Spec for a new PC (self built)

[Capricorn]

Damn so would u say if i get a 5770, i could run it on a 450 psu on a 2.6 ghz 4 core processor?

Possibly with 4x Fans running in the case?

If so damn, i need to add this to the addition of my Coolermaster 932-HAF case.

Depends if your PSU is a good brand or not.

[Overtime]

Lol my guess..
Ebay.

Thinking about the new Antec 650 though for x-mas. as its only $60

Im going to make a new thread later, as im having a hard time deciding something :O

[Richard]

Little update here. I went onto dabs.com earlier and noticed a rather incredible deal. This bundle includes a 1090T (3.2GHz, 6 core, and some nutter managed to OC to 6.8GHz - only with liquid nitrogen...), 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, and a nice 870X mobo.

Alone the cost of these items is in excess of £350, but this bundle is only £300 (admittedly I could have bought cheaper RAM, but the heatsink on these is a nice added bonus).

The mobo would probably only be a temporary component, as I'd rather get an 890FX one to release to full potential of that processor. But I personally think this deal is a bit too good to miss. Thoughts?

Over time, I expect a lot of the components will be replaced, but this was the plan all along. This way I'll upgrade the processor far further along the line, up until the awaited bulldozer chip arrives, and comes down to a reasonable price.

[Overtime]

Thats a damn good deal

all u need is a psu now

[Capricorn]

Idk if thats a good deal or not, because the 1090T is on sale on newegg for 55$ less. I don't know what the CPU costs originally in the UK though.

I personally wouldn't buy it but its a decent chip.

[Richard]

Woah, that is considerably cheaper (just looked). In the UK they're all around £200-220 (in excess of 300$). Do components bought from the US works with most UK components? I'm assuming they're all the same really. If I bought in bulk, it would work out so much cheaper, even accounting in the delivery.

Why is the UK always the most expensive for everything, regardless of what you buy?

[kingarabian]

When buying a psu never look at just the overall wattage it gives you. Make sure the wattage on the 12v rail is sufficient enough.

[Capricorn]

Woah, that is considerably cheaper (just looked). In the UK they're all around £200-220 (in excess of 300$). Do components bought from the US works with most UK components? I'm assuming they're all the same really. If I bought in bulk, it would work out so much cheaper, even accounting in the delivery.

Why is the UK always the most expensive for everything, regardless of what you buy?

You will end up paying duty, american taxes, and UK taxes. Annnnnnnd, newegg doesn't ship outside of the states, canada and china for their respective sites.

[Richard]

When buying a psu never look at just the overall wattage it gives you. Make sure the wattage on the 12v rail is sufficient enough.

My main concern is efficiency, if something is only 60% efficient, then the other 40% is highly likely to be heat, thus requiring more power to keep it cooler, and it all ends up coster much more, and lowering the life of the components.

You will end up paying duty, american taxes, and UK taxes. Annnnnnnd, newegg doesn't ship outside of the states, canada and china for their respective sites.

Shame, newegg looks like a really good website. I think I'm going to go with this website, then later upgrade to a 890FX mobo.

One issue, I have this worrying feeling that I'll need a PS/2 slot keyboard to enable USB sockets. Help?

[kingarabian]

I bought all my hardware from Amazon.com. Free shipping and nearly the same prices as newegg. I mean I really like newegg, but all the savings you get when you buy an item, gets thrashed because of the expensive shipping to Hawaii.