How's this for a new build?

Realillusion222 · 5 Aug 2010 at 10:27

This is as high as I can go, especially as I have to buy Windows 7

Cheers guys

Cold Fusion · 5 Aug 2010 at 10:39

Looks fine to me.

The only thing I could suggest is if you want to save a bit then you could go down the AMD route probably save about £20 overall. But if you want an Intel setup that looks fine.

The only other thing is the motherboard only has 2x memory slots making it more limiting when upgrading in the future.

You best Hurry only 20 of those CPU's left

mp260767 · 5 Aug 2010 at 10:40

that looks fine, only thing i might change is the hard disk, as the f2 eco is more for storage than a main o/s disk as far as im aware, not sure how mch difference there is in speed tho.

admoo · 5 Aug 2010 at 10:44

You're using a mATX board in a full sized case? I think this is okay, as far as I know, but you might be better getting a full sized motherboard.

Also, as above, use a different (non-eco) drive for your OS and you're sorted

Realillusion222 · 5 Aug 2010 at 10:45

Yeah, I was actually considering going down the AMD route. Now I think about it, it would be nice to have the option to upgrade in the future, plus I wouldn't have to order today!

I see your points about the mobo and the hard-drive too. Would you be able to recommend me a 955 set-up and a better HDD for cheaper? (doesn't have to be 1TB)

95thrifles · 5 Aug 2010 at 11:50

This is marginally more, but is more balanced and has latest mobo with sata/usb3, much better HDD

saved a few quid on psu & case, you could go for a 5770 gfx card instead which could shave a feq quid extra if needed

Realillusion222 · 5 Aug 2010 at 11:56

Cheers, that look like a good option

What is the difference between the Palit and the OCUK 460?

95thrifles · 5 Aug 2010 at 13:01

none probably, that was just first in list, go for either
if you want to save cash you could just go for a 700 chipset mobo instead of the 800 chipset btw, just means it wont have the sata/usb3

SamC123 · 5 Aug 2010 at 16:24

If you go AMD you could then splash out an extra 20 quid on the 1GB version of the 460?

Get an F3 too, much faster

Strepsils · 5 Aug 2010 at 16:26

SamC123 said:
If you go AMD you could then splash out an extra 20 quid on the 1GB version of the 460?

Get an F3 too, much faster

this, I would also suggest an F3 over the F2, newer revision

admoo · 6 Aug 2010 at 00:28

Strepsils said:
this, I would also suggest an F3 over the F2, newer revision

Me three. I'd probably go for a 1GB 460 aswell, just because you never know. It's not really breaking the bank too much.

Also, (I know I keep recommending this

) but an Antec 300 is a nice alternative, though it is £20 more expensive.