First PC Build-Compatibility and Advice

[Jica82]

Hi,


First Post/ PC build...Just want to check compatibility with you guys before I go ahead. Current PC's got an integrated geforce 7050 (lol) so this should be quite a difference. Heres the specs:

Core i5 2500 3.3GHz
2x Corsair 2GB DDR3 1333MHz
Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 P67 Socket 1155 7.1 Channel HDAudio ATX Motherboard
MSI GTX 460 Cyclone OC
Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
Casecom 6788 Mid
Be Quiet 530w PSU

Already got hdd and optical drive. May need to rethink psu and motherboard but I believe they should be ok. Oh and all parts are from ebuyer.

Cheers

 

[Chieftexas]

Looks good, I would definitely reconsider that power supply though. That's a pretty nice setup - wouldn't trust it it to that off brand PSU. Also, you might want to go with higher wattage in case you decide to upgrade anything in the near future.

 

[Jica82]

Cool thanks. I forgot to mention that I only play at 1440x900 so its not like a massive monitor that im using as well. I will look into other psu's.

Thanks for the reply

 

[striker410]

I agree with chief. I'd check out a different brand psu. I know it's kinda pricey, but this TX 650: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&cm_re=corsair_650-_-17-139-005-_-Product is an excellent PSU as you can see by the reviews.
Also, are you getting the i5-2500 or the i5-2500k? there is a big difference in that the 2500K allows for HUGE overclocking potential, whereas he 2500 is limited to a few hundred mhz.

 

[wrazor]

Jica.......... can i suggest you something else? The i3 2100 is like 75$ cheaper than i5. Does admirably in games. Put that 75$ in a better GPU. The 6950 2 gb will serve you nice. If you want nv, think GTX 560 ti is another good option.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu-core-i3-2100-phenom-ii-x6-1075t,2859-10.html
*note how the average performance is close between 2400 and 2100.

 

[wenqi]

if you don't mind waiting, i suggest you wait until the new Ivy Bridge and bulldozer chipsets