKET
1 x HIS HD 7950 IceQ BOOST 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H795QC3G2M) £249.95
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £197.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-D3HP Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £109.99
1 x TeamGroup Xtreem LV 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-21300C11 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit (TXD38G2666HC11CDC01) £65.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler *Manufacturer Refurbished Unit - 90 Day Guarantee £39.95
Total : £675.26 (includes shipping : £9.50).

 

[Doomedspeed]

It looks good though i'd up the motherboard a bit as the one you've picked only does Xfire x16/x4 which isnt as good as x8/x8

Your case may just fit all the bits in, it's push and go. Though if you have the H100 in Push only you should be fine.

Personally id do something like this (i chose and air cooler but you can use the H100 if you like, should just fit)

YOUR BASKET
2 x HIS HD 7950 IceQ BOOST 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H795QC3G2M) £249.95 (£499.90)
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £197.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87X-D3H Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £131.99
1 x TeamGroup Xtreem LV 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-21300C11 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit (TXD38G2666HC11CDC01) £65.99
1 x Thermalright HR-02 Macho CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366) £39.98
Total : £947.84 (includes shipping : £10.00).



Order it before the end of July and you'll get the £150 free games, TWICE!!

Sell one set and you'll be back in budget.

 

[choobly]

Thanks for the prompt response Doomed.
Would the Crossfire really give a substantial increase? Would i be better off purchasing one higher end card than 2 lesser cards? Perhaps a HIS 7970?

 

[Jonod2977]

Thanks for the prompt response Doomed.
Would the Crossfire really give a substantial increase? Would i be better off purchasing one higher end card than 2 lesser cards? Perhaps a HIS 7970?

2x 7950's is a hell of a lot more powerful than a single 7970 but if you are looking to add to in the near future then might be best to get a 7970 now and then get another in the near future for sli