Change anything with this spec?

metamorphpwner · 30 Jan 2009 at 12:33

Hi,
either tomorow or early next week i'm going to be ordering a new pc.
This is the spec i've thought about, but really could do with saving a bit of cash on it if possible.

95thrifles · 30 Jan 2009 at 12:44

What are you planning on doing with it? If its just gaming then you can swap the quad for a C2D, look at E7400 if you want to save cash (£55), that can then be clocked back up - though you will need an aftermarket cooler, something like an akasa 965 is only £12. If you're planning on adding a 2nd gfx card down the line then keep that board, if you dont think you will then a P43 will do you, the gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L will save you £30 and is good board. Id look at a better make of HDD myself, get the 320gb Samsung Spinpoint, Im sure 320 will still suffice

ShaolinDreams · 30 Jan 2009 at 12:47

swap the quad for a E7400 thats £55 saved

do you have vista already? thats £88 saved

metamorphpwner · 30 Jan 2009 at 12:48

95thrifles said:
What are you planning on doing with it? If its just gaming then you can swap the quad for a C2D, look at E7400 if you want to save cash (£55), that can then be clocked back up. If you're planning on adding a 2nd gfx card down the line then keep that board, if you dont think you will then a P43 will do you, the gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L will save you £30 and is good board. Id look at a better make of HDD myself, get the 320gb Samsung Spinpoint, Im sure 320 will still suffice

it's for video editing, converting ect. gaming, general use web design and photoshop so i kinda thought quad will be better for it.
not really sure about a second graphics card yet but i probably won't be getting one as the single card can handle most of my games. i was plannig on a samsung F1 spinpoimt but it's out of stock so just put that one up there, so maybe a board with single graphics will be better.

ShaolinDreams · 30 Jan 2009 at 12:52

if you aint looking to change the quad theres not much you can really save on tbh

metamorphpwner · 30 Jan 2009 at 12:54

ShaolinDreams said:
if you aint looking to change the quad theres not much you can really save on tbh

how about the PSU? that's not overkill? i'm kind of overbudget now as the PSU that was in the pc i've just sold died, so i had to stick my new corsair in it.

ShaolinDreams · 30 Jan 2009 at 12:57

i wouldnt say overkill more futureproof if anything but yeh im sure you would be fine running a £50 psu

loosing vista is the real saving, just reuse an old copy of yours