What have I done!? Ebay bargain I hope...

Liampope · 12 Apr 2010 at 17:01

Have been considering an i5 upgrade for a few months now - gradually getting up to speed on hardware, thinking about what to get, and making moves to sell some stuff to help with funds. Was considering a pre-overclocked OCUK bundle plus a mix of new and second hand parts to build up the system.

Well I couldn't help myself - just one a whole rig on ebay...

i5 750
Gigabyte UD5
4GB Corsair 1600MHz ram
corsair H50-1 water cooler
(exactly the contents of the OCUK bundle I was considering before they recently changed the mobo to an Asus)
5850
800W 'evolabs' PSU
Wierd looking Lexa case that will probably be swapped
250GB samsung HDD
Optical
Keyb/mouse
Wharfedale speakers

Allegedly all only a few months old, built for over a £1000 (sounds believable). Won it for £620.

So, bargain? I'm happy, but at the same time apprehensive - never spent that much on ebay - hope it all works! Only thing I'm worried about is the 'evolabs' PSU. Never heard of 'em - anyone know if they're any good or if it wants swapping to be safe. It should at least be un-stressed with 800W powering this rig.

What you reckon, folks?

Liam

4T5 · 12 Apr 2010 at 17:04

Liampope said:
What you reckon, folks?

Liam

I reckon a Casio calculator will arrive circa 1982, Enjoy.

Should've gone to Overclockers & Spec savers by the looks of it.

Nar you'll be fine it's a Flying machine.

I hope you used somebody elses credit card.

Wow you're my Hero.

Pick One of the above & use repeatedly.

alex24 · 12 Apr 2010 at 17:06

Sounds too good to be true!

Might want to change that PSU.

JRS · 12 Apr 2010 at 17:06

Liampope said:
800W 'evolabs' PSU

Probably going to want to change that. I've not heard much good about Evo Labs PSUs.

petriodet · 12 Apr 2010 at 17:06

malc30 said:
I hope you used somebody elses credit card.

i'll use that one.

Liampope · 12 Apr 2010 at 17:27

Lol - haven't used anyone's credit card yet. Think I'll go and pick it up and ask to see it running.

Hopefully all's good, then with the help of the guys here, I can get that i5 to 4GHz myself as it would be if I'd gone for the OCUK bundle with the same parts. Should be doable

. Then again maybe the 3.2 he currently has it running at is the most he can get out of it

Dear OCUK - very sorry, my finger slipped on the bid button. Promise I'll replace the case, PSU and buy a 24" monitor from your shop

Troezar · 12 Apr 2010 at 18:18

You're a braver man than me!! Hope it works ok, keep us informed

mattjd · 12 Apr 2010 at 18:30

edit: Whoops being an idiot

Have fun

Biz.Kid09 · 12 Apr 2010 at 18:34

Looks good mate....would recommend going and picking up to check its actually a i5 etc and also if possible run a quick test to check its all stable etc.

Arcimbaldo · 12 Apr 2010 at 19:13

Agreed with what everyone has said, looks a cracking rig, picking it up is a must.
Never heard of that brand of PSU so might be an idea popping into OCUK

Grummkol · 12 Apr 2010 at 19:27

Nice rig, check the CPU though as some have already said.
The last thing I bought off ebay was a cm-64 (30 quid). It sits on top of the mt-32 and under the sc-88

Bonus points if you know what they are without resorting to google (though it will show your age).

mame · 12 Apr 2010 at 19:27

Sounds good to me, especially with the 5850 prices still high. Don't forget the photos!

mame · 12 Apr 2010 at 19:32

I see it comes with Windows 7 x64 ultimate :eek:

wonder if that's genuine?

Liampope · 12 Apr 2010 at 19:42

mame said:
I see it comes with Windows 7 x64 ultimate wonder if that's genuine?

Doubt it! I asked, and CD/DVD isn't coming with the rig so it's either a naughty copy or he just wants to retain the disks/license for himself. Still at least it's there for now so I can use and spring for my own disks when I feel like a fresh reinstall.

Will be reporting back with photos etc.

Then the overclocking attempts will begin

Redmint · 12 Apr 2010 at 19:47

Sounds like a good bargain, enjoy the new rig.

(and yes might want to swap out the psu just in case it blows up).

Beans on toast Dave · 12 Apr 2010 at 19:47

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intel-I5-750-...tZUK_Computing_DesktopPCs?hash=item3a59973d5f
this one?

looks good?

Liampope · 12 Apr 2010 at 19:57

challengedavid said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intel-I5-750-...tZUK_Computing_DesktopPCs?hash=item3a59973d5f
this one?

looks good?

Aye that's the one. Wonder if it's somebody off here?

Thanks for the advice on checking the cpu. Would having a look in device manager, or bringing up task manager and noting the 4 core usage graphs be sufficient, or do you reckon I should ask to see it physically. I guess it's the one thing that will be hidden to the eye.

Cheers,

Liam

cmndr_andi · 12 Apr 2010 at 20:06

Use this program to check the CPU.

You should probably also check that the Windows 7 install is genuine and you have the product key should you need to reinstall.

I would suggest upgrading the PSU (current one sounds like a disaster waiting to happen) and the HDD if you have the money (or possibly SSD if you want to push the boat out).

Also, a bit of cable management wouldn't go amiss.

Fallen god · 12 Apr 2010 at 20:26

cmndr_andi said:
Use this program to check the CPU.

You should probably also check that the Windows 7 install is genuine and you have the product key should you need to reinstall.

I would suggest upgrading the PSU (current one sounds like a disaster waiting to happen) and the HDD if you have the money (or possibly SSD if you want to push the boat out).

Also, a bit of cable management wouldn't go amiss.

What he said would be advised XD.

RJC · 12 Apr 2010 at 20:36

Nice system, but I would like other mentioned change the PSU to something better, like a Corsair