Could someone spec me up pls

samat2001

samat2001

samat2001

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Hi guys

I'm looking to upgrade and have £1000 to do so...the only thing I don't really need is the memory (already got 2GB) sound card and hard drive also, so I'd just be looking for Graphics (would like 2), Processer, Motherboard.

Also, I have a 600W power supply - would this be enough to run 2 graphics cards on, or would I need some more juice?


**Edit - I'd also need a case included in the price too, as I'm sure the one I've got would be too small to hold some of the more modern graphics cards**
 
Is your memory DDR2? If not, you could have problems with a new mobo.

Also, SLI (or Crossfire, to be honest), is a bit of a waste of time and money at the moment.
 
Thanks for the reply.

Hmm...I don't think it is DDR2 to be honest...so I guess I'll have to include memory in the price too, and just limit to one graphics card if two isn't a good idea.
 
TBH, best to get a new system, as PSUs degrade with age. How about:-

Samsung SH-183LBEBN 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer Serial ATA Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM
(£22.31)

Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler
(£35.24)

Antec P180 Advanced Super Midi Tower Case - No PSU (Silver)
(£81.06)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB ST3500630AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM
(£88.11)

Asus P5B-E Plus (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
(£82.24)

OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-6400 Dual Channel Platinum Revision 2 XTC Series DDR2 (OCZ2P800R22GK)
(£112.79)

Asus GeForce 8800 GTS HTDP 320MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
(£223.24)

Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-520HXUK)
(£70.49)

Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
Sub Total : £771.91

Total : £936.31
 
Here is what I would suggest:

Noctua NH-U12F (Socket LGA775/754/939/940/AM2) Heatsink £30.99
(£36.41)
Enermax Liberty 500W ELT500AWT ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU £59.99
(£70.49)
Samsung SpinPoint T HD321KJ 320GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM £53.99
(£63.44)
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC) £99.99
(£117.49)
Lian-Li PC-7 PLUS Aluminium Midi-Tower Case - Black £49.99
(£58.74)
Gigabyte GA_965P_DS3P (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £74.99
(£88.11)
Samsung SH-W183 18x18 DVD±RW Serial ATA Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) - OEM £21.99
(£25.84)
BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC 640MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail £229.99
(£270.24)

Shipping : £10.95

Total : £743.38
 
Thanks for all your input.

How does this setup look:

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB ST3500630AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM

Samsung SH-183LBEBN 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer Serial ATA Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM

Gigabyte GA_965P_DS3P (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard

Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler

BFG GeForce 8800 GTX OC 768MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail

Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case


Just out of interest, is there a big difference in the different graphics cards? IE: 768MB, 640MB etc... will I notice that much difference?
 
Looks like a great spec.

There is a big difference between the 8800 GTX (very fast) and the 8800 GTS 640 (fast), as a GTS is basically 3/4 of a GTX, and clocked slightly slower. Less of a jump between the 8800 GTS 640 and the 8800 GTS 320 as they are basically the same GPU, just different amounts of memory.
 
I'd swap Samsung SH-183LBEBN 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer Serial ATA Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM for Pioneer DVR-112DBK 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter - (Black) OEM. Also I'd seriously consider getting an E6300 and overclocking it. It would save you quite a bit.

RE: Graphics card - It's totally up to you mate. The GTX will destroy any game at them moment no matter what settings you put it on. The only consideration is if you only have a 19" or 22" monitor you may well want to get the BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC 640MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI
 
TheDean said:
I'd swap Samsung SH-183LBEBN 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer Serial ATA Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM for Pioneer DVR-112DBK 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter - (Black) OEM.
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Both great drives, but why go back to IDE?
 
samat2001 said:
{snip}Also, I have a 600W power supply - would this be enough to run 2 graphics cards on, or would I need some more juice?{snip}]
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Need more info about that PSU. For that, refer to...

 
Bump -

Funds have increased to £1500 but need to incorporate the power supply with this too. Even though I have one, it's a bit old so I might as well buy a new one.
This is what I have penciled in -

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB ST3500630AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM - X2

Samsung SH-183LBEBN 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer Serial ATA Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM X2

Gigabyte GA_965P_DS3P (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (Cant decide between this and the ASUS one)

Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler

BFG GeForce 8800 GTX OC 768MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail

Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case

GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit

Maybe I could ammend/change with the increased budget?
 
If you wanted to overclock the memory then get something with Micron chips - anything from the Team group should have those.

You might want to consider a Asus P5B deluxe, or the Asus 650 SLi. Asus seem to make good motherboards.
 
TheDean's spec looks great, go for the crucial memory he suggested.

Also the DS3 is a great board, been very happy with mine.
 
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