Hello all,
I know there are plenty of like minded threads all over this place but they all offer slightly different advice and I'm just not sure which or who I should be going by.
I have my own preferences but I haven't built a PC so I'm a complete novice hence why dipping into other threads hasn't managed to find me any help needed.
I really REALLY like the look of this case here:
http://www.ebuyer.com/236437-fractal-design-define-r3-black-pearl-case-usb3-0-fd-ca-def-r3-usb3-bl
And I have a pretty much good idea of what components I want to add but the thing is, I'm worried in case the components don't fit as they are too big for the case or they just don't plug in anywhere.
I understand I have to buy a PSU for that case but no idea what I'm looking for and even how to fit it to the case. I assume all components I buy come with some sorta instructions?
Anywho lemme just list what I have in mind so far and I would be grateful of any advice of what I should be getting instead and why or if what I have chosen is good enough. If I need anything I may have forgotten I would also be grateful for the heads up.
Motherboard:
http://www.ebuyer.com/278044-gigabyte-ga-ph67-ds3-b3-h67-socket-1155-7-1-channel-hd-audio-atx-motherboard-ga-ph67-ds3-b3
Processor: (Not sure if I should get the i7 or the i5, I know i7 is better but not sure if it's worth paying more and being more future proof or just installing it later if needed if that is even possible).
http://www.ebuyer.com/251596-intel-core-i5-2500k-3-3ghz-socket-1155-6mb-cache-retail-boxed-processor-bx80623i52500k
Memory:
http://www.ebuyer.com/247674-corsair-8gb-2x4gb-ddr3-1333mhz-xms3-memory-kit-cl9-1-5v-unbuffered-cmx8gx3m2a1333c9
Graphics Card:
http://www.ebuyer.com/254405-asus-gtx-560ti-directcu-ii-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-pci-e-engtx560-ti-dcii-2di-1gd5
HDD:
http://www.ebuyer.com/319641-barracuda-2tb-sata-3-5in-7200rpm-64mb-6gb-s-in-st2000dm001
Apologies for the ebuyer links, I'm not advertising them I'm just going all from one site to figure out what I need to make things easier to manage.
I guess I also need a copy of Windows 7 which will add to the price. Overall though I am looking to spend around £800 max. I keep going around in circles from thinking about building a PC to being lazy and just buying a shop bought one like an Alienware X51. At least if I make this post your help should manage to sway me to the build it side and save me more pennies at the same time.
I know there are plenty of like minded threads all over this place but they all offer slightly different advice and I'm just not sure which or who I should be going by.
I have my own preferences but I haven't built a PC so I'm a complete novice hence why dipping into other threads hasn't managed to find me any help needed.
I really REALLY like the look of this case here:
http://www.ebuyer.com/236437-fractal-design-define-r3-black-pearl-case-usb3-0-fd-ca-def-r3-usb3-bl
And I have a pretty much good idea of what components I want to add but the thing is, I'm worried in case the components don't fit as they are too big for the case or they just don't plug in anywhere.
I understand I have to buy a PSU for that case but no idea what I'm looking for and even how to fit it to the case. I assume all components I buy come with some sorta instructions?
Anywho lemme just list what I have in mind so far and I would be grateful of any advice of what I should be getting instead and why or if what I have chosen is good enough. If I need anything I may have forgotten I would also be grateful for the heads up.
Motherboard:
http://www.ebuyer.com/278044-gigabyte-ga-ph67-ds3-b3-h67-socket-1155-7-1-channel-hd-audio-atx-motherboard-ga-ph67-ds3-b3
Processor: (Not sure if I should get the i7 or the i5, I know i7 is better but not sure if it's worth paying more and being more future proof or just installing it later if needed if that is even possible).
http://www.ebuyer.com/251596-intel-core-i5-2500k-3-3ghz-socket-1155-6mb-cache-retail-boxed-processor-bx80623i52500k
Memory:
http://www.ebuyer.com/247674-corsair-8gb-2x4gb-ddr3-1333mhz-xms3-memory-kit-cl9-1-5v-unbuffered-cmx8gx3m2a1333c9
Graphics Card:
http://www.ebuyer.com/254405-asus-gtx-560ti-directcu-ii-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-pci-e-engtx560-ti-dcii-2di-1gd5
HDD:
http://www.ebuyer.com/319641-barracuda-2tb-sata-3-5in-7200rpm-64mb-6gb-s-in-st2000dm001
Apologies for the ebuyer links, I'm not advertising them I'm just going all from one site to figure out what I need to make things easier to manage.
I guess I also need a copy of Windows 7 which will add to the price. Overall though I am looking to spend around £800 max. I keep going around in circles from thinking about building a PC to being lazy and just buying a shop bought one like an Alienware X51. At least if I make this post your help should manage to sway me to the build it side and save me more pennies at the same time.
