Advice on new budget build

[Launde]

So I'm hoping to have built a computer for £300 - £400 by the end of this month. Mainly for work, but will be playing games on it too. I am in the UK and possible sites include dabs.com, amazon.co.uk. Here's what i've got so far.

CPU: i5 2500K - I looked into Ivy bridge, but since i will be using a graphics card, i dont see any point in a 3570K (yet)


Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-B75M-D3V Intel B75 (Socket 1155) Motherboard - Cheap Mobo that can also support ivy bridge if i want to upgrade. Not much time has gone into choosing this (relatively) so am more than happy for changes here.

Graphics card: 6850 - haven't decided, but am looking at the ASUS and Sapphire models. BTW, anyone know if the price of this will drop back to £90 like it was a month or so ago?

I have a hard drive, optical drive, keyboard, mouse, moniter. Looking for recomendations on Power supply and possible improvements to the parts i have already chosen.

Thanks

 

[bigcyco1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (£157.19 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£75.98 @ Dabs)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card (£136.97 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: Corsair 430W ATX12V Power Supply (£36.52 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £406.66
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-06-08 21:07 BST+0100)

 

[bigcyco1]

Do you need a case and memory and OS because if you do 400 is not going to cut it

 

[bigcyco1]

here is with a case memory and os PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (£157.19 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£75.98 @ Dabs)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£22.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card (£136.97 @ Dabs)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£36.98 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply: Corsair 430W ATX12V Power Supply (£36.52 @ Scan.co.uk)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) (£69.96 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £536.59
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-06-08 21:25 BST+0100)

 

[Launde]

Thanks! I'm not including the OS in the £400. I am currently looking to try and cut corners by seeing if I can get any discounts on CPU and Mobo bundles.

But your list would work if we put the 6850 and a cheaper mobo instead. Would you recommend the 6870 strongly over the 6850?

 

[bigcyco1]

well the 6870 is better but if you can't afford it get the ASUS 6850 as for mobo what you have in mind that is cheaper

 

[Launde]

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4151#ov

To be honest, i haven't done my homework on mobo's and so ill probably go with the one you suggested. The one above looked quite good at a glance though - and its only about £50

 

[bigcyco1]

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4151#ov

I have a friend who has that mobo it's decent not great i guess that be o.k.

 

[bigcyco1]

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4151#ov

To be honest, i haven't done my homework on mobo's and so ill probably go with the one you suggested. The one above looked quite good at a glance though - and its only about £50

I think you'll be much happier if you do go with the one i picked

 

[Launde]

cool, thanks. Do you think the difference of £20 is justifiable to get a 6870 over a 6850? im looking at the sapphire models for both.

 

[bigcyco1]

cool, thanks. Do you think the difference of £20 is justifiable to get a 6870 over a 6850? im looking at the sapphire models for both.

No not really a 10 dollar difference would be justifiable

 

[Launde]

thanks. Forgive me for asking so many questions, im still a noob!
but do you think 430W is enough? I am also planning on putting in a wireless card and may overclock the 2500K, so i thought i should at least go for the 500W?

 

[bigcyco1]

thanks. Forgive me for asking so many questions, im still a noob!
but do you think 430W is enough? I am also planning on putting in a wireless card and may overclock the 2500K, so i thought i should at least go for the 500W?

ask as many questions as you want i don't mind here a good one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093

 

[bigcyco1]

Sorry forgot your in different county here you go http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

 

[Launde]

Same link twice

 

[bigcyco1]

Same link twice

:lol:

 

[Launde]

So im almost there. can someone recommend a good PSU in the UK.

 

[bigcyco1]

So im almost there. can someone recommend a good PSU in the UK.

Sorry bud i forgot here you go http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonuk/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

 

[bigcyco1]

This one would be better if you can afford it http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/scancouk/antec-power-supply-tp550

 

[Launde]

i know this wil be a bit annoying, but i found a I5 3570K + Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard CPU Bundle. For £266 do you guys think i should choose this over the one that we have already chosen?

 

[Launde]

BTW thats about a 30 - 35 pound difference

 

[bigcyco1]

BTW thats about a 30 - 35 pound difference

I don't think it's worth it but i could be wrong lol

 

[Launde]

Ok, i have baisically changed the entire build now, here is what im thinking:

i5 3570K
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard
OCZ Technology PSU, ModXStream Pro, 500W PSU

with the improved grapics on the ivy bridge CPU, i can hold out a bit longer on the Graphics card, and then buy a really nice one with more generous funds. What do you think?

 

[bigcyco1]

Looks good the PSU is a no go though you want Seasonic 520W S12II or Antec Neo Eco 520C