Spec me a Half Built Gaming Rig.

[JoeF1]

Hey guys.

Going to get back to finishing my Storm Trooper build. Although i need help with a few things.

I have so far:

Case - CM Storm Trooper
MoBo- MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3
Processor - Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket
8GB Samsung Green (MV-3V4G3D/US) - 8Gb
Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB
Coshair 750w PSU
8800gtx beasty geforce card.

So far in my backet i have:
Another 8gb of Samsung Green
128gb SSD Samsung HDD

Thats it. Im struggling with GFX if im honest. I have had plans to use a AMD card because of the resolution with me having a iMac as a monitor although this is now going to be sold so im stuck on GFX Cards. I have in my head either a 670 or the 7950. Im hoping you can help me on this.

Also the main big question is spec me some water cooling parts. Im wanting a custom rig, so i dont want the H100. I will be buying a block for the said GFX card. So if you could add that in, that would rock. ( This will be my first Watercooling rig).

I think iv covered everything. Thanks in advance.

 

[Sparx]

RAM is fine considering you already have 8GB of the stuff, it's a good kit and nice to keep the same kits when you can. The Samsung SSD is spot on. GPU wise you should grab yourself this card.

Someone more experienced in custom water loop rigs can help you with that department shortly.

 

[honosuseri]

Depends wether you want CUDA support and Phsyx or save a little money and get a good bundle of free games

YOUR BASKET
1 x POV-TGT GeForce GTX 670 Charged 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £263.99
1 x MSI HD 7950 Twin Frozr III OC V2 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE FARCRY3, Hitman Absolution, Sleeping Dogs & 20% off MOH Warfighter PC Games £251.99
Total : £527.38 (includes shipping : £9.50).



The GPU watercooling blocks won't be cheap. Might be best to start just doing the CPU then adding the GPU later to the system.

Worth a watch for beginners

 

[JoeF1]

Thanks a lot for that.

This is my basket which i think will do me. Because im a beginner at watercooling i think im going to leave the GFX card for now.

What do you guys think. Im still torn between the 7970 or a Geforce card??

Would you guys add take anything? prefer to save abit of cash. Let me know if iv missed anything. Thanks.

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7970 OC 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE FARCRY3, Hitman Absolution, Sleeping Dogs & 20% off MOH Warfighter PC Games £299.99
1 x BenQ G2450HM 24" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black £149.99
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Series SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive - (MZ-7PC128B/WW) £89.99
1 x XSPC EX480 120mm Radiator - Black £64.98
1 x EK-Supremacy - CPU Waterblock - Copper Plexi £51.98
1 x Samsung Green (MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz 30nm Dual Channel Kit £49.99
1 x EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir CSQ - Acetal £46.99
1 x EK DCP 2.2 Pump (12v) £29.99
1 x 34 Piece PC Tool Kit £19.98
1 x Mayhems Aurora - Orillia Orange Concentrate 250ml £11.99
8 x EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/11mm] - G1/4 - Nickel £3.29 (£26.32)
5 x XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] High Flex Hose - Clear £2.99 (£14.95)
Total : £872.11 (includes shipping : £12.50).

 

[JoeF1]

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7970 OC 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE FARCRY3, Hitman Absolution, Sleeping Dogs & 20% off MOH Warfighter PC Games £299.99
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Series SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive - (MZ-7PC128B/WW) £89.99
1 x XSPC EX480 120mm Radiator - Black £64.98
1 x EK-Supremacy - CPU Waterblock - Copper Plexi £51.98
1 x Samsung Green (MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz 30nm Dual Channel Kit £49.99
1 x EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir CSQ - Acetal £46.99
1 x EK DCP 2.2 Pump (12v) £29.99
1 x 34 Piece PC Tool Kit £19.98
1 x Mayhems Aurora - Orillia Orange Concentrate 250ml £11.99
8 x EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/11mm] - G1/4 - Nickel £3.29 (£26.32)
5 x XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] High Flex Hose - Clear £2.99 (£14.95)
Total : £707.12 (includes shipping : FREE).



Cut out a few items just to bring cost down.