So you assemble everything on a desk first, instead of in the case? Do you then test everything before you put it in the case? I've never heard of anyone doing this before?
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So you assemble everything on a desk first, instead of in the case? Do you then test everything before you put it in the case? I've never heard of anyone doing this before?
Yet another update to my hardware that i am planning to use...
Can you please tell me if this will all work together?
Motherboard - ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO - AM3 Socket - 785G Chipset - ATX
£63.23
CPU - AMD Phenom II X4 955 - 3.2 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache, AM3 socket - 125W
£111.99
RAM - Patriot G Series 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Dual Channel
£88.99
GPU - Zotac 9800GT 1GB Synergy Edition DDR3 Dual DVI HDTV
£78.99 (getting this instead of the 5770 due to cost)
HDD - Already have one
DVD - LG DH16NS10 16x DVD-ROM Drive
£9.48
Case & PSU - X-Blade Silver ATX Gamers Case 750w PSU
£45.50
TOTAL COST - £398.18
Can you please tell me if this will all work together?
Motherboard - ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO - AM3 Socket - 785G Chipset - ATX
£63.23
CPU - AMD Phenom II X4 955 - 3.2 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache, AM3 socket - 125W
£111.99
RAM - Patriot G Series 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Dual Channel
£88.99
GPU - Zotac 9800GT 1GB Synergy Edition DDR3 Dual DVI HDTV
£78.99 (getting this instead of the 5770 due to cost)
HDD - Already have one
DVD - LG DH16NS10 16x DVD-ROM Drive
£9.48
Case & PSU - X-Blade Silver ATX Gamers Case 750w PSU
£45.50
TOTAL COST - £398.18
Yes, some of those prices are from other places, some are from here. Unfortunatley, i could get some of the componants cheaper elsewhere.
As for the DVD ROM drive, i do not need a re writer. This PC will be used only for gaming and nothing more. Everything else i can do better on my mac.
Please, save yourself before it's too late. I know it's all down to personal taste and all but the X-Blade Silver ATX Gamers Case looks simply shocking. Skip the fancy/tacky chrome plastic and blue LED stage, it's not worth it
Try to get something plain but smart like an Antec 300, and a decent PSU. Ones included with cases are usually shocking, and for that price will be.
How about this for a PSU then?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-045-OK&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=
And for a case
NZXT M59, Black, Gaming Style Mid Tower Case?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-020-NX
The PSU is fine, I don't have experience of the OcUK PSUs but they won't sell rubbish.
Oh, and the case, don't make me cry
I'm glad that PSU is OK. As for the case, i guess everyones tastes are different.
So, as i previously asked, will these componants all work together
Well, if that graphics card is better, I might as well go for that as it is near enough the same price.
As for the case, what exactly is wrong with the M59? And how are those other cases better?
Thanks for your help!
You may be right, but every review I have read for this case says it's well made, cool and has good cable management. I also quite like the look of it
I have found a solution
I have found a seemingly good, simple looking case, and im going to buy a seperate side window.
What do you think?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-000-XG&tool=3
In the end, it should look like this...
Orange is my favourite colour
I have found a seemingly good, simple looking case, and im going to buy a seperate side window.
What do you think?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-000-XG&tool=3
In the end, it should look like this...
Orange is my favourite colour
ALMOSTI don't think i would ever have a windowed case.
It's as close to normal as it's going to get
It is my first build and I want to be able to see my handiwork without removing the side panel every time.
In the end, I think I will be very proud of myself and this computer when I have finished as I have never done anything like this in the past!
A Quick Update
I am considering changing the motherboard to a an Asus M4A88TD-M/USB3 as this motherboard has the USB 3.0 ports that will be useful in the future as more hardware will support USB 3.0.
What do you think, will this be a worthwhile upgrade for the extra £15?
I am considering changing the motherboard to a an Asus M4A88TD-M/USB3 as this motherboard has the USB 3.0 ports that will be useful in the future as more hardware will support USB 3.0.
What do you think, will this be a worthwhile upgrade for the extra £15?
I didn't realise that i was, thats why i checked first. Thanks for your help Stulid, i think i will go for the second of your options.
So you don't think i should get this? Maybe save my money and buy a card when / if the time comes?
I'm not exactly sure what crossfire is? Is that where you run two graphics cards together at the same time?
So will two cards make it twice as fast? with twice as good FPS?
I concur, that case is just offensive! But personal taste and all that.....
+1 Antec 300
I know, god knows why i chose that case! A moment of madness i guess
I am now going with the Xigmatek Midgard Case
I've just seen this now, it seems like a nice case but I think i still prefer the Midgard case. Thanks anyway though.
Thanks, but for the price I have found the midgard for, the difference is more than £30 which I personally don't think is worth it as I do not need more space inside the case, I'm getting a fan controller anyway and I can use the saved money for more fans etc.
Thanks though
I Have Just Found Something
While browsing the internet just now, i found someone that sells grouped packages of a CPU, Motherboard and RAM at a discount.
I have basically found that i can get the AMD X4 955 CPU, 8GB RAM and an MSI 785GM-E51 AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard for only £303.00.
This would make my build cheaper by about £25 and i would get 8GB RAM instead of 4GB, however the motherboard is micro ATX.
What are the disadvantages of a micro ATX motherboard?
While browsing the internet just now, i found someone that sells grouped packages of a CPU, Motherboard and RAM at a discount.
I have basically found that i can get the AMD X4 955 CPU, 8GB RAM and an MSI 785GM-E51 AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard for only £303.00.
This would make my build cheaper by about £25 and i would get 8GB RAM instead of 4GB, however the motherboard is micro ATX.
What are the disadvantages of a micro ATX motherboard?
What would you need expansion bays for?
Also what do you mean by less room to over clock? I though over clocking was just changing numbers in the bios?
Expansion slots for like graphics cards, wifi adapters and stuff?