~£800 computer spec

DavidB · 28 Jul 2007 at 22:43

Ok so this is my first build so id appreciate people just looking over the spec and seeing if there’s anything glaringly obvious.

Using for gaming / programming / occasional graphic design, although I’m currently on a single core AMD 3400 (laptop) so anything’s going to seem like a massive improvement.

I’m planning to OC the E2140 to around 3GHz, i think everything selected is capable of this, but if not please say. It’s more of a stepping stone processor before native quad cores are released.

I’m not sure on how good the screen is, but it seems good value compared to most others, any opinions on it ? Ill buy another 1 for dual screens as soon as I can afford to as well.

Case is down to preference, but can anyone say if the CPU cooler will fit in ok ? I think it will, but id like re-assurance.

Thanks very much, look forward to feedback.

Trusty · 28 Jul 2007 at 22:44

Looks good, no mouse?

DavidB · 28 Jul 2007 at 22:48

Looks good, no mouse?

Nah, have an MX518 that im more than happy with.

BAMBI · 28 Jul 2007 at 22:50

Great setup only thing i would change is to get some OCuk 800Mhz ram, or even some 1066.

DavidB · 28 Jul 2007 at 22:52

I believe the crucial ram will overclock to around 800mhz fairly easy, and often manages 1000mhz ok too.

BAMBI · 28 Jul 2007 at 22:55

DavidB said:
I believe the crucial ram will overclock to around 800mhz fairly easy, and often manages 1000mhz ok too.

Fair enough though if you can get ram at stock thats already at 800mhz and only £58 its worth considering.

From 667mhz to 1000? are you sure?

Nebzor · 28 Jul 2007 at 22:58

BAMBI said:
Fair enough though if you can get ram at stock thats already at 800mhz and only £58 its worth considering.

From 667mhz to 1000? are you sure?

The 667MHz Crucial Ballistix overclocks like a Rolex on steroids, and if you aren't into druggy watches, that means it overclocks to 1000MHz.

DavidB · 28 Jul 2007 at 22:58

Fair enough though if you can get ram at stock thats already at 800mhz and only £58 its worth considering. From 667mhz to 1000? are you sure?

The crucial memory has a very good reputation for overclocking allowing tighter timings than the cheaper ram, logical suggestion but i think ill stick with what ive got

that means it overclocks to 100MHz

Haha, i hope thats a typo or mb i really should re-consider

BAMBI · 28 Jul 2007 at 23:01

Fair enough it is great ram. Id have to wonder if the 667Mhz sticks could do more then 800mhz would they be sold as these instead?: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-090-CR&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=813

DavidB · 28 Jul 2007 at 23:03

Fair enough it is great ram. Id have to wonder if the 667Mhz sticks could do more then 800mhz would they be sold as these instead?: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...id=8&subcat=813

Yeh, the similarities dont end at just the aesthetics lol Its essentially a higher clocked version of the same RAM.

Trusty · 29 Jul 2007 at 02:28

DavidB said:
Nah, have an MX518 that im more than happy with.

Good stuff, i have the same mouse and its excellent. Got yourself a quality setup there. Overclock that C2D and your good to go! :cool:

DavidB · 29 Jul 2007 at 10:09

No negative comments ? lol If not ill be ordering on the 1st

stickroad · 29 Jul 2007 at 10:56

That spec is fine.