Need Advice

bOSSREAPER5000 · 24 Apr 2009 at 10:12

I am new to the forums and i need some expertise. I am looking to build my first comp i have been reading lots of different combinations nut now my brain is fried and i would appreciate it if somebody could tell what i could buy on my budget which is £400 i have a case, monitor and a dvd drive i also would like it to be overclockable so i can have a bash at that, i also quite like the hd 4870 so if anyone could work that in as well or something similar my goal is to play cysis on the maximum settings and any other new gane on the highest setting possible.I only have a 15 inch moniter but i probbebly will upgrade in a few months. Thanks in advance.

matthewhotdude · 24 Apr 2009 at 10:19

Sorry I think thats impossible, you will never play Crysis on maximum settings on a comp that costs £400

reflux · 24 Apr 2009 at 10:22

^^You will on a 15'' screen.....that's what, 1024x768?

bOSSREAPER5000 · 24 Apr 2009 at 11:40

Thanks for the quick replies well what would be the best way to spend my £400 for a rig as i siad i quite like the 4870 but if that is way too high for my size of monitor then any suggestion would be very welcome.

reflux · 24 Apr 2009 at 11:46

It's a bit over budget, but what about the following?

I really would suggest buying a new screen as it will greatly improve your computing experience.

bOSSREAPER5000 · 24 Apr 2009 at 11:50

yeah i am going to get a new screen probbely very soon so i dont need one for this build i would rather just use the money for all the componets.

reflux · 24 Apr 2009 at 11:55

Take a look at this:

Noticeably faster graphics card and a better mobo. You should be able to overclock this chip to 3.5ghz or so.

EDIT: For overclocking, add this in:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-017-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395

bOSSREAPER5000 · 24 Apr 2009 at 11:57

Thanks for that but what about the psu the case i have doesnt have one and would a stock cooler on that chip be good enough for oc.

Ahh i never saw your edit.

ripped · 24 Apr 2009 at 11:59

I would keep Most of the Components from Reflux's list, but down grade the GPU to A GTS 250, and get a decent power supply with the money saved.

reflux · 24 Apr 2009 at 12:00

Aye, whoops, forgot about the PSU.

The stock cooler will be ok for a limited overclock, but if you want to get the most out of the chip, I suggest the cooler listed above.

bOSSREAPER5000 · 24 Apr 2009 at 12:03

wow thanks for the very quick replies that set up looks pretty good. Would that give me my cysis on max on my 15 inch.

reflux · 24 Apr 2009 at 12:05

It will annihilate Crysis @ 1024x768. My mate has a Radeon 4850 (very similar performance to the GTS250) and that runs Crysis very well even at 1440x900.

bOSSREAPER5000 · 24 Apr 2009 at 12:08

right then thats what i`m buying thanks very much for all your help.

reflux · 24 Apr 2009 at 12:10

No problemo

Enjoy.