help with pc build

hawk.reb · 11 Sep 2009 at 18:32

Ive built a fair few pcs, but like most have not been kept in the loop with the latest technology. i see there is I7, I5 and DDR3 systems :confused:

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Im looking to buy a new pc purely for gaming for the likes of AA cod4 and 6 and operation flashpoint 2

my budget is around 750-850
Heres my basket but if theres anything i should change add etc be greatly appreciated

Intel Core i7 920 D0 Stepping (SLBEJ) 2.66Ghz (Nehalem) (Socket LGA1366) - Retail £209.99

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4890 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £149.99

Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R Intel X58 (Socket 1366) PCI-Express DDR3 Motherboard £142.98

OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-14400 (1800MHz) Tri-Channel (OCZ3RPR1800LV6GK) £99.99

Corsair TX 650W ATX SLi Compliant Power Supply (CMPSU-650TXUK) £77.99

Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (WD6401AALS) £52.99

Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black (No PSU) £45.99

Sony Optiarc AD-7240S 24x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) - OEM £18.99
Total : £813.29 inc VAT

thx in advance

Drake22 · 11 Sep 2009 at 18:43

hawk.reb · 11 Sep 2009 at 21:35

Hmm, wouldnt it be worth it for the extra 20 quid for a faster memory at 1800mhz and 4890 being 2000 more?
so i take it everything is compatible with my set up?

McstylisT · 11 Sep 2009 at 22:06

This should do you proud. Although the top end of your budget @ £838. A kick ass system though. Notice the 2x in some areas.

fizzle-187 · 11 Sep 2009 at 22:48

Would that H50 fit though?

hawk.reb · 12 Sep 2009 at 09:22

yeh doesnt look like it?
thats another probs for me now im hoping to order today, but which proc is the best option?

McstylisT · 12 Sep 2009 at 10:23

Hi ,

Yep your right , the Corsair H50 does not come with 1156 fitting parts out of the box. You need to contact Corsair for a free bracket.

You can replace it with any high end cooler though that has fitting for a 1156. Its around the same price.

hawk.reb · 16 Sep 2009 at 11:48

just a quick question, i dont need thermal paste for the i 920 and the titan fenrir cooler do i?

OLDPHART · 16 Sep 2009 at 12:14

I would get some AC MX-2 or 3 if it's in stock to use OEM l think don't have TIM on them, + better temp's, go for the ATI 4890 card on This Week's Only Offer £149.98 -

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-102-PC&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1403

Very good GFX card and quiet to, l use one.

hawk.reb · 16 Sep 2009 at 12:18

ive ordered that g card along with
i7 920
ud3r mobo
corsair 650 psu
and the 6g patriot viper
with antec 300
titan fenrir cpu cooler

was just wondering if i needed the thermal paste?

hawk.reb · 16 Sep 2009 at 13:34

Bump

do i need to apply thermaL paste before attaching the fenrir cooler or does it come with some?

smeghead666 · 16 Sep 2009 at 14:28

chances are you have to apply the pase yourself

unless it states on any of the components that it comes with paste then unfortunatly you'll have to buy some

get some AC MX-2 like OLDPHART suggests

fizzle-187 · 16 Sep 2009 at 14:30

It comes with some i think, But to make sure the the AC MX-2.

toblarone45 · 16 Sep 2009 at 14:44

if you ordered the retail cpu (with the box and standard heat sink) i believe it comes with some applied to the bottom (my q8400 did) if it's the OEM i don't think it does!

however, since you've ordered the titan like others have said get some MX-2 and away you go

chris west · 16 Sep 2009 at 16:58

RE Mobo UD3R

toblarone45 said:
if you ordered the retail cpu (with the box and standard heat sink) i believe it comes with some applied to the bottom (my q8400 did) if it's the OEM i don't think it does!

however, since you've ordered the titan like others have said get some MX-2 and away you go

the fan comes with some u have to apply to the cpu yourself !

i want to know did u build your system yet and what settings did u use for the i7 3.9 or 4.0mgz? i need to sort mine out as i got same fan and mem and Mobo thanks :confused:

toblarone45 · 16 Sep 2009 at 17:01

chris west said:
the fan comes with some u have to apply to the cpu yourself !

woops yh i got it the wrong way round

AnDyR0o · 16 Sep 2009 at 17:28

+1 to McstylisT build, that looks like an awesome machine for the money

hawk.reb · 16 Sep 2009 at 18:40

nah i havnt yet, once i do ill post pics and info

BIGBC · 16 Sep 2009 at 22:42

The Titan Fenrir comes with some "Royal Grease" I believe. Used some the other day and temperatures were really good. No need to buy extra.
Just put a small pea sized blob in the middle of the CPU.