Need help cutting down on new build

[Jeax]

Hey guys, i've been looking around to build myself a new system, i'm a software developer so use my computer extensively for all kinds of things (Not so great at the hardware side of things though ) so i need a fairly powerful computer, however i'm hoping all you guys with your expert knowledge can trim the fat on this build a bit to shave off some money on un-needed things. (For instance I realise the PSU is robably WAAAAY too high)

Intel CPU Core i7 2700K Quad Core Processor Retail
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-core-i7-2700k-s-1155-sandy-bridge-quad-core-35ghz-8mb-cache-hd-3000-igp-850mhz-95w-retail
# £261.80 #

Corsair CMPSU-1200AXUK Professional Series Gold AX1200 1200W Modular Power Supply (PSU)
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1200w-psu-corsair-pro-series-gold-1200ax-modular-90eff-80-plus-gold-sli-crossfire-eps-12v-quiet-fan-?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=google+shopping
# £220.94 #

ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Intel Z68 Socket 1155 Motherboard
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asrock-z68-extreme4-gen3-intel-z68-s-1155-ddr3-sata-6gb-s-raid-sata-pcie-30-(x16)-graphics-on-board-
# £155 #

Corsair Obsidian Series 650D Black Mid Tower Case with Side Window w/o PSU
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-obsidian-series-650d-all-black-mid-tower-case-with-sata-dock-and-side-window-w-o-psu
# £135 #


Total - £772


I'm planning on using a small 64GB SSD for the OS and critical apps, and a 3TB green drive for data storage (Have these already)

Also any recommendations on a GPU would be good Doesn't need to be too powerful, however i do tinker with direct X and openGL from time to time, so it needs to be able to process games at a playable level (but graphic quality etc is really not that important - just speed!)

Any help would be fantastic And I really am open to any and all suggestions - even if it means a rethink of the entire system

 

[Jeax]

Sorry for the double post but it won't let me edit my original.

Just noticed i forgot to paste in the standard thread info.



Approximate Purchase Date: not urgent

Budget Range: £500 - £800

System Usage from Most to Least Important: lots of processor heavy stuff, movies, gaming

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor (will be using hdmi)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: scan.co.uk, amazon

Country of Origin: England

Parts Preferences: no pref.
Overclocking: Like to leave it open for future

SLI or Crossfire: no

Monitor Resolution: at least 1600x1200

 

[TheRandomWookie]

I think you can cut out the i7-2700k and get a 2600k. The 2700k was just released and is still overpriced. Also, 1200w seems like WAY too much. I'm not a computer super genius, but I do know quite a bit. Finally, you have a lot of top of the line thing you're buying. I'm wondering if you really need them. What RAM do you have?

 

[flyboy86]

This psu is much less while still being modular and enough power for your needs.

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w-psu-corsair-pro-series-gold-9020006-modular-90-eff-80-plus-gold-sli-crossfire-eps-12vquient-fan

How much are you going to spend on the graphics card?

 

[Jeax]

flyboy86: thanks a lot, power is something i've never really been sure about, just went with a PSU recommended in a different post for the i7.

I was thinking about £120 for the graphics card

TheRandomWookie: I actually read that in numerous places however here in the UK the price difference seems about £20
2600k is £230 - £240

So it seems for only £20 i may as well choose the newer option? or is it really that minuscule a difference between them that choosing the 2700k is always a bad choice

RAM:
Corsair Memory Vengeance Jet Black LP 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 XMP Dual Channel Desktop
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-(2x4gb)-corsair-ddr3-vengeance-jet-black-lp-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-cas-9-9-9-24-xmp-15v
# £45 #

 

[aznshinobi]

This PSU would save you a bunch.
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/750w-psu-ocz-technology-zs-series-ocz-zs750w-uk-86-eff-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-eps-12v-quiet-fa
A very good but affordable PSU.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/OCZ-ZS-Series-650-W-Power-Supply-Review/1361/10

This case saves a bunch for similar asthetics.
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-carbide-series-500r-black-mid-tower-gaming-case-w-o-psu
OR
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-carbide-series-500r-white-mid-tower-gaming-case-w-o-psu

2600K as stated is sufficient, you don't need the 2700K, it won't provide a huge difference, only 300mhz faster which you can easily OC on the stock cooler.

 

[Outlander_04]

The case is expensive and really not that good . You could pay half as much and get the same or better quality

The 2700K for software development ? Are you writing Adobe CS6?
An i5 2400 is a VERY powerful processor . Unlikely you will ever need more .

A GTX 560 lets you play games even at 1080p level . So does a Radeon 6870 .

Power supply needs to be around 500 watts