help building my new computer

merck1983 · December 31, 2011

hi guys,

I looking to build a new desktop computer and i need some help.

I'm not a big gamer but i hate slow computers,

i can't stand waiting long for apps to load. so i like my pc to be fast.

This is what i've been looking so far.

Intel Core I5-2500K 3.3Ghz 6Mb Cache Socket LGA1155 Processor Sandy Bridge

Asus P8Z68-V LX Motherboard (Socket 1155, DDR3, 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16, ATX, LucidLogix Virtu)

Kingston HyperX Genesis DDR3 1600MHz CL9 8GB DIMM Memory Module (Kit of 2) - Grey

Corsair TX Series, 650 Watt, ATX, PS/2, Power Supply, UK Version (CMPSU-650TXUK)

Crucial CT128M4Solid State Drive2 128GB M4 Solid State Drive

SEAGATE Barracuda 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 500 GB

1) just want to know if anybody knows about any compatability issues with the parts i chose.

2) also any suggestions on psu, ram, and especially the case.

if you can suggest any good case that would be great

3) i also need to buy a graphic card for my new computer. tha card will be used mainly to watch streaming movies on my 40 inch hd tv .

i might play fifa or pro evo but that's about it.

i've been looking at this one ASUS EAH3850/G/HTDI .

4) any other things you may find important.

thanks to anyone that can help.

KenB · December 31, 2011

Hi,

You seem to have put together a nice piece of kit.

With ref. to Video Card - you may wish to look here:

You cannot go wrong with Kingston RAM or Corsair PSU.

You may wish to consider a PSU with bigger Wattage just in case you want to upgrade the Video Card in the future.

I am assuming that the Seagate drive will be used for storage and the OS will be on the solid state ?

64 bit Windows to go with the 8GB RAM ?

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