£1600 Budget - Help Appreciated.

Tech-N · 24 Mar 2010 at 12:23

Hi all, recently i've been looking into a new computer to replace my old laptop. I don't know loads about todays technlolgy so would like some advice on parts to purchase. Will need all parts plus monitor (No larger than 22"), mouse and keyboard.

General uses are for AVCHD video editing, mostly Sony Vegas and After Effects as well as gaming.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

nightwish · 24 Mar 2010 at 12:46

To get you started -

For peripherals, I'd get:
Acoustic Energy Aego M 2.1 Speaker System
Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse
Logitech UltraX Premium Keyboard

Then, I'm assuming you need an OS?
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - Retail

There's really only one choice for a processor in your price bracket:
Intel Core i7 930 2.80GHz (Bloomfield) (Socket LGA1366) - OEM

That all takes you up to £488.

Tech-N · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:41

Thanks for the input Nightwish.

I am also after an OS included, yeah.

NormanPorkinson · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:50

Have a look at this I've spec'd up! Elegance, beauty and speed!

stulid · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:55

Nice. Like the psu too, because I got one.

Kill_Phil · 24 Mar 2010 at 15:54

well ive had a shot for you, tried to keep it balanced, slightly over budget but with that youve got a great SSD which will help in loading times and more importantly video editing. also youre getting 2 free games, and of course added an OS which you may already have. but you could chop off some of the price by changing the corsair package, well here it goes...

ps ive noticed i chopped off the keyboard at the end its priced up for the for logitech ultra flat keyboard...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-137-LG

NormanPorkinson · 24 Mar 2010 at 16:11

I do now - edited as appropriate! It's still cheaper else where though.

Kill_Phil · 24 Mar 2010 at 16:15

NormanPorkinson said:
I do now - edited as appropriate! It's still cheaper else where though.

no probs pal, but you wont find it a great deal cheaper tbh, but anyway were just providing an overview to what he can get for his buck

NormanPorkinson · 24 Mar 2010 at 16:20

Yes it's not that much cheaper, not worth making a separate order for anyway! There's been times in the past where I've paid premium just to get all my bits from Ocuk. You can't put a price on quality service and prompt delivery.

Tech-N · 24 Mar 2010 at 16:20

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Tech-N · 25 Mar 2010 at 09:05

This might sound like a silly question but; within each component, are all screws and cables included? Anything other than above need purchasing?

NormanPorkinson · 25 Mar 2010 at 09:09

You'll get a bag of screws with the case, which will fit things like hard drives, cd drives, mobo and graphics card. You'll get a screws and mounting plate with the cooler. The mobo will come with sata cables for your HD and dvd drive.

The powersupply will come with all the cables as mentioned in the spec for it.

DooMeR · 25 Mar 2010 at 10:27

Even if ocuk is slightly more expensive, in my experiance their customer support and delivary service is 2nd to none.

I dont even bother shoping around anymore as i know all ocuk prices are competitive and even if they are a little more expensive its worth it for peace of mind i think esspecily when you gonna be paying so much for a new comp.

They even help you and give you advice how to install the hardware if you need it.

But maybe i am just a ocuk fan boy.