My First Desktop - Spec

TopOfTheWorld · 27 Jan 2011 at 23:29

Hey, Im in need of a new computer and opted for a desktop since iv only previously owned laptops. Currently have a acer apsire 6920g which is slow and aggravating.

Iv opted for sandy bridge build, I have no intention to currently overclock but will in the future if i feel i need to (currently have no idea how to anyway). I will order a GPU in a month or two so i can get a better card, ie HD6950.

This is what iv come up with, if i could change anything for more suitable things please let me know (in particular the PSU). The build would be used for general activites like browsing ect...but will be running games in the future when i get a GPU.

First Spec

Current Spec in reply to posts

Gpu is just to boot ect as 95thrifles suggested, new gpu will be added in month or two.

Thanks.

Sorry if your sick of seeing these threads

stulid · 27 Jan 2011 at 23:31

i suspect from having built a sandy bridge pc with that venom cooler, that the ram would be physically too tall.

so swap for this - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-104-GL&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

faster harddrive - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-206-SE

and a better psu - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497 but its not modular.

95thrifles · 27 Jan 2011 at 23:34

you need some sort of gfx card in order to output video and boot, so pick up a cheap one for now
This would do
If youre at teh limit of what you can spend you can drop the cooler, just use the stock for now then buy the cooler when you come to OC

Judgeneo · 27 Jan 2011 at 23:36

Yup that ram will probably be too tall. Its something I didn't think about when building my machine, and as such have lost out on the future possibility of adding extra sticks. Follow the advice from stulid.

Although I have the PSU in your spec and it preforms admirably, not too sure on the reasoning of the change

stulid · 27 Jan 2011 at 23:40

Judgeneo said:
Although I have the PSU in your spec and it preforms admirably, not too sure on the reasoning of the change

how many pci-e connectors does the ocz have? 2?

the xfx has four, the motherboard is a sli/crossifre one, so he may get another graphics card later on.

also the xfx is made by seasonic, how make some of the best psu's

and the cables are nice and long.

review of psu - http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/XFX-PRO-650-W-Power-Supply-Review/1165

TopOfTheWorld · 27 Jan 2011 at 23:52

Thanks for all the help, uploaded new spec in relation to posts. Hopefully its all good. I'll read thread again tomorrow for any new additions then order if is all well

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stulid · 27 Jan 2011 at 23:54

good, and even when you get your 6950 card, keep that cheap one in a desk draw, you never know when you might need it.

stulid · 27 Jan 2011 at 23:55

95thrifles said:
If youre at teh limit of what you can spend you can drop the cooler, just use the stock for now then buy the cooler when you come to OC

OEM cpu dude, but good call on the cheap card.

95thrifles · 28 Jan 2011 at 00:03

missed that, must admit dint look, thought theyd stopped doing OEM, oh well nvm

TopOfTheWorld · 28 Jan 2011 at 00:21

What am i missing out on by getting an OEM cpu? Less warranty and no cooler, anything else?

Thanks

stulid · 28 Jan 2011 at 00:23

nope, nothing else.

oh wait, a shiny box

TopOfTheWorld · 28 Jan 2011 at 00:25

Glad to know

rapid reply.

Thanks

95thrifles · 28 Jan 2011 at 00:34

normally 1 yr warranty vs 3 and no cooler, but yeah there werent any OEMs for last round of chips were there?