Help with my first build

andy_hubb

andy_hubb

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I've got £750 to spend, but need a monitor and OS. So far I have come up with:



I'm especially unsure about the graphics card and the monitor.

Also would it be better to buy a case which comes with a PSU? e.g sonataII..


Any suggestions for saving money/ better components would be much appreciated!
 
I would stick with the psu you chose, its meant to be bloody brilliant,
I see what you are saying about the gfx and monitor though, could you not go a little cheaper on your case put it towards the gfx and monitor? quite a few good cases for around £40-50 now

*edit* Actually thinking about it, i would go for a cheaper psu, aslong as you go for a name brand you should be ok, if you cut down on the case too this will give you around £60-80 more to play with
 
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it would probably have to be an 8800 if you ask me but these are a little overbudget and i admit that i am a bit of an nvidia fanboi so if anyone could suggest a nice ati card that fits in for about £150-£160 that would be great
 
If you can invest the little extra to get an aftermarket cooler (Noctua NH-U12F) would be a bonus.

EDIT *Also, you could get a cheaper CPU and buy a better graphics card depending on your needs :) *

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Thanks again for the responses.

I won't be overclocking at first, but im sure I will a few months down the line.

I see you've changed the RAM - I thought the RAM on offer was better?

With the motherboard, is the gigabyte better than the asus?

Also i've heard that vista basic has quite a few features removed?

I like the new choice of the monitor tho!

[EDIT] I think you're right about the CPU. What CPU would you recommend then? What do you think of the Intel Core 2 Duo E4400? also, how does the e6300 and the e6320 differ?
 
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andy_hubb said:
Thanks again for the responses.

I won't be overclocking at first, but im sure I will a few months down the line.

I see you've changed the RAM - I thought the RAM on offer was better?

With the motherboard, is the gigabyte better than the asus?

Also i've heard that vista basic has quite a few features removed?

I like the new choice of the monitor tho!
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If your looking to overclock down the line the Ballistix is excellent for overclocking. The GeIL is also good and has a very good price but i would prefer some Ballistix due to quality of RMA process if ever needed and overclocking potential. Also another alternative to the DS3 is the Asus P5N-E it all depends on preference as both are similar in price. If your looking to future proof then i would go with 64 bit vista.
 
I see you have both chosen the X1950 graphics card over the 8600...are they both DX10 - as I heard that is the way to go.

I like the new case tho!

Regarding CPU's - is the E6300 much better than the E4400?
 
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