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concubine · 10 Mar 2011 at 12:04

The brief - no expense spared (within reason), high quality gaming PC.

Obviously I could spend a couple of hundred more and get an SSD but I will wait it out for now because the Vertex 3s are around the corner. I still think they're too expensive as well.

Looking for any input where you think improvement could be made. I think these parts are the very best in terms of price/performance ratios, pretty much. But there are some very knowledgable people on here

I've treated myself to a poncy keyboard and mouse becuase this system with cheapo peripherals doesn't make any sense.

Also is it really necessary to put "funky" in the title of FT03?

concubine · 10 Mar 2011 at 12:09

Any recommendations on fan/cooling upgrades in particular would be appreciated! There must be a couple of peeps on here with a FT03

Want it to be as quiet as possible. Also I know I've got a P67 mobo and a non-unlocked CPU but I am not interested in overclocking. I am pretty sure that stock speeds are more than enough for my needs!

concubine · 10 Mar 2011 at 12:13

is it worth it though? I assumed that the bottleneck on most FPS like Crysis 2, BC2, Metro 2033 would be the graphics card.

concubine · 10 Mar 2011 at 12:16

I've been stalking the internet for FT03 builds and one guy in Scotland I think has put a totally passive CPU cooler in his. It's one of these I think:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-082-TR

which is of interest not least becuase its a miracle that thing fits in such a small case!

concubine · 10 Mar 2011 at 12:31

haha I guess this sort of advice is to be expected on a site called "overclockers"

Ridiculous performance for the money it seems. I'm going to look at some overclocking threads on the CPU forum and see how fool proof it is. I hate messing with voltages etc. Reminds me of electronics class at school bad times!