Looking for a new system

cookie666 · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:19

I've been out of it for a while with regards to buying hardware but I "think" I've specced up the right kit...

I currently have a P 2.4, 1GB ram with a 6800GT, would I notice a big increase with the spec below? Comments welcomed.

Also should I have Win XP or Vista??

XClio 6030 PLUS Black Midi Tower Gaming Case ,
OCZ StealthXStream 500w
Gigabyte GA-N650SLI-DS4 S775
OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Reaper
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Socket 775 4MB Cache Retail Boxed
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme , OEM , 7.1 channel , PCI
XFX GeForce 8600 GT Fatal1ty 256MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express)

Cheers for any advice.

strelly · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:43

You will defiantly notice an improvement!

I would recommend getting a lower priced processor and over clocking it. This was you will save money to get a 8800gt.

The choice between xp and vista is a personal one, i have stayed with xp as i find it quicker and simpler. SP1 has just come out for vista so that is a good reason to get vista.

Keep looking around the forums, and you should find all the info you need. You will probably end up saving money and getting a better system!!

mp260767 · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:45

i'd swap the processor for the wolfdale 8200 and the motherboard for the Gigabyte GA-P31-DS3L Intel P31.

with the money saved from the processor/mobo change, switch the 8600gt with the OcUK ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro 256MB.

personally i'd stick with xp for the time being.

cookie666 · 8 Apr 2008 at 14:04

strelly said:
You will defiantly notice an improvement!

I would recommend getting a lower priced processor and over clocking it. This was you will save money to get a 8800gt.

!!

Is that an easy thing to do, i.e. through software I am a bit usless at changing pins etc etc.

cookie666 · 8 Apr 2008 at 14:06

Cheers for the info on m/board and wolfdale thing, think I will be making the change thanks!

bayo000 · 8 Apr 2008 at 14:12

No changing pins anymore

its all done in bios. There are softwares that you can use for oc but its better in bios. If you have a look in CPU section you'll find all the info you need to oc.
You should get away with e2xxx cpu depends what you gonna use your pc for...
As for XP v Vista i think its personal. Check if the programs that you use run on wista without any issues first of all.

Chimerical · 8 Apr 2008 at 15:14

Erm, are you sure you want that XClio case? They're terrible (aesthetically) in my opinion.

cookie666 · 8 Apr 2008 at 15:31

Chimerical said:
Erm, are you sure you want that XClio case? They're terrible (aesthetically) in my opinion.

I know it did not look the best but on a budget and wanted a case that had fans n stuff, if you can point me to a better one I'm there!

Fire Wizard · 8 Apr 2008 at 15:35

Hello cookie666, how much are you looking to spend on a new system exactly?

Chimerical · 8 Apr 2008 at 15:43

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-152-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-145-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-054-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

The Coolermaster Centurion 534, the CM-690 Dominator and the Lian Li PC7 PLUS II are much, much better looking and performing cases.

Massive side fans that don't have dust filters simply coat your PC in, of course, dust.

Plus, if you have some 30cm/25cm side intake fan and only 1x 120mm exhaust, it results in a completely disproportionate airflow system whereby the exhaust cannot push out the massive amount of intaked air fast enough. Most top end cases with large side fans have exhaust roof fans to aid airflow.

cookie666 · 9 Apr 2008 at 16:25

Fire Wizard said:
Hello cookie666, how much are you looking to spend on a new system exactly?

Trying to do it for just over £500.00