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    Suggestions on a new basic gaming/general purpose build

    Hi,

    Looking to build a PC for the first time in many years, been using my current system that was built over 5 years ago so will not be able to leverage much from it apart from peripherals (perhaps may re-use my monitor, a LG 226WTQ, decent but nothing spectacular compared to the IPS ones available now).
    Gaming usage will not be too intense, Football Manager 2013, FIFA alongside lots of multi-tabbed browsing, occasional development tools etc.

    Looking to have a system that will last for the next few years before another upgrade is needed.

    Been trying to catch up on hardware development these years and so far, I have the following:
    Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz
    Mobo: ATX Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
    RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance Jet Black Low Profile
    PSU: be quiet! Pure Power L8 630W CM Power Supply BN182 Modular 80+ Bronze 120mm Silent Fan
    SSD: Crucial m4 128GB 2.5" SATA-III Solid State Hard Drive w/ 3.5" Bracket

    Any suggestions on better alternatives (and most importantly, have I overlooked any compatibility issues)?

    CPU Cooler (Have this already from a friend): be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced
    OS: Will be dual booting with Ubuntu and Win 7 (have license so do not need to buy)

    Not quite have my heart set on the following so any suggestions would also be great:
    Case: Have taken a look at the Cooler Master HAF 912 Plus but not quite certain yet - any suggestions on ones with good airflow?
    Graphics Card: Absolutely have not decided on one yet ... open to any ideas

    Thanks.

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    Re: Suggestions on a new basic gaming/general purpose build

    That looks fine so far. Only change I'd make would be the Crucial to the Samsung 830, simply because it's so damn solid.

    Case is fine. Consider the Fractal Core 3000 if you want to save a bit.

    GPU...What's your monitor resolution and are you planning on upgrading?

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    Re: Suggestions on a new basic gaming/general purpose build

    GPU if its for light gaming or things like Fifa a GTX 550Ti should do nicely. it'll even manage higher end games if you don't max it out. Thought i've heard it can run BF3 maxed out.

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