PC Spec!

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Hey guys, im building a new PC soon, and I created a spec with PcPartPicker:
http://gyazo.com/f08bf1f5dd29b8b98a10d902f5e86d18

Any recommendations about upgrades/downgrades that could save me money? I can push the budget by another... £50 max I'd say

Thanks guys

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no need for a network adapter since there is one build in on the mobo.
all other parts are fine except for the HDD since you aren't running a ssd with it i'd say get a faster 7200 rpm drive. (WD (caviar) black would be a splendid choice)

[vesseblah]

- Change 1x8GB RAM into 2x4GB, you want even number of sticks
- Don't get laptop HDD, it's slow. WD Caviar Blue or Black instead.
- Drop network card unless you need two. All motherboards come built-in with gigabit LAN now
- Do you need the WLAN adapter for something?
- Preferably switch the PSU into higher quality device. Corsair's builder series (CX) aren't as good as TX/HX/AX. Also you don't need 750W for anything, that computer would happily run with 450W PSU.

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I'd rather keep my 750W Psu, dont wanna hold back on that
http://gyazo.com/8e9afc6c64b99ac08ba4ac8054324f87

Hows that

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I'd rather keep my 750W Psu, dont wanna hold back on that
http://gyazo.com/8e9afc6c64b99ac08ba4ac8054324f87

Hows that

just notch the ram up to 1600 speed also isn't that hdd a bit on the small side? (or won't you need much storage?)

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http://gyazo.com/5426248b3d822d9a466685d69f676281 All good?

and not particularly, no. Just play WoW and a couple of other games

[Faithh]

http://gyazo.com/5426248b3d822d9a466685d69f676281 All good?

and not particularly, no. Just play WoW and a couple of other games

You really don't need a 750W PSU. Saying now that you might be planning to add a 2nd 7870 in the future, I would say then a 650W is enough.

[noteworthynerd]

Faithh is right, 750W is overkill. I realize that you've already stated your desire to stick to that size, but I feel like it is worth posting.

Contrary to popular belief, there is a downside to using a power supply that is too big for your needs. Power supplies work most efficiently at around 80% load, because that system will not be using anything close to 600W the lifespan of the power supply will be effected.

[Deleted]

Unless you're getting free delivery from Aria, which you won't unless you've signed up to one of their partnership forums for 28 days with a specific post count, you'll need to add an extrs £8 to your build.

I'm not a huge fan of the Corsair Builder Series for gaming builds and for the price you could get something more reputable and reliable but ofcourse less rated power.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£171.97 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£26.10 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£101.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£56.98 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card (£171.62 @ Amazon UK)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£32.90 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£65.98 @ Dabs)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer (£14.99 @ Amazon UK)
Other: Crucial Ballistix BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU 8GB (4GB x2) DDR3 Memory Kit (£36.21)
Total: £678.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-10 22:04 GMT+0000)

Which comes out at around £20 more expensive due to the better HDD, 2x4GB of RAM. The prices are pretty much upto date too.

[anyaka21]

I'll throw this out there also. As has been said, you don't need the. Network adapter. I'm guessing you need wireless to hook up your comp. Have you considered a Power line adapter. It uses your house/apartments electrical current. Works incredibly well for me. Easily 2 to 3x faster than wireless for me.