New PC or IMac ??

andy282uk

andy282uk

andy282uk

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Hi everyone,

I am looking at either building a new desktop or purchasing an IMac (24 inch, 2.66Ghx Dual Core for £1055). Budget is about £1000 (including monitor). Ideally I would like to have 2 monitors (I think 2 monitors increases productivity). I would be grateful if you could cast your eye over the following setup and suggest improvements and/or similar parts at a cheaper price :).

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Also, do OCUK offer student discount :).

Thanks everyone,

Andy
 
everything looks good, the q6600 is good if you do a lot of 3dwork and video editing but if its just gaming and office work sort of applications the you would be better off going for a faster dual core say e8400
 
Hi,

Thanks for your quick reply.

It would make sense if I said what I use the computer for :).

I primarily want to use the computer for internet browsing, office applications, Java programming and possibly some light gaming such as COD 4 (that is why I opted for the ATI 4850 Gfx card). Also, if possible the PC should be silent (almost).

Thanks,

Andy
 
andy282uk said:
Hi,

Thanks for your quick reply.

It would make sense if I said what I use the computer for :).

I primarily want to use the computer for internet browsing, office applications, Java programming and possibly some light gaming such as COD 4 (that is why I opted for the ATI 4850 Gfx card). Also, if possible the PC should be silent (almost).

Thanks,

Andy
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If you want to do any sort of gaming then an iMac isn't the way to go at all and your better off with the system you have spec'd yourself
 
Based upon the suggestions, I now have the following setup. It also contains 2 monitors for ~£1000 :-D. I have also opted for a LianLi case as I like the all aluminium look. Should I change the monitors to a different brand/model? £200 per monitor seems expensive. Also, is a 550watt PSU sufficient?

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Price £1077.42
 
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i just think you could buy 2 monitors for the price of that one:D samsung are just as good if not better than Dell are you sure you cant buy a 26" monitor with a resolution 2600xsomething cnat remember but would be a lot more useful:D
 
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