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Hi everybody,

First of all, I'd like to say this website rocks. It is really informative.
Thing is, I'm planning on getting myself a good computer. Not specifically for games, but I'd like to have good hardware anyway. I was planning to buy a PC from Dell website but then a friend told me about overclockers.co.uk website. :)

Anyway, going direct to the point. The configuration I want is something like that:

i7 950 3.06 GHz
8GB DDR3 Tri-Channel (I was able to select this option on dell website but here it seems to be only 6GB).
500GB/1TB Hard drive 7200rpm (or maybe SSD for system partition)
GeForce GTS 470/480

The configuration above is what I'm looking for. All the rest is not mandatory.
My question now is, is it really relevant for me to get 8GB instead of 6GB of RAM? I will not be doing any heavy multi-threading processing anyway. Just some video editions, software development and of course, some games.

Could you guys give me a little help? I would appreciate!

Thank you!
 
Hi Guys,

Thank you!!! All the information was great!
Anyway, I didn't know about the three-channel system. So that means I have no other alternative but use 2, 6 or 12GB. Umm... I wonder how Dell website is selling 8GB then. Or they're not selling X58 or they're putting 2+2+4.
So it is very likely I'll be going to SSD as it will affect components, CPU and RAM speed.

I also liked the specs by shadow_boxer. I've been looking for some reviews on video card, I really like GeForce 470/480 but people are often saying it has some heat problems and whatnot. It's hard to go for a decision here. :S

625W would do the job then? I don't need 650W or 750W? Great!

Ah, BTW mp260767, this is a very close build for my needs (Titan Onyx).
I just have to add the SSD, OS and Video Card (GTX 470/480).
It's really expensive though. But I would easily go for it, as it looks like a great machine altogether.

Another doubt... If I order it, I'll get all the parts and I'll have to build it myself, right? I found some vids on youtube of people who bought in here so that's why I'm asking. I don't get it fully built, right?
Again, guys, my apologies for my questions, they might sound really stupid.

Thanks and all the best!
 
Hi again,

TBH, I like "Titan Onyx" build better than "Titan Exodus" just because of the processor. I really want to go for i7. One thing that I found interesting is that the spec created by shadow_boxer looks better than "Titan Onyx" and also is the cheapest. I don't know, probably my math is wrong there. :)

Anyway, my budget would be around 1000 - 1300 euros. That would be 1200 GBP, tops!!!! not more than that, given the fact I would have to buy the monitor, keyboard and all the rest.

I friend of mine told me I should go for CoolerMaster, re the case. I don't know either, I have to take a look on whatever ocUK has to offer, check reviews and of course, one that looks nice. :)

I cannot really close the deal at the moment as I'm going to Brazil to get married (so money is really scarce now)... But by the end of the year I'll back on track and hopefully have chosen a good specs.

You guys helped a lot!!! Thank you again!

All the best
 
Hi Snooble,

We're talking not more than two months here. wow!
I didn't know things could change that fast.
BTW, ATI Series 6? What is that? Video card?
But... According to "people", GeForce is better. Or is it? Damn! I feel really ignorant here right now...

Anyway, thanks for the advice. I'll be coming back to this thread alright.
I'll do some research myself trying to figure out more hardware stuff.
Thanks!
 
Yeah, I've got that.
I better wait and check on new specs one week before I buy it.
So VAT is going to increase, eh?! Damn!
ocUK deliver to Dublin, Ireland, too, right??

My apologies about the "better" video card. I just don't know which brand should I go for. But not to worry, I'll make my mind in time.

See ya guys in 7-8 weeks.
 
I'm back

Hi everyone,

I have a build in mind and as I'm not an expert in hardware, I'd like to get some opinions from you. I've been doing some researching about hardware parts and I'm trying to avoid bottlenecks mostly. As you can see on my build, I'm getting SATA-3 on HDs and 1600 Mhz on RAMs with low latency and all that kind of stuff for a better performance. I don't want to spend more than GBP 1000 because I still have to buy monitor, mouse, keyboard and all the lot.

I guess I'd have to add shipping value to Ireland on top of that amount. :)

Thanks again!

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Yes, I'd prefer to stick with Intel processor so that's another reason I'm going for GTX 460.
As I don't plan in overclock it, I'll keep the stock cooling. One question though: I've checked and it seems that i7 heatsink already comes with the thermal paste applied, is that right?
Thank you guys!
 
Ahh, Dell is already out of the question. I won't be buying it.
I'd rather assembly it myself at this stage. I know I should wait until January so prices will drop a bit but it is really hard waiting another month.

Now, I'm already 100% sure about the CPU, MoBo.
For RAM, I know I'll be getting a Corsair 6GB 1600Mhz 7-7-7-24 16.5v. I don't like the high voltage but the low latency looks great. High voltage = higher temperature, right? Something I'm really trying to avoid.

GPU: GTX 460. But there are different manufacturers for it. MSI, EVGA, nVIDIA, etc... I don't know which one should I go for. So I'll pick any.

Well, the rest is just... the rest!
 
[WU-TANG]GZA;18040490 said:
(...)
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2 CPU Cooler (Socket 939 / AM2 / AM3 / 775 / 1156 / 1366) (...)
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I like this configuration but if you're not overclocking it, I don't see the reason for the Arctic Cooling Freezer. Wouldn't the stock one do the job?

Thanks.
 
Mason- said:
16.5v is a typo. it's 1.65v which is pretty much standard with RAM so it will be fine.

as for GFX card if you get one of there top of the line super OC'd 460's, don't bother. Either get a standard GTX 460 1GB or get a 470.
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Yes, it's a typo alright! :) Sorry abt that.
I'll be getting a standard GTX 460 1GB then. I don't really want to get overclocked components as it could add some extra temperature to it.

Anyway, I was going through the configuration above and I found this bundle which is very tempting:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-022-OP&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

I like the case and it comes with the PSU. Well, cables are not modular but that's ok. The case does not seem to have filter on the side but probably something can be done regarding this. The price is really good. I'll probably be getting it.
 
I've just bought it.
I changed two things from the configuration above:
Video Card: ASUS GeForce GTX 460 1GB (not from EVGA)
Case: Coolermaster Storm Scout
~ £1055.
I hope to get it by Friday! Hopefully. Can't wait.
 
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