ekajjj

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Trying to put together a new computer. Currently running an e6600 but I don't feel like it is near enough for running SWTOR optimally.

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=19553786

Was thinking of grabbing these parts:

Case Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan

Mobo ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K

RAM G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

HD Seagate Barracuda ST3160316AS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

but my question is whether or not I can use my old power supply with this new setup. I currently own a

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001 Corsair SLI Certified 520w

I am also planning to import my GTX 560 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121446) from my old PC.

Can this PSU support the CPU and GPU?

Anyone have any recommendations on this build?

For example, is that memory really necessary? I don't plan to do much OCing, if any at all.

Also - would there be a better HD to grab? I have a 3.0gb/s SATA from my previous build, prolly to be used as a secondary, and also an external 1TB.

Thanks,
Jake
 

e56imfg

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That's better! But the links still don't work for me.

I, personally, would replace the mobo with a UD3. A bit pricy but they are pretty good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128506

You don't need a 2500K if you're not OCing, get a non-K 2500 or 2400.

The RAM is fine.

HDD prices are insane so I would go really cheap on the HDD or re-use the current HDD you have right now.

I can't see which PSU you're pointing to (links are broken) but in theory, a 520w from Corsair should be able to power a 560 with no problems.