Any problems with this spec?

[Seanrb]

Link to spec

My main concern is the motherboard, is it the best one for the job or is there a better alternative? (whether it be slightly more, slightly less or the same cost).

The processor i am pretty much set on unless there is a good reason to go with another?

According to my Google searches that CPU cooler is about the best for the money?

Graphics card is another i am slightly iffy on, i've got no preference to Nvidia or ATi, that just seemed good for the money?

PSU, the wattage calculator i used recommended 400w or more and i know it is important to get a decent PSU, good choice or not?

I don't really want to exceed the £600 mark, but that's not a limit so if there is a good reason to spend more, i will.

 

[Seanrb]

whats the main use going to be for the system ?

A bit of everything really, i want it as partly a gaming machine, though not a hardcore rig built for gaming and gaming only, just something i know will cope with games like battlefield and Company of Heroes, though Crysis would be a bonus

I also spend a lot of time on Ubuntu, so want to dual boot it along with Windows.

I think you could do better for the money. Any particular reason you chose AMD over Intel? Would you like to overclock?

I'd try a spec in a minute.

From what Google turned up, AMD seemed better value for money, and i've always found them to be good processors. Thanks for the spec by the way, much appreciated! I had a look at quad cores, but wasn't too sure about them as i've not had much experience with them, definitely worth going for over a top end dual core? I know you get 2 extra cores, but i mean compatibility and stability wise.

Overclocking isn't something i have had anything to do with before, i would like to have a go, though the chances of my actually having the time to are slim, so i will say no, no overclocking.

Welcome to the forums, Billy's specification there looks to be very good, there isn't anything obvious that I'd change about it. Although if the budget it really important and you still want 4gb Ram you could pick the Gigabyte P31 based motherboard, it is still pretty decent and saves a bit of cash - alternatively buy the retail version of the CPU and drop the Tuniq Tower, either would just about fit the Ram in budget.

I haven't got a problem with 2gb of RAM, and it's a lot easier to spend 30 quid on another 2 sticks later on if it means the other, more expensive to upgrade parts benefit from it.

As i said, £600 isn't a limit, just what figure seemed reasonable to aim for, i would rather spend that little bit more if it means more power and that little bit more future proof.

Thanks for your help everyone