[DeafMetal]

Hey guys, I'm building a new PC later this month. Not what I used to be with hardware gizmos, so I've got some questions^^

This is what I am currently considering buying:

RAM: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB)
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz
GPU: Saphire Radeon HD 5870 (tentative, it's hard to find one now -- considering the 7850)
Tower: this

• Would I run into any issues with the above?
• Would you suggest something else (budget = $800, give or take $50)? I'm mainly buying this to play Skyrim with mods and Guild Wars 2, with the excuse of my compilers requiring more CPU lol
• If they're fine and dandy, what would be a good motherboard/power supply?

Thanks, guys.

This post has been edited by DeafMetal on Wednesday, Aug 8 2012, 01:03

[finn4life]

The gpu is a bit old, how much is it? newegg mobile sucks and I couldn't find the 5870, because you might be better off with something newer.

[DeafMetal]

Yeah, it's an oldie lol but runs like a charm from what I've seen from friends. It's $300-400 I believe, but I'm not too sure on it myself. It's mostly a "always wanted one of them!" choice lol. I'm considering a 570 or a 7850 instead, though I'm mostly leaning towards the 570.

This post has been edited by DeafMetal on Wednesday, Aug 8 2012, 01:13

[yojo2]

If you want to buy a HD5870 then you're a bit late. They're not sold anymore since way more than a year.

Are the GPU, CPU, RAM and case the only things you buy, or you buy a whole PC?

[sivispacem]

As above, really- no motherboard listed. What power supply have you got?

[finn4life]

QUOTE (yojo2 @ Wednesday, Aug 8 2012, 18:28)

If you want to buy a HD5870 then you're a bit late. They're not sold anymore since way more than a year. Are the GPU, CPU, RAM and case the only things you buy, or you buy a whole PC?

There you go, explains why i couldn't find it haha, been kinda out of the loop.
Meh slapped this together, any good? I feel i forgot something, and i was iffy on the mobo.

Mobo MSI Z77A-GD65 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
$176.99


3570K
$229.99


GPU - 6870 SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP
$159.99

HDD 1TB 7200RPM HGST?
$89.99

Kingston 2x 4 GB DDR3 @ 2133
$56.99

Total - $713, leaves room for the component i forgot, and you get some stupid Dirt 3 Coupon "Worth $49.99".

[DeafMetal]

QUOTE (finn4life @ Wednesday, Aug 8 2012, 11:18)

QUOTE (yojo2 @ Wednesday, Aug 8 2012, 18:28) If you want to buy a HD5870 then you're a bit late. They're not sold anymore since way more than a year. Are the GPU, CPU, RAM and case the only things you buy, or you buy a whole PC? There you go, explains why i couldn't find it haha, been kinda out of the loop. Meh slapped this together, any good? I feel i forgot something, and i was iffy on the mobo. Mobo MSI Z77A-GD65 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $176.99 3570K $229.99 GPU - 6870 SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP $159.99 HDD 1TB 7200RPM HGST? $89.99 Kingston 2x 4 GB DDR3 @ 2133 $56.99 Total - $713, leaves room for the component i forgot, and you get some stupid Dirt 3 Coupon "Worth $49.99".

I like that Video Card^^ Any idea on power supply?

@yojo The whole thing, but I'm still deciding on a motherboard and power supply.

[finn4life]

Antec 550W - Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply. $65 (6850 requires 500watt)

Coolermaster HAF 912 $59.99.

That goes over budget, you can cut back on a few things, that's up to you.
I would recommend saving up more if you really want to get a PC to last a few more years, this one is fairly moderate and if you want windows, a monitor, keyboard and mouse all for $800 you will wanna cut back another $100-$150 on your budget, and you end up with a very not future proof PC that is already quite dated.

This post has been edited by finn4life on Thursday, Aug 9 2012, 08:58

[yojo2]

BP550 is nothing special for the price, maybe besides modularity. NEO ECO 520C is a better choice when it comes to eletrical parameters. Or even better - Rosewill Hive 550W- which is based on a newer more advanced platform than both Antecs, and it's modular. Great value for money.

PS. HD6850 doesn't really need 500W

[DeafMetal]

Thanks for the help guys, ordering Monday^^