Another upgrade thread.

eGu_Ryan · 24 Feb 2010 at 22:15

Ouch they are a bit pricey. I'd remove the link though, you can't link to competitors

Ring up OcUK tommorow and tell them the spec you want and see how much it'll cost for them to build it. I'm guessing shipping will be a lot less.

chipps101 · 24 Feb 2010 at 22:17

Gibbodagreat said:
Chipps I've already asked them via Webnote

from what i have seen of their pre built systems they are of a very high standard so i am sure you will be pleased

you may want to remove the link to that price list as it may be seen as a competitor and against forum rules, but those are some very high prices and not a lot of choice

Gibbodagreat · 24 Feb 2010 at 22:40

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
The Core i5 750 based build I suggested would be better even with £100 delivery!!

You mean this system?

Without VAT it's £730.06

And this one

Comes to £673.03

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 24 Feb 2010 at 22:45

Gibbodagreat said:
You mean this system?

Without VAT it's £730.06

And this one

Comes to £673.03

I was referring to the pre-built Intel Core i5 750 system from Gibraltar!!

Both systems are good for the price. The Intel system is faster.

Choose the one you like the most.

Edit!!

For the AMD system I would suggest the following RAM:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-041-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

If you don't want symmetrical Crossfire with the Intel system get the following motherboard:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-389-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1693

It still has SATA3 and USB3.

Gibbodagreat · 25 Feb 2010 at 16:10

Got an email from Oc saying they won't build a pc from the specs I provided so back to square one looking at a pre build atm.

Gibbodagreat · 25 Feb 2010 at 21:28

I've decided on the "Titan Xenomorph" Intel Core i3 530 2.93GHz @ 4.00GHz DDR3 AVP Edition System with the 5770 card but I'm not sure about the 400W PSU, is it ok or should I get a higher one?.

Regards

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 26 Feb 2010 at 02:45

Gibbodagreat said:
I've decided on the "Titan Xenomorph" Intel Core i3 530 2.93GHz @ 4.00GHz DDR3 AVP Edition System with the 5770 card but I'm not sure about the 400W PSU, is it ok or should I get a higher one?.

Regards

I would not be paying nearly £700 for a PC with a Core i3 and an HD5770 since there is not even an OS included in that price. On top of this if there is an issue with the PC you would need to send it back to the UK anyway which is no better than buying the parts separately. The motherboard in the Core i3 computer can only do asymmetrical Crossfire anyway so I assume you are not interested in this now.

This means you could go for a cheaper PSU in any of the builds I listed as the power requirements will be less. Also you could drop the price of motherboards in both builds as Crossfire would not be needed either!!

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 26 Feb 2010 at 03:20

Gibbodagreat · 26 Feb 2010 at 14:27

Thx a bunch Cat for your suggestions I'm going for the AMD Phenom.

The case, HD & writer I'll buy them locally and it will save me around £40 on carriage

. Also which thermal compound should I go for?

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 26 Feb 2010 at 14:51

I would probably get some Arctic Cooling MX-3:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-002-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27

Arctic Silver 5 takes something like 200 hours to reach optimal performance.

Gibbodagreat · 26 Feb 2010 at 16:46

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
I would probably get some Arctic Cooling MX-3:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-002-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27

Arctic Silver 5 takes something like 200 hours to reach optimal performance.

It's out of stock :mad:

never mind I'll buy it from somewhere else also I might splash out on a Intel X25-V Value 40GB 2.5" SATA-II Solid State Hard Drive (SSDSA2MP040G2R5) what do you think?.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 27 Feb 2010 at 05:43

Gibbodagreat said:
It's out of stock never mind I'll buy it from somewhere else also I might splash out on a Intel X25-V Value 40GB 2.5" SATA-II Solid State Hard Drive (SSDSA2MP040G2R5) what do you think?.

SSDs are nice but they are still too expensive for my liking. Once you can get a decent 80GB for under £100 I might consider one.

Apachegunface · 27 Feb 2010 at 07:53

Gibbodagreat said:
Got an email from Oc saying they won't build a pc from the specs I provided so back to square one looking at a pre build atm.

Why don't you trust someone off here to build it you and ship it you if you don't know how? I'd do it for you for free.

Gibbodagreat · 27 Feb 2010 at 08:07

Apachegunface said:
Why don't you trust someone off here to build it you and ship it you if you don't know how? I'd do it for you for free.

Thx for the offer I've build a few systems in my time

Gibbodagreat · 27 Feb 2010 at 08:12

Okay this are the final specs I'm going for,

It's not on the pic but I've added 4Gigs ram the intel ssd 40Gig one plus a 2.5 to 5.25 caddy. What about cables should I stick with the ones supplied or should I get better ones ?

chipps101 · 27 Feb 2010 at 11:09

the intel ssd comes with a 2.5 to 3.5 adaptor so you can stick it in a 3.5 bay.
just make sure you have enough sata cables as you will probably only get 2 with the motherboard.
that will be a nice build

Gibbodagreat · 27 Feb 2010 at 11:13

Any ones in particular?

chipps101 · 27 Feb 2010 at 11:17

i'd go for these ones for the hard drives as they aren't very long so you wont have lots of extra length to try and tidy up but they should reach hard drives in the bottom of the case with ease. the ones that come with the motherboard should be long enough to reach the optical drive at the top of the case.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-064-AK&groupid=701&catid=48&subcat=196

Gibbodagreat · 27 Feb 2010 at 17:56

Finally decided to press the 'confirm' button

Gibbodagreat · 28 Feb 2010 at 19:59

shmacks said:
Odin is not from Gibraltar he mostly hangs out under a bridge in La Linea with his fellow gitano trolls. This is of course whilst they dance the night away listening to "tengo una camisa negra"

PS - Enjoy the build and good luck convincing customs to not charge you import duty

I know a few of them only hope they are on duty