In need of a new system

runt · 11 Apr 2009 at 14:49

Looking to get a whole new system, i dont do any programming/designing, just play games so dont feel i need quad core.
Came up with this, what would people recommend changing? Id like to stay below £1100

I know i could get an I7 build for below my budget, but is it worth it just for playing games?

runt · 11 Apr 2009 at 15:11

was sure i picked 64bit to begin with. updated original spec

runt · 11 Apr 2009 at 19:01

Is an I7 build worth it though just for gaming?

runt · 11 Apr 2009 at 20:33

What mobo and ram would people recommend? then with whatever is left ill spend on the case.
This is what ive currently picked for an I7 spec

runt · 11 Apr 2009 at 20:38

Ah, which would you recommend for windows + games?

runt · 11 Apr 2009 at 20:53

that puts me upto £779, 300 left for case, ram & mobo.

How would i go about installing windows 7 onto the new system? Just download it onto disc?

runt · 11 Apr 2009 at 21:16

if i can use windows 7 instead then i can upgrade back to a 4890 and end up with this

runt · 12 Apr 2009 at 10:02

Just to check, how do i go about installing windows 7 onto the new system? Can i just download it onto disc with my current computer and then just boot it from disc on the new spec?

runt · 12 Apr 2009 at 11:32

Seems you cant download windows 7 anymore, so that sorts that out :mad:

runt · 12 Apr 2009 at 11:47

Yea was a bit confused at the windows site, says you cant download it, but didnt know you can still get the product key, so yea got a key just gonna download it.
Is the latest build 7068?
Also whats the best type of discs to use (cd-r, dvd-r etc) going to buy some more from Oc's