Computer Spec

HungryHippos · 26 Sep 2008 at 17:55

A friend of mine wants to buy some new computer components, i've been a bit out of the loop as my last upgrade was about 2 years ago now so I told him I would ask the good people of OCUK and see what they could do for him

the budget: £400-£450

the required components:

Graphics Card
Ram - 4GB
Motherboard
CPU
PSU

The computer will be used for gaming primarily.

Thankyou in advance,
Chris

OneTime · 26 Sep 2008 at 18:13

Without overclocking I would look at the below.

If he knows how to overclock, go for an E5200 + Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler

HungryHippos · 26 Sep 2008 at 18:22

Thankyou for the spec OneTime, it looks good.

My friend will not be overclocking the components.

I am open to any other suggestions also.

ACESHIGH · 26 Sep 2008 at 19:39

I like the above spec. Personally i like DFI boards so would probably go for the DFI Lan Party DK P45-T2R, but the rest is fine.

HungryHippos · 26 Sep 2008 at 19:45

Aren't the DFI boards notoriously fickle? Or are they better these days?

Also - the 4850 cards - I heard the Catalyst drivers were not that mature for them, are people running these cards OK?

chris_uk333 · 26 Sep 2008 at 19:47

My Asus 4850 arrived today, great gaming card

ACESHIGH · 26 Sep 2008 at 20:01

Mines running great, no problems with drivers at all.