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November 25, 2013 1:06:50 PM

1.I am trying to build a PC mainly for gaming with an £800 budget and need help choosing a graphics card between 200-250 pound.
2. this is the first time I've built a PC so need advice if I have made any errors or if I could improve what I have already picked.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28rvO

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November 25, 2013 1:09:05 PM

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28s1B
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28s1B/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28s1B/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£108.85 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£53.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.50 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (£163.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£46.98 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£49.24 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.18 @ Scan.co.uk)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£65.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £736.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-25 21:08 GMT+0000)

heres an improved quality build sir

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November 25, 2013 1:11:17 PM

Thanks for the help
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November 25, 2013 1:11:32 PM

iceclock said:
PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28s1B
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28s1B/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28s1B/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£108.85 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£53.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.50 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (£163.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£46.98 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£49.24 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.18 @ Scan.co.uk)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£65.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £736.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-25 21:08 GMT+0000)

heres an improved quality build sir



I agree but maybe step the psu up to the 650W version for future proofing
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November 25, 2013 1:13:14 PM

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28sbo
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28sbo/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/28sbo/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£108.85 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Patriot Intel Extreme Master, Limited Ed 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£53.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.50 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (£163.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£46.98 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£71.98 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.18 @ Scan.co.uk)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£65.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £759.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-25 21:12 GMT+0000)

modified for crossfire support :D 

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November 25, 2013 1:18:31 PM

Cheers guys that's cheaper than I expected :) 
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November 25, 2013 2:10:22 PM

Eggcellent
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