Gaming PC €800+ Build

jaykay2 · 22-04-2012 12:39pm #1

Hey guys. Looking for some advice with putting together a gaming PC with a budget of approx €800. I might be willing to spend more if it would make a huge difference but definitely no more than €1000. Will be pulling the trigger in the next few weeks.

I made my first attempt at putting together a possible build (below) and would like some suggestions on better or maybe cheaper parts.

I would like to try overclocking and maybe SLI or Crossfire in the future.

Thanks in advance for all help.

Item|Price
Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155|€188.78
Cooler Master GX Series PSU, 80Plus Bronze - 650 Watt|€72.30
Thermalright HR-02 Macho|€33.79
Crucial M4 128GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5")|€132.29
8GB-Kit Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1333 CL9|€37.62
WD Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 3 6Gb/s|€66.36
CM Storm Enforcer - black, ohne Netzteil|€78.53
ASRock Z77 Extreme4, Sockel 1155, ATX|€123.41
Sapphire HD 7850 OC 2GB GDDR5 PCI-Express|€227.65
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€979.72
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Eboggles · 22-04-2012 12:49pm

Change the PSU to this.

If you wanted to save money I'd drop the case to a Shinobi, drop the RAM to g.skill 8gb and change MOBO to z68 extreme3. You're saving about €40. Really though I'd just keep the Mobo, and just change RAM and case.

jaykay2 · 22-04-2012 12:53pm

1. What is your budget? [€800 - 1000]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes - Maybe a student edition...?]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.] (I am only going to be bringing screen, keyboard, speakers and mouse)

5. Do you need a monitor? [No] Maybe in future

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.] N/A

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [1680 × 1050 but could upgrade at some point in future]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.] No, see above.

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes]

8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser] All of the above

9. When are you purchasing? [In 14 to 30 days]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [Would hope to be able to do it myself and have a friend who can help.]

jaykay2 · 22-04-2012 1:39pm

Any suggestions on a modular psu? for similar price?

daz801 · 22-04-2012 4:38pm

These are probably your best bet.

jaykay2 · 22-05-2012 6:35pm

Hey. I am almost ready to pull the trigger on my build. Have made some minor changes but have pretty much decided on the build below unless anyone has any better suggestions?

I am also wondering if I should go for the i5-3570K instead of the 2500K as I am getting a motherboard that supports ivy bridge? It only adds €22 or so to the build.

Thanks for any advice.

Item|Price
Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155|€190.81
Cooler Master GX Series PSU, 80Plus Bronze - 650 Watt|€70.53
Thermalright HR-02 Macho|€33.89
Crucial M4 128GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5")|€111.29
WD Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 3 6Gb/s|€64.29
CM Storm Enforcer - black, ohne Netzteil|€78.53
ASRock Z77 Extreme4, Sockel 1155, ATX|€125.45
Sapphire HD 7850 OC 2GB GDDR5 PCI-Express|€228.32
LG GH22NS50/70/90 bare schwarz|€17.83
8GB-Kit G.Skill RipJaws PC3-10667U CL9|€40.79
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€980.72

..Brian.. · 22-05-2012 7:13pm

You could drop the OC version of the graphics card and OC it yourself to save a tenner. The IB would only be an extra tenner as well

jaykay2 · 22-05-2012 7:45pm

..Brian.. wrote: »

You could drop the OC version of the graphics card and OC it yourself to save a tenner. The IB would only be an extra tenner as well

Yeah, I think I will go with Ivy allright. Is the 3570K the Ivy equivalent of the sandy 2500K?

Probably stick with the OC version for the simple reason that i won't loose the warranty by overclocking it myself.

Thanks for the advice.

Eboggles · 22-05-2012 7:48pm

Overclocking is allowed under warranty by the way. Why else is there an option to do so in AMD overdrive? Sapphire have their own overclocking software as well, its actually encouraged by most manufacturers. Intel don't cover it on their CPU's though, and I'm pretty sure if you remove the stock heat sink your warranty is voided.

jaykay2 · 22-05-2012 7:55pm

Eboggles wrote: »

Overclocking is allowed under warranty by the way. Why else is there an option to do so in AMD overdrive? Sapphire have their own overclocking software as well, its actually encouraged by most manufacturers. Intel don't cover it on their CPU's though, and I'm pretty sure if you remove the stock heat sink your warranty is voided.

Thanks for the information Boggles. I didn't know that, and just assumed that I would be voiding the warranty.

jaykay2 · 22-05-2012 9:16pm

Last call for any mistakes? Going to place order tonight.

Eboggles · 22-05-2012 9:32pm

Don't get that PSU, it's poor quality (GX: mediocre). Get the Super Flower Amazon 450 watt, or if you really want some power (CF, heavy GPU and CPU overclocking) get the XFX 650 watt PSU.

jaykay2 · 22-05-2012 9:54pm

Eboggles wrote: »

Don't get that PSU, it's poor quality (GX: mediocre). Get the Super Flower Amazon 450 watt, or if you really want some power (CF, heavy GPU and CPU overclocking) get the XFX 650 watt PSU.

Thanks very much Boggles. Going with the XFX 650 after reading a couple reviews.

Looking forward to getting my hands on all!

jaykay2 · 22-05-2012 10:18pm

Order placed with the above components apart from the PSU, which i changed to the XFX 650 as reccomended by Eboggles.

Can't wait to try and put it all together...

Thanks to all.

Gaming PC €800+ Build

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