chokk

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hello tom's hardware please check my system so here is it :
cpu: intel core i5 2500
case: nzxt tempest 410 evo
gpu: sapphire hd 6850
psu: thermaltake 530w smart
mobo: asrock extreme 4 gen 3
ram: corsair vengeance @ 1600mhz 2*4gb
please note that i already bought the mobo and the ram !
plz check and rate thx
 

2fast4thetown_down

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Is it a 2500k?

The gpu will botttleneck the cpu in my opinion I would get a 6870 to make sure nothing bottlenecks.

If it is not the 2500k get the 2500k so you can overclock, if it is not the k version then stick with the 6850 and it looks good
 

l0v3rboi

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These prices are from scan.co.uk. I just used them for pricing since I'm not sure of the Euro equivalent of the parts.

i5 2500k - 142.15
Corsair Carbide 300R - 44.30
XFX Radeon 6870 - 118.42
XFX Pro Series Core Edition 550W - 39.55

Right now the total is 344.42 excluding taxes and shipping. Do you have HDD's or SSD's already? Do you have a copy of Windows already?
 

g-unit1111

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I'd get the Seasonic over the Antec - you don't want to trust your system to an uncertified and unrated PSU no matter what the manufacturer is. If it's not at least 80+ Bronze rated, don't buy it.

Here's a couple other PSUs I'd recommend:

- Corsair CX600: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
- PC Power & Cooling Silencer MKIII 600W: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703036
- Silverstone Strider ST500: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256065
- Antec Earthwatts 650D: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044