£1200 System build. Advice please.

[Cra2yhorse]

Hi all,

Just putting together a new system to replace my 939/AMD 3700+/ATI 800xl system.
I use my computer for gaming, home graphics and general messing about. I might overclock a bit but it is secondary.

I will continue to use Winxp Pro for now but later on will upgrade to Vista(and put another 2Gb memory in).

Like everyone I want a nifty computer but stability, cooling and not too noisy is my first 3 preferences.

If you would be good enough to check through my order and confirm I have made no mistakes that would be great.

Also please confirm the power supply,cpu cooler, graphics card and case will be suitable regarding size, length of psu cables and cable connectors.

And last question I am thinking of an 8800GTS but would a 9800GTX upgrade be more worthwhile?

Thanks for your help, any observations will be gratefully read.

John

 

[dr. sarf]

I'd go with Dominator RAM personally.
And this XFX 8800 GTX graphics card currently on offer.

 

[Talrinys]

If you're gonna run the 8800GTS at stock, a 9800GTX at stock would be quite a lot better. But the 9800GTX is just a 8800GTS at higer clocks really, so i'd just get the 8800GTS and overclock it.

 

[Cra2yhorse]

Thanks for replies. Changed ram order as result of advice.

John