Spec me a rig.

Number_25 · 27 Apr 2012 at 20:43

Hey guys,

With my Uni money, I'm hoping to get a new rig going as my current Q8300 setup is starting to feel its age.

Things needed:-

Processor
Processor Cooler
Motherboard
Case
Power Supply
and a SSD if possible

I've got a few possibilities down, but I want to see what you guys can come up with.

Budget:- £500 - £650.

stulid · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:28

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £161.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £80.40
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 64GB 2.5 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT064M4SSD2) £59.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
1 x BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Case - Black £49.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £39.95
1 x Corsair A50 High-Performance CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366) £20.99
1 x LG GH22NS70 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £18.98
Total : £499.87 (includes shipping : £10.50).

Number_25 · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:39

Thanks for the effort, will my reference 6950 fit in the case?

I'm also looking spend a bit more on the motherboard too, but everything else seems fine.

Stinger53 · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:41

Number_25 said:
Thanks for the effort, will my reference 6950 fit in the case?

I'm also looking spend a bit more on the motherboard too, but everything else seems fine.

yes the card will fit, and it is a good motherboard spec'd can go up to http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-390-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

Number_25 · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:49

Cable management is also a big one for me as the case that I'm currently using doesn't have any cable management options in it.

Whats the Shinobi like for that?

Stinger53 · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:51

Number_25 said:
Cable management is also a big one for me as the case that I'm currently using doesn't have any cable management options in it.

Whats the Shinobi like for that?

im not to sure about it. i own a 600T. but i have heard it it fairly good

stulid · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:51

The shinobi has places for cables to be routed, its not all bad

Number_25 · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:59

Well it's an option, it's going to be quite some time until I can afford all of it, but I'll probably start sooner rather than later.

Thanks.

Number_25 · 28 Apr 2012 at 00:01

Just read a review on the Shinobi, the management looks superb!

stulid · 28 Apr 2012 at 00:07

I wouldnt dare suggest something naff

On another note, your sig is to big, 20KB max