Please help system configuration check

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

Have recently built my multi purpose pc which I plan to use for both gaming and music video media hub. Please give opinions on my capabilities with any cheap alteration suggestions.

Intel i5 2500k cpu
Dual radeon HD 6870 Zaire gpu
Asus p8z68-v pro leave 1155 mobo
8gb ram
1000 antec modular psu
Corsair air 540 case

lightcloud · Aug 25, 2014

The PSU is an overkill you would only need a 500W. If you have a budget I can get a better one.

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

How much is each part costing you and what country are you in? The PSU seems wrong and the GPU seems an odd choice but without pricing or country information I can't put it all into context. Also, what is your budget?

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

Budget sub £70 would be good. With scope for expansion. I'm in the UK and have acquired all my parts second hand.

Using ocz ssd also

lightcloud · Aug 25, 2014

Teeej :

What's is your overall budget?

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

Maybe get a cooler like the coolermaster hyper evo 212 to overclock the processor?
A 1tb mechanical storage drive like a Western Digital Caviar Blue?

Second hand explains the eclectic selection of parts

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

Zaire should have read crossfire above. I will be adding a blue ray drive and hdd also. So far parts have cost me around £250 with case, psu, hdd, optical drive still to buy. I just want to run as many new games as possible at best possible res

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

Well you have all the essentials there, don't forget Windows

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

I wouldn't like to spend more than £200 for remaining components. If this is doable??

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

Have windows 7 ready also

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

Yes
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£22.63 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.14 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer (£39.48 @ Ebuyer)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£69.65 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £168.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 10:58 BST+0100

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

I managed to get gpu's for a total of around £60 is this good performance/price??

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

But you've listed a case and PSU in your first post, I'm confused!

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

£60 is a fair price, they are by no means top end cards any more but will be OK at medium settings.

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

Oh I actually have a Zalman cnps10x cooler cpu cooler is this OK?

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

I listed psu and case as they are my intended buys I like the look of a cube case and just wanted 1000w to be sure I have enough power

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

Yep that cooler is fine.

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

Thank you all for your time I appreciate the correspondence

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

So psu wise what do you suggest cheapest route possible please. My heart is set in a cube shaped case so any nice looking cheap suggestions would be great also

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

You'll be OK with 700w on that system, probably even 650w.

This is more than you need http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

You could even go for the £66 Supernova B2 750w and be totally fine

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

I know of its all relative but if you would grade my setup 1-10 where would it fall?

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

Thank you plwyrlw would you mind if I bookmarked your profile for possible future questions. You've been a great help

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

The graphics cards are a 6 the rest is an 8 something like that. But for £60 for both you won't have been able to get anything better without spending a lot more money.

I say build it and if it plays well enough for you then that's great. If you're disappointed with the performance then sell the cards on eBay and get a single, more powerful card like an r9 270x

plywrlw · Aug 25, 2014

Yes of course you can, happy to help. You've done well sourcing those parts at very good prices and that processor will last a good while yet

Teeej · Aug 25, 2014

Again thanks a little guidance an reassurance is massive in a world continually evolving an improving so once system is up and running my graphics card would be the place to start improvements.

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