Another Build Thread

Looking at a new build around the $800 mark, just wondering if anyone had any changes to recommend

CPU: i5-2310 2.9Ghz - $185
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7845

MoBo: Gigabyte GA-Z68 - $132
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7859

RAM: G.Skill Sniper 1600Mhz 2x4Gb - $68
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7650

HDD: Seagate Barracuda SATA3 - 1TB - $59
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7386

OD: Basic Asus DVD-RW - $24
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=5526

VGA: Gigabyte GTX560 - $215
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7901

Case: Thermaltake Dokker - $61
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=6873

PSU: A-Power M80 650w - $60
http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=4906

I have no idea about PSU's so please tell me if I am going too cheap there

Will be using Win7 Ultimate, thinking I might drop the RAM down to 4G for now and use the saved money to swap to swap to an i5 2400 and a 650w coolermaster psu. Need to keep the 1Tb hdd as my current 500 is pretty full.

Will be using Win7 Ultimate, thinking I might drop the RAM down to 4G for now and use the saved money to swap to swap to an i5 2400 and a 650w coolermaster psu. Need to keep the 1Tb hdd as my current 500 is pretty full.

eBentl

Try get the i5 2500k, it will be worth it in the long run.

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Will be using Win7 Ultimate, thinking I might drop the RAM down to 4G for now and use the saved money to swap to swap to an i5 2400 and a 650w coolermaster psu. Need to keep the 1Tb hdd as my current 500 is pretty full.

GTR12

Try get the i5 2500k, it will be worth it in the long run.

Yeah I have been having a look and it does sound pretty awesome, will just depend on what I can afford at the time

2400 is a waste for gaming, get the 2500k, there is no other processoer but the 2500k you should choose. Drop down to 4GB of RAM and a 6870 and you will have a more balanced PC. Also I wouldnt recommend the Cooler Master PSU, I returned mine because it was so loud and another forum member had the exact same problem. I went for the XFX Core PSU, its one of the best you can get if you dont care about modular, it has one of the highest Amp Rails you can buy and handle system load one of the best to just look at the reviews.

Looking for ways to shed cost here to be able to afford a 2500k would this MoBo support overclocking alright?

http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7878

Anyway you could get it from Newegg instead? Lot of people know that site better and you will likely get a better deal.V4LENT1NE

I'll have a look at newegg, not sure what there postage is or anything and MSY have a branch in central Sydney

Use Home Premium instead and use the saved money elsewhere.wolverine_97

Only using ultimate because I have a free copy lying around... well provided I can convince microsoft to re-activate it, really have no interest in the additional features

[QUOTE="V4LENT1NE"]Anyway you could get it from Newegg instead? Lot of people know that site better and you will likely get a better deal.eBentl

I'll have a look at newegg, not sure what there postage is or anything and MSY have a branch in central Sydney

You cant look at newegg, thats only for the US and Canada.

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[QUOTE="V4LENT1NE"]Anyway you could get it from Newegg instead? Lot of people know that site better and you will likely get a better deal.GTR12

I'll have a look at newegg, not sure what there postage is or anything and MSY have a branch in central Sydney

You cant look at newegg, thats only for the US and Canada.

So it is, eh, wasn't really going to save me anything anyway