"High" Budget Computer UK - Hardware & Software

Hey I'm going to be buying a new computer at some point but would like this build comfirmed/modified to save me money or replace parts with better ones. I want the best I can get for around £800 GPU - [url]https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Graphics+Cards+-+GPUs/Graphics+Cards+-+NVIDIA/GeForce+GTX+660/GIGABYTE+WindForce+GeForce+GTX+660+OC+2048MB+GDDR5+PCI-Express+Graphics+Card+?productId=52683[/url] CPU - [url]https://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Intel+Core+i7-3820+3.60GHz+%28Sandy+Bridge-E%29+Socket+LGA2011+Processor+-+Retail+?productId=48281[/url] Motherboard - [url]https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Motherboards+-+Intel/Socket+2011+-+Intel+X79/GIGABYTE+GA-X79-UP4+Intel+X79+%28Socket+2011%29+ATX+Motherboard+?productId=52534[/url] PSU - [url]https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies+-+PSUs/Modular+700-950W/750W+Corsair+TX750+V2+80PLUS+Bronze+Power+Supply+?productId=52957[/url] Sound Card - [url]https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Sound+Cards/Creative+Labs+Sound+Blaster+X-Fi+Xtreme+Audio+-+OEM+?productId=49883[/url] RAM - [url]https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Memory+-+RAM/DDR3/Quad+Channel+-+%281600MHz%29/16GB+%284x4GB%29+Corsair+Vengeance+Jet+Black+1600MHz+CL9+DDR3+Dual%2FQuad+Channel+Kit+%5BCMZ16GX3M4A1600C9%5D+?productId=48126[/url] I already have a screen and all that jazz

Here's the standard build you'll see almost everyone recommend: CPU: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/29-4intel-core-i5-3570k-s-1155-ivy-bridge-quad-core-34ghz-5-gt-s-dmi-650mhz-gpu-6mb-smart-cache-34x-[/url] (179) Mobo: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asrock-z77-extreme-4-intel-z77-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-sata-raid-pcie-30-(x16)-d-sub-dvi-d-hdmi-a[/url] (103) Memory: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-(2x4gb)-corsair-ddr3-vengeance-jet-black-lp-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-cas-9-9-9-24-xmp-15v[/url] (31) PSU: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w-xfx-xxx-p1-650x-xxb9-hybrid-modular-85-eff-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-eps-12v-quiet-fan-atx-v[/url] (74) GPU: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-xfx-radeon-hd-7950-double-d-5000mhz-gddr5-gpu-800mhz-dvi-dvi-hdmi-mdp[/url] (220) A few questions 1. Do you need an OS? or an HDD? 2. What do you plan on using your pc for?

Well I basically wanted the items I posted but if there are any cheaper but the same performance alternatives for cheaper or a little bit more. DW I've built a pc before just getting a second opinion of what could be changed for what

[QUOTE=TrannyAlert;38480827]Well I basically wanted the items I posted but if there are any cheaper but the same performance alternatives for cheaper or a little bit more. DW I've built a pc before just getting a second opinion of what could be changed for what[/QUOTE] I recommended alternative pieces that are cheaper, but it's really hard to recommend you parts when you don't tell me what you are planning to use the pc for. I'm not questioning your skill when it comes to building a pc, rather your knowledge of what parts you necessarily need.

Well, playing games. basically

[QUOTE=TrannyAlert;38487241]Well, playing games. basically[/QUOTE] What kind of games? What settings?

[QUOTE=TrannyAlert;38487241]Well, playing games. basically[/QUOTE] [quote]CPU: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/29-4intel-core-i5-3570k-s-1155-ivy-bridge-quad-core-34ghz-5-gt-s-dmi-650mhz-gpu-6mb-smart-cache-34x-[/url] (179) Mobo: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asrock-z77-extreme-4-intel-z77-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-sata-raid-pcie-30-(x16)-d-sub-dvi-d-hdmi-a[/url] (103) Memory: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/8gb-(2x4gb)-corsair-ddr3-vengeance-jet-black-lp-pc3-12800-(1600)-non-ecc-cas-9-9-9-24-xmp-15v[/url] (31) PSU: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w-xfx-xxx-p1-650x-xxb9-hybrid-modular-85-eff-80-plus-bronze-sli-crossfire-eps-12v-quiet-fan-atx-v[/url] (74) GPU: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-xfx-radeon-hd-7950-double-d-5000mhz-gddr5-gpu-800mhz-dvi-dvi-hdmi-mdp[/url] (220) Total: 607[/quote] A couple of things you could add/change if you want to use the entirety of your budget: CPU Cooler: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cooler-master-hyper-212-evo-4-heat-pipes-direct-contact-with-120mm-quiet-fan-lga775-1155-1156-1366-a[/url] (27) Better GPU: [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-gigabyte-radeon-hd-7970-overclocked-5500mhz-gddr5-1000mhz-dvi-i-hdmi-2x-mini-dp[/url] (300) As for the sound card, the mobo has pretty good sound settings already. The only reason to get a soundcard is if you need it because you are creating music or need something better than what the mobo provides. You probably won't tell the difference if your using the pc just for gaming. A couple of other things 1. CPU: The i5 I linked is just as good as the i7 you linked, it just doesn't have hyperthreading which isn't useful in games. It's more used for programs like photoshop, rendering/modeling, etc. 2. Memory: For gaming, 8GB is all you'll ever need and you will most likely never cap that out during the life of your pc. 3. PSU: You won't need more than 650-700W for any gpu/cpu combo these days. Parts are getting really power efficient these days. Hope this helps.

Thanks also, I was looking just for intel/nvidia stuff since I have amd at the moment and don't really want another of their cards. Also I'd rather have 16gb of ram since I do alot of multitasking and would prefer more than I actually need so I can't complain.

I've done this. [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/p/okB6[/url] I don't need a PSU since I can use the one my main pc has, unless there will be compatability issues? I've got everything else I need such as OS and such.

I really don't get why you are insisting upon an i7 over an i5. There is hardly any difference in performance between the two when they are at the same clock speeds. You could get a much better gpu for the difference in price as well since the GTX 660 really isn't all that great, even at its price point. Again, I'll also mention the memory. You won't use over 8GB of memory playing games, leaving broswers with 100 tabs open, playing music, and running any bloatware all at the same time. It's more or less another waste of money unless you need the memory for some sort demanding program. Also, AMD makes the better cards for the money currently. They clock better, at the base speeds they also perform better than their Nvidia counterparts. There is no reason not to get one unless you need the CUDA cores. Saying you don't want one because you are currently using an ATI card is like saying "I prefer Nvidia, even though I can get a better card at a lower price from another manufacturer." It really boggles my mind. Seriously consider what I'm saying instead of thinking that the i7 is some godly powerhouse of a cpu because the difference in base performance between an i5 and an i7 is next to nothing. The i7 just has a larger second number next to the "i" and hyper threading which games do not even use nor will use for a number of years.

So after reviewing and all that jazz. [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/p/ospm]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/p/ospm/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/p/ospm/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url] [b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k]Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] (£169.20 @ Amazon UK) [b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4]ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] (£102.92 @ Scan.co.uk) [b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl]G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] (£36.98 @ Novatech) [b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl]G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] (£36.98 @ Novatech) [b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/part/asus-video-card-hd7950dc2t3gd5]Asus Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card[/url] (£251.75 @ Scan.co.uk) [b]Sound Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/part/asus-sound-card-xonard1]Asus Xonar D1 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card[/url] (£46.01 @ CCL Computers) [b]Total:[/b] £643.84 [i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i] [i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-20 09:18 GMT+0000)[/i] What GPU should I get now, and I would still prefer a Nvidia card and maybe even crossfiring if that would be better or to pay more and get a much better one.

You do not need 16gb ram even for multitasking 8gb is more than enough 16gb is for like photoshop and video rendering and stuff like that. As for Graphic Card i suggest a Gigabyte 7970 its by far superior to all nvidia card at that price range at the moment but if you insist on a Nvidia card a GTX 660ti is also very good

Better than a GTX 660 ti and at the same price. [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-xfx-radeon-hd-7950-double-d-5000mhz-gddr5-gpu-800mhz-dvi-dvi-hdmi-mdp[/url] Better than a GTX 670 and at the same price point [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-gigabyte-radeon-hd-7970-overclocked-5500mhz-gddr5-1000mhz-dvi-i-hdmi-2x-mini-dp[/url] Whatever you want to spend, you won't be let down by either of these cards.

[QUOTE=Evilan;38521799]Better than a GTX 660 ti and at the same price. [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-xfx-radeon-hd-7950-double-d-5000mhz-gddr5-gpu-800mhz-dvi-dvi-hdmi-mdp[/url] Better than a GTX 670 and at the same price point [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-gigabyte-radeon-hd-7970-overclocked-5500mhz-gddr5-1000mhz-dvi-i-hdmi-2x-mini-dp[/url] Whatever you want to spend, you won't be let down by either of these cards.[/QUOTE] wow you get 3 free games with it also

[QUOTE=striker453;38521985]wow you get 3 free games with it also[/QUOTE] Yep, AMD is running a special until December that gives you 3 free games and 20% off a fourth game with the purchase of a 79XX card.

That looks pretty good then, no issues with compatability at all? Also I just bought fucking Hitman, wow.

[QUOTE=Evilan;38521799]Better than a GTX 660 ti and at the same price. [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-xfx-radeon-hd-7950-double-d-5000mhz-gddr5-gpu-800mhz-dvi-dvi-hdmi-mdp[/url] Better than a GTX 670 and at the same price point [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-gigabyte-radeon-hd-7970-overclocked-5500mhz-gddr5-1000mhz-dvi-i-hdmi-2x-mini-dp[/url] Whatever you want to spend, you won't be let down by either of these cards.[/QUOTE] I don't want to stop him from buying them, but "better" is kind of defined to what you're doing with the card.

[QUOTE=Killervalon;38530953]I don't want to stop him from buying them, but "better" is kind of defined to what you're doing with the card.[/QUOTE] He said games. They are better for playing games.