New Mid Spec PC

[Caibz]

Hi guys,

So I've had my PC for around 5 years now and although still runs most applications/games perfectly fine, it is becoming a little sluggish so it is time to invest in a new one! I would mainly be using it for gaming/video editing etc. I have chosen this spec because it is within budget (£1500) but seems like a pretty neat one which allows for additions later on (i.e SLI). What do you think? Any help appreciated... Also I wasnt' sure what the difference between the i7-2600 and i7-2600k was? Any clarification on this also appreciated !

Case
COOLERMASTER SILEO 500 QUIET MID TOWER CASE

Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7-2600k Quad Core (3.40GHz, 8MB Cache) + HD Graphics

Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3: PCI-E 3.0 READY, SLI, CROSSFIREX

Memory (RAM)
16GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (4 x 4GB KIT)

Graphics Card
1.5GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 580 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready

Memory - 1st Hard Disk
120GB INTEL® 320 SERIES SSD, SATA 3 Gb/s (upto 270MB/sR | 130MB/sW)

2nd Hard Disk
500GB SEAGATE Barracuda SATA-III 6Gb/s HDD, 32MB Cache (7200rpm)

1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM

Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT

Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX850 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE (£99)

Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE INTEL CPU COOLER (£19)

Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)

Network Facilities
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs

USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD

Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£79)

Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE

Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)

Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)

Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity 1

 

[Fear]

Looks like you have put together a very well balanced spec, the difference between the CPU's is the K series are unlocked to make overclocking easier so if you won't be OC'ing then just get the normal 2600 but if you want the option of OC'ing then you at least want to upgrade the CPU cooler to the titan fenrir evo. Only other thing on your spec i would change is the PSU to a 1050W as this will leave you some good breathing room if you add a second GPU at a later date and also anything else you want to add in as it's always better to have a PSU that is not being pushed anywhere near it's maximum.

 

[NMEBowen]

Fear`s suggestions are good but i might also add you can drop the motherboard down one notch as there is little difference between the pro and normal gen 3 motherboards, the pro has a total of 4 USB 3.0 ports 2 more than the gen 3. With any spare money id up your ssd to the intel 510 or kingston as these will make full use of 6Gb/s sata III.

 

[Caibz]

Great, thanks for the quick responses and suggestions. I will downgrade the motherboard one notch and go with the 2600. Will upgrade the SSd and psu as well. Will order this weeekend, already can't wait for it!!:turned: