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Hey guys! I didn't really know where else to go and I've been looking for some Forums for quite awhile, now that I've joined I'd love to stay however I'm not much of an expert /:
I'm wanting to buy a custom computer For £650-700.
I'm British so I use websites like Aria, Scan and eBuyer. I've managed to chose several parts.
Could I also ask, since this computer is going to be in my bedroom and I use WiFi(Wireless) on Virgin Media Fiber Optic Broadband. Would I 100% need a PCI-E Wireless Network card in order for me to pay on WiFi?
But here are the parts:

Intel Core i3 3220 CPU = £89.94
MSI B75MA-P45 Intel B75 Motherboard = £45.30
Asus 2GB GTX 660Ti GPU / MSI 2GB GeForce GTX 660Ti OC Both = £215
(The Asus is Double Fan cooled whereas the MSI is Single Fan cooled, however the MSI has slightly more min/max clocks speeds or whatever)
Corsair Memory Vegeance (Blue) 8GB RAM = £42.96
Seagate 1TB Performance Hard Drive = £53.63
PNY 120GB XLR8 SSD = £79.91
Corsair Enthusiast TX V2 650W PSU = £70.38
Corsair Carbide 200R Case = £49.99
Corsair H60 Hydro Series Liquid CPU Cooler = £69.52
Scythe Kaze Jyuni 120mm 1900rpmFan = £8.38
Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance 120mm 1560rpm Fan = £12.14
Total rounded up is around £750. I know that's a little over budget so if any of you guys have any suggestions on what I could downgrade or switch out please don't hesitate to say so!
Hope I'm not missing anything out though, what do you guys think?

Haven't chosen an OS because I'm hoping that the Laptop my mother purchased(With Windows 7) Has at least 2 uses, she hasn't even opened the box yet, so if her copy of Windows 7 has another use I can use that.
Another question I'm wanting to ask is, is The Hydro H60 Liquid CPU cooler worth the £70 or should I just stick with the standard Cooler/Heat-sink Fan the CPU comes with?
Thanks guys!

Edit: Sorry I forgot to mention, The computers use would mainly be light gaming. I wouldn't consider myself as a 'gamer' as I only really play certain MMORPG's like WoW and RuneScape, and some FPS games such as A.V.A, GunZ and Soldier Front. I mostly watch Films as I download Tons and Tons of them, and I know for those games and the ability to watch 1080p HD Films a 660Ti is probably as you guys say 'overkill', I just don't want to be having to upgrade in a couple years time because my GPU can't handle the games. Maybe I shouldn't be thinking like that though, as is it really possible to Future-Proof a PC? As Technology advances games will become more demanding and parts will soon be outdated etc.. I really don't know, just trying to sound like I know something :c

Edit edit: I may consider The Sapphire HD 3GB 7950 If I get enough positive Feedback, however The 7950 being roughly the same price as the two 660Ti's I may as well just go with one of them them and get that extra bit of performance right?
 
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Well that CPU is not overclockable, so I wouldn't really bother with the H60. Stock Intel cooler or a EVO 212 will do fine.

I never even knew PNY made SSDs, so I can't really recommend them. Samsung 840 Pro or a Crucial M4 and really good. I'd get the Samsung if you have the extra cash.
 
Fair enough, I don't plan on overclocking since I don't really know how I'd do so and I can't really be bothered with all the fuss tbh, and I'll probably just stick with the stock Intel cooler(If it comes with one). I was wanting an 128GB Corsair Force GT SSD however as cash is an issue I had to go with the PNY one. I may even still have to do further downgrades as I still need peripherals and I may still be exceeding budget even with the minus £70 From The H60.
Do you have any other suggestions on the other parts or do you think everything else I chose is alright?
 
£750 you could get an i5 rig with op system...

MSI Z77A-G41

Intel Core i5-3470 3.20GHz (Ivy Bridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor

8GB Mushkin Enhanced BlackLine Frostbyte

VTX3D Black Edition Radeon HD 7870 (Tahiti LE) OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card + 2 FREE GAMES

Pioneer DVR-S20LBK Internal SATA DVD/CD Re-Writer Burner Drive - Black - Retail inc Label Flash

SanDisk G25 128GB 2.5" SATA-III Solid State Hard Drive

BitFenix Merc Alpha Black Midi Tower Gaming Case

Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64-Bit DVD - OEM [FQC-05955]

650W EVGA SuperNova NEX 80PLUS Gold Modular Power Supply

the i5 is not the k version as you said you dont plan on overclocking total for the above with op system came in at £743.50 inc vat & delivery from aria >>

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your saying you need periferals you can get keyboard an mouse for under £20 and a monitor for your needs 22" from £60 shop around :D
 
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Oh that's alright, I already have my eye on a mouse, keyboard and monitor For £200. I don't need an OS, hence why I left it out, sorry didn't think to add that in, derp moment -.- And despite the Fact that I'd quite like a quad core CPU, I can't afford one seeing as there's more important parts For gaming than the CPU, I'm happy with an i3 To be honest c: That 7870 looks pretty nice though hehe, I guess a 660Ti is a bit unnecessary since I won't be hardcore gaming /: I'll do some research :-)
Thanks For your Feedback :)

Edit: DVD DRIVE! That's what I Forgot ._.
 
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The 7870 UkGoki listed above is cheaper and far faster than the gtx 660ti. He's actually giving you better price/performance, the quad core would also really futureproof your computer for at least 5 years. If you don't plan on upgrading at least.
 
Could I also ask, since this computer is going to be in my bedroom and I use WiFi(Wireless) on Virgin Media Fiber Optic Broadband. Would I 100% need a PCI-E Wireless Network card in order for me to pay on WiFi?

If you are planning on downloading HD movie files and playing online. I would get some power line adapters and use you your Gigabit LAN port! Wifi can be temperamental and never get's the full potential of your internet speed even if your receiver is next to the modem.
 
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