So - I posted my build a while ago but now it has changed somewhat -
So, here's the build....
Case
CiT Vantage Pro
http://www.ebuyer.com/343262-cit-vantage-gaming-case-bl...
Motherboard
ASRock H77 PRO4/MVP
CPU
i5-3570 3.4 Ghz Quad Core (not the unlocked version - no plans to OC as i'd rather not hurt the life of it in any way shape or form)
http://www.ebuyer.com/387254-intel-core-i5-3570-3-40ghz...
PSU
Corsair TX650
http://www.ebuyer.com/257232-corsair-tx-650w-psu-80plus...
GPU
Gigabyte HD 7970 OC edition (3x Windforce) 1000/5500
HDD
Seagate Barracuda 1TB
RAM
8GB (2x4GB) Corsair Vengeance 1600 Mhz
http://www.ebuyer.com/274413-corsair-8gb-ddr3-1600mhz-r...
Optical Drive
LiteOn ihas124
http://www.ebuyer.com/410560-liteon-ihas124-24x-dvd-rw-...
This will be running a copy of Win 7 64-bit Ultimate that I already have.
I've removed the CPU cooler - no overclocking plans so I feel that the stock cooler + 2 side fans over the CPU on the case will dissipate enough heat.
I've also downsized the HDD to 1TB as that will be plenty for my needs currently.
And I've swapped out the Sapphire card at stock clocks for a factory OC Gigabyte version as it is cheaper, faster and has a better cooler.
I do however, have about another £90 in the budget to play with and I'm unsure of where to spend it. Any ideas?
I was thinking of maybe a Ghz Edition - but surely an overclocked HD 7970 running at 1000/5500 isn't far off a Ghz Edition?
Currently considering maybe a slightly better case & a TX750 for a bit more future-proofing insurance.
So, here's the build....
Case
CiT Vantage Pro
http://www.ebuyer.com/343262-cit-vantage-gaming-case-bl...
Motherboard
ASRock H77 PRO4/MVP
CPU
i5-3570 3.4 Ghz Quad Core (not the unlocked version - no plans to OC as i'd rather not hurt the life of it in any way shape or form)
http://www.ebuyer.com/387254-intel-core-i5-3570-3-40ghz...
PSU
Corsair TX650
http://www.ebuyer.com/257232-corsair-tx-650w-psu-80plus...
GPU
Gigabyte HD 7970 OC edition (3x Windforce) 1000/5500
HDD
Seagate Barracuda 1TB
RAM
8GB (2x4GB) Corsair Vengeance 1600 Mhz
http://www.ebuyer.com/274413-corsair-8gb-ddr3-1600mhz-r...
Optical Drive
LiteOn ihas124
http://www.ebuyer.com/410560-liteon-ihas124-24x-dvd-rw-...
This will be running a copy of Win 7 64-bit Ultimate that I already have.
I've removed the CPU cooler - no overclocking plans so I feel that the stock cooler + 2 side fans over the CPU on the case will dissipate enough heat.
I've also downsized the HDD to 1TB as that will be plenty for my needs currently.
And I've swapped out the Sapphire card at stock clocks for a factory OC Gigabyte version as it is cheaper, faster and has a better cooler.
I do however, have about another £90 in the budget to play with and I'm unsure of where to spend it. Any ideas?
I was thinking of maybe a Ghz Edition - but surely an overclocked HD 7970 running at 1000/5500 isn't far off a Ghz Edition?
Currently considering maybe a slightly better case & a TX750 for a bit more future-proofing insurance.