Any other suggestions?

quik1991 · 2 Jul 2008 at 01:42

Hi, after reading the other posts for a few days, this is the build I've decided to go with. I was wondering though... are there any cheaper options for processor/mobo etc? I'll only be using the PC to play games such as WoW and NWN1 so I don't really need anything too high spec. All suggestions are welcome!

Zefan · 2 Jul 2008 at 01:45

You don't need a Quad and you can get away with a p31 (very good clocker still).

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-219-IN saving of £30.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-101-GI saving of £50.

You could also get away with an Freezer 7 pro instead of the Tuniq Tower.

:edit: If you're really not going to play anything more demanding than those games then go for a 3850 at half the price of the 4850.

quik1991 · 2 Jul 2008 at 01:58

Thanks Zefan! I was gonna go for the 4850 since I know it will last me for ages, but I think the 3850 would too. Should I go for the 3850 256MB version or the 512MB version? There's only like £18 difference anyway.

Zefan · 2 Jul 2008 at 07:40

If you're going to be gaming at higher than 1280x1024 I'd go for the 512MB, it'll help a lot with more modern games should you choose to play them!

semi-pro waster · 2 Jul 2008 at 07:44

Since Zefan has recommended dual core then I'd suggest an E2180 or E2200 as probably the best choices which are less than half the price of the Q6600 but should still overclock well.

If you do buy the Arctic Freezer 7 Pro then you get MX-2 thermal paste pre-applied so you don't need the AS5.

Zefan · 2 Jul 2008 at 07:46

Good point about the CPU, I just automatically go for Wolfdale's out of habit

quik1991 · 2 Jul 2008 at 09:29

I think I'm gonna go for the 512MB version to help a bit if I decide to play other games in the future. I have no idea how to overclock and I don't want my first time trying to be on my only PC so I'll go for Wolfdale! Thanks both of you for the help, I'll order it soon

Wayne~ · 2 Jul 2008 at 09:37

I woulda maybe still gone for the 4850 just for future proof

quik1991 · 2 Jul 2008 at 10:02

Hmm... I was thinking that. I've been stuck between the 3850 and the 4850 all night >_<

semi-pro waster · 2 Jul 2008 at 10:17

The motherboard should come with all the SATA cables you need if you are on a tight budget but if not then there is no harm in buying the extra ones.

The Wolfdales do overclock very well (possibly even better than the Conroe chips) but since it is faster at stock it gives you a higher platform to start from so overclocking is less of an imperative.

Ben M · 2 Jul 2008 at 10:18

go for a samsung F1 drive instead of the WD, they are better

quik1991 · 2 Jul 2008 at 10:27

Ok thanks, I dropped the cables and took the samsung F1 HDD. Still worked out a bit cheaper

quik1991 · 2 Jul 2008 at 10:56

Okay, I just ordered it with the 4850. I can't wait! Just now I have an AMD 64 3200+, Nvidia 5900XT and 1GB RAM... should be a fair upgrade!