New Build...spec ok?

nat666 · 29 Nov 2008 at 19:05

Hey guys, I'm looking to build me a new system and have chosen all the parts but wanted to check if the spec seems ok or if there are better options out there... I want it primarily for gaming and internet (games like cod4 and 5, need for speed and all that) and dont really wanna spend more than about £700..

heres my spec, any advice?

lunarwolf · 29 Nov 2008 at 19:21

q6600 is one fine chip, but if you game get a e8400 instead you will get more from it + lot more OC headroom

RJC · 29 Nov 2008 at 19:31

Looking ok, you can get away with a lower wattage psu and perhaps go for a modular psu

GSDog · 29 Nov 2008 at 19:43

RJC said:
Looking ok, you can get away with a lower wattage psu and perhaps go for a modular psu

Agreed. I'd go for something like an Enermax Modu 82+ 525W or a Corsair 520W - both excellent modular PSU's and they'll run that fine.

alferret · 29 Nov 2008 at 23:32

Just a quick Q, do you plan to use a 64bit OS?

If not 4gb wouldn't be utilised.

reflux · 30 Nov 2008 at 00:06

Looks good to me.

Paul2506 · 30 Nov 2008 at 02:20

Looks good m8,Although for an extra tener,You might as well go for the 640gb samsung f1 hd

ro55o · 30 Nov 2008 at 12:02

With free delivery comes to under £700.

I generally prefer a faster dual core for gaming to a quad, but everyone have their own views on this.

The 640gb hard drive is only £12 more than the 250gb, works out an extra 3p per 1gb

The HIS 4870 is cheaper than the one you've shown, so I've put that towads a CPU cooler, that E8400 should overclock very well.

I've changed the PSU for a modular one, makes it easier to work with and creates less mess in the case.

The 300 is a great case for the price, offers excellent cooling, but it is down to personal preference, your the one looking at it all the time.

Paul2506 · 30 Nov 2008 at 12:17

ro55o said:
With free delivery comes to under £700.

I generally prefer a faster dual core for gaming to a quad, but everyone have their own views on this.

The 640gb hard drive is only £12 more than the 250gb, works out an extra 3p per 1gb

The HIS 4870 is cheaper than the one you've shown, so I've put that towads a CPU cooler, that E8400 should overclock very well.

I've changed the PSU for a modular one, makes it easier to work with and creates less mess in the case.

The 300 is a great case for the price, offers excellent cooling, but it is down to personal preference, your the one looking at it all the time.

Now that's a nice spec for the price

I'm not really a fan of the antec 300,I prefer the 1200 (which i have) or the 900 (which i'm buying for my son)