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Frosty81

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Hiper HPU-4M580 Type R 580W ATX2.2 PSU - Black £44.99

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Thinking of buying this from overclockers, these are basically the specs i'm after, I have a 300gig HD to go with the raptor.

Not soo sure about the case and PSU, any suggestions or recommendations would be much appreciated.

Thanks
 
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Looks good, only a few things i would change:

The PSU to the Corsair 520:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=823

The Case to this one, very similar:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-038-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

The memory to the Crucial 5300C3, great Ram, overclocks like the bomb:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-088-CR&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=144

I also would recommend an After mart Cooler like this one if your overclocking:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-002-NC&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

Also is their really any need for the Raptor? i was just thinking if you dont get the Raptor and go for a Normal Hard Drive i.e, the Seagate 320GB:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-078-SE

You would also be able to get a better soundcard:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-044-CL
 
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Wow thanks for the really quick response.

I think i'll probably take up most of your suggestions, no real need for the raptor I just like having 2 hard drives in my system and thought i'd treat myself to one of the quicker ones for my programs and OS.
 
Isn't the BFG 8800GTS 320Mb cheaper? I was looking at this the other day and I could swear blind it is, I'll go check.

Edit: No, I'm talking out of my arse! It's just short of £200! Ignore me
 
I have several components which has been mentioned so i can talk off experience.

Definitely get the Corsair HX 520W PSU
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=
i personally own the 620W one and its amazing ;)

As for cases i would go for the Lian-Li PC-7 PLUS Aluminium Midi-Tower Case
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-054-LL
I again also have this case and it rocks.

As for RAM definitely get the Crucial Ballistix 2GB, the overclocking potential is amazing.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-088-CR

Hope this helps and enjoy your new rig :D
 
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