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    Dream coming true - time to build a solid I5 machine ! [550£+-]

    Ok guys, i've always dreamed for my own powerful gaming computer. I will be using the PC for gaming, hosting[gaming servers, thats why i am getting more RAM], stream and less edition purposes. After some research and chat with friends, i came out with 2 configurations :

    Processor :

    Intel CPU Core i5 Unlocked 2500K Sandy Bridge Quad Core Processor [167£]

    I think thats pretty much the best choice in the I5 field.

    Motherboard :


    Asus P8Z77-M PRO Intel Z77 Socket 1155 Ivybridge Ready Motherboard [110.12£]


    For the price - thats not bad, but i am opened for discussions.

    Video card : i am not really familiar with the cards at the moment, but my friends offer me these 2 :

    MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti TWIN FROZR II 1GB NVIDIA Graphics Card [166.27£]

    and

    2GB Point of View GeForce GTX 560 Charged NVIDIA Graphics Card [155.47£]

    What do you think ?

    RAM : 16 gigs is enough both for my gaming and hosting requirements. I will have to upgrade to 32 at some point tho.

    Corsair Memory Vengeance LP Black 16GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 XMP Quad Channel Desktop Sandybridge [79.39£]

    HARD DRIVE : I was thinking to buy less hard drive, but also buy an
    A-DATA SSD SP900 64GB SATA3 to load my windows quickly.

    So the HDD is :

    Seagate ST500NM0011 Constellation ES 500GB Hard Drive 24x7 [75.36£]


    FINAL PRICE 599£ with 16GB RAM and 550[good] with 8GB ram

    Power supply and case i will buy when get back home.
    Last edited by diantonio; 23-07-2012 at 01:44 AM.

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    Re: Dream coming true - time to build a solid I5 machine ! [550£+-]

    Hi and welcome to the forums. We have a dedicated board for build checks/reviews:
    http://forums.hexus.net/review-my-build/

    If you post there you'll get some great advice and can see what other builds people are trying as well

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