New build :)

[simpod]

Finally! I can get round to building my new rig not the highest budget in the world but £400-500 isnt too tight What do you guys think of the hardware before I start ordering? Thanks

CASE: Antec 300
OS: Windows 7 Professional (probably x64-bit)

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 965 Black Edition "125W Edition" 3.40GHz Retail
MOBO: Asus M4A87TD Evo AMD 870 (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard
GPU: HIS ATI Radeon HD 5670 1024MB GDDR5 ICEQ PCI-Express Graphics Card
RAM: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Low-Voltage Dual Channel
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB SATA-II 64MB Cache
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 2 500W Power Supply
WIFI: TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter

+ I do have a DVD-RW somewhere

 

[ken9122]

I'd consider an SSD

 

[simpod]

I'd consider an SSD

I did think about it but its gonna be hard to squeeze it in the budget - im afraid 500 is the absolute most :huh:

 

[YTBOY83]

Finally! I can get round to building my new rig not the highest budget in the world but £400-500 isnt too tight What do you guys think of the hardware before I start ordering? Thanks

CASE: Antec 300
OS: Windows 7 Professional (probably x64-bit)

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 965 Black Edition "125W Edition" 3.40GHz Retail
MOBO: Asus M4A87TD Evo AMD 870 (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard
GPU: HIS ATI Radeon HD 5670 1024MB GDDR5 ICEQ PCI-Express Graphics Card
RAM: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Low-Voltage Dual Channel
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB SATA-II 64MB Cache
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream 2 500W Power Supply
WIFI: TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter

+ I do have a DVD-RW somewhere

I would be really happy with that, i would get a bigger PSU. Also have a good case.

 

[simpod]

I would be really happy with that, i would get a bigger PSU. Also have a good case.

I looked at other PSU's - got another one that practically the same price - OcUK Crusade 650W Dual-Rail High Efficiency Power Supply ?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

+1 on the larger PSU. And the SSD can be upgraded if it's out of budget now. You are headed towards a fun and fantastic build. Take lots of pictures all during the build and when finished. Pay close attention to wire routing and keep things neat. Can't wait to see the 3.4 up and running, I have a 2.6 be and love it.

 

[YTBOY83]

I would be really happy with that, i would get a bigger PSU. Also have a good case.

I looked at other PSU's - got another one that practically the same price - OcUK Crusade 650W Dual-Rail High Efficiency Power Supply ?

Good man.

I am running value 750W Value PSU (Which works wonders).

 

[linnemeyerhere]

This could help with rethinking the PSU.
eXtreme Power Supply Calculator

 

[simpod]

+1 on the larger PSU. And the SSD can be upgraded if it's out of budget now. You are headed towards a fun and fantastic build. Take lots of pictures all during the build and when finished. Pay close attention to wire routing and keep things neat. Can't wait to see the 3.4 up and running, I have a 2.6 be and love it.

Will do Ill maybe consider an SSD later on - they're bound to come down in price soon

@rmw020 - ahh There is an 750W the same kind but it's out of stock :shock:

 

[linnemeyerhere]

750 would be right in the sweet spot and highly stable for years and many upgrades !

 

[pparks1]

I'd consider an SSD

Way too much money for a budget build. Instead, focus the money on quality components instead now.....and double back to the SSD for a nice performance boost down the road.

 

[YTBOY83]

+1 on the larger PSU. And the SSD can be upgraded if it's out of budget now. You are headed towards a fun and fantastic build. Take lots of pictures all during the build and when finished. Pay close attention to wire routing and keep things neat. Can't wait to see the 3.4 up and running, I have a 2.6 be and love it.

Will do Ill maybe consider an SSD later on - they're bound to come down in price soon

@rmw020 - ahh There is an 750W the same kind but it's out of stock :shock:

Have a look Colors-IT 750w Gold 12CM Silent Power Supply: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories CiT 750W Power Supply Unit with PSU and Dual 12V Rails - Black Edition: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

 

[YTBOY83]

I have never had any problems with Value Ram or my PSUs m8.

 

[simpod]

+1 on the larger PSU. And the SSD can be upgraded if it's out of budget now. You are headed towards a fun and fantastic build. Take lots of pictures all during the build and when finished. Pay close attention to wire routing and keep things neat. Can't wait to see the 3.4 up and running, I have a 2.6 be and love it.

Will do Ill maybe consider an SSD later on - they're bound to come down in price soon

@rmw020 - ahh There is an 750W the same kind but it's out of stock :shock:

Have a look Colors-IT 750w Gold 12CM Silent Power Supply: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories CiT 750W Power Supply Unit with PSU and Dual 12V Rails - Black Edition: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

hmm may go for the CiT Black Edition u think that will do the job?

 

[YTBOY83]

Will do Ill maybe consider an SSD later on - they're bound to come down in price soon

@rmw020 - ahh There is an 750W the same kind but it's out of stock :shock:

Have a look Colors-IT 750w Gold 12CM Silent Power Supply: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories CiT 750W Power Supply Unit with PSU and Dual 12V Rails - Black Edition: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

hmm may go for the CiT Black Edition u think that will do the job?

They will do the job easily mate.

 

[ken9122]

1 review mentioned short cables. That could be a problem.
I have always had good luck with Antec PSU's.
Don't skimp on the PSU it the foundation of your system.

Ken

 

[stormy13]

You're going to trust almost £500 worth of computer hardware to a £34 PSU?

Read, read and read some,

Power Supply Information and Selection - Tech Support Forum

Power Supply FAQ - Guru3D.com Forums

and a review of cheap power supplies (a bit dated but still applicable),

The Bargain Basement Power Supply Roundup Review

And as far as those OcUK power supplies go do either of these look familiar,

Powercool 650W 80plus Certified Efficiency PSU - 4x.. | Ebuyer.com

Scan.co.uk: Powercool PCPC650AUBA 650W Power Supply (PSU)

Before buying any power supply look for reviews of them (and not user reviews on the sellers site), as the power supply is the one component you do not want to cheap out on as without a good quality power supply you're quite possibly looking at an unstable computer (that and when most cheap PSU's go, they go spectacularly and usually take other components with them).

Despite being a lower wattage PSU that OCZ you picked out first is likely better than that 750W CiT one.

 

[simpod]

ahh good It's actually cheaper than the one I saw - so i got slightly better RAM (Patriot G Series 4GB DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz)

 

[simpod]

ahh - just saw Stormys post

- and yes those are the same PSU's haha

 

[YTBOY83]

ahh - just saw Stormys post

- and yes those are the same PSU's haha

Trust me, some Value PSU's are good, but its all down to personal preference, it has served me well and will continue to do so, and user reviews are good. You can buy power cable extenders for the PSU as well. My Pc is worth a damn good bit like.