Final compatibility/ improvements on build
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This is what I am planning on getting for my new build. It would primarily be used for gaming at 1080p. I would like to be my parts from http://www.mwave.com.au as I live in Australia, and as far as I am aware it is the best bet. Please tell me if any parts are incompatible, or if you think I should be getting any different parts. I will be making do with an old hard drive until prices come down. Budget is $750-$800. I would like to crossfire in the future. I will buy cooling for overclocking later.
Case: Antec 300 ($59.99)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-16010561-Antec_Three_Hundre...
CPU: i5 2500k ($229.99)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-19010218-Intel_Core_i5_2500...
Disk drive ($19.99)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-17040387-LG_GH24NS70_Intern...
RAM: Corsair Vengeance - 8GB(2x 4GB) ($49.99)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-37140863-Corsair_Vengeance_...
PSU: Cooler Master Extreme 700W ($99.99)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-34040636-Cooler_Master_Extr...
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 ($185.00)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-42060694-Sapphire_Radeon_HD...
or would it be worth getting this:
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-42050987-Gainward_GeForce_G...
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 EXTREME3 GEN3 ($139.00)
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-28023611-ASRock_Z68_EXTREME...
Thank you for any assistance
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Quality of Cooler Master PSU is questionable - Antec, Corsair, SeaSonic, and XFX have good track records.
Antec EA-650 650W Green Power Supply - ATX / EPS - Cooling Fan - Active PFC - 80 PLUS Bronze - SLI & CrossFireX Ready Certified - Green
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-34040730-Antec_EA_650_650W_...
Will you be getting CPU cooler (since you got a CPU begging to be overclocked)?
If so, the tall heatsinks on the Corsair RAM may pose a problem as large CPU coolers can block RAM slots.
Antec EA-650 650W Green Power Supply - ATX / EPS - Cooling Fan - Active PFC - 80 PLUS Bronze - SLI & CrossFireX Ready Certified - Green
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-34040730-Antec_EA_650_650W_...
Will you be getting CPU cooler (since you got a CPU begging to be overclocked)?
If so, the tall heatsinks on the Corsair RAM may pose a problem as large CPU coolers can block RAM slots.
Would that psu be ok if I wanted to add another gpu in crossfire later? Also do you think this RAM would be better
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-37140823-G_Skill_Ripjaws_X_...
I will get cooling when budget allows. Any advice regarding the 6870 vs 6950?
Thanks
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-37140823-G_Skill_Ripjaws_X_...
I will get cooling when budget allows. Any advice regarding the 6870 vs 6950?
Thanks
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