New PC Build

Livie · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:35

Hey

I'm looking to buy a new PC in the next week or so.

I've got a budget of around £800 and it will be mainly used for gaming on my current 19.1" monitor at 1680x1050. I don't plan to do any overclocking at all and am looking for a set-up that will last a few years.

After browsing the forums for a few weeks I've put together the below spec, but am unsure about what memory to buy with it - what do people suggest?

I don't believe I need an optical drive as I'm currently using a NEC ND-3540A 16x DVD±RW, but tell me if you think ovetherwise

I've also seen people suggesting I7 builds over the AMD Phenom II Tri Core, any reason for this and would there be a better option over what I've put together below?

Thanks in advance

siumatfung · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:59

looks good change the cpu cooler

and add a couple of 120mm fans to install at the front of the case

edit: change the PSU for a corsair

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-008-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

95thrifles · 19 Apr 2009 at 22:03

Id say stick with the PSU you chose, decent reasonably priced and modular, no reason to get the corsair over that, but yeah get a sunbeam cooler, theyre great, Id look at a 4890 over a 4870
Edit: Ahh you missed RAM? Id wait for the cheaper 4gig £41 stuff to come back in stock, see if they have an ETA. That may mean you sticking to 4870 to stay within budget

siumatfung · 19 Apr 2009 at 22:05

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-109-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1387 this RAM

mleanz1 · 19 Apr 2009 at 22:26

Ive got that GFX and hard drive and both are great value for money!

Livie · 19 Apr 2009 at 22:39

Thanks for the quick replies

I'll change the cooler to the Sunbeam and keep the PSU as it is, now just need to sit and wait for the RAM to come in stock

Will I need any extra cables other than what's supplied with the components?

95thrifles · 19 Apr 2009 at 22:41

no they'll all be provided with mobo

icey_haj · 19 Apr 2009 at 22:42

Livie said:
Thanks for the quick replies

I'll change the cooler to the Sunbeam and keep the PSU as it is, now just need to sit and wait for the RAM to come in stock

Will I need any extra cables other than what's supplied with the components?

No you won't.

Post some pics when you begin your build.

siumatfung · 20 Apr 2009 at 03:24

you do know you can source the RAM from somewhere else

Audigex · 20 Apr 2009 at 03:30

Shhh, no he can't :-)

Besides, this is the same price, or a close as doesn't matter. G.Skill isn't well known over here, but it's fairly well recognised as decent overclocking memory over in asia.

95thrifles · 20 Apr 2009 at 08:54

its same price but only 2 gig not 4