New gaming rig.

2007-06-30 02:17:18

#1

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Hai!

Ive been looking at parts to build a completly new computer with to replace this old one im using, since it will be the first one I build from parts ive chosen myself I could use some adivce on different parts and so on. Ive chosen some parts myself to begin with, feel free to point out any bad hardware that I could change and so on, also point out why since I do wanna learn a bit aswell. Thanks beforehand.

Motherboard -EVGA nForce 680i SLi (Socket 775), http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.p … =MB-000-EA

Gfx card - EVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra KO SILENT 768MB, http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.p … =MB-002-EA

PSU - Fortron/Source Epsilon 700W, Blue Fan, Active PFC, ATX/EPS, SLI, 20/24pin, http://www.komplett.se/k/ki.aspx?sku=315686 (swedish site link, couldnt find one in english)

Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz, http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =CP-128-IN

HD - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB, http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.p … =HD-084-SE

I think those are the most important parts i guess, feel free to point out anything ive missed aswell.
Havent chosen any RAM yet since i cant really pick out one of the various speeds and makers so feel free to tip me on a good RAM aswell.

As I said before, thanks beforehand to any tips I may recieve.

Last edited by FarBeyondReality (2007-06-30 02:30:40)

2007-06-30 02:20:19

#2

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6965|N. Ireland

Wait until July 22 for Core 2 Duo price drops!

2007-06-30 02:22:19

#3

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Yeah, im not actually gonna buy this comp untill like mid aug/beginning of september but id like to be read to order the parts and so on so im planning a bit ahead.

Last edited by FarBeyondReality (2007-06-30 02:29:20)

2007-06-30 02:22:50

#4

Kurazoo: Pheasant Plucker; +440|7156|West Yorkshire, U.K

Hard Drive? You have lots of money to spend I see, and i agree with leetkyle.

2007-06-30 02:29:08

#5

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Well, like i said in answer to kyles post, i wont be ordering in the parts untill mid august/ beginning of sept.

2007-06-30 02:31:30

#6

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6965|N. Ireland

If you can give me a budget, I can throw together a system for you.

2007-06-30 02:34:46

#7

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Alright.

Well i would say around 1500 Pounds (3000 dollars) and at max like 1700 (3400 dollars) i would guess.

2007-06-30 02:35:38

#8

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6965|N. Ireland

Okay, I'll start up on a system for that budget

2007-06-30 02:36:18

#9

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Cool, mega thanks <3

2007-06-30 02:49:01

#10

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6965|N. Ireland

Intel Core 2 Duo Q6600 (2.4GHz) - £150 after July 22
EVGA 680i Motherboard
OCZ 2GB PC2-9200 1150MHz
EVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra (Overclocked)
Western Digital Raptor X 150GB 10000RPM
Maxtor Diamondmax 320GB
Asus 18x18 DVD-RW SATA Drive
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty (Champion Edition)
Antec P190 w/ 1200W Neolink Dual PSU
Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler

Total Price = ~£1640

Last edited by leetkyle (2007-06-30 03:03:16)

2007-06-30 07:50:10

#11

Hurricane: Banned; +1,153|7102|Washington, DC

That's a DoD budget right there!

If you ask me, it would make more sense to get an 8800GTS or GTX and overclock it, then use the savings on another 2 gigs of RAM.

2007-06-30 07:58:20

#12

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7120

Hurricane wrote:
That's a DoD budget right there!

If you ask me, it would make more sense to get an 8800GTS or GTX and overclock it, then use the savings on another 2 gigs of RAM.

What he said. Or get a second one.

2007-06-30 08:15:52

#13

theknuck: It's pronounced Knuck, like in Knuckle!!; +45|7083|balls

whats up moneybags! don't tell me your gonna run that beast (the ultra) on a simple 19" monitor, do you have a 24 or 26"? right now if you don't have a huge monitor then ain't that gpu just overkill right now? name one game right now that a 8800gts or gtx for that matter won't run through?

2007-06-30 08:18:02

#14

Hurricane: Banned; +1,153|7102|Washington, DC

theknuck wrote:
whats up moneybags! don't tell me your gonna run that beast (the ultra) on a simple 19" monitor, do you have a 24 or 26"? right now if you don't have a huge monitor then ain't that gpu just overkill right now? name one game right now that a 8800gts or gtx for that matter won't run through?

Yeah, that's another thing; if you get an 8800GTS that leaves a fair amount of moolah for a good 22" screen.

2007-06-30 08:27:29

#15

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Yeah im gonna get a new 22" monitor aswell or 24" depends. Also, ive got a bigger budget but i set it at max 1700 pounds since i dont wanna be spending to much cash so the extra RAM i will prob get since im gonna run vista (cry) with this new comp.

Been glancing quite a lot at this monitor aswell so ill prob get it http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =MO-050-SA

Last edited by FarBeyondReality (2007-06-30 08:29:34)

2007-06-30 08:34:05

#16

-101-InvaderZim: Member; +42|7315|Waikato, Aotearoa

Case?? You're gonna need something to put it all in and since it looks like u got money to burn, might I suggest the Thermaltake Kandalf with
a Thermaltake 750W PSU?!

2007-06-30 08:50:43

#17

maestrium: Member; +13|6956|Arizona

-101-InvaderZim: He picked out a case, the Antec P190.

2007-06-30 08:53:05

#18

genius_man16: Platinum Star whore; +365|7149|Middle of nowhere

that looks good, but i'd go with mine

except the HD, you got more of that

Last edited by genius_man16 (2007-06-30 08:54:01)

2007-06-30 09:01:11

#19

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Well, it was Leetkyle that picked out the rig with the budget i gave him so all the credits go to him

And yeah, he chose the p190 with dual psu's brinnging it a total of 1200W wootz?!

2007-06-30 09:34:58

#20

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|7009|Long Island, New York

FarBeyondReality wrote:
Yeah im gonna get a new 22" monitor aswell or 24" depends. Also, ive got a bigger budget but i set it at max 1700 pounds since i dont wanna be spending to much cash so the extra RAM i will prob get since im gonna run vista (cry) with this new comp.

Been glancing quite a lot at this monitor aswell so ill prob get it http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =MO-050-SA

I have that. When you first open it, you're gonna be AMAZED by the size. Trust me, GET IT!

2007-06-30 09:40:25

#21

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Cool, ive never had anything over 19" tbh so, is there like a big difference between the two? 22" and 19" that is, only 3" anyways.

2007-06-30 09:44:10

#22

buLLet_t00th: Mr. Boombastic; +178|6914|Stealth City, UK

Get a 24" Dell...........AMAZING!

2007-06-30 09:48:12

#23

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

Well, http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =MO-009-DE and thats £422 inc VAT which is quite expensive for a monitor since with the monitor ive chosen now my total price is up @ £2000 including shipping :F but we'll see, ive not ordered anything yet so.

2007-06-30 09:51:34

#24

Winston_Churchill: Bazinga!; +521|7210|Toronto | Canada

FarBeyondReality wrote:
Yeah im gonna get a new 22" monitor aswell or 24" depends. Also, ive got a bigger budget but i set it at max 1700 pounds since i dont wanna be spending to much cash so the extra RAM i will prob get since im gonna run vista (cry) with this new comp.

Been glancing quite a lot at this monitor aswell so ill prob get it http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =MO-050-SA

I have that monitor and i love it, its amazing

2007-06-30 09:54:27

#25

FarBeyondReality: The odd one out; +24|6632

It looks fab tbh, i just have to make sure i can have it fit on the correct angel ive got my current monitor setup at my desk atm, otherwise im gonna have to sit differently and shit :F

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