The please help me choose an OCuk PC thread!!

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Hi,

My head has been melted over the past few weeks trying to research what PC will be best for my requirements and also to source one that is from a decent company and a competitive price. My 3 options are below and am hoping to get a bit of advice from you as I am starting to go a bit "nuts" everytime I hear the phrase CPU/GFX etc.., lol :D

I will be using the machine for watching movies/TV, general internet browsing, gaming (initially only for PES11 - but I know I'll be tempted in to some of the more intensive GFX games) and also as a DAW (digital audio workstation). I will be running programs like Nuendo, Realguitar, The Grand, Omnisphere and quite a few others. The PC may initially be hooked up to my now old Sharp Aquous 720p TV but I am hoping to get the LG 100hz 1080p LCD asap.

Is there one deal below that stands out as being the best ££ for performance? And at the same time ensuring I won't have any issues with the above?

Many thanks for any advice and I am now at the stage were I have to make a final decision and can't keep this going on and on any longer......

Cheers
Dee



OPTION 1:

The "Titan Xenomorph" features a Intel i3 530 2.93GHz processor overclocked and guaranteed to a stable 4.20GHz, combined with a selection of high performance, handpicked components placed into an Antec 300 gaming case with Nvidia green fans to give it a unique look and feel. Experience a true DX11 experience and harness the power of PhysX and CUDA with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 400 Series. The additional front intake fans keep the system cool and quiet so that you can game all through the night with style.

Starcraft II Free trial bundled with every system!

Why You Should Buy This System
- A guaranteed 4.20GHz performance for the price of 2.93GHz
- Choose from a selection of graphics cards to meet your performance needs
- Precision built and cabled by Overclockers UK expert technicians

System Specification
- Case: Antec 300 Case with Alien Green case fans.
- Power Supply: Corsair Extreme 600W
- CPU: Intel Core i3 530 2.93GHz Clarkdale overclocked to 4.20GHz
- Motherboard: Gigabyte H55M-UD2H Intel H55 (Socket 1156) PCI-Express DDR3 Motherboard
- Cooler: Akasa Venom CPU Cooler
- RAM: Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
- Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache
- Graphics Card: Nvidia 400 Series DX11 Compatible Graphics Cards
- Sound: Realtek 7.1 Channel Sound (On-Board)
- Optical Drive: LG DVD+/-RW SATA Drive

EXTRAS:

Windows 7 home premium 64bit
Zotac GeForce GTX 460 1024mb GDDR5
OCZ Vertex 2E 60gb SSD

PRICE: £871.73

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OPTION 2:

The "Titan Exodus" features a Intel i5 760 2.80GHz processor overclocked and guaranteed to a stable 4.00GHz, combined with a selection of high performance, handpicked components to meet your desire for the perfect i5 gaming system.

Why You Should Buy This System
- A guaranteed 4.00GHz performance for the price of 2.80GHz
- Choose from a selection of graphics cards to meet your performance needs
- Support is included for USB and SATA III out of the box ensuring a fast system for years to come
- Precision built and cabled by Overclockers UK expert technicians

System Specification
- Case: Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case
- Power Supply: Corsair Extreme 600W
- CPU: Intel Core i5 760 2.80GHz overclocked to 4.00GHz
- Motherboard: Asus P7P55D-E Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard
- Cooler: Titan Fenrir CPU Cooler
- RAM: Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
- Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache
- Graphics Card: Choice of the latest graphic cards
- Sound: High Definition 7.1 Onboard Sound Card
- Optical Drive: 22x DVD+RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter

EXTRAS:

Windows 7 home premium 64bit
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5850 1024MB GDDR5
OCZ Vertex 2E 60gb SSD

PRICE: £1002.96


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OPTION 3:

The "Titan Onyx" features an Intel Core i7 930 2.80GHz processor overclocked and guaranteed to a stable 4.00GHz. With a high overclock and DX11 graphics the "Titan Onyx" has a complete set of high end features straight out of the box. Everything you could ever want combined into one complete system.

Why Should You Buy This System?
- A guaranteed 4.00GHz performance for the price of 2.80GHz
- DX11 performance provided from the very latest graphics cards
- 6GB of 1600MHz DDR3 Triple Channel memory allows faster loading of games and better multi-tasking

System Specification
- Case: Xigmatek Asgard Midi Tower - Black
- Power Supply: Corsair Extreme 600W
- CPU: Intel Core i7 930 2.80GHz Overclocked to 4.00GHz
- Motherboard: Asus P6X58D-E Intel X58 (Socket 1366) DDR3 Motherboard
- Cooler: Prolimatech Megahalem w/ Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000rpm 120mm Fan
- RAM: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 (1600MHz) Tri-Channel
- Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache
- Graphics Card: A choice of the latest graphics cards
- Sound: 7.1 Channel Sound (On-Board)
- Optical Drive: LG DVD+/-RW SATA Drive

EXTRAS:

Windows 7 home premium 64bit
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5850 1024MB GDDR5
OCZ Vertex 2E 60gb SSD

PRICE: £1136.21
 
Since you're doing digital audio work I would ignore the i3 and go for the i5 or the i7 if you can afford it.

This because you will benefit a lot from a quad core.

The i7 uses triple channel memory and is the best processor out there at the moment so obviously if you can afford it, I would take that. You really don't need an SSD so I'd really just take the SSD off and upgrade it later if you're going to spend 1000$, you might as well get the i7.
 
Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

I thought the ssd would be extra beneficial to me because I could load Windows and the likes of Nuendo and some of my main programs to it.........but there is a fair chance I could be talking balls :D
 
I'd ignore the i3 completely.
I'd remove the SSD.
I'd get a 1tb HDD rather than a 500.

I feel option 2 is overpriced.
Option 3 feels like better value for money.
 
What's the difference in the "viper" and the "onyx"? The former is £1274 with windows and a GTX470 (can't decide on the 470 or the 5850.....both same price and the benchmark websites don't seem to show much of a difference). Is it just the case with regards the actual PCs?

Ah, the viper also has a 1tb HDD (thanks for the advice above mate) and is £1189 without the SSD and a GTX470.....
 
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The case is much better on the Viper too. I'd say go for it if you have the cash, otherwise don't worry about it.

470 is hotter and louder than the 5850 - by quite a lot :)
 
Oh.....hotter and louder don't sound great tbh :D

With the viper I could always SLI in the future with another 5xxx series card? **listen to me trying to be Mr Technical :D
 
Thanks for replying mate. I get the feeling it may be a 50/50 split with this "debate". I'm just gonna buy a book and move to a wee house on mountain lol :D

Seriously there are SO many choices my head is fried!!
 
Nvidia cards use "SLI".
ATI cards use "Crossfire".
They're essentially the same thing.

Regardless, you're more likely to have driver issues with multiple GPUs than you'd have with a single GPU. So you'd probably not want to add a second card - plus there'll be something else better by the time you get round to it.
 
Cheers Jake....a fellow Irishman too :)

Aye, it is head melting alright mate.....as for the comedy element it has to be done sometimes even when your head is spinning like the chick in the exorcist!!
 
its funny you should say that lol.

i had a feeling you wer from "my" wee island. you can tell
wen your talking to 1 of your own. phrases like "head melting"
and using the word "mate" a lot only comes from here. the english
dont use them at all the way we do.

and i can basically work out the accent wen you read your posts.

funny stuff lol:)
 
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