Calling PC GEEKS! - spec up new games PC - circa 1k
26 September 2006, 10:04 AM
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Calling PC GEEKS! - spec up new games PC - circa 1k
Well i am looking to replace my tired old amd 2400xp system with a new pc specific for games....
looking to spend around 1k.
not fussed if its amd/intel would like sli (i think!).....
so whats the best places to buy and spec i can get for my cash......
(so all you bored IT guys/gals at work have something to do now for a couple of hours!).....
Thanks
Darren
looking to spend around 1k.
not fussed if its amd/intel would like sli (i think!).....
so whats the best places to buy and spec i can get for my cash......
(so all you bored IT guys/gals at work have something to do now for a couple of hours!).....
Thanks
Darren
26 September 2006, 10:15 AM
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been there and they are just WAY OTT!!!... talking about water cooling, seperate cooling towers and stuff that went WAY over my head...
just need somebody who is not going to quote core temps,and aload of other crap thats just a bunch of figures with no meaning!...
i dont want cooling towers everywhere...
i just want a fast pc thats up to the latest games without all the tech bull..
a good lits of components that work well and will be fairly reliable...
oh thanks for the constructive reply BTW :-)
Darren
just need somebody who is not going to quote core temps,and aload of other crap thats just a bunch of figures with no meaning!...
i dont want cooling towers everywhere...
i just want a fast pc thats up to the latest games without all the tech bull..
a good lits of components that work well and will be fairly reliable...
oh thanks for the constructive reply BTW :-)
Darren
26 September 2006, 10:17 AM
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yeah looked at the alienware,dell xps, and rock i think it was....
i would like to build it myself TBH but if the pre built was a good enough deal i would go for it...
the alienware specced up is 3k! - same as the dell!
thats the price of a car not a pc!
Darren
i would like to build it myself TBH but if the pre built was a good enough deal i would go for it...
the alienware specced up is 3k! - same as the dell!
thats the price of a car not a pc!
Darren
26 September 2006, 10:28 AM
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26 September 2006, 10:30 AM
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Build your own is the best way I think to be honest.
Everyones definition of what you should have is different at the end of the day.
For games I would say dual core and sli is a must.
Everyones definition of what you should have is different at the end of the day.
For games I would say dual core and sli is a must.
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26 September 2006, 10:53 AM
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Add SATA drives and industry standard soundcard for fast disk access and standard, up to date driver availability.
You want at least 2 hard disks - 3 is better - so you can seperate the application (put them all on 1 disk), operating system (another) and swapfile (the third). I usually put data (My Documents) and the swapfile on the same drive as they don't both need accessing in games.
Be advised that some games (Far Cry srings to mind) don't like being put on a drive letter differet to their default. So you may want to set your application drive to be C:
Oh, and the cheapest way *may* be to buy a good spec Dell at silly cheap money then get the extras you need (SLI video cards etc) from somewhere like e-buyer and fit them yourself. Dell seem to supply reasonable base spec machines with OK LCD screens for less than Joe Public can by the components!
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You want at least 2 hard disks - 3 is better - so you can seperate the application (put them all on 1 disk), operating system (another) and swapfile (the third). I usually put data (My Documents) and the swapfile on the same drive as they don't both need accessing in games.
Be advised that some games (Far Cry srings to mind) don't like being put on a drive letter differet to their default. So you may want to set your application drive to be C:
Oh, and the cheapest way *may* be to buy a good spec Dell at silly cheap money then get the extras you need (SLI video cards etc) from somewhere like e-buyer and fit them yourself. Dell seem to supply reasonable base spec machines with OK LCD screens for less than Joe Public can by the components!
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26 September 2006, 11:11 AM
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Here you go - quick shopping list - you may want to modify it - I didnt spend long on it.
CP-128-IN Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail (CP-128-IN)
£194.99
MB-179-AS Asus P5NSLI nForce 570 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (MB-179-AS)
£69.99
MY-076-CR Crucial 1GB (2x512MB) DDR2 PC2-8000C5 1000MHz Ballistix Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT6464AA1005) (MY-076-CR)
£104.99
GX-086-LT Leadtek GeForce 7950 GX2 1024MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-086-LT)
£284.99
HD-034-SA Samsung SpinPoint T HD401LJ 400GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-034-SA)
£82.95
SC-043-CL Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music - OEM (SC-043-CL)
£49.50
CA-010-HP Hiper HPU-4M670 Type R 670W ATX2.2 PSU - Black (CA-010-HP)
£74.99
CA-016-TT Thermaltake VB1000SNS Soprano SuperMidi Tower - Silver (CA-016-TT)
£39.95
Subtotal £902.35
VAT £157.92
Total £1,060.27
CP-128-IN Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail (CP-128-IN)
£194.99
MB-179-AS Asus P5NSLI nForce 570 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (MB-179-AS)
£69.99
MY-076-CR Crucial 1GB (2x512MB) DDR2 PC2-8000C5 1000MHz Ballistix Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT6464AA1005) (MY-076-CR)
£104.99
GX-086-LT Leadtek GeForce 7950 GX2 1024MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-086-LT)
£284.99
HD-034-SA Samsung SpinPoint T HD401LJ 400GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-034-SA)
£82.95
SC-043-CL Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music - OEM (SC-043-CL)
£49.50
CA-010-HP Hiper HPU-4M670 Type R 670W ATX2.2 PSU - Black (CA-010-HP)
£74.99
CA-016-TT Thermaltake VB1000SNS Soprano SuperMidi Tower - Silver (CA-016-TT)
£39.95
Subtotal £902.35
VAT £157.92
Total £1,060.27
26 September 2006, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by scooby_me
that dont look too bad...
is 10k raptor drives going to make a HUGE difference?
Darren
is 10k raptor drives going to make a HUGE difference?
Darren
26 September 2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
. Gaming PC's are a thing of the past. Save a few hundred quid.
You won't be getting Crysis or Medieval TW 2 on 360 anytime soon, if ever.
Get both a 360 and a decent PC gaming rig - only way to be sure
26 September 2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby_me
i have a 360/ps2 but still want a good solid fast as fark home pc...
yeah i am greedy!
Darren
yeah i am greedy!
Darren
Agreed the 360 is good, but some games are just far better on the PC. BF2 for example, the 360 version isn't a patch (no pun intended) on the PC version!
Anyhow, if you don't want to build yourself.. how about:
"Ultima" Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 'LGA775' 2.40GHz Dual Core (1066FSB) DDR2 System (FS-005-OC)
If you are looking for the ultimate Intel Core 2 DUO box then look no further than the Ultima Core 2 DUO E6600 'LGA775'' 2.40GHz Dual Core. Also future proofed by been Crossfire upgradable, so add a X1950 Master card at a later date to double gaming performance. Supplied pre-built it has an impressive specification to say the least :-
- Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 'LGA775'' 2.40GHz Dual Core (1066FSB) 2MB Cache CPU - Retail
- Abit AW9D-MAX Intel 975X (LGA775) Dual DDR2 PCI-Express Motherboard
- Corsair 2GB (2x1GB) XMS2-6400 CAS4 DDR2 Dual Channel Kit
- 400GB Western Digital Caviar SE16 16mb Cache SATA-2 Hard Drive
- ATI Radeon X1950 XTX 512MB GDDR4 PCI-Express Graphics card
- NEC ND5170 16 x 16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter
- Enermax Liberty 620W ATX SLi Compliant Modular Silent PSU
- Windows XP Professional pre-installed with License and CD supplied
- Norton Internet Security Suite 2006 pre-installed and CD supplied
If you are looking for the ultimate Intel Core 2 DUO box then look no further than the Ultima Core 2 DUO E6600 'LGA775'' 2.40GHz Dual Core. Also future proofed by been Crossfire upgradable, so add a X1950 Master card at a later date to double gaming performance. Supplied pre-built it has an impressive specification to say the least :-
- Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 'LGA775'' 2.40GHz Dual Core (1066FSB) 2MB Cache CPU - Retail
- Abit AW9D-MAX Intel 975X (LGA775) Dual DDR2 PCI-Express Motherboard
- Corsair 2GB (2x1GB) XMS2-6400 CAS4 DDR2 Dual Channel Kit
- 400GB Western Digital Caviar SE16 16mb Cache SATA-2 Hard Drive
- ATI Radeon X1950 XTX 512MB GDDR4 PCI-Express Graphics card
- NEC ND5170 16 x 16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter
- Enermax Liberty 620W ATX SLi Compliant Modular Silent PSU
- Windows XP Professional pre-installed with License and CD supplied
- Norton Internet Security Suite 2006 pre-installed and CD supplied
for 1199.PS. linky http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...l_Systems.html
26 September 2006, 01:42 PM
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Got one for sale
Shuttle XPC SN25P with IOSS Dual boot bios and onboard sound and network
2 x 1gb pc3200 ocz platinum series matched pair
AMD 64 x2 Dual Core 3800+ (939 Pin) - Retail
2 x 300gb Maxtor maxline3 (not maxline II) 16mb cache SATA drives with upgraded SATA Cables
Pioneer 110DBK 16x DVD Rewriter
BGF Geforce 7800 GT OC 256MB GDDR3 Video
Zalman VF700-Cu LED GPU cooler
Shuttle Large nylon carry case
Will come with a fresh install and patched Retail boxed window XP professional SP2
Will be under your budget
I am speccing this as a new one
Asus P5W DH Deluxe WiFi (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 PK PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4 Dual Channel Kit
Samsung SpinPoint T HD300LJ 300GB SATA-II 8MB Cache - OEM
Western Digital Raptor X 150GB WD1500AHFD 10,000RPM SATA 16MB Cache - OEM
Antec P180 Advanced Super Midi Tower Case - No PSU (Silver)
Sony AW-G170AB2 18x DVD±RW x12 Ram Dual Layer DVD-Writer - (Black) OEM
HIS ATI Radeon X1900 ICEQ3 SILENT Heatpipe ***Crossfire Edition*** 512MB GDDR3 (PCI-Express) - Retail
Zalman CNPS9500-AT Aero Flower (Socket 775) CPU Cooler
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music - OEM
Antec TruePower Trio 550W PSU
around £1400 excluding OS.
Shuttle XPC SN25P with IOSS Dual boot bios and onboard sound and network
2 x 1gb pc3200 ocz platinum series matched pair
AMD 64 x2 Dual Core 3800+ (939 Pin) - Retail
2 x 300gb Maxtor maxline3 (not maxline II) 16mb cache SATA drives with upgraded SATA Cables
Pioneer 110DBK 16x DVD Rewriter
BGF Geforce 7800 GT OC 256MB GDDR3 Video
Zalman VF700-Cu LED GPU cooler
Shuttle Large nylon carry case
Will come with a fresh install and patched Retail boxed window XP professional SP2
Will be under your budget
I am speccing this as a new one
Asus P5W DH Deluxe WiFi (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 PK PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4 Dual Channel Kit
Samsung SpinPoint T HD300LJ 300GB SATA-II 8MB Cache - OEM
Western Digital Raptor X 150GB WD1500AHFD 10,000RPM SATA 16MB Cache - OEM
Antec P180 Advanced Super Midi Tower Case - No PSU (Silver)
Sony AW-G170AB2 18x DVD±RW x12 Ram Dual Layer DVD-Writer - (Black) OEM
HIS ATI Radeon X1900 ICEQ3 SILENT Heatpipe ***Crossfire Edition*** 512MB GDDR3 (PCI-Express) - Retail
Zalman CNPS9500-AT Aero Flower (Socket 775) CPU Cooler
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music - OEM
Antec TruePower Trio 550W PSU
around £1400 excluding OS.
26 September 2006, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
Stick with your old machine and buy an Xbox 360. Gaming PC's are a thing of the past. Save a few hundred quid.
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