Need advice on HomeBuilt system

[Guest]

Hi,

This is my first post so let me know if it's not clear enough.

I am planning on building a new system (for the first time in many years). I mainly use it for Gaming, Software Dev, Multimedia storage. I have read alot of reviews etc and have came up with what i think is a relatively good build for my needs. But i don't have much experience when it comes to hardware so i'd like your opinions / suggestions on what i need.

Any help / advise would be great!

Thanks

Motherboard (asus has never let me down)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131682&cm_re=p8p67_pro-_-13-131-682-_-Product

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072&cm_re=i5_2500k-_-19-115-072-_-Product

CPU Cooler (apparently it fits 1155)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&cm_re=h50-_-35-181-010-_-Product

RAM (i've read ALOT of good reviews about G.Skill but i'm not sure whether i should go for 4GB or 8GB and whether timings will be important for my needs. i'd like something that i wouldn't have to upgrade for a while)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231427
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231430&Tpk=F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428&Tpk=F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL

Graphics Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333

Primary HDD (i know i'm missing a trick by not getting an SSD but i figure that could be an upgrade when/if SSD's get cheaper)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533&cm_re=WD1002FAEX-_-22-136-533-_-Product

Secondary HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136534&cm_re=WD10EALS-_-22-136-534-_-Product

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&cm_re=antec_300-_-11-129-042-_-Product

PSU (not sure about this PSU as i don't want to skimp but dont want to spend a fortune ... this seems to be a middle ground)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021&cm_re=antec_truepower_new-_-17-371-021-_-Product

 

[Guest]

Approximate Purchase Date: Next week

Budget Range: about £1000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies/Music, Software Dev, Streaming, WebBrowsing

Parts Not Required: Speakers, Monitor, DVD Drive

Country of Origin: UK

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: SLI in the future.

 

[gkay09]

^ Nice parts, [strike] some suggestions & deals...

CPU + Mobo + Free Game
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.575884

RAM - That 4GB would suffice for gaming, though what kind of s/w development ? RAM hungry?? If Yes, then only go with 8GB,...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231427

Video card + PSU
Antec TP 650 + HD 6850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.578348

CASE - A very good alternative to the 300 - HAF 912
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

HDD - Samsung F3 1TB for $55, IMO would be a very good option which is as fast as the WD Black for a lot cheaper,...
$15 off with promo code HARDOCP112C, ends 1/19
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

Secondary HDD - Same,...[/strike]

Just noticed that you are from UK,...

 

[Guest]

yes sorry i am from the UK so cant actually use NewEgg to buy my parts. Was using it as my reference as it seems to be a commonly used site and has all the parts i wanted.

Thanks for your advise though the products you suggested seem really good. I don't do much RAM intensive Software Dev so 4GB should suffice. I am tempted by the Case and HDD you suggested but might stick with NVidia for Graphics Card.

 

[gkay09]

^ Here is a build from ebuyer,...

CPU, Mobo - Same

RAM - Corsair is cheaper and we know how Corsair is,...
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173122

PSU - XFX 650W
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/241554
Or if you are willing to overclock, then get the 750W
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/241552

CASE -

Video card -
Gigabyte SO GTX 460 1GB
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/245520

If you are much into gaming, then maybe the GTX 570 - A single card would hold on pretty well, also that XFX 750W can power another in SLI,...
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/249094

CASE - Check out the Antec 900
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/118268
Or the NZXT Tempest EVO
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/204661