Upgrading, advice appreciated

2008-08-19 04:04:00

#1

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

I've already got 8800GTS (G92), hard-drives, dvd drives, soundcard, monitor, mouse, keyboard.

Just need new

CPU
Mobo
PSU
Case
RAM

And vista x64

Was thinking of
E8500
4GB OCZ DDR2
Corsair HX 620W
Haven't got a clue what mobo I'd need, don't need SLi, not gonna overclock the shit out of the CPU, what would be best?
Need suggestions for the case too, preferably one that would fit the Zalman CNPS9700, or another cpu cooler.

Budget is around £5-600 I don't want to spend too much on it, if possible.

Thanks, and sensible suggestions will be appreciated <3 <3

2008-08-19 04:04:53

#2

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

Link me to the shop where you will be buying your stuff.

Last edited by .Sup (2008-08-19 04:05:09)

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2008-08-19 04:07:21

#3

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

Either

www.scan.co.uk or www.overclockers.co.uk

2008-08-19 04:11:21

#4

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6805|Long Island, New York

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … otherboard

Can't go wrong. I've got a friend with that board and he loves it. If you ever do want to OC, this is the board to do it on.

I also suggest the Thermaltake V1. Not saying the Zalman is a bad cooler (it's most certainly not), but it's an excellent cooler. I've got it and my E6660 is running at 30C with an overclock to 3.2.

edit: fail bbcode

edit deux: oh and for a case, go for this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =CA-156-CM

a bit expensive though.

Last edited by Poseidon (2008-08-19 04:14:56)

2008-08-19 04:20:22

#5

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

Fuck paying £170 for a case

I just remembered I get 10% off at overclockers so use that, would you reccomend this case;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =CA-102-AN

2008-08-19 04:22:34

#6

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6805|Long Island, New York

The Sheriff wrote:
Fuck paying £170 for a case

I just remembered I get 10% off at overclockers so use that, would you reccomend this case;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =CA-102-AN

It's got okay reviews. Anandtech said it's good, but it's got a couple of annoyances. One being no tool-less installation, which was a fucking PAIN IN THE ASS for me when I was building my first ever rig (my current one).

I've got the 900 and it's a bit cramped. That one's bigger so it could help.

2008-08-19 04:23:22

#7

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7078|Nårvei

6 fans on the Antec 1200 sounds like noise to me ...

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2008-08-19 04:23:33

#8

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

CPU: for starters lets say E8400 (unless you will still have some money left for E8500)

Mobo: Abit quad GT is a very good mobo: Abit QuadGT or Asus P5E

My personal preferences for ram are Corsair Dominator or Crucial Ballistix (but they don't have 4GB kit so you would have to be buying 2x2GB kits)
PSU: the one you put in the list is a great choice
Case: thats up to you to pick

2008-08-19 04:25:37

#9

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7078|Nårvei

Make sure it's a modular PSU ...

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2008-08-19 04:27:46

#10

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6888|Mhz

Varegg wrote:
6 fans on the Antec 1200 sounds like noise to me ...

On low they're pretty much silent, which is what they will be on if he's not OCing much.

2008-08-19 04:27:49

#11

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

Varegg wrote:
Make sure it's a modular PSU ...

Modular PSU's are great but its not a must and they are more expensive. He should concentrate on the main components first such as the CPU and the mobo.

2008-08-19 04:39:05

#12

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

So far:
Asus P5E Intel X38 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 LGA775 'Wolfdale' 3.16GHz (1333FSB) - Retail
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 1066MHz Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT12864AA106A)
Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-620HXUK)
Antec Twelve Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case

2008-08-19 04:39:59

#13

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6503|United Kingdom

check out dabs also sheriff ... there's free next day shipping there atm and i got my E8400 for £105 which was cheapest out of anywhere at the time.

2008-08-19 04:40:23

#14

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7078|Nårvei

The PSU Surgeons has chosen so far is modular, i bought the big brother 750W and it was not

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2008-08-19 04:40:57

#15

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

Mitch92uK wrote:
check out dabs also sheriff ... there's free next day shipping there atm and i got my E8400 for £105 which was cheapest out of anywhere at the time.

This should cost £614, but I got some 10% off voucher from Overclockers, so I'd be saving ~£60

2008-08-19 04:44:58

#16

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6503|United Kingdom

The Sheriff wrote:
Mitch92uK wrote:
check out dabs also sheriff ... there's free next day shipping there atm and i got my E8400 for £105 which was cheapest out of anywhere at the time.
This should cost £614, but I got some 10% off voucher from Overclockers, so I'd be saving ~£60

Oh if you've got a 10% off mate then fair play. Also idk if you know but by registering on the forums you can get free next day delivery too Not sure if you need 250 posts tho ...

Even though you have 10% sheriff just have a quick glance at some other retailers as when i was pricing my machine up ocuk were always the most expensive.

2008-08-19 05:55:55

#17

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6900

Varegg wrote:
The PSU Surgeons has chosen so far is modular, i bought the big brother 750W and it was not

I messed up too, and now I'm stuck with a non modular PSU.

2008-08-19 06:04:36

#18

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

Gooners wrote:
Varegg wrote:
The PSU Surgeons has chosen so far is modular, i bought the big brother 750W and it was not
I messed up too, and now I'm stuck with a non modular PSU.

https://www.rosebrand.com/images/product_320x320/Wiss-Scissors.jpg

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-08-19 06:05:38

#19

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6900

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Gooners wrote:
Varegg wrote:
The PSU Surgeons has chosen so far is modular, i bought the big brother 750W and it was not
I messed up too, and now I'm stuck with a non modular PSU.
http://www.rosebrand.com/images/product … issors.jpg

Freezer is emo.

2008-08-19 06:07:57

#20

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6465|Winland

Gooners wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
Gooners wrote:
I messed up too, and now I'm stuck with a non modular PSU.
http://www.rosebrand.com/images/product … issors.jpg
Freezer is emo.

No, I just encourage you to make your PSU that.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-08-19 07:49:42

#21

']['error.V2: Om nom nom nom; +48|6081

Freezer7Pro wrote:
Gooners wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:

http://www.rosebrand.com/images/product … issors.jpg
Freezer is emo.
No, I just encourage you to make your PSU that.

And then go on selfcuttingemorage?

2008-08-19 08:06:53

#22

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6721|The Twilight Zone

The rig looks very nice but the extra money for E8500 is a bit of waste of money. Even if you're not gonna oc 3.0 is enough for all games. You don't really need the extra 160Mhz.

2008-08-19 08:10:22

#23

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

It was only £17 more, I've heard that the chip will be of better quality than that of the average E8400 aswell.

2008-08-19 16:22:52

#24

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|6817|UK

The Seasonic M12 700W Modular (my PSU xD) is not much more than that corsair (£103 I think it is on OC). The Corsairs are made by seasonic so your not sacraficing quality. The only draw back with it is the second fan. It has a small secondary fan that kicks in under extreme load to help keep things in check. Nice. However, it will not re-set. So, if you get into intensive gaming and the fan kicks in. The only way to re-set it (as far as I can tell) is to switch the whole machine of. Which is a bit of a bastard.

Gooners wrote:
I messed up too, and now I'm stuck with a non modular PSU.

Only because you thought you where being a clever bastard and didnt listen to uncle MARTEN.

_{I missed you sweetheart <3}

Martyn

2008-08-20 15:47:34

#25

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

Got it all at 9 am today, (I only ordered it at 3 pm yesterday).

Unfortunately hat to delay building it tilkl after work, Vista is installed as are all drivers.

Money well spent tbh.

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