• Need some checking and advice
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So I am looking to make a gaming build and I don't really know whether or not these things will be compatible with one another. Sorry if you need more info than what I've provided. Also note that this is an Australian build. [media][URL=http://img340.imageshack.us/i/listofgoodies.png/][IMG]http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8109/listofgoodies.png[/IMG][/URL] [/media] Finally, I read about intel's core i7 2600K having "integrated graphics". Does this mean I need a graphics card?
if this is just for gaming get the i5 2500k instead, you'll get no benefit from the i7 maybe use that money for a better case or heatsink and personally I prefer MSI and Asus for P67 boards, gigabyte's don't use UEFI and they're more expensive [editline]24th March 2011[/editline] also [url]http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_877&products_id=16298[/url] no point paying that much extra for a tiny overclock other than that it's good
Also, most cooler master caes come with zip ties
What's up with the tool kit?
You don't need half of that shit. Just get a phillips, a flat head and some nail clippers and your fine.
[QUOTE=DairyFresh;28794700]You don't need half of that shit. Just get a phillips, a flat head and some nail clippers and your fine.[/QUOTE] So everything else will come with the screws and washers? Or should I just go to the local hardware store and be careful to get the right sizes.
You're building a computer, not a rocket engine.
[QUOTE=Wunce;28796973]So everything else will come with the screws and washers? Or should I just go to the local hardware store and be careful to get the right sizes.[/QUOTE] Yeah you don't need any special screwdrivers, they're just normal screws and stuff.
[QUOTE=jaybuz;28809421]You're building a computer, not a rocket engine.[/QUOTE] For many people, this seems as it's the same thing.
[url]http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_31&products_id=13499[/url] How can I tell if this case can fit my mobo? ( I think it is that ATX form factor thing but I'm pretty shit at this so I could be wrong ) Would the PSU it comes with be enough to power my rig?
Cases always list what kind of motherboards they support. On this particular site go down to: Specifications M/B Type: Micro-ATX, ATX [editline]29th March 2011[/editline] if you wanted to crossfire later, no, a 500w wouldn't cut it.
[QUOTE=Armotekma;28871773]Cases always list what kind of motherboards they support. On this particular site go down to: Specifications M/B Type: Micro-ATX, ATX [editline]29th March 2011[/editline] if you wanted to crossfire later, no, a 500w wouldn't cut it.[/QUOTE] I had to look what the hell a crossfire is and I think that down the track I might- how much wattage would I be looking at to power 2 GPU's?
Depends on the GPU, probably 650W of a good brand.
For dual 6970s, I'd say go for 750w and up
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