Hey all :) // Help with a build..

samurl

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Hey all.. First post here, so firstly.. HI :D :D

Just putting together a machine, been out of the loop for quite a while with hardware as I work at a School(IT Tech) so we only deal with cheap pre-built machines.

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Can anyone give me any suggestions on how I could improve this for a similar amount of money?

I don't mind spending a tad more, a tad less obviously wouldn't be a problem.

I have quite a large array of s-ata HDD's at work of various sizes, and a couple here at home anyways, so won't need to purchase that..

Almost the same situation for the optical drive - although they've all been abused in machines so I'd rather have it fresh :)

the only thing I wasn't sure on was choosing the two 5770's but this seemed the right choice considering other options and their prices..

Cheers people much appreciated.

Sam
 
You could go for a single 5850 with an i5 spec for a bit more cash as it would be more future proof and perform better.
 
Any chance you could point me in the direction of what I should be looking at?

I started with a single 5850, then changed it, what 5850 would you recommend?

I'm open to options and to changing it..
 
Aleksandrs said:
What is the PC being used for?

Edit: Judging by the dual core and twin cards I am guessing Gaming?
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Hi,

Yes it will be used for general web browsing, anything you'd do when chilling out, movies/music so on :p quite a lot of gaming. Other then that just doing some work bits and bobs.
 
reiyushin said:
If you want to keep the 5770's (though I would second going for a 5850 for future upgrades sake)

Get the vapor-x version; it's cheaper (WTF?) runs cooler and should overclock better :)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-222-SP
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looks kinda sexy as well ;)
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Like I mentioned mate, If I'm going to be better going with a single 5850 I'm all ears.

I'd of course go with the vapor-x version if staying with 2 5770's if thats going to benefit me more. So thats where my decision was left at bay :p

I've fallen out of the loop big time with certain PC components, and it's actually annoyed me quite a bit.. heh :)
 
Hmmm you pay £70 more or so for the 5850+i5 route unless the Sapphire model comes in soon which i am not sure if it does but this is ideal:

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Maybe you are better off buying an i7 spec with a single 5770 then get a 2nd in the future....to be honest an i7 system with a 5770 will run any game fine 1650x1080 and at 1920x1200 it will run all fine still except Crysis where it may struggle to max all yet still play on high at that res.
 
Sycho said:
Hmmm you pay £70 more or so for the 5850+i5 route unless the Sapphire model comes in soon which i am not sure if it does but this is ideal:

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Maybe you are better off buying an i7 spec with a single 5770 then get a 2nd in the future....to be honest an i7 system with a 5770 will run any game fine 1650x1080 and at 1920x1200 it will run all fine still except Crysis where it may struggle to max all yet still play on high at that res.
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Apart from the GFX, how much of a difference would you expect I'd see when playing games online in comparison of specs between yours and mine.

I've been reading up quite a few reviews mainly on tomshardware, based around what I'm looking to build for and it didn't seem I was too far off in terms of completely changing the build.

But hey like I said open to ideas :)

I'm going to be mainly looking at PC games based around counterstrike source, possibly WoW, COD:MW2 - So nothing to strenuous! I've never played Crysis (:eek: :p) and probably wouldn't anytime soon, if I'm honest.
 
The above is perfect(Aleksandrs) but i would change the psu to a 650w or so OCZ/Corsair/Antec as it's enough for a single 5850.

Crossfiring them will not be worth as it will eat any game at 1920x1200 unless you playing on a 30 inch at 2560x1600 which i am guessing you aren't.;)

Besides the 5850 will last you a good few years easy too.

I admit 5770's crossfired do beat a 5850 but since you getting an i5 with it too instead of a E8400 they would perform pretty much similar yet the i5 spec would have more upgrade options.I am playing any game fine at 1920x1200 even Crysis very high all on an i7 with a GTX275 so a 5850 would be very good since i5 is basically same fps in games as an i7.
 
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Sycho said:
The above is perfect(Aleksandrs) but i would change the psu to a 650w or so OCZ/Corsair/Antec as it's enough for a single 5850.

Crossfiring them will not be worth as it will eat any game at 1920x1200 unless you playing on a 30 inch at 2560x1600 which i am guessing you aren't.;)

Besides the 5850 will last you a good few years easy too.
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I put the 850 because it was like around 5 quid more than the 750 lol

I run this PSU and have no problems so I suggest this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-023-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098
 
Yeah go for an i5 750 for sure and also OCZ psus are severely underated....i've dealt with some yet seen no issues they are pretty damn solid and good prices.
 
samurl said:
Like I mentioned mate, If I'm going to be better going with a single 5850 I'm all ears.

I'd of course go with the vapor-x version if staying with 2 5770's if thats going to benefit me more. So thats where my decision was left at bay :p

I've fallen out of the loop big time with certain PC components, and it's actually annoyed me quite a bit.. heh :)
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Sorry mate lol, must have been day dreaming :)

The E8 you've chosen is a flying machine and will go toe to toe with the i5/7 in games happily. (when not multi-core optimised)

The i5 would be a smarter route because in time games will begind to take advantage of multiple cores and then the E8 will show it's age.

If you can stretch it go for the i5 750.

As for the graphics go for the XFX 5850
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-148-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411

(unless those club3D ones come back in soon, that's a nice price tag they've got on them)

:)
 
Sycho said:
The above is perfect(Aleksandrs) but i would change the psu to a 650w or so OCZ/Corsair/Antec as it's enough for a single 5850.

Crossfiring them will not be worth as it will eat any game at 1920x1200 unless you playing on a 30 inch at 2560x1600 which i am guessing you aren't.;)

Besides the 5850 will last you a good few years easy too.

I admit 5770's crossfired do beat a 5850 but since you getting an i5 with it too instead of a E8400 they would perform pretty much similar yet the i5 spec would have more upgrade options.I am playing any game fine at 1920x1200 even Crysis very high all on an i7 with a GTX275 so a 5850 would be very good since i5 is basically same fps in games as an i7.
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The price for the spec Aleksandr's has recommended is more then fine

When you say you'd change the PSU for a lower 650watt, would you think I'd be better going with the best I can ATM? There's always a chance I could upgrade a few bits in the near future, maybe add a few HDD's, I wouldn't want to fall short!

And no, I'm not playing on a 30inch on a crazy res :p

Wow, you've all been so helpful, much appreciated xD
 
samurl said:
I'm going to be mainly looking at PC games based around counterstrike source, possibly WoW, COD:MW2 - So nothing to strenuous! I've never played Crysis (:eek: :p) and probably wouldn't anytime soon, if I'm honest.
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With what I suggested, you'll have just as good gaming performance (if not better) than my current pc. I can run MW2 with full everything at 1920x1080 and get easy 50 - 60fps.

Dirt2 plays full settings on 1920x1080(Albeit on dx10) and I get 50 - 60fps

FPS numbers are because I enable vsync when I can to avoid getting a jagged image from the graphics card outputting more fps than the monitor can show at 60hz

on full everything with 2x AA at 1920x1080 I play Crysis on around 25-30 (I dont get that on the benchtests, but actually playing the game I get those numbers) and its easily playable.

As far as performance goes you really dont have much to worry about.
 
samurl said:
When you say you'd change the PSU for a lower 650watt, would you think I'd be better going with the best I can ATM? There's always a chance I could upgrade a few bits in the near future, maybe add a few HDD's, I wouldn't want to fall short!
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That was why I initially put the 850w corsair on the list, just in case. But if you wanna save money, the OCZ PSU I linked will be more than enough right now.
 
Ok so what I'm looking at is what you've suggested, but with either the OCZ StealthXStream 600w or the Corsair TX 750W ATX SLI simply depending on what I'm going to benefit from the most(if we take in to account that I could add a few gadgets here and there..)
 
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