Ned Computer Which System?

happy_2008 · 13 Jul 2011 at 15:52

Havent upgraded my computer since 2007 and i was wondering which of the two builds is better. I use the computer for surfing, light gaming (CS and FM2011), tiny bit of encoding for iphone videos and dvd's etc.

This which includes a SSD drive but i5 2500k:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-190-OE&groupid=43&catid=2040&subcat=1444

or

This which is i7 2600k:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-175-OE&groupid=43&catid=2040&subcat=1270

Redmint · 13 Jul 2011 at 15:54

In reality both probably massive overkill for your needs, however if you really want to spend that much I'd go with the first system as you really don't need the i7 with hyperthreading.

robbieshanks · 13 Jul 2011 at 15:56

Whichever you go for you'd better watch out that your "ned" computer doesn't get issued with an ASBO...

robbieshanks · 13 Jul 2011 at 15:58

On a more serious note - the first system is definately better bang for buck - the 2500k is a great processor.

happy_2008 · 13 Jul 2011 at 16:01

Just noticed that but cant change it either.
Is the i7 8 cores and i5 4 cores?

Redmint · 13 Jul 2011 at 16:04

i7 is 8 threads, 4 physical cores. Have a read up on how Intel hyper-threading works if you want the long boring explanation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyper-threading

olivier renault · 13 Jul 2011 at 16:16

Second will do Crossfire easy. First one, you will need to swap the PSU. Secondly the second one has a Z68, wirth asking OcUK if it supports QuickSync and SRT, Then you can add a 20GB SSD later for HD caching. And what kind of crossfire is supported by the motherboard (x8x8 hopefully).

I quite like the second one, although a mix of both would be better, but that would involve self-build.

happy_2008 · 14 Jul 2011 at 09:10

System 1 does seem a nice option but what is the OcUK graphics card like?

Buchanan0204 · 14 Jul 2011 at 09:54

happy_2008 said:
System 1 does seem a nice option but what is the OcUK graphics card like?

It's not really an OcUK card. It is still an Nvidia 460.

olivier renault · 14 Jul 2011 at 10:15

It's a rebranded PNY / Palit / Whatever.

The GTX 460 OC is good enough for your games, but will start struggling with more modern games (BFBC2, Crysis2, ...). Good enough for medium settings. i7 don't bring much to the table in terms of gaming, so a 2500K is better value in that respect. I would take a SSD + 2500K over a 2600K.

happy_2008 · 14 Jul 2011 at 11:21

Would i be better with a graphics card upgrade to the ATI 6870 for £30?

Or really go for the MSI Geforce 570?

Jony27 · 14 Jul 2011 at 11:24

6950 2GB