Building a computer

[cmndr_andi]

Yes, it is basically just a 21.5in 1080p monitor (which are highly popular with pc gamers) so it will be great for playing games on. Just make sure you set the tv to 1:1 pixel mapping mode ( it may be called "just scan" on an lg tv) so the tv doesn't scale the image.

 

[Bobybobp]

How would i change the tv's mode? When i have it set up with a pc or on the tv's settings.

 

[Bobybobp]

OK guys i have now officially finished my exams. I am now ready to start buying the parts of the computer so i was just checking if there was anything new that has come out while i've been away?

thanks

 

[olivier renault]

Ivy, and... well not much more SSDs have gone down quite a lot. Post of basket of stuff you'd like

 

[Bobybobp]

I still dont know how to use the basket thing yet i downloaded the thing in your sig

 

[Bobybobp]

YOUR BASKET
1 x VTX3D HD 7850 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE Dirt3 PC Game £191.99
1 x Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £161.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £104.99
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 128GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT128M4SSD2) £88.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £65.99
1 x Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (WD5000AAKX) £63.98
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £43.99
1 x Zalman Z9 Plus Tower Case with Fan Controller - Black £40.99
1 x Akasa AK-CC4007EP01 Nero 3 CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/1155/1156/1366/2011/AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3/FM1) £23.99
1 x LG GH22NS90 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £18.98
Total : £820.88 (includes shipping : £12.50).



i think i got it haha but is there anything better that i should think about getting with this build?

 

[beejjacobs]

I see you got the basket working

Looks a good build. Few things I'd change:

Better PSU (though neither is a bad choice):
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-058-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

Cheaper hard drive:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-252-SE&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=940

Get an i5 3570k:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-404-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=567

Custom 7850 for slightly less:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-295-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411

Cheaper optical drive:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-099-SA&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=951

Bare in mind weekly deals change tomorrow morning, so unless you're ordering tonight it may need altering tomorrow

 

[Bobybobp]

ok cool but unfortunately i can't buy it tonight so ill come back to you when i have the money which should be in about 5 days See you then.

 

[beejjacobs]

ok cool but unfortunately i can't buy it tonight so ill come back to you when i have the money which should be in about 5 days See you then.

Sounds good

 

[Bobybobp]

Will this build still be able to run high end games like crysis and shogun total war 2 on high settings?

Also does this build come with an after market fan or does one already come with it? Just wondering as buying an after market fan looks more difficult. XD

 

[beejjacobs]

Will this build still be able to run high end games like crysis and shogun total war 2 on high settings?

Also does this build come with an after market fan or does one already come with it? Just wondering as buying an after market fan looks more difficult. XD

Which build? The one in your post above will play those games well at 1080p yes, and it includes an after market cooler

 

[Bobybobp]

Which build? The one in your post above will play those games well at 1080p yes, and it includes an after market cooler

yeah i meant your build xD ill probably make a log build for when i do start making it, which hopefully will be soon

 

[Bobybobp]

Are you able to post a checkout that you would recommend again please so that i can see the updated prices as i saw that some of them changed when you said they would

 

[beejjacobs]

Bit cheaper than your build in post #86


YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7850 Twin Frozr III OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards £199.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £185.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £109.99
1 x Sandisk Ultra SSD 120GB 2.5" SATA-2 Solid State Hard Drive - (SDSSDH-120G-G25) £64.99
1 x OCZ ZT 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply £63.98
1 x Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.D 500GB SATA 6GB/s 16MB Cache - OEM (0F13178) £53.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £41.99
1 x Zalman Z9 Plus Tower Case with Fan Controller - Black £40.99
1 x Akasa AK-CC4007EP01 Nero 3 CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/1155/1156/1366/2011/AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3/FM1) £23.99
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £17.99
Total : £818.89 (includes shipping : £12.50).

 

[Bobybobp]

thank you is there a specific windows 7 that i will need or will any do?
i know that i want to get the 64 bit one but thats all i know

 

[Katsumoto]

If I remember right home premium is good for 16 gb of RAM and prof/ultimate go way over 100 gb of ram capable.

For the machine you're looking at unless you want specific features from prof/ultimate you may as well save a few quid with home premium 64 bit.

 

[Bobybobp]

ok thank you ill get the home premium then

 

[Bobybobp]

What is the difference between these two products?
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - Retail (GFC-00025)

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-02050)

 

[AshD93]

OEM is tied to the motherboard once installed. Retail allows for as many component changes as you require AND comes with both 32bit and 64bit DVD's.

I *think* thats right.

 

[Bobybobp]

@beejjacobs

I'm trying to decide when to buy it now as i have the money but the prices keep on changing with offers and stuff. So hopefully for the last time are you able to post your build that you recommend (including windows 7 64 bit ). Sorry for being such a pain i just want to make sure that i get this right.