Gaming setup ok?

[awsomeness]

Well i was originally getting a setup similar to this just with a new screen and other stuff but the person that was gona buy my old pc has now dropped out meaning i have to lose the monitor and some other things but iv come up with this spec...

Just wanted to get your opinions on it.

 

[cmndr_andi]

Looks like a great spec you have there - its gonna be a sweet system

 

[liquidex]

Yup can't find any faults in it. Great spec. Just wondering but what is the akasa fan for?

 

[Smoke-Alot]

someone is going to be very happy on delivery day, i am assuming you will be overclocking that processor,

if so i look forward to seeing the results

 

[awsomeness]

Thanks for all the good comments and the fan is for the optional 120mm side fan in the case

 

[user1453]

If yuou can do without the bundled games I'd suggest getting this asus 4890 it's a volt modded version that has higher clocks

 

[timefalls]

If yuou can do without the bundled games I'd suggest getting this asus 4890 it's a volt modded version that has higher clocks

I agree, unless you really must have the included XFX door hanger that is

 

[Razor-BladE]

If yuou can do without the bundled games I'd suggest getting this asus 4890 it's a volt modded version that has higher clocks

When i first saw this product i thought it was a typo lol. Then people left reviews, but i still wasn't sure because it is 100mhz core higher than standard ones. That clears things up. Thanks haha.

 

[awsomeness]

I agree, unless you really must have the included XFX door hanger that is

FREE DOORHANGER?!?!?! im sold! haha

On a more serious note will 100mhz make a big difference?

 

[Razor-BladE]

Not a big difference, but definitely an improvement and when you're talking about it being the same price, do you need to question?
If the 950mhz was more expensive then fair enough, but being the same price why would you go for the XFX one?

 

[awsomeness]

free doorhanger!

lol na true iv swapped the XFX for the ASUS

 

[awsomeness]

I added another spec to my OP, lol i change my mind too much >.< i think spec 2 is better as im going to mainly be gaming but unsure just like to get your thoughts. Also i will only have a 17inch monitor for a month or 2 until i sell my old computer, but i have found a 24inch monitor i like so i will be playing games at 1980x1080.

 

[Kennysevenfold]

spec 1, easy.!

 

[cmndr_andi]

+1 for spec 1

The 4890 should be more than enough for gaming and the i7 is much better tech - so it will futureproof you better than the DDR2 Phenom 2 setup (even with a 4870x2). Aslo, in a few months the prices of 4890s will have come down even further so you could add in a second if you feel you need the extra performance.

 

[awsomeness]

Just noticed that the HD4890 takes 2x 6pin pci-e power connectors yet the power supply i listed only has 1 x 6pin and 1 x 8pin:S Is there another PSU around that price that will run the setup good? Or is the 8pin actually a 6pin with a 2pin?

 

[user1453]

according to this review the stealthstream has two pcie poer connrctors

and according to the ocz webpage, the pc power and cooling 750 has 6 pcie power connectors

if you go for the 750, go for http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-165-OK&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1104


I would also suggest a second wd 640 for a raid 0 array

 

[BAMBI]

Spec 2 will be faster for gaming.

 

[RJC]

The 8 pin is 6 + 2 like you mentioned

 

[rowannew]

good setup the second one will be more of a gaming setup but may i ask what is the thermal cleaner for?

 

[awsomeness]

I thought i needed it to clean of the thermal paste already applied to the Titan Fenrir unless it doesnt come with any pre applied? Also im going for option 1 even tho it may not have a better GPU i can always add another later and the i7 is much better then the phenom 940 also i think the i7 setup will have a longer time before i need to upgrade.