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[Deekm]

Hi folks
I'm looking to build a new system but since it's been a few years since I last done one I am out of touch with current specs.

Looking for a decent spec, I used to play games on the PC all the time but I also have a 360 and PS3 for playing games but I would still like the option to play the latest games on the PC. So I was thinking of a 8800 card. I also need a OS and was thinking of Vista Home Premium.

Basically the only thing I will be keeping from my current system is the 19" Samsung monitor, speakers and mouse/keyboard.

Budget is around £600 if possible, I could go a little extra if needed.

Any help would be great thanks.

 

[truebluecfc]

Intel Core 2 Duo E2160 "LGA775 Conroe" 1.80GHz (800FSB) - Retail
£51.99
£61.09 inc VAT

Asus P5K Intel P35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
£67.99
£79.89 inc VAT

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-5300C3 667MHz Dual Channel Kit
£59.99
£70.49 inc VAT

OcUK GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
£149.99
£176.24 inc VAT

Western Digital Caviar SE16 320GB 3200AAKS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM
£41.99
£49.34 inc VAT

Pioneer DVR-112DBK 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter - (Black) OEM
£16.99
£19.96 inc VAT

Antec Sonata III Piano Black Quiet Case - EarthWatts 500W PSU
£67.99
£79.89 inc VAT

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Edition DVD - OEM - 1Pk (66I-00788)
£54.99
£64.61 inc VAT

£511.92
£601.51 inc VAT

The E2160 will overclock to 2.8GHz without much effort, the less cache doesnt make much difference in games.

 

[Deekm]

Thanks for the advice.

I have went a bit over my planned budget because I have changed the processor to a E6750 or would it be better value to stick with the E2160 (not got a clue about overclocking )

Also what cooling would be required ? and the PSU that comes with the case would that be okay ?

Thanks again

 

[DavidB]

The PSU , although not spectacular, will be enougth for your system. Something along the lines of a tuniq 120 cooler would be good, though im not sure on clearance in that case.

Clocking the E2140/E2160 to ~2.8ghz is simple, just envolves changing 1 number and testing for stability.