Specs for my first new custom built PC

Revolt

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So after doing a lot of research and knowing hardly anything to do with computers before I started this project I have finally chosen all the components I am going to use to build it. I want to say a BIG thank you to everybody that has helped in anyway as you may have seen some of my noobish questions scattered around these forums :) Please feel free to tell me where my weak points are and where I can improve and have a look if everything is compatible and will fit although I think it all will. I haven't brought anything for the actual PC yet so if there's something I should get, do or change please tell me before hand. Here it is:

CPU - Core i5-2500K
HDD - Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3 1TB SATAII 7200rpm 32MB Cache
Optical Drive - Sony Optiarc AD-7260B 24x DVD±RW & DL SATA - OEM Black
Motherboard - Asus P8P67 Socket 1155 USB 3.0 Bluetooth 8 Channel Audio ATX
Graphics card - ASUS HD 6870 1GB GDDR5
RAM - Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 XMS3 i5 CL9(9-9-9-24) 1.65V
PSU - Corsair 650W TX Series PSU - 120mm Fan, 80+% Efficiency, Single +12V Rail
Case - antec 902

Extras
Speakers - creative inspire t3130 2.1
Keyboard - CYBORG V5
Mouse - Logitech G5 (got this a year ago so its old but I don't mind)
Monitor - Samsung BX2235
 
That case, while good is looking a bit poor for value, to be honest. You can get just as good, if not better cases, for the same/less. I would suggest going for something like the Lancool PC-K62/58, the Coolermaster CM 690-II or the Xigmatek Utgard.
 
LiamJ said:
That case, while good is looking a bit poor for value, to be honest. You can get just as good, if not better cases, for the same/less. I would suggest going for something like the Lancool PC-K62/58, the Coolermaster CM 690-II or the Xigmatek Utgard.
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Was thinking that, but cases are so subjective I didn't want to raise it :o

The Lancool is an excellent case and a real looker.
 
stulid said:
Modular psu - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-117-AN
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Ill buy that one instead, cheers.
LiamJ said:
That case, while good is looking a bit poor for value, to be honest. You can get just as good, if not better cases, for the same/less. I would suggest going for something like the Lancool PC-K62/58, the Coolermaster CM 690-II or the Xigmatek Utgard.
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I will get a new case and if you want to help I need it to fit these dimensions:
H: 55cm
W: 21cm
D: 45cm
(All maximums to fit in the case holder on the desk I got from focus)
 
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Lemin said:
Corsair A50 High-Performance CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366) [CAFA50]
This Week Only Offer
was £30.62 inc VAT
£28.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-001-CS&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

or

Akasa AK-CCX-4002HP Venom CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366/AM2/AM3)
£35.74 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-072-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395
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Overkill, a Arctic Cooling Freezer 13 Pro will be more than enough for overclocking to 4.6GHz.
 
Lemin said:
Corsair A50 High-Performance CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366) [CAFA50]
This Week Only Offer
was £30.62 inc VAT
£28.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-001-CS&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

or

Akasa AK-CCX-4002HP Venom CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366/AM2/AM3)
£35.74 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-072-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

edit, if they fit in whatever case you get.
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do I really need a cpu cooler if I'm not going to be overclocking which I don't intend to yet. I got unlocked just encase I wanted to in future once my pc is fully build. The processor does come with stock cooling right?
 
The depth is actually more like 42cm but I could probably allow some overhang but the case has to be small and fit atx components while also able to fit a 24.1 cm gpu. Any ideas, this seems like quite a challenge.
 
Juvenile said:
do I really need a cpu cooler if I'm not going to be overclocking which I don't intend to yet. I got unlocked just encase I wanted to in future once my pc is fully build. The processor does come with stock cooling right?
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No you don't. It does indeed come with stock cooling :)
 
Okay so after a few hours of trying to find cases that fit the dimensions it is virtually impossible so I'm thinking of just removing the case holder altogether and putting the computer on the floor (carpet). The only thing is with this is that I've heard it can cause ventilation problems so what do you all think about placing it on the carpet? I don't really want to put it on the desk as there isn't really enough space.
 
Shouldn't affect it at all, unless you have fans on the bottom of the case - but even then it's nothing worth worrying about at all.

Both PCs in my family have been sat on carpet for years, nothings wrong with them
 
If you decide to get a second graphics card at any time for a crossfire/sli setup, the Foxconn will give each card an equal slice of the bandwidth.

The motherboard that does 16X/4X will give one more than the other.
 
Juvenile said:
I still don't fully understand about motherboards so in lamens terms could you tell me why you think I should get foxconn instead please?
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The Foxconn has the same features, but is cheaper.

CrossFire is when you have two ATi cards joined together - makes them faster.

Read RJC's post above to see why the Foxconn board is better for CrossFire
 
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