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Radeon6xxx

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Ok, so I could get something like this: (cheap build)

Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500 $208.99 G.SKILL NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS $38.49 MSI H61M-E33 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $64.99 Grand Total:* $312.47


Or go with something like this (performance build):

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL $95.99 Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K $219.99 COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ... $29.99 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM $9.99 GIGABYTE GA-P67A-D3-B3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $109.99

Grand Total:* $465.95

Difference between the two: $153.48

Do you think getting the more expensive stuff is worth it?

I"m also assuming that my Antec Earthwatts 430W PSU will be ok (This one: http://www.anandtech.com/show/2371/2) I get aroung 350 W consumption on the calculator without overclock and 388 W with 4GHz at 100% TDP.

I already have the videocard btw.
 
It is not the matter of cheap vs performance. You need to build according to your needs and depends if you prefer to overclock or not. You could get the performance version but the TIM is unnecessary.

If I were you I would go for the performance because the option to overclock is good. You will be able to squeeze more performance from the CPU next time if you feel that it is slow.

The Antec will work but I suggest getting a 500W unit instead. There is nothing wrong with having a little bit more power to work with instead of getting a PSU that fits your needs like a glove. Also the PSU will depend on your GPU power consumption.
 
What is TIM btw ? If I get the performance option I would overclock definitely. It seems possible to get 4.0Ghz with stock voltage.
 

I'd recommend you to use your existing 430W PSU since it has plenty of power for your system. Your system (single GPU) would definitely not draw any where near 430W. Buy the PSU only when you have problems powering up your rig.
 
Looks like I read it wrongly :\

Yeah like what Doclife said you can use your existing PSU for your rig. The 430W PSU should be sufficient for your rig as the HD6850 only uses a single PCIE 6 pin power connector.
 
OK thanks. I've got the price down to 400$ using 4GB of ram, no AS5, no PSU.

Could I save 30$ more by not buying the Coolermaster? I figure I can probably get 4Ghz overclock with the intel cooler.
 
Radeon6xxx said:
Ok, so I could get something like this: (cheap build)

Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500 $208.99 G.SKILL NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS $38.49 MSI H61M-E33 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $64.99 Grand Total:* $312.47


Or go with something like this (performance build):

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL $95.99 Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K $219.99 COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ... $29.99 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM $9.99 GIGABYTE GA-P67A-D3-B3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $109.99

Grand Total:* $465.95

Difference between the two: $153.48

Do you think getting the more expensive stuff is worth it?

I"m also assuming that my Antec Earthwatts 430W PSU will be ok (This one: http://www.anandtech.com/show/2371/2) I get aroung 350 W consumption on the calculator without overclock and 388 W with 4GHz at 100% TDP.

I already have the videocard btw.
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Both of these setups will perform the same at stock. The second option lets you overclock the CPU, which will give you better performance.

Is it worth 50% more total cost? Only you can decide that, but I'm going to go with no.
 
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