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CPU: http://www.aria.co.u...productId=43216

RAM: http://www.aria.co.u...productId=45511

Case: http://www.ebuyer.co...rdr-300-kkn1-rp

GFX: http://www.ebuyer.co...rt-11201-02-20g

SSD: http://www.scan.co.u...90mb-s-80k-iops

PSU: http://www.ebuyer.com/190751-be-quiet-530w-pure-power-psu-bn106

Mobo: http://www.scan.co.u...-dvi-d-hdmi-atx

So I've gone for high performance whilst keeping cost in mind. I was going to opt for the Asus Sabertooth Z77 board but it's a tad pricy. I calculated the wattage needed and it works around 350w so the PSU should be sufficient.

Also yes, I like Asus. :p

Any recommendations on improvements (that are in the same price range)?

edit: I know there isn't a storage drive. I have a 1TB 7200 rpm WD Black drive at home I'll use.

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I doubt that PSU would put out 550 watts on its best day. If you're spending that much money, buy a quality power supply. Seasonic is what I use and recommend but there are others that are good as well.

OCZ, Corsair, Antec, PC Power and Cooling... any big-name is better than CIT.

Also, you might want to look into a 550 ti as the 4xx series is now quite old.

i just bought a 2500k. overclocking beasts! also a mobo with a z77 chipset. good build. i like it. though i am more of a gigabyte guy...

I've definately noticed that gigabyte make some good quality stuff and tend to be slightly cheaper than Asus in some cases. With that said I've had Asus stuff in the past and it's good quality and last quite a while.

And I've heard about the 2500k overclocked. Good things is all I hear. :p

I've definately noticed that gigabyte make some good quality stuff and tend to be slightly cheaper than Asus in some cases. With that said I've had Asus stuff in the past and it's good quality and last quite a while.

why a 450? definitely don't want to go ATI? IMO for that price range ATI offers a better performance ratio, plus they use less power compared to nvidia.

When I built my new PC recently I looked at the same PSU as you but then had second thoughts, I didn't want to buy a sub par one when for a little extra you can get far superior offerings.

I ended up going for this and I've not regretted it once, it's a fantastic power supply and it's unbelievably quiet!

When I built my new PC recently I looked at the same PSU as you but then had second thoughts, I didn't want to buy a sub par one when for a little extra you can get far superior offerings.

I ended up going for this and I've not regretted it once, it's a fantastic power supply and it's unbelievably quiet!

I'll take a look at that, thanks! :)

why a 450? definitely don't want to go ATI? IMO for that price range ATI offers a better performance ratio, plus they use less power compared to nvidia.

If I'm honest the graphics card was the part that I spent the least time picking. In fact this post was to try garner recommendations for the graphics.

If I'm honest the graphics card was the part that I spent the least time picking. In fact this post was to try garner recommendations for the graphics.

Ahh well in my main machine with the Be Quiet PSU I have a Sapphire HD 7770, I know it's a bit more pricey than the 450 but it handles everything I've thrown at it and I play every game at it's highest settings with excellent fps.

In my older rig I have a Sapphire HD 6770 which can handle most things with ease, it's lagged a couple of times on Crysis 2 with most of the settings at their highest, it's ?25 less

If I'm honest the graphics card was the part that I spent the least time picking. In fact this post was to try garner recommendations for the graphics.

http://www.ebuyer.com/321991-powercolor-hd-6850-1gb-gddr5-pci-e-graphics-card-axp6850-1gbd5-dh ?

this will play any game you throw at it. without issue at 1080p. I have a 5850 oc'ed and it does everything i throw at it.

I've definately noticed that gigabyte make some good quality stuff and tend to be slightly cheaper than Asus in some cases. With that said I've had Asus stuff in the past and it's good quality and last quite a while.

And I've heard about the 2500k overclocked. Good things is all I hear. :p

The 2500K is great for overclocking, I got mine to 4.3Ghz without any tweaking of the OC settings my motherboard applies.

Ahh well in my main machine with the Be Quiet PSU I have a Sapphire HD 7770, I know it's a bit more pricey than the 450 but it handles everything I've thrown at it and I play every game at it's highest settings with excellent fps.

In my older rig I have a Sapphire HD 6770 which can handle most things with ease, it's lagged a couple of times on Crysis 2 with most of the settings at their highest, it's ?25 less

I took the advice and went for the Sapphire HD 7770 and the PSU you recommended. ;) Thanks.

CPU: http://www.aria.co.u...productId=43216

RAM: http://www.aria.co.u...productId=45511

Case: http://www.ebuyer.co...rdr-300-kkn1-rp

GFX: http://www.scan.co.u...-cores-dvi-hdmi

SSD: http://www.scan.co.u...90mb-s-80k-iops

PSU: http://www.scan.co.u...iet-fan-atx-v22

Mobo: http://www.scan.co.u...-dvi-d-hdmi-atx

So I've gone for high performance whilst keeping cost in mind. I was going to opt for the Asus Sabertooth Z77 board but it's a tad pricy. I calculated the wattage needed and it works around 350w so the PSU should be sufficient.

Also yes, I like Asus. :p

Any recommendations on improvements (that are in the same price range)?

edit: I know there isn't a storage drive. I have a 1TB 7200 rpm WD Black drive at home I'll use.

CPU: Nice

RAM: Pretty good

CASE: Meh...

GFX: okay

SSD: 60GB is not enough if you are using Windows 7... so meh...

PSU: 550 x 20% = 110... 550-110=440Watt... If you want to prolong your PSU, always deduct 20% off the top wattage efficiency... that should leave you with the pure constant efficiency... When computer go above the max wattage your PSU can give, you will start having a lot of problem with your system.

Keep in mind that today's PC require a lot of juice... many of today's CPU consume 95Watt to 130Watt... And the GFX varies alot too... it suck up juice based on computer usage.... so with a 440Watt, you are going to find yourself in short energy juice very soon... withing 6months to 12 months, your PSU efficiency will drop and it based on what type of PSU you are using too... bad PSU can drop 25% to 40% efficiency, rendering your PC useless as it will not get enough energy to power up...

MoBo: Asus is excellent when it comes to mobo...

That's my review and tips on your PC spec...

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