Why not get MSI's P67A-G53 (B3) mobo instead? Slightly cheaper (I think, not sure about euro rates right now) and slightly better. Also better for overclocking the i5 if you want to, especially if you're new to overclocking.
good point, there's the GD55 for slightly more [url]http://www.alternate.nl/html/product/Moederborden_Socket_1155/MSI/P67A-GD55_%28B3%29/525726/?tn=HARDWARE&l1=Moederborden&l2=Intel&l3=Socket+1155[/url]
but I have no idea why you think it would be cheaper
well G53 is only £109 from Scan, i'm not sure what it is on that site.
the problem you're having is that GBP is not the same as euros
and that the OP is not in the UK
If your budget is 1200, get a [url=http://www.alternate.nl/html/product/Grafische_kaarten_NVIDIA_GeForce_GTX/EVGA/GeForce_GTX_580/490098/?tn=HARDWARE&l1=Grafische+kaarten&l2=PCIe+kaarten+NVIDIA&l3=GeForce+GTX]580[/url] and a [url=http://www.alternate.nl/html/product/Solid_State_Drive_2,5_inch_SATA/Kingston/SV100S2D-64G/493547/?tn=HARDWARE&l1=Solid+State+Drives&l2=SATA&l3=2%2C5+inch]SSD[/url]
[img]http://gyazo.com/69795250d2cd2354f9390af855b6e9d4.png[/img] I'm okay with this. I think I will buy this then.
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Question for building the PC is a anti-static wristband key? Or can you do it without one?
[QUOTE=Goz3rr;30310883]If your budget is 1200, get a [url=http://www.alternate.nl/html/product/Grafische_kaarten_NVIDIA_GeForce_GTX/EVGA/GeForce_GTX_580/490098/?tn=HARDWARE&l1=Grafische+kaarten&l2=PCIe+kaarten+NVIDIA&l3=GeForce+GTX]580[/url] and a [url=http://www.alternate.nl/html/product/Solid_State_Drive_2,5_inch_SATA/Kingston/SV100S2D-64G/493547/?tn=HARDWARE&l1=Solid+State+Drives&l2=SATA&l3=2%2C5+inch]SSD[/url][/QUOTE]
a 580 isn't anywhere near worth the price increase
and why would you pay slightly less for a much slower SSD
just build on a solid surface and touch the case
[QUOTE=reapaninja;30311586]a 580 isn't anywhere near worth the price increase
and why would you pay slightly less for a much slower SSD[/QUOTE]
So, I should just take the GTX570?
[QUOTE=Armotekma;30311588]just build on a solid surface and touch the case[/QUOTE]
Okay.
Yea, actually. Go with the GTX570. You won't notice the difference under 1900x1200.
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The way i do it, is plug the PSU into a grounded wall outlet (no need to turn it on) and touch that every now and then and after you moved. Stay away form carpet.
I'm still not sure if I should take the GTX570 or 2 HD6950 2gb (which I can overclock to HD6970 as far as I know) I can spend the extra cash. And I'm not a frequent up grader.
Single card is the best option if you want to upgrade later on. But if you can get two 6950 for the price of one GTX 570, definitely get them.
[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;30315060]Single card is the best option if you want to upgrade later on. But if you can get two 6950 for the price of one GTX 570, definitely get them.[/QUOTE]
No, The 2 6950s are ~130 euros more than 1 GTX570 but I don't feel like upgrading really soon.
[QUOTE=sparky28000;30315188]No, The 2 6950s are ~130 euros more than 1 GTX570 but I don't feel like upgrading really soon.[/QUOTE]
If you don't feel like upgrading, sure, get what fits your bill.
Okay, I think I'll buy this configuration then. I would appreciate it if somebody would want to go through it to see if everything is compatible. [img]http://gyazo.com/4f35bc77da4517924bd1b1178120e6c8.png[/img]
at this point no new 6950s will unlock (unless they've been sitting unsold for months)
if you're going to be playing at a res above 1920x1080 and/or you need eyefinity, get the 6970
if not, the 570
unless you're playing over multiple screens you won't need the power of two cards for a good while yet anyway, which is why a second card is a good [B]future[/B] upgrade
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do not start a build with multiple cards
[QUOTE=reapaninja;30315909]at this point no new 6950s will unlock (unless they've been sitting unsold for months)
if you're going to be playing at a res above 1920x1080 and/or you need eyefinity, get the 6970
if not, the 570
unless you're playing over multiple screens you won't need the power of two cards for a good while yet anyway, which is why a second card is a good [B]future[/B] upgrade
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do not start a build with multiple cards[/QUOTE]
I see. I'm going to have my PC at 1680x1050. So I will take the 570 then.
a 570 will still do excellently at that res for a good while yet, 570s should have dropped quite a bit in price by the time you next look to upgrade
this as well as the reduced heat and power consumption is why you make a build that's prepared for SLi/Crossfire but only start with one card
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