Spec £1000-£1500 Please

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Following on from this thread http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17881038

I've waited a while for the new graphics etc to come out, so now I know nothing about the new generation of cards, processors, mobo etc..! :p

Could some kind soul please spec something that will be an upgrade from:

DELL XPS system

Intel C2D 6700
2GB Mem
2 x 7900GS in SLI


He's wanting to be able to play Left for Dead and Farcry 2 easily on the new system.

Will be needing a complete base unit, no TFT,speakers etc..

But will need a case,PSU,OS etc..

Many thanks,
Mark
 
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The 320GB HDD can be used as the boot drive.

This build seems perfect for your needs. The one below is just a waste of money. Specced it for the sake of it.
 
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Specced a 280GTX and 8GB of v. expensive RAM in this build but both are totally unnecessary unless really needed.

What screen does your mate have?
 
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Um, its one that came with the system.

Thanks very much for speccing something up, much appreciated :)

I take it having 2 x graphics cards is not needed with the new generation of cards? :confused:


I can find out size of screen and if he wishes to upgrade.
 
MarkLP said:
Um, its one that came with the system.

Thanks very much for speccing something up, much appreciated :)

I take it having 2 x graphics cards is not needed with the new generation of cards? :confused:


I can find out size of screen and if he wishes to upgrade.
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Yeah, two graphics cards is a waste of time (for the absolute majority of users). Costs a load of money, microstutter and no matter what anyone says, will involve a degree of hassle. One 4870 will rape those two 7900's into oblivion.

If you went for a 24" upgrade for the screen, a GTX280 is a good partner (thinking of Crysis) but the 4870 will be absolutely fine with a 24" screen in all current games (I think Crysis Warhead runs better than Crysis 1 irl, but don't know if this is truely confirmed).
 
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So maybe swap to the GTX280 and keep the first spec, would that work ok?
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Yeah that'd be fine.

But the GTX280 gives about 10% (its probably more, guesswork) more power over the 4870 yet costs about 60% more.

So its up to your mate whether he wants to spend that kind of money on a GPU. Personally, I wouldn't.
 
Hiya MarkLP, what size screen does your friend have? If it is a fairly small screen, would he or she be interested in purchasing a new one as long as it is within the budget? :)
 
I think its a 19" or 20" So not even sure he wants to change. I don't think he does, but am going to check.

Any reason for changing the RAM? Is it a higher clock or something?
 
He seems more then happy with Chimerical's Spec.

Only thing he has requested is 'It must be quiet'

So even if its abit more what should I add or change to have a quieter PC?

Thanks!
 
MarkLP said:
So even if its abit more what should I add or change to have a quieter PC?
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Swap the case for an Antec P182, buy four Sharkoon Eagle fans:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-005-SH

Maybe swap the cooler on the GPU (whichever one he chooses) for a third party one.

And buy this CPU cooler:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...=Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775)

And these rubber fan mounts:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-001-AF

Expensive, I know :(
 
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