This build

[Andys]

Ok, so with my computer now being well and truly broke (I've taken it to two computer shops and neither can find whats wrong with it, tried re-installing, new memory etc everything but just won't work) so I'm now looking for a new computer.

I've put together this build for just under £650 and wondering how everyone rates it? It's not going to be for hardcore gaming but playing games such as Football Manager 2012 and Counter Strike: Source.

[Futz]

The only thing I would change is the manufacturer of the graphics card. Gainward cards are generally less reliable than one say made by EVGA. Other than that it looks like a great build.

[Andys]

Found an EVGA built card here:
http://www.morecomputers.com/extra.a...01G-P3-1460-KR

not too much more expensive so should be ok. Is it worth upgrading the RAM to 8GB instead of 4GB, or not since I won't be gaming an awful lot?

[Futz]

Only upgrade to 8GB if you will be rendering videos.

[GoldenMerc]

Looks pretty good.

[xxMATTGxx]

Ram is pretty cheap these days, everything seems pretty good and will be able to run what you want without any issues.

[scottish]

If you're not overclocking drop to 2500, if you are get aftermarket cooler

Have you looked at the 6870, fairly sure the 6870 is better performance than the 560

But as AnandTech only shows 560 TI can't use it to compare same model.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/330?vs=290 compares compares Ti to 6870 and both should be same price.

[Andys]

If you're not overclocking drop to 2500, if you are get aftermarket cooler

Have you looked at the 6870, fairly sure the 6870 is better performance than the 560

But as AnandTech only shows 560 TI can't use it to compare same model.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/330?vs=290 compares compares Ti to 6870 and both should be same price.

Only £8 difference in the processors. What's the difference between the 2500 and the 2500K? Have seen some brilliant things said about the 2500K.

Also cheers for that tip about the AMD card. I usually stick to nVidia but have heard that AMD are better value for money. How are Sapphire's cards? Anyone ever used one of these? Sure I've heard of them but no idea how good they are.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004R7MTP...SIN=B004R7MTPQ

Also on ebuyer there's a 6870 made by PowerColour but I've never even heard of them, shall I stick to the Sapphire card?

[xxMATTGxx]

Only £8 difference in the processors. What's the difference between the 2500 and the 2500K? Have seen some brilliant things said about the 2500K.

Also cheers for that tip about the AMD card. I usually stick to nVidia but have heard that AMD are better value for money. How are Sapphire's cards? Anyone ever used one of these? Sure I've heard of them but no idea how good they are.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004R7MTP...SIN=B004R7MTPQ

Also on ebuyer there's a 6870 made by PowerColour but I've never even heard of them, shall I stick to the Sapphire card?

2500k is basically the unlocked version of the processor. It means you can overclock it with ease, if it's only £8 difference then may as well go with it. As you may want to overclock it when you get it or later on.

[scottish]

2500k is unlocked, 2500 is locked so you can overclock the k, where as 2500 is at its stock

Sapphire is probably one of best brands.

I've currently got 6950 sapphire card.

Can't remember PowerColour, either they have very poor customer service, or ebuyer covers their RMA process. You'd need to ask ebuyer if they cover it, if not then I'd suggest not getting it