Spec build please

[imamosher]

Hi, putting together a cheap build for a mate that will mainly be used for video playback and general desktop use..no gaming yet.. how does this look?

 

[stulid]

you can buy that case with a 500w psu.

 

[Jony27]

and that mobo doesnt have on board gpu. and may want to change ram to something like corsair.

 

[skylineboy]

+1 to getting the Elite 430 case with psu.

I would be inclined to change the ram. A number of people have had issues with OCZ gold.

Personally I would go for this otherwise I'd be happy with that spec:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-203-CS

EDIT: Good check on mobo Jony.

 

[imamosher]

and that mobo doesnt have on board gpu. and may want to change ram to something like corsair.

Great catch..dont know how I didnt see that...

So I've changed the ram out for the one suggested and also grabbed the case with the PSU included...If he does want to add a GPU in later is that PSU gonna stand up to the job?

I cant see another mobo in that price range that has onboard graphics..any suggestions?

Thanks so far guys

 

[skylineboy]

PSU will be fine.

EDIT: Maybe:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-424-AS

But I'm not too good on AMD gear.

 

[stulid]

I cant see another mobo in that price range that has onboard graphics..any suggestions?

Thanks so far guys

extra £10 - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-278-GI but you should have saved that money by picking the case+psu combo.

 

[Jony27]

if hes not too keen on M-ATX mobos, get something like this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-280-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1782

 

[imamosher]

Changed...good suggestions, cheers guys much better build now

*will the M-ATX still be able to take a larger GPU like 5850 or 470?

 

[stulid]

better.

 

[RJC]

Nice spec.

 

[skylineboy]

yes it will.

 

[imamosher]

I think there's a lot of pc there for his money

 

[imamosher]

Much appreciated gentlemen!