Compatibility Check

Just to make sure that all of these are compatable, as well as a little advice on a Graphics card.

Processor: Intel i5 2500k 3.3ghz

Ram: Ripjaws 8gb- 1866

Motherboard: AsRock Z77 (intel)

Power supply: Bluestar 650 watt

HDD: Seagate 500gb

Graphics: Here are my choices: Radeon hd 7770 or the 6850. Not sure which one to get. I hear both good things and bad things about both and I kinda need a deciding factor. All I want is to be able to play my games without lag.

Thanks :)

I would pick a name brand psu, but with that psu I would choose the 7770, because it uses less power and is only slightly slower then a 685004dcarraher

How much would you say a brand name is worth? I mean...they all seem so much more expensive when it comes to pumping out the same amount of power. It's $20 vs. $89.

Okay. I was leaning toward the 7770, but I just wanted to make sure that my options were open.

Is the CPU much cheaper than the 3570? Cos if its only a few bucks you are better off getting it with those other bits imo5SI-GonePostal

It's only about $10 cheaper, but I kept reading about how great the 2500k was. And I'm trying to keep my budget down as low as possible. I mean, I'm getting all this for about $620.

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"]I would pick a name brand psu, but with that psu I would choose the 7770, because it uses less power and is only slightly slower then a 6850soolkiki

How much would you say a brand name is worth? I mean...they all seem so much more expensive when it comes to pumping out the same amount of power. It's $20 vs. $89.

Okay. I was leaning toward the 7770, but I just wanted to make sure that my options were open.

[QUOTE="soolkiki"]

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"]I would pick a name brand psu, but with that psu I would choose the 7770, because it uses less power and is only slightly slower then a 6850MonsieurX

How much would you say a brand name is worth? I mean...they all seem so much more expensive when it comes to pumping out the same amount of power. It's $20 vs. $89.

Okay. I was leaning toward the 7770, but I just wanted to make sure that my options were open.

O.o Yeah, that's definitely something that I'm willing to avoid...New plans. haha I guess it's better to be safe than sorry. Corsair it is then.

True. Alright. :)

[QUOTE="5SI-GonePostal"]Is the CPU much cheaper than the 3570? Cos if its only a few bucks you are better off getting it with those other bits imosoolkiki

It's only about $10 cheaper, but I kept reading about how great the 2500k was. And I'm trying to keep my budget down as low as possible. I mean, I'm getting all this for about $620.

[QUOTE="soolkiki"]

[QUOTE="5SI-GonePostal"]Is the CPU much cheaper than the 3570? Cos if its only a few bucks you are better off getting it with those other bits imo5SI-GonePostal

It's only about $10 cheaper, but I kept reading about how great the 2500k was. And I'm trying to keep my budget down as low as possible. I mean, I'm getting all this for about $620.

okay, sounds good!

Processor: Intel i5 3570k 3.3ghz

Ram: (have yet to find brand) 8gb- 1600

Motherboard: AsRock Z77 (intel)

Power supply: Corsair 650 watt

HDD: Seagate 500gb

Graphics: Radeon hd 7770

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So, this sounds better then? All compatible and won't fry themselves, yes?

Processor: Intel i5 3570k 3.3ghz

Ram: (have yet to find brand) 8gb- 1600

Motherboard: AsRock Z77 (intel)

Power supply: Corsair 650 watt

HDD: Seagate 500gb

Graphics: Radeon hd 7770

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So, this sounds better then? All compatible and won't fry themselves, yes?

soolkiki

Processor: Intel i5 3570k 3.3ghz

Ram: (have yet to find brand) 8gb- 1600

Motherboard: AsRock Z77 (intel)

Power supply: Corsair 650 watt

HDD: Seagate 500gb

Graphics: Radeon hd 7770

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So, this sounds better then? All compatible and won't fry themselves, yes?

soolkiki

Looks good. Here's some cheap and good RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

Or if you're going to get an aftermarket heatsink, get this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220558

[QUOTE="soolkiki"]

Processor: Intel i5 3570k 3.3ghz

Ram: (have yet to find brand) 8gb- 1600

Motherboard: AsRock Z77 (intel)

Power supply: Corsair 650 watt

HDD: Seagate 500gb

Graphics: Radeon hd 7770

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So, this sounds better then? All compatible and won't fry themselves, yes?

WiiRocks66

Looks good. Here's some cheap and good RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

Or if you're going to get an aftermarket heatsink, get this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220558

[QUOTE="soolkiki"]

Processor: Intel i5 3570k 3.3ghz

Ram: (have yet to find brand) 8gb- 1600

Motherboard: AsRock Z77 (intel)

Power supply: Corsair 650 watt

HDD: Seagate 500gb

Graphics: Radeon hd 7770

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So, this sounds better then? All compatible and won't fry themselves, yes?

WiiRocks66

Looks good. Here's some cheap and good RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

Or if you're going to get an aftermarket heatsink, get this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220558

Awesome! These are great! :)

Seeing as you are building a pretty good rig there, might want to go for a better graphics card, if you can spare the cash.dramaybaz

I may eventually, but right now I'm buying parts as I earn money, and that's tight! :) When I do, however, what would you recommend?

[QUOTE="dramaybaz"]Seeing as you are building a pretty good rig there, might want to go for a better graphics card, if you can spare the cash.soolkiki

I may eventually, but right now I'm buying parts as I earn money, and that's tight! :) When I do, however, what would you recommend?