Last minute advice before purchase

[MonkeyBob]

Hello, i have a budget of 700 (really all im willing to spend atm) for a gaming comp. This is what i've got Just need some last minute advice before purchase regarding what i have picked, eg better value for money alternatives, better quality, or cheaper alternatives. As i said my budget is 700 but i can go a bit over if it means better value for money. Another thing is i need a case, im not looking to spend loads as i really don't care for looks but i would like to make sure its 1)big enough for what im ordering 2)has good ventilation and 3)has all the ports etc ill need.

[troop1]

don't think your wish list is set to public. i can't see it anyway

[MonkeyBob]

Sorry, set it to public. should be able to see it now.

[troop1]

actually, i think you've pasted the wrong url too. just takes me to my wish lists

[MonkeyBob]

Haha try it now

[Spaceboy]

got the list...

Swap the RAM to 1600MHz stuff, save yourself £20
- Vengeance LP, or Mushkin Frostbyte
Get the MSI Twin Frozr 7850... more future proof than the GTX570 due to extra VRAM
Save £10 and get this modular PSU! https://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials...roductId=46238

Consider the Ivy cpu 3750k with the savings

/edit: If the hdd is going to be a boot drive, do NOT get a "green" drive. Get a normal 1TB even if it is a few more £.

[marsey99]

got the list...

Swap the RAM to 1600MHz stuff, save yourself £20
- Vengeance LP, or Mushkin Frostbyte
Get the MSI Twin Frozr 7850... more future proof than the GTX570 due to extra VRAM
Save £10 and get this modular PSU! https://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials...roductId=46238

Consider the Ivy cpu 3750k with the savings

/edit: If the hdd is going to be a boot drive, do NOT get a "green" drive. Get a normal 1TB even if it is a few more £.

spaceboy is the man for this type of thing mate.

having said that xD

i would put any savings into getting a 7950, 7800s dont do enough imo.

[BUDFORCE]

I dont even see any wishlist now, but generally follow Spaceboys advice

[Spaceboy]

i would put any savings into getting a 7950, 7800s dont do enough imo.

I tend to agree, but the recommendations above don't quite save enough for a 7950... Even with the 2500k, you're still looking at £740 minimum, compared to the £700 of the original list, or the £680 my list comes to

[MonkeyBob]

Ok the wishlist has been revised, all good? also any case recommendations? again not fussed on looks so aslong as it fits everything nicely with good ventilation and ports.

[Spaceboy]

List for reference : https://www.aria.co.uk/WishList/zQxspmybeGHH7Wvc3LMeow,,

Looks pretty good to me, can't see how to squeeze in a 7950 under £750

Only thing I'd consider would be the IvyBridge i5 - gives you PCI3 support, and native sata3/usb3 : https://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials...roductId=49755


Case-wise, if that's still under the £700 total budget then you might actually be better keeping the 2500k as it frees a little more for the case.

Z11 at £54 seems good, comes with fans : https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Comp...roductId=48831

or the old fave Fractal R3 at £70 : https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Comp...roductId=46520
comes in black and "titanium"

[MonkeyBob]

I heard the 2500k is better suited for gaming thoe? really only looking for gaming performance and don't intend to upgrade in the future, ill be looking 4/5 years minimum out of this machine before i intend to upgrade so still worth that CPU? My current one has done me 3 years and even when i bought it it was a bit out of date.

[Spaceboy]

If it was me, I'd get the 3570k just for the ability to use PCI3 in the future.

It's slightly quicker than the 2500k, but doesn't overclock as high.

[MonkeyBob]

ill stick with the 2500k as by the time i use a pci3 anything ill prob be better suited buying a new comp thanks for all your help

[Spaceboy]

Fair enough mate, enjoy - and feel free to upload pics when it arrives