gaming machine

amdandy · 19 Jul 2010 at 23:48

I have got fed up with using a crappy laptop so I am after building something to use for gaming so I want to see what other peoples ideas are so I can see if I can make any improvements to what I have in mind, my budget is 2-3000

reiyushin · 19 Jul 2010 at 23:56

That's two to three thousand pounds? :O

amdandy · 19 Jul 2010 at 23:58

yeah i want something pretty top spec that i am not needing to do any upgrades for a while

reiyushin · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:06

Ok cool, brb

Redmint · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:06

£2,071.13 inc shipping.

reiyushin · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:08

Oh, what do you need?

Screens? How many, what res?
Mouse?
Speakers?
Headset?
Keyboard?

amdandy · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:12

just wanting the one screen needing mouse keyboard etc have got an os not overly bothered about cpu but would prefer amd

Brian8bit · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:15

Redmint · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:19

AMD version of my spec:

£2,010.23 inc shipping.

AiiR · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:25

Would go with Redmints, however, instead of those PC166's go with the PC350's as they're currently the best gaming headset available.

reiyushin · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:26

Considerations:

Is a TN screen okay for your uses? I have the monitor selected and for gaming it's the best I've used to date.
Do you want to replace the stock fans on the 800D?
Do you like logitech mice? Are you more of a Razer guy?
Do you want an SSD for boot?
Do you need a BD-RW?
Do you need more storage?
How crazy do you want to go with your headset? "google Psyko 5.1"

amdandy · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:46

do you think that I would need to upgrade the cooling on the 800d because I have read in a few reviews that the cooling isnt as good as it should be in that case

reiyushin · 20 Jul 2010 at 00:53

The airflow could be better. You could add in addtional fans or swap out them all for higher airflow jobs.

Failing that there are cases ou there with much better airflow, I myself use the antec 1200 which has exceptionally good airflow

If airflow is a concern then checkout:
Antec 1200/902
Lian-Li Armoursuit P80B
Coolermaster Haf-X (or any of their HAF range)

PraxxtorCruel · 20 Jul 2010 at 01:04

Total: £2715 ...ouch, that would be my dream comp...sort of, as I rushed through it.

Redmint · 20 Jul 2010 at 01:05

Spending £975 on graphics cards is silly even for a 'future proof' PC.

PraxxtorCruel · 20 Jul 2010 at 01:12

Redmint said:
Spending £975 on graphics cards is silly even for a 'future proof' PC.

Personally if I was him, I'd wait a little longer and then splash out on the new tec, it just feels like its right around the corner.

Boozebeard · 20 Jul 2010 at 01:14

does quad crossfire even work?

Redmint · 20 Jul 2010 at 01:18

Yup, scaling is pretty rubbish though.

PraxxtorCruel · 20 Jul 2010 at 01:19

Boozebeard said:
does quad crossfire even work?

As far as I know, yes. Of course I'd recommend one 5970 or if you love powah get the asus ares dual chip 5870 at £1200.

mrteabag · 20 Jul 2010 at 01:22

Personally I would spend something like 1200 and spend the rest on upgrades in the next few years.
New sockets,graphics card etc. come out every year so theres no point spending loads on a soon-to-be outdated socket