System Build

[Firehorse]

I'd like to double check if this system will work and please give me any recommendations. (Hard drives aren't on there because i'm getting them cheaper from ebuyer, same with the OS). I'll be using this system for gaming and aim to keep it for a minimum of 5 years. (Buying graphics card later if you're wondering).

[matt$]

I've no idea if it'll work together as i've got no idea about building them but be sure to post a progress thread cause id like to see how it goes

[Stephen!]

5 Years is a tall order for any set of components.

It will all work together though.

Do you really need that internal card reader? I would get a USB one because those things are UGLY and will ruin the front of the case.

[Recursion]

As on MSN, half the amount of RAM to 6GB for now, could also get a cheaper DVD-RW drive.

Other than that, once you've added your GPU you look to be good to go

[Stephen!]

Also note that SB is only dual channel. You'll only be running single channel if you use 3 DIMMS.

Are you planning to use the integrated graphics? If so, the P67 chipset won't work. You need H67.

That mouse looks poor. 1600 DPI?

And the keyboard looks like one of those generic ones at schools.

[Recursion]

How about http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=5&subcat=1907 ???

[Stephen!]

Does he plan on overclocking? I assume not since he didn't choose the K version of the CPU.

[Firehorse]

Does he plan on overclocking? I assume not since he didn't choose the K version of the CPU.

Nah don't really plan on overclocking, although for the £30 more maybe it'd be worth that plus the double powerful onboard graphics until I got a graphics card.

[Stephen!]

That's the problem.

You can overclock on P67, but can't use the onboard GPU
You can't overclock H67, but you can use the onboard GPU.

[Firehorse]

That's the problem.

You can overclock on P67, but can't use the onboard GPU
You can't overclock H67, but you can use the onboard GPU.

That sucks a lot. I think i'll go for the safer option and use the onboard gpu just so I can keep using my pc if my graphics card were to burn out. Can someone help me choose between these two motherboards. The case supports Micro ATX and I read somewhere that uATX can be the same but the dimensions of the boards are 10mm different. If this doesn't make a difference please just say so and i'll go for the one with more ports.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=5&subcat=1907

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=5&subcat=1907