How is this for a Gaming Build (£800)

ndaar · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:58

Looking to build a new gaming mahcine. Currently got an old core2, 4gig ram, 8800gts. Think its time to upgrade. Have put toghever this system, wanted peoples impressions on if its a value for money or weather i should change anything? prob going to be an other two years till i replace again so need it to last.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/viewcart.php

Cheers

Biz.Kid09 · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:00

We can't see your cart lol, Screen shot or type out what you was thinking.

ejr22 · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:00

Hi, You'll need to take a screenshot and upload the image to imageshack.com and then link to the picture. Or, type it all out. When others click on that link it will go to their own basket.

ndaar · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:03

oops sorry LOL

Ill List its easier

1)Overclocked I5 750 Bundle
I5
Asus P7p55D
Corsair xms3 4GB

2) 2x Powercolor ati rad 5770

3)Corsair tx 650w

4) Samsung spinpoint 1TB

5) Antec vsk 2000 Midi-Tower

6) Samsung SH-S223B 22x dvd

Total 829 inc vat and delivery

cmndr_andi · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:06

The i5 overclocked bundle is a great performer, certainly worth the cash.

However, you may find upgrading your current system worthwhile and cheaper. What core 2 CPU have you got, what motherboard is it in and is it overclocked?

ndaar · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:11

My current CPU is a core2 DUO LGA 775 E6600 2.4 on a Abit IP35 Board with 4 gig Geil 800mhz ram and leadtek 8800gts 640mb graphics Nothing is overclocked

cmndr_andi · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:14

I suggest getting an awesome cooler like this, overclocking the CPU to 3.6GHz (perfectly achievable with that CPU, cooler and P35 motherboard) and slapping an HD 5850 graphics card in it (when you can get your hands on one).

Massive gaming upgrade, total cost = £305.

ndaar · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:18

Hmm hadnt thought about going that way, thought it was all a bit outdated now to bother messing around with. Yeah i do like the look of the 58xx cards its just the availability i dont like

hence the cf 5770s. Any other thoughts

cmndr_andi · 18 Nov 2009 at 23:36

ndaar said:
thought it was all a bit outdated now to bother messing around with.

I wouldn't say so, Core 2 Duos play almost all modern games perfectly and a nice overclock will further extend it's useful life. Its worth noting that if you do what I recommend above, you won't be buying anything that is tied to the core 2 system - so if you decide to upgrade to and i5/i7 in the future, you can reuse the graphics card and CPU cooler.

As for the GPU upgrade, I would wait untill you can get your hands on a 5850. I know 5770 CF is faster and costs a bit less, but its also hotter and leaves you with no future upgrade options other than replacement. As a rule I find starting with a powerful single GPU is the better course of action.