Hello,
I have previous experience in upgrading and adding components to my current PC which is about 5 years old I think. Q6600 CPU quad-core, 4gig ddr2 ram, 320gb HDD, 1tb HDD etc etc
And now I am reading to start a new build, but would like a little advice on the PSU I should go for? I would also like a little side advice on the spec I am considering, I am also not 100% sure on the case but cant find many decent options (dont want to spend too much on a case) Here goes:
SILVERSTONE CASE - £84
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/silverstone-tj09s-silver-aluminium-full-tower-case-w-o-psu
Asus Sabertooth Z77 MOTHERBOARD - £180
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-sabertooth-z77-intel-z77-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-sata-raid-pcie-30-displayport-hdmi-atx
INTEL i7 3770K CPU - £250
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-core-i7-3770k-s1155-ivy-bridge-quad-core-35ghz-5-gt-s-dmi-650mhz-gpu-8mb-smart-cache-35x-ratio
SANDISK EXTREME 240GB SSD - £120
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/240gb-sandisk-extreme-25-ssd-sata-iii-6gb-s-read-550mb-s-write-520mb-s-83000-iops-max
16GB of DDR3 1600Mhz RAM - Not sure which type yet. (Possible upgrade to 32gb of RAM in future)
Graphics Card - I wont be buying straight away, but want the PSU to have enough power to handle a high end card. Such as a GeForce GTX 680/670/660. Not sure what I will get, but dont want to be limited by PSU.
PIONEER BLU-RAY WRITER - £60
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/pioneer-bdr-207dbk-blu-ray-writer-12x-bd-r-x8-dvddl-x16-dvdr-x6-dvdrw-sata-black-oem
Old parts I am considering adding to the new box - 1TB HDD Samsung Spinpoint F1, Sony DVD Writer, 7.1 Soundblaster Card, Card Reader Bay.
I am a graphic design graduate and will be using the machine for alot of graphic design and would like to be open to explore 3D software, video editing etc etc. I would use the machine for alot more than general use.
Thanks in advance for any advice and help, and I can answer any additional questions that might help me.
I have previous experience in upgrading and adding components to my current PC which is about 5 years old I think. Q6600 CPU quad-core, 4gig ddr2 ram, 320gb HDD, 1tb HDD etc etc
And now I am reading to start a new build, but would like a little advice on the PSU I should go for? I would also like a little side advice on the spec I am considering, I am also not 100% sure on the case but cant find many decent options (dont want to spend too much on a case) Here goes:
SILVERSTONE CASE - £84
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/silverstone-tj09s-silver-aluminium-full-tower-case-w-o-psu
Asus Sabertooth Z77 MOTHERBOARD - £180
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-sabertooth-z77-intel-z77-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-sata-raid-pcie-30-displayport-hdmi-atx
INTEL i7 3770K CPU - £250
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-core-i7-3770k-s1155-ivy-bridge-quad-core-35ghz-5-gt-s-dmi-650mhz-gpu-8mb-smart-cache-35x-ratio
SANDISK EXTREME 240GB SSD - £120
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/240gb-sandisk-extreme-25-ssd-sata-iii-6gb-s-read-550mb-s-write-520mb-s-83000-iops-max
16GB of DDR3 1600Mhz RAM - Not sure which type yet. (Possible upgrade to 32gb of RAM in future)
Graphics Card - I wont be buying straight away, but want the PSU to have enough power to handle a high end card. Such as a GeForce GTX 680/670/660. Not sure what I will get, but dont want to be limited by PSU.
PIONEER BLU-RAY WRITER - £60
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/pioneer-bdr-207dbk-blu-ray-writer-12x-bd-r-x8-dvddl-x16-dvdr-x6-dvdrw-sata-black-oem
Old parts I am considering adding to the new box - 1TB HDD Samsung Spinpoint F1, Sony DVD Writer, 7.1 Soundblaster Card, Card Reader Bay.
I am a graphic design graduate and will be using the machine for alot of graphic design and would like to be open to explore 3D software, video editing etc etc. I would use the machine for alot more than general use.
Thanks in advance for any advice and help, and I can answer any additional questions that might help me.