Build Advice New Build - Budget 1200 to 1500 UKP

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Slam74, 9 Feb 2011.

  1. Slam74

    Slam74 What's a Dremel?

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    Hi all :)

    I'm building a new PC and would really welcome advice/comments on what is essentially a gaming rig. Original budget was £1200 but i'm ok to go up to £1500 if its worth it!
    To be honest I have never overclocked but I like to have the option.

    UPDATED LIST (updated with comments in blue, as at post #4):
    - Intel i5 2500K SandyBridge (is it worth going for the 2600k instead?)
    - Thermaltake Frio
    - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste
    - Asus P8P67 (Standard, not Pro or Deluxe)
    -doesn't support SLI and real CF. Change to Pro. +£23
    - Corsair XMS3 PC3-12800
    - up to 8GB if possible. +£70
    - GTX 570 1.3GB EVGA (any thoughts on the best manufacturer?)
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    - Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB (x2)
    - Fractal Design - Define R3 Midi
    - Antec TruePower New TP-650
    - "Corsair AX PSU would be much better":do you mean HX? Higher Wattage?
    - Asus Xonar DX (is onboard audio really no good?)
    - no necessary
    - Samsung SH-B123L Blu-Ray/DVD/CD
    - Do I need Blu-Ray? Good point, but I don't have a blu-ray player at all
    - Windows 7 - Home Premium

    - Dell UltraSharp U2311H 23" (£219)
    - alt HP LP2475w but that will add ~£190
    - Cyborg V5 Illuminated Gaming Keyboard
    (wanted a blue backlit or Razer keyboard but the reviews are all pretty weak.)
    - take a mechanical keyboard
    - Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse
    - bit expensive for a mouse.
    - Razer Sphex
    - Cyborg F.L.Y 5 Flight Stick
    - Razer Carcharias Headset

    I also want some affordable (£50-£100) 5.1 speakers also but just can't get my head around the best option.

    Any thoughts on the whole list or just specific components?


    Thanks
     
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  2. Kaiwan

    Kaiwan Shinigami

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    At that budget you could fit a SSD in there somewhere.

    I mean the build is good.
     
  3. Synalar

    Synalar What's a Dremel?

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    -take 2500K
    -Arctic Silver is great choice!
    -Asus standard DOES NOT have SLI nad real CF !!!!
    -DDR3; optimal 4GB 1.600MGHZ; great 8GB
    --GTX570; EVGA; Palit, Gainward,... (take Gainward Phantom if you want nice looks and a cool card)
    -Samsung HDD great!
    -a Corsair AX PSU would be much better
    -onboard Audio is very good these days
    -HP LP2475w
    -take a mechanical keyboard
    -that mouse is pretty expensive-do you have to?
     
  4. mucgoo

    mucgoo Minimodder

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    I don't think a SSD is worthwhile on that budget when it include screen and windows unless he really hates boot times.
    Drop the sound card to get a decent speaker instead.
    Do you actually need a bluray player?
    Rest look good

    Split the list into the PC and then peripherals?
     
  5. Synalar

    Synalar What's a Dremel?

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