As i7 is too pricey, how's this spec for top-end gaming?

[coupe69]

and the q6600 only supports 1066Mhz ddr2 RAM

What a load of tosh, I think you need to do a bit more research before coming out with ridiculous statements like that.

Besides which why would anyone buy a Q6600 at the moment when the Q6700 is 16 quid cheaper.

 

[Fledge]

Fledge I thought you already had an i7 rig?

That one was for a friend

Well this is slightly amazing, it seems i7 can be much cheaper than I thought
So I hope you don't mind if I change this thread's purpose.
Can you please spec me and i7 rig with the following....

Mobo --- 2x Crossfire, decent OCing capabilities, enough space for chunky cards and a low price (probably one of those Gigabyte UDwhatsits)

Core i7

Gfx card --- Whichever the cheapest HD 4870x2 is atm

RAM --- Some decent value ram (3x2 tri)

Case --- Antec 900-2 I thinks

HDD --- at least 500gb, preferably boot speed enhancing.

Blu-ray --- the cheap-ish LG one the does everything.

CPU Cooler --- Cheap and amazing please!

Last and least, 120mm fan...SHINEEE LED with naice performance.


Please don't take any this-week-only's into account for pricing purposes. And I must say, this is the most response I've ever had, 20 replies geez!

PS: Keep it cheap, that's the reason I'm asking for this

 

[icey_haj]

Here you go;

I've gone with 850W because I assume you might want to add a 2nd card later on.

 

[Fledge]

You are just too helpful
Well, when I buy another card I'll get a new PSU with it - tbh I see no point getting an upgraded PSU now if I don't need it yet
This is scary...if I have the exact same basket, then remove the PSU and change the Sapphire for a Powercolour version (cheaper when not on offer) the price comes to £1,279.20...that's not right

Can someone tell me difference between Retail and OEM i7 please?
Somehow I need this to be less expensive

 

[coupe69]

Ditch the pricy coolermaster cpu cooler for the Akasa AK-967 Nero and drop the 2x 120mm fans (there's really no need for extra fans in an Antec 900!) and get some better ram like the OCZ Reaper 1800Mhz

 

[coupe69]

Can someone tell me difference between Retail and OEM i7 please? Somehow I need this to be less expensive

OEM = (Original Equipment Manufacturer) you get the chip only no box or cpufan, and only one year warranty.

Retail = Boxed product comes with the stock intel fan and three year warranty.

 

[Fledge]

Are there any bundles that could reduce the price?

 

[Fledge]

OEM = (Original Equipment Manufacturer) you get the chip only no box or cpufan, and only one year warranty.

Retail = Boxed product comes with the stock intel fan and three year warranty.

Ah now that clears up a lot! Thanks.

 

[markiejt]

is that the same with AMD? also how does it get supplied if no box?

 

[Fledge]

...also how does it get supplied if no box?

That's a good point, do tell

 

[coupe69]

is that the same with AMD? also how does it get supplied if no box?

Comes in a tiny little cpu sized box

 

[coupe69]

This is what I would get for a similar price, although I would probably get a GTX 285 with a view to getting another in the future.

 

[psychas]

best buy for money i would say. for get those tri cores

 

[Fledge]

If I were to stick with getting an i7 rig then I could shave off an extra £13 and get free OCing with the "*OVERCLOCKED* Intel Core i7 920 2.66Ghz (Nehalem) @3.33Ghz / Gigabyte EX58-UD3R Intel X58 / OCZ 6GB DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Gold (3x2GB) Triple Channel DDR3/ Akasa Nero Bundle bundle"!

If not then I will look into Psychas' AMD alternative.

Thanks again everyone

EDIT: I'm gonna need free shipping before I buy this ^^

 

[siumatfung]

This ^^ but the Zotac is now £134 in This Week Only and OP said he already has PSU.

even better so an i7 is a possibility!!!!!