Help with new PC configuration

chrisvb · 23 Mar 2011 at 07:53

pcAnywhere · 23 Mar 2011 at 08:08

Ram needs to be dual channel, not triple

chrisvb · 23 Mar 2011 at 08:10

pcAnywhere said:
Ram needs to be dual channel, not triple

thanks a lot, didn't notice that.

stulid · 23 Mar 2011 at 08:23

The vengeance ram may not fit with a aftermarket heatsink, this stuff without the tall heatspreader will.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-105-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

chrisvb · 23 Mar 2011 at 08:37

Thanks for the feedback I will use that ram, what are your opinions on the GPUs I was originally looking at two 1gb gainward 560s but saw these had great reviews

stulid · 23 Mar 2011 at 08:57

chrisvb said:
Thanks for the feedback I will use that ram, what are your opinions on the GPUs I was originally looking at two 1gb gainward 560s but saw these had great reviews

Very very fast.

hlennie · 23 Mar 2011 at 11:39

think this spec might be a little better

a bit more power and more storage also added a decent case to keep it all cool

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chrisvb · 23 Mar 2011 at 13:20

I don't think I'll use 2tb of hdd nor the soundcard
really, I think with the money
I save
from that I'll SLI the gfx card. I can always stick my old hdd in it. I'm also only
planning to hAve the OS on the ssd should I grt the crucial 60gb or my original ocz vertex
60gb.

Also should I go for the gainward 560 1gb in sli or the 480super pc above?

hlennie · 23 Mar 2011 at 17:01

well if u only going to put games on it go for the smaller storage option but if u going to watch hd films, mp3s and put quite a few games u will soon find u run out of space

I have managed to fill over 2tb with films, games, demo, photos 1TB would be the best choice really and considering the price of these now would be silly not get at least one

sli will be faster

I don't think there is much difference between the 2 ssd's at 60Gb capacity

chrisvb · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:36

This is what i've got atm, any improvements? cooler is out of stock so have not included it in pic. will everything fit in the case & is it the best value for the money ( i'm still not sure about the sli 480's )

Cheers, Chrisvb.

EDIT: i will probably be purchasing an ocz vertex 3, so i have not included it in this spec.

chrisvb · 25 Mar 2011 at 06:55

bump ( if this isn't allowed please delete )

Holdon Tight · 25 Mar 2011 at 07:02

I run two 480s they can get pretty warm. Look at the giga soc with different fans to standard.

Holdon Tight · 25 Mar 2011 at 07:03

Hmmm perhaps I should read more closely? Sorry! Looks ok to me

pcAnywhere · 25 Mar 2011 at 07:13

You need a CPU cooler for that build.

chrisvb · 25 Mar 2011 at 07:16

pcAnywhere said:
You need a CPU cooler for that build.

i already have one, but i'm considering watercooling - is it worth it ?

gdrules · 25 Mar 2011 at 07:58

Looks good to me

pcAnywhere · 25 Mar 2011 at 08:07

chrisvb said:
i already have one

Is it compatable?

chrisvb · 25 Mar 2011 at 08:10

pcAnywhere said:
Is it compatable?

Yeah it is, would it be better running watercooling?

Holdon Tight · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:38

I would water cool yes.

chrisvb · 25 Mar 2011 at 20:01

simonholden said:
I would water cool yes.

thanks for the reply, i'm thinking just a cpu loop for now, as those gpus seem to run cool with the uprated cooling.

EDIT: if i was planning on getting one gfx card, for around £300, and then upgrade to sli later, what would be the best gfx card?