New PC Build....any suggestions

jrby

Any thoughts on this build, how would it compare to something out of PC World and am i missing anything (other than software, screen, keyboard and mouse....) HTanks

James

Motherboard - Intel Desktop Board DX58OG Extreme Series - Motherboard - ATX - LGA1366 Socket - X58 - USB 3.0, FireWire - Gigabit Ethernet - HD Audio (8-channel) (pack of 10 ) €214.5

Processer - Intel Core i7-960 - 3.2 GHz - L3 8 MB Cache - LGA 1366 Socket €338.19

Memory - Corsair XMS3. Capacity6 GB Error Correction Non-ECC Form factor. DIMM 240-pin Generic, Generic Speed PC3-12800 TypeDDR3 SDRAM €68.88

Case - ANTEC (0761345-08300-3 - Elara SKU: ECE1540894). Antec The Essentially Cool and Quiet Case, No Power Supply included,9 Drive Bays, Cooling System. Washable air filters,7 expansion slots €61.82

Powersupply - ANTEC (0761345-06551-1 - Elara SKU: ECE1492288), Antec 550 PLUS GB/550W Modular PSU with 120mm fan, ATX12v version 2.2 with Advanced Cable Management €70.11

Fans - ANTEC (0761345-75024-0 - Elara SKU: ECE1990544). Antec TriCool Fan 120mm Blue LED lights. €14.76

SSD Drive (Solid State) - INTEL (SSDSA2CW120G3K5 - Elara SKU: ECE2178141). Intel Solid-State Drive 320 Series - Solid state drive - 120 GB - internal - 2.5" - SATA-300. €190.65

Wireless Ethernet - Have one at home

Graphics - NY GeForce GTX550Ti/1Gb GDDR5 Pci-Express x16 (needs dual width slot ) with dual DVI-I and mini HDMI output €119

Tij da feen

No point on putting money into that processor and that socket type. Fill out these questions and someone here will be able to spec a build of better quality and better value. Any PC you build yourself will be much better than what you would get out of PC World.

jrby

why do you say that about the processor etc....i would have assumed the higher the better, will be more future proofed and will allow me to play current and new games?

Monotype

What Tij da feen means is that that CPU is obsolete. Newer CPUs offer better performance for the money. With an old CPU socket, you have limited upgraded options.

Tij da feen

jrby wrote: »

why do you say that about the processor etc....i would have assumed the higher the better, will be more future proofed and will allow me to play current and new games?

It's an old processor, if you're going for a gaming build an i5-2500k will perform better than the processor that you have chosen. The 1366 socket is old at this point and it's a waste of money investing in it when you can get better for cheaper. If you answer the questions I linked in my other post we can recommend a build that will suit your needs.

ShadowHearth

Jesus that turns out expencive and slow with that CPU!!!

As. Lads said: i5 2500k will chew and spit out, then piss on on that old gen i7. For half price too!

For gaming you are looking at 2500k z68 8gb DDR 3 and something like 7950 with your budget.

Fill in that form and we will be able to help you more. We will know budget and your needs etc

jrby

ok....here you go

1. What is your budget? about €1k plus additional for monitor etc

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming (battlefield 3 etc)

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? No

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No

5. Do you need a monitor? no

5a. If yes, what size do you need.

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? Will likly get samsung with tv tuner

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Wireless Card

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Yes in future

8. How can you pay? any of above

9. When are you purchasing? laptop died so need something soon

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? South Dublin

Tij da feen

Item|Price

Total build cost: €1,040.33 + €30 shipping
Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155 |€191.82
ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3, Sockel 1155, ATX |€93.83
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W |€52.51
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9 |€33.65
Crucial M4 128GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5") |€167.99
DIGITUS® Wireless 150N PCI Adapter |€14.55
Sapphire HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 PCI-Express |€411.01
BitFenix Shinobi Midi-Tower black Window, ohne Netzteil |€59.05
Samsung SH-222AB bare schwarz SATA| €15.92

The spec here is 70 euro overbudget but the gfx card can be dropped to something lower but you'd really want to wait until the start of March when the 7870/7850 will be released. That said the 7950 is a very good card which performs near and above the GTX 580, and the 7950 will only get better as the drivers mature.

If you wanted to throw a bit extra at the case I'd recommend something like this.

Serephucus

ShadowHearth wrote: »

i5 2500k will chew and spit out, then piss on on that old gen i7. For half price too!

Well don't I feel great! Douchebag. :P

Looks like a solid build there, Tig, nice.

ShadowHearth

Serephucus wrote: »

Well don't I feel great! Douchebag. :P

Looks like a solid build there, Tig, nice.

yikes! he sow me! sorry, i was trying to make it more clear

+1 on that build. as much as i would like to put my finger in it - i cant