Specs for my new rig

[Sebastian.s1994]

Im planning to build a new pc for 2011 but before I buy something, I would like to hear from you guys if I need to change something.

>Intel i5-760
>MSI P55A-G55
>Kingmax DDR3 1333 2x 2GB
>Club 3D Radeon HD 6850 1GB
>Seagate 1TB HDD
>HUNTKEY APFC 600W
>LG CH10LS20 Blu-ray Drive
>Coolermaster HAF 922
>Spire TherMax Eclipse II - I have read that this is an amazing cpu cooler but I can't find one in SA.

Thanks.

 

[The_Assimilator]

Wait for LGA1155 motherboards and CPUs to arrive near the end of January.

For a cooler rather go with something from Thermalright, excellent performance and available locally.

 

[Chevron]

Huntkey is crap. Get a corsair or coolermaster gx series power supply.

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

Huntkey is crap. Get a corsair or coolermaster gx series power supply.

+1

 

[nakedpeanut]

Ya wait till January for the new platform,
get a decent PSU like Qwik said,
look at the 6870,
Get a CM hyper 212 or cogage true spirit if you want bang for buck coolers..

 

[Pada]

The Corsair CX500 would be the cheapest, yet decent, PSU that I would recommend for the i5 760 + HD 6870 configuration.
The Coolermaster GX550 has a 5 year warranty, compared to the Corsair CX series' 3 year warranty, and it is even slightly stronger than the Corsair CX600 PSU, but you'll notice that it also costs more

I'd also recommend that you wait till mid/end January for the new Socket 1155 to arrive in SA. Most shops are closed till 3rd Jan in any case.

Where are you going to get all your components from?

 

[Sebastian.s1994]

Thanks for all the replies.

Okay I'll wait for the Intel LGA1155, my only concern was compatibility with cpu coolers but on coolermaster's website says that the Hyper 212 is compatible with LGA1155.

NEW specs

>Intel sandy bridge?
>LGA1155 P67 MODO?
>Kingmax DDR3 1333 2x 2GB
>Club 3D HD 6850 or HD 6870 1GB
>Seagate 1TB HDD
>Corsair CX600W
>LG CH10LS20 Blu-ray Drive
>Coolermaster HAF 922
>Coolermaster Hyper 212


I'll buy all my components at..
Zaps Online
Prophecy
Ikonic IT
Landmark computers
Wootware

But please suggest some more. Thanks

 

[Chevron]

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