Windows 7: Need some advice on chosen parts for my new build

Hi there, it's been a while

I need avice on the parts i've chosen for my new build. Will mainly be used for gaming, Internet browsing, work and music.

Intel CPU Core i5 3470 Quad Core Processor - Retail - BX80637I53470 - Scan.co.uk

Corsair Memory Dominator 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 DHX XMP Dual Channel Desktop - CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 - Scan.co.uk



Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H Intel Z77 Socket 1155 Motherboard - Scan.co.uk

XFX 7850 Core Edition DD AMD/ATI Graphics Card - 2GB - FX-785A-CDFC - Scan.co.uk

Sandisk Extreme 120GB SSD - Solid State Drive - SDSSDX-120G-G25 - Scan.co.uk

It will show a good performance.

There might be only one suggestion,
decrease all the noises of it.

Yeah i'll sort that out. I might change the processor to a 3570k though, interested in getting into overclocking!

The only thing I'd consider is a good aftermarket cooler, and maybe a bigger SSD from Crucial, Samsung, Intel, etc.

A few suggestions I have is to change the ssd. Get like a Intel, Kingston hyperx, or a ocz agility 3 or vertex 3. They are very good drives. I would say the ocz is lower end then the Kingston hyerx but not by much (I have both) with the Kingston ssd I get boot times of like under 10secconds on my i5-2500k system. And about the same on my laptop with the ocz. Also don't waist your money on dominator ram its not worth it. Anything over about 1600mhz there ain't but performance gain. Get something with low latency that's the key. I would also consider getting the sandy bridge CPU instead of a ivy bridge. There is not much performance difference in the to. Plus the sandy can be much cheaper, and the sandy bridge over clock better!

Ok thanks for some of the advice/recommendations but I decided to change my plan. I don't want to spend too much because I am never satisfied with buying more than what I need, then I think it's just a waste of money. Hate being like that, so here it is. Two options, which one is better?

OPTION 1:

http://www.scan.co.uk/savedbasket/62...5598228af958ca

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MSI HD 7850 Twin Frozr III OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards w/ Nexuiz & Dirt Showdown PC Games [V273-003R]
Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 500W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply [RS500-AMBAD3-UK]
Toshiba (7K1000.D) 500GB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA050) [DT01ACA050]
Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) [BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU]
Arctic Cooling Freezer i30 Intel Cooler (Socket LGA2011/1155/1156) [UCACO-FI30001-GB]

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OPTION 2:

http://www.scan.co.uk/savedbasket/34...6d4399cfa6e680

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MSI HD 7850 Twin Frozr III OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards w/ Nexuiz & Dirt Showdown PC GamesToshiba (7K1000.D) 500GB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA050)

Sorry about the rubbish layout, thanks.

If I waded through the rubbish layout correctly, the 2 choices are mostly the same and differ only on these parts:

First package:

Intel Core i5 3570K CPU
MSI H77MA-G43 motherboard, micro ATX
Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB RAM

Total package price: 770.25; price of just those 3 parts: 281.91

Second package:


Intel Core i5 2500K CPU
Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 motherboard, full ATX
Corsair DDR3 Vengeance RAM, 8 GB

Total package price: 752.44; price of just those 3 parts: 274.81

Personally--I'd go with the first package. The processor is slightly stronger. But I would swap motherboards, using the Gigabyte board from the second package instead of the MSI.

And I'd ditch the Coolermaster PSU in exchange for either of these:

XFX Pro 550 watt Core Edition; 59.99, not yet in stock

Antec High Current Gamer 520 watt; 62.99

My changes would add a total of 10 or 12 pounds to the total price.

Good choice on the Samsung SSD.

I know I just realised that when I left for work, thinking "Hang on.. i think they were the same"

But thanks for the PSU recommendations. I have no idea about the good PSUs out there but I just picked that one out. I'll be looking for a monitor too, know any good ones under £100?

Oh and one extra thing which could help, but not too bothered about - Are there any good cases which look very unique, like the NZXT Phantom? I want my PC to look a bit like a gaming console in a way, thankss

Cases are mostly personal preference. Some are mostly interested in looks. Others in airflow and cooling. Others in drive capacity and overall size. My "good" might be your "hopeless". Antec and Coolermaster are two common and pretty well thought of brands, but you have to carefully look over each model.

ATX cases are going to be a larger and may be easier to work on and cool.

I don't stay up to date on monitors. My current one is 4 years old and has worked perfectly. NEC brand. But monitors are hit and miss too. I read negative comments about nearly any brand.

I agree to be honest. As long as my PC is good, i am fine with everything else. Don't want to make everything so complicated. Thanks for your help either way.