Need build advice (First Build)

2009-12-11 16:20:21

#1

mafia996630: © 2009 Jeff Minard; +319|7023|d

Let me first say, this is gone be my first ever build so its safe to say I don't know shit. I want to spend about £500- £600 pounds. I've been looking at this build :

Component Item Price
Processor    Intel Core i5-750 $199.99
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R $139.99
Memory    Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 $93.99
Graphics    XFX Radeon HD 5770 $179.99
Storage    Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB $74.99
Samsung SH-S223L $31.99
Audio
   Integrated $0
Enclosure Antec Sonata III w/500W PSU $109.99
Total Buy this complete system at Newegg $830.93

^^
http://techreport.com/articles.x/18042/4

I don't know too much about computers but for some reason this build make perfect sense.

Any views,comments and opinions will be appreciated. Karma all around.

Edit: Also. I'm really feeling to get a flash drive as the main drive (Operating system)

Edit 2: Why is this
EXDISPLAY Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R iP55 Socket 1156 8 channel audio ATX Motherboard

better then

Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R iP55 Socket 1156 8 channel audio ATX Motherboard

Worth the extra 20-30 £ ?

Last edited by mafia996630 (2009-12-11 16:27:16)

2009-12-11 16:47:00

#2

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6389|Carnoustie MASSIF

If you're thinking about an ssd for your os, then look to add at least $200 dollars to that build for a half decent one. There's no point in getting a half assed one.

2009-12-11 17:35:12

#3

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6048|Catherine Black

CammRobb wrote:
If you're thinking about an ssd for your os, then look to add at least $200 dollars to that build for a half decent one. There's no point in getting a half assed one.

He said £ in OP. He said £ and pounds.

2009-12-11 17:40:42

#4

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6389|Carnoustie MASSIF

Finray wrote:
CammRobb wrote:
If you're thinking about an ssd for your os, then look to add at least $200 dollars to that build for a half decent one. There's no point in getting a half assed one.
He said £ in OP. He said £ and pounds.

Component Item Price
Processor Intel Core i5-750 $199.99
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R $139.99
Memory Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 $93.99
Graphics XFX Radeon HD 5770 $179.99
Storage Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB $74.99
Samsung SH-S223L $31.99
Audio
Integrated $0
Enclosure Antec Sonata III w/500W PSU $109.99
Total Buy this complete system at Newegg $830.93

Happy?

2009-12-12 04:49:44

#5

mafia996630: © 2009 Jeff Minard; +319|7023|d

CammRobb wrote:
Finray wrote:
CammRobb wrote:
If you're thinking about an ssd for your os, then look to add at least $200 dollars to that build for a half decent one. There's no point in getting a half assed one.
He said £ in OP. He said £ and pounds.
Component Item Price
Processor Intel Core i5-750 $199.99
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R $139.99
Memory Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 $93.99
Graphics XFX Radeon HD 5770 $179.99
Storage Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB $74.99
Samsung SH-S223L $31.99
Audio
Integrated $0
Enclosure Antec Sonata III w/500W PSU $109.99
Total Buy this complete system at Newegg $830.93

Happy?

That's only because the site I'm using has it in dollars. Anyway fuk that shit, what do you think about the build ?

2009-12-12 17:12:36

#6

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6048|Catherine Black

It's a good build. The Ex-display mobo should be cheaper, not more expensive. All it means is that it's just been used in a shop window.

2009-12-12 17:23:22

#7

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6713|The Twilight Zone

What's with the integrated audio??

Spoiler (highlight to read):
:p

https://www.shrani.si/f/3H/7h/45GTw71U/untitled-1.png

2009-12-12 17:54:25

#8

mafia996630: © 2009 Jeff Minard; +319|7023|d

Finray wrote:
It's a good build. The Ex-display mobo should be cheaper, not more expensive. All it means is that it's just been used in a shop window.

Jesus Christ, I know what ex-display mean!! I thought they were different though.

@.sup, Not sure if I need one as I don't pump music, etc. Plus I have really old speakers (old encore speakers) ,something to consider down the line I guess.

ANYWAY, I've bought the build, everyone lack of opinion had lead to a lack of confidence in buying it. I'll post pics. +1 to all who commented on this thread.

Last edited by mafia996630 (2009-12-12 17:56:06)

2009-12-13 00:45:36

#9

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6674|Finland

I did not see a reason to post, everything seemed nice and decent. Good luck and have fun with the new PC.

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2009-12-13 02:58:34

#10

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6713|The Twilight Zone

mafia996630 wrote:
Finray wrote:
It's a good build. The Ex-display mobo should be cheaper, not more expensive. All it means is that it's just been used in a shop window.
Jesus Christ, I know what ex-display mean!! I thought they were different though.

@.sup, Not sure if I need one as I don't pump music, etc. Plus I have really old speakers (old encore speakers) ,something to consider down the line I guess.

ANYWAY, I've bought the build, everyone lack of opinion had lead to a lack of confidence in buying it. I'll post pics. +1 to all who commented on this thread.

Nah its cool, you can still buy it afterwards. Enjoy your new build, hopefully it doesn't cause problems.

2009-12-13 04:14:19

#11

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6048|Catherine Black

.Sup wrote:
mafia996630 wrote:
Finray wrote:
It's a good build. The Ex-display mobo should be cheaper, not more expensive. All it means is that it's just been used in a shop window.
Jesus Christ, I know what ex-display mean!! I thought they were different though.

@.sup, Not sure if I need one as I don't pump music, etc. Plus I have really old speakers (old encore speakers) ,something to consider down the line I guess.

ANYWAY, I've bought the build, everyone lack of opinion had lead to a lack of confidence in buying it. I'll post pics. +1 to all who commented on this thread.
Nah its cool, you can still buy it afterwards. Enjoy your new build, hopefully it doesn't cause problems.

What sound card would you recommend for him buying? Perhaps speakers too?

2009-12-13 04:17:11

#12

Finray wrote:
.Sup wrote:
mafia996630 wrote:

Jesus Christ, I know what ex-display mean!! I thought they were different though.

@.sup, Not sure if I need one as I don't pump music, etc. Plus I have really old speakers (old encore speakers) ,something to consider down the line I guess.

ANYWAY, I've bought the build, everyone lack of opinion had lead to a lack of confidence in buying it. I'll post pics. +1 to all who commented on this thread.
Nah its cool, you can still buy it afterwards. Enjoy your new build, hopefully it doesn't cause problems.
What sound card would you recommend for him buying? Perhaps speakers too?

I saw these:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/554373/l … -58-delive

but they're not 5.1 and lack features.

Logitech Z-10 Speakers £39.58 delivered @ Misco + 4.5% Quidco

https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zlzNU7rTL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mJKOtAC-L._AA280_.jpg

2009-12-13 04:21:39

#13

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6713|The Twilight Zone

Finray wrote:
.Sup wrote:
mafia996630 wrote:

Jesus Christ, I know what ex-display mean!! I thought they were different though.

@.sup, Not sure if I need one as I don't pump music, etc. Plus I have really old speakers (old encore speakers) ,something to consider down the line I guess.

ANYWAY, I've bought the build, everyone lack of opinion had lead to a lack of confidence in buying it. I'll post pics. +1 to all who commented on this thread.
Nah its cool, you can still buy it afterwards. Enjoy your new build, hopefully it doesn't cause problems.
What sound card would you recommend for him buying? Perhaps speakers too?

I can only recommend audio devices for music, for games and movies I can't as I didn't hear any of the newer cards and specs are only half of the story.

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