Need Help Making Gaming Computer Budget 2-3k

helmutcheese said:
we are mid Aug, Nov is about 9-10weeks away, be a bummer if you can get by now on current Rig and did spend a wad of cash to regret so soon into future, being there, done it and got the T Shirt and not just with PC hardware.
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O well if its coming out in November its only 1 month away from Christmas XD
 
-JJ- said:
exactly XD lol. O well be buying my gear on Thursday. Yay. Cant wait to put it together and play eve lol.

I'm just worrying about handling the processor but i got a static band so it should be fine.
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iv never even seen a static band mate, nevermind used one..
you'll be fine, its pretty idiot proof these days.
It has been for years, all colour coordinated etc, everything fits in only 1 place etc :)
 
heh, if its your first time its not a bad idea to read the motherboard manual, its an idiot proof installation guide really :)
 
Im not that bad i can figure out most hardware crap out i replaced my mums graphics cards and ram and all that without even thinking about it so il give it a quick read and it shouldn't be a problem.
 
If you're looking to invest the remainder of the cash check out C&G Cash ISA. Great interest rates at the moment :)
 
Money to burn ? then just go all the way and get :

Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme Edition QX6850 "LGA775 Kentsfield" 3.00GHz (1333FSB) - Retail

Quad Core Technology, 3.00GHz clock speed, 8MB L2 Cache, Intel Speedstep Technology, EM64T 64-Bit Technology, Execute Disable Bit, Full Multiplier adjustment. 3yr Warranty.
Intel 10+ in stock £579.99
(£681.49)

That will take you a lot closer to the 3 grand mark. The chip is also fully unlocked if you desire to overclock it.
 
ih8modem said:
If your stupid? then just go all the way and get :

Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme Edition QX6850 "LGA775 Kentsfield" 3.00GHz (1333FSB) - Retail

Quad Core Technology, 3.00GHz clock speed, 8MB L2 Cache, Intel Speedstep Technology, EM64T 64-Bit Technology, Execute Disable Bit, Full Multiplier adjustment. 3yr Warranty.
Intel 10+ in stock £579.99
(£681.49)

That will take you a lot closer to the 3 grand mark. The chip is also fully unlocked if you desire to overclock it.
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If he has the cash , then why not. If I had the cash I would do it. I realise most people here (myself included) are used to working to a budget and changing bits here and there for reasons of ca$h limitations. However, he has a budget of £3000-00, if he wants to spend it on SLI 8800GTX and a quad core extreme edition, we should allow him the opportunity.

Whether we like it or not.
 
ih8modem said:
If he has the cash , then why not. If I had the cash I would do it. I realise most people here (myself included) are used to working to a budget and changing bits here and there for reasons of ca$h limitations. However, he has a budget of £3000-00, if he wants to spend it on SLI 8800GTX and a quad core extreme edition, we should allow him the opportunity.

Whether we like it or not.
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You dont need to spend 3K to get a good machine.

SLI is a waste unless you game at uber res.

The QX6850 is not worth the extra, just get the Q6600 and clock it to 3.4GHZ and be happy.
 
If he has the cash , then why not. If I had the cash I would do it. I realise most people here (myself included) are used to working to a budget and changing bits here and there for reasons of ca$h limitations. However, he has a budget of £3000-00, if he wants to spend it on SLI 8800GTX and a quad core extreme edition, we should allow him the opportunity.
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Regardless of if he spends the money or not, the cheque remains the same (or atleast thats whats emplied).

There's little improvement, infact hed probably feel better if he just gave the money to charity rather than wasted it on a little more performance.
 
I'm quite happy with the setup i currently have, i think i will probably spend that little bit i've got left on my brother birthday or my car. I'm not sure yet. If it doesn't run upto where i want it i can always upgrade it next month :)

EDIT: I added the extreme LOL. wonder what happens when i overclock it.
 
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probably nothing noticable because you're currently using a very high spec machine =/
Maybes it will get hotter..
 
peetee said:
probably nothing noticable because you're currently using a very high spec machine =/
Maybes it will get hotter..
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Hmm. rekon i should keep it unclocked so its safe ?

EDIT: il keep it as before i dont wanna keep having to check the temps incase it explodes :D
 
Hmm. rekon i should keep it unclocked so its safe ?
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Actually, overclocking a CPU dosnt really require much C4 explosive, so its pretty safe.:rolleyes:

Seriously though, overclocking is pretty fit and forget after a days or so, your blowing it way outa proportion, and itd be damn hard to fry that processor anyway.
 
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