Help with motherboard and Med Med High Spec

[Littlesackninja]

One more "Final" Question, is the case keynes chose, ( http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/amd-bulldozer-top-spec-pc/BBppzHtwa8/ ) Would i beable to change it to the PCS ALPHA TRION 7622B BLACK CASE? I just like the look more, Would it make the components not fit inside or would the fans be worse eg. (Would it affect anything)

Also will i need any thermal materials (thermal paste) or such?

 

[Littlesackninja]

Also is there a site where i can get a synthetic rating on specs?

 

[TheGeeza]

If you follow the config link that keynes posted then you can tweak it to how you like. When you press proceed the configurator will tell you if the case you want is not suitable.

 

[Littlesackninja]

Ok, do you know of any synthetic spec checker thingys? (websites)

 

[TheGeeza]

Also will i need any thermal materials (thermal paste) or such?

With your PC?
No they will put the PC together completely in working order unless you tell them otherwise.
Any thermal interface materials will be installed already.

 

[keynes]

Also is there a site where i can get a synthetic rating on specs?

what do you need to check?

 

[Littlesackninja]

I just want to put the specs you posted in a synthetic benchmarker, Im probably going to get it but i just kinds want to see it.

 

[keynes]

I just want to put the specs you posted in a synthetic benchmarker, Im probably going to get it but i just kinds want to see it.

I have no clue what a synthetic benchmark is. If you want to check gaming performance just google reviews for the graphics card you are choosing.

 

[Littlesackninja]

I also decided to go with the sshd hybrid drive since its like a quid more than the caviar

 

[A314159]

Actually crossfire supports 2 different cards. I would still get the i5, because single core performance on the 6300 is pretty meh, but yeah....

 

[Rakk]

Actually crossfire supports 2 different cards.

True but only specific AMD cards can be paired with specific other cards, so in general it's just simpler to say they need to be the same

I would still get the i5, because single core performance on the 6300 is pretty meh, but yeah....

For the OP's budget I'd stick with the AMD, otherwise compromises on other bits and pieces may be required.

 

[Littlesackninja]

For the specs ( http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/amd-bulldozer-top-spec-pc/BBppzHtwa8/ ), Will i need a 650w psu or 850w? http://support.asus.com/powersupply.aspx Says that i need 850w but this website says not.

 

[Littlesackninja]

I also might do sli/crossfire later so would 850w be safe for that?

 

[TheGeeza]

Depends on the power draw of your cards.
I managed to run 2 770s on my old 850w psu. It was platinum though.

 

[Littlesackninja]

It will be 2 770s / 1 770 for now

 

[TheGeeza]

It will be 2 770s / 1 770 for now

Should be fine with a good 850w psu. Gold or above.

 

[Littlesackninja]

With only 1 770 will it be enough? I will actually be usuing a sshd not hdd and a Super Quiet 22dBA Cooler instead of the default cooler

 

[TheGeeza]

With only 1 770 will it be enough? I will actually be usuing a sshd not hdd and a Super Quiet 22dBA Cooler instead of the default cooler

Will 850w be enough for your system with 1 770?
Yes it would be more than enough.
Were you planning on sli soon? It's better to go a single more powerful card if you wanted more power remember.

 

[Littlesackninja]

The 770 is currently the only card i can really afford all the other cards are too expensive so once i have got more money after i bu it il get a second card

 

[Littlesackninja]

Quick noobish question, How do i downgrade from gold 850w power supply to bronze or silver 850w power supply? http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/amd-bulldozer-top-spec-pc/BBppzHtwa8/