help what to get for new rig.

ic0n · 7 Feb 2008 at 10:32

hi guys

its been along time since i have even looked at making a new rig

so long that i will be starting from scratch so i need some help when working out what parts to get

now i looked in the store and have seen some cool looking stuff.

i am after a 4core cpu (prob about 2.4 so i can clock to about 3.0)
about 4-8gb of ram
(want option to upgrade to more ram as and when need it)
gfx well some think that will do its job the better the better must suport duels (triple monitors be nice)

about 500gb hard drive with raid so can go up 2 1tb when i get more money

and a cd dvd burner nothing to posh done need blu-ray or anything lol.

oo yer money i have £800 to spend will go over a little if needed but the cheaper the better lol.

so thanks for any help you can give guys

o yer also case blue lights always nice lol

ic0n · 7 Feb 2008 at 11:32

ok i had a play and this is what i got sum advice please also will this mobo upgrade to 8 or 16gb of ram at a later date when i get more money.

also i dont know about this graphics card it was just there so please recommend in that way

ic0n · 7 Feb 2008 at 12:29

Wipe said:
Came up with this before your post, has a decent aftermarket cooler, 8gb ram and a good power supply. Obviously the case be changed for your preference the card is a gts although if needed go for the 520w power supply to cut down costs.

EDIT: what are you actually using this rig for? i mean is 8gb ram actually necessary?

thats grate what would u recommend as an upgrade to the gfx card if i wanna go for over the 512mb?

edit:

i will be using it for 3d modeling and animation as i take cgi at university

o and gaming as i missed out a lot of games by switching to mac so time for windows to win me back

ic0n · 7 Feb 2008 at 12:40

Wipe said:
This:http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-051-OK
or if your willing to go somewhat over budget then this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-091-HT&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=416. Might be worth going with a better graphics card and 4gb of ram then if you wish upgrade to 8gb at a later date.

yer i dont mind going a bit over but is that card the best one i can get for the pice?

ic0n · 7 Feb 2008 at 12:54

ok so this is what i am looking at

and i have to monitors both running at 1680x1050

ic0n · 7 Feb 2008 at 14:06

Hesky82 said:
the IP35 can be a bugger with 4 sticks off 2gb ram. but if you are not overclocking Im sure it will be fine.

can you please recommend a replacement that will b happy with overclocking?

ic0n · 7 Feb 2008 at 15:29

ok so going with the Asus P5K-E anything else is this the best set up i can get for my money?