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Colasanto

Colasanto

Colasanto

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Hi everyone, Bear with me in here. I have a lot of decisions to make... and truth be told; I'm finding it stupidly hard. Lol

I'll go ahead and fire out some questions from the off:
-Please bear in mind I'm a gamer, I don't video edit or bog the PC with heavy applications-

i3 or i5?
eyefinity or nvidia 3d vision?
if ATI, what card? I presume 6970?
if nvidia, what card? GTX460; will it cut it? If not, 570 or 580? The 5XX GTX cards are stupidly expensive though :(

Will 4GB DDR3 ram be enough. Or is 8gb really worth it? (for a gamer, mind?)
SSD or not?

Basically, here is what I'm getting so far (Keyboard, monitor) doesn't include the box.

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For eyefinity, I'd get an extra 2 of those monitors over time. For nvidia 3d vision. I'd swap it to the same monitor but with 3D capabilities (120hz) just before I buy. Which is basically an extra £100. (I'd purchase the 3D vision equipment around 2weeks/1month after my initial purchase)

I have roughly £1000 to spend in total (doesn't inc OS, i have this). I can go over by 100 easily if needed. I can go over to £1300 or so if i really have to.

What i've been thinking of getting with the above is: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-237-OK&groupid=43&catid=1444&subcat=1712 - Looks great for the price... Maybe put GTX 460 with it. Money permitting, also add SSD. Thoughts?

One last question. If i configure my own PC from the OC website. The overclocking options confuse me. How do I know what my end clock will be for either the i3 or i5 offered in the options?

Thanks! :)
 
There is a few from the "Gamer - Titan » Intel" range that are seriously tempting.

Any advise on best bang for buck on these would be great. Hoping to order! :)
 
Hi, £1000 was with the £300 kit that i've selected above. So no more than £800 on the machine really.

I was thinking of getting one of the pre overclocked systems offered here. Saves me fannying about with stability and what parts work with what.

More after advise on selection, rather than build.

As in my previous post, is 8Gb really needed for a gamer? I've heard not. I've also heard SSD is bad for the price and storage you get. Boot times may be quicker, and accessing may be good. But I can imagine the price range i'd have for one would land me with a crappy MLC. Again, is it really needed for gamers?

Thanks though. The advise on i5 is interesting, why would you rate the i5 over the i3 for GAMING? Surely the higher clock rate on the i3 and cheaper price would beat the lower clocked i5 at a higher price? For gaming of course, is what I'm getting at :)

Also, It's either 6970 or GTX460 or 580. As i say, it's just selection. Not interested in the 6950. CF as an option, but ATI never scaled well. Nor did nvidia for that matter.

EDIT: What new AMD stuff?
 
Hey, decent build. Although for games, surely dual core is better... and put the extra money into a better gfx card? I'll deffo keep it in mind though.

I agree, the configurator is way over priced. The pre built systems with additional extras seem a lot better value you for money. I'd save on the shipping costs, As i live 2miles from overclockers hq, so i'll just go up and pick the items up from them.

Got any advise for my other questions? :D
 
anuraj said:
You must be very behind in terms of tech because now quad cores are the best for gaming.
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In terms for literally a machine for gaming. I've been told dual core with higher clocks will be better than a quad core at lower clocks for gaming. Namely here the i3 or the i5.
 
Liquid said:
I think this sums it up, end of debate lol

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/...core-i7-2600k-i5-2500k-core-i3-2100-tested/20

Pay attention to what it beats other cpu wise and it's a done deal if you are buying now:D
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Thanks. So the i5 760 then? :D

Still need advise on my other questions though lol... I'll say them again.

4GB or 8GB for gaming? Is 8gb overkill for gaming?
SSD or not? Is it worth it? really?
Nvidia 3D or ATI Eyefinity?
ATI 6970 or Nvidia GTX570?

I selected the high end cards because i prefer one good card, rather than CF/SLI 2 mid range cards.
 
Meh, I'll stop being a lazy ass then and build it myself. After all, i did use to work in a PC shop! Guess the days of static shocks haunt me.

2500k i5 sorted... will build up a rough spec now and post back to see what people thing. Yeah multi screen would be ATI. They are let down in other areas though, their drivers suck haha. If i went ATI route, I'd get 6970. 2GB will surely help with 3 monitors. But not sure if one card would be up to a 3 monitor jobby? If i went the nvidia route, I'd deffo take advantage of the 3D tech.... choices eh? Lifes a bitch XD
 
Sounds good... I think i've put my heart on Nvidia. I think it has more pros than cons over ATI.

Here is what i've specced:
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Not sure if i should save 100£ and get 560. The board is SLI compat. The PSU there can handle 2x560s.

So future proofing looks good, I can always get the new nvidia cards when they come out, too.

Yer if i went the ATI route, i think i'd do that. But from what i can see with the above. It looks good! Slightly over budget considering i'd have to get a 3D monitor (extra 100£).
 
Wow, how did i miss this in the benchmarks? Thats just saved me £100... nice one liquid, I owe you a pint! :P £767 inc vat now. Changed from 570 to 480. Only difference is noise and power i hear.

Winner.
 
Ha, Just made a £750 purchase. Oops. Yeah cant get down there tomorrow or monday. So getting it delivered and my mother can sign for it on monday. As im quad biking tomorrow and work monday.

Got all the things on offer, the gfx card.. the £290 3D LED Monitor and the hard drive. £750 worth in total with the extra bits and bobs. Just £500 worth left to buy now. *Gulp*
 
Just spent another £230 getting the motherboard, cooler and some other bits and bobs.

Going to order the CPU tomorrow and head up to Overclockers to pick it up and start the build. Can't wait. Had most of the equipment sitting here for 12hours now and im itching to get started. 3D monitor box is hugee! :P
 
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