Complete build change

[Zryth]

Ok guys, i was looking at a barebone and this is based on it, tell me if everything is compatible and good to have, i have a use for the X6 ;D
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/9349/6d4c783f707a4d0c83b43ab.png

[Butterz]

I would suggest a 600 watt power supply for future purposes and go for branded memory. Either corsair or G-skill are worth considering.

[Zryth]

im on quite a tight budget as i need it ASAP but i dont start work until next week ¬.¬

[Asce]

The CX range from Corsair are ok but may not be the best for the price. The 430w version is at best a 380w unit

[Peeej]

I would suggest a 600 watt power supply for future purposes and go for branded memory. Either corsair or G-skill are worth considering.

I agree 100% about the RAM maybe not so much about te PSU, arent new components using less power rater than more?

I had a quik look at a PSU calc and it suggests that even with two 6870s, 2 HDD & 4 sicks of RAM you would still only need a 500W PSU.

I used this one, have a play and see whay you think

http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine

[Butterz]

If he would like to add a higher rated graphics. Generally speaking parts are becoming more power efficent but it's always worth having more than you actually need.

[Musthaveittoday]

Strike the memory off, it's single channel only, you want dual channel memory, Ripjaws are my recommend to you, you need a 2x2 4GB kit rather than 1x 4GB for dual channel.

Why not get an i5 2500k @ £159 rather than the AMD @ £149

And the Gigabyte Z68 board for it @ £79 rather than £66 for the AMD one

What you need to tally up is this, for a game rig you should buy the quad Sandybridge processor.

If you want it for video editing and modelling stuff then the AMD with 6 cores is best.

NT memory is good btw, I've used it many times, the only reason I say don't this time is cos it's not DC memory.

Get the extra cost back by swapping out the GC for a 460 instead.

[Zryth]

Changed the processor and RAM over now :D