- May 15, 2011
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Hey everyone, long time lurker and first time poster here. I've been looking at building my own rig for a while now, the cutomisation options on Dell are abominably limited, but I am running into trouble with making sure everything works - particularly the mobo. I am planning to use this for gaming primarily, but also web surfing, HD video and music, Photoshop and a little bit of 3D Modelling, but nothing too major.
Can I get some help and advice? These are the things I have researched and decided on so far:
CPU: Intel i5 2500K 3.3 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 570 1.3 GB
RAM: 6 or 8 GB Corsair DDR3
HDD: Any 320 GB SATA (I am planning to upgrade at a later date)
Monitor: Getting a 17" from a friend, and again, I plan to update when I can afford it.
I need help with all other components, as I am clueless. The mobo will need socket 1150 for the i5, and I would like it to be SLI compatible for future upgrade. If anyone can find a good SLI capable mobo bundle with i5 2500K, that would be amazing.
Also, are there any important components I have neglected to mention? I think there probably are, but it is late and I can't think so well.
Wait, of course, the PSU. Any suggestions?
As ever, budget is an issue. I have a budget of around £800, but will stretch to £850 if necessary.
By my calculation, the HDD will be around £30, that GPU will be roughly £240, the RAM will be around £100, and the chassis will be around £15 if I get a cheap one.
That's £385, leaving around £410 for the mobo, the i5 2500K and the PSU.
I really need some help. I haven't had any experience with computer hardware before I started researching this, and there isn't anyone I can ask at school (yes, I'm 14.) You guys are pretty much my only chance.
Thanks very much in advance!
PS: Sorry about putting all of this information under just "CPU" sub-heading, but I couldn't see a better alternative.
Can I get some help and advice? These are the things I have researched and decided on so far:
CPU: Intel i5 2500K 3.3 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 570 1.3 GB
RAM: 6 or 8 GB Corsair DDR3
HDD: Any 320 GB SATA (I am planning to upgrade at a later date)
Monitor: Getting a 17" from a friend, and again, I plan to update when I can afford it.
I need help with all other components, as I am clueless. The mobo will need socket 1150 for the i5, and I would like it to be SLI compatible for future upgrade. If anyone can find a good SLI capable mobo bundle with i5 2500K, that would be amazing.
Also, are there any important components I have neglected to mention? I think there probably are, but it is late and I can't think so well.
Wait, of course, the PSU. Any suggestions?
As ever, budget is an issue. I have a budget of around £800, but will stretch to £850 if necessary.
By my calculation, the HDD will be around £30, that GPU will be roughly £240, the RAM will be around £100, and the chassis will be around £15 if I get a cheap one.
That's £385, leaving around £410 for the mobo, the i5 2500K and the PSU.
I really need some help. I haven't had any experience with computer hardware before I started researching this, and there isn't anyone I can ask at school (yes, I'm 14.) You guys are pretty much my only chance.
Thanks very much in advance!
PS: Sorry about putting all of this information under just "CPU" sub-heading, but I couldn't see a better alternative.
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