New Rig Advice!

peter7 · 23 Jun 2006 at 19:44

Ok, I'm allowed to build meself a new AM2 rig!

I have £560 to spend, and with this I need to get:
Case
PSU
CPU
Mobo
Graphics Card
RAM
DVD-RW

I'm currently looking at the following:

CPU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Socket_AM2_Athlon64.html#aCP_2d164_2dAM

Mobo: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Socket_AM2_Asus.html#aMB_2d147_2dAS

RAM: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Corsair_XMS2_Memory.html#aMY_2d095_2dCS

Graphics: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/7600_Series.html#aGX_2d025_2dBG

Case:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Antec_Cases.html#aCA_2d012_2dAN

PSU:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Hiper_Power_Supplies.html#aCA_2d005_2dHP

DVD-RW:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/DVDRW_Drives.html#aCD_2d037_2dNE

Firstly, what do you guys think? Secondly, do you think theres anything I should change/replace?

I know I've posted tonnes of threads RE: upgrading my current system, but I`m now going to give this one to my brother, but keep on using my Harddrive. When I build my new system, and install my current HDD, what exactly will happen? It won't recognise all of the hardware will it? Is there an activation code or something you need? Cheers guys!

benjo · 23 Jun 2006 at 19:45

Personaly i would change the PSU. Theres been a lot of those Hipers dying recently, so i'd Reccomend the Seasonic S12 series, or the Enermax Liberty

Apart from that, it all looks good

lucifersam · 23 Jun 2006 at 19:50

Antec SLK3800BUK Black Quiet Midi Tower Case - 400W SmartPower PSU (CA-048-AN)

this case come with a PSU that will be more than adaquate for the needs of the system you are building its a good a case also!

peter7 · 23 Jun 2006 at 20:09

Not really a fan of that case, would really like a side window. Another thing, the motherbaord says " Power Connectors: 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector"

But the Hiper PSU, along with most, only have 1 single 24-pin right?

Cheers!

lucifersam · 23 Jun 2006 at 20:40

peter7 said:
Not really a fan of that case, would really like a side window. Another thing, the motherbaord says " Power Connectors: 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector"

But the Hiper PSU, along with most, only have 1 single 24-pin right?

Cheers!

all ATX v2 PSU have the 4 pin connector.

fenderbass86 · 23 Jun 2006 at 21:08

peter7 said:
Not really a fan of that case, would really like a side window. Another thing, the motherbaord says " Power Connectors: 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector"

But the Hiper PSU, along with most, only have 1 single 24-pin right?

Cheers!

Peter, your sig is way to big mate, 400 pixels wide, 75 pixels high. Max.
Edit before a Don warns you.

peter7 · 23 Jun 2006 at 21:29

Ok, sig changed.

I`m going with the AMD 64 3800 as opposed to the 3500. Good decision?

fenderbass86 · 23 Jun 2006 at 21:35

It's only 200MHz more, i'd still go with the 3500.

Stelly · 23 Jun 2006 at 21:57

benjo said:
Personaly i would change the PSU. Theres been a lot of those Hipers dying recently, so i'd Reccomend the Seasonic S12 series, or the Enermax Liberty

Apart from that, it all looks good

Go Seasonic

Stelly

peter7 · 23 Jun 2006 at 21:59

3500 or 3800? What you peeps think?

fenderbass86 · 23 Jun 2006 at 22:03

3500, one peep has spoken. Save the extra £30 and overclock it past 3800 speeds.

Stelly · 23 Jun 2006 at 22:05

peter7 said:
3500 or 3800? What you peeps think?

I would go 3800 as they are supposed to be great at overclocking

Stelly

peter7 · 23 Jun 2006 at 22:49

ahhh...ill save on the 3800 and get a 3500 so i can get a 7600GT OC instead of a standard 7600gt

benjo · 23 Jun 2006 at 22:51

peter7 said:
ahhh...ill save on the 3800 and get a 3500 so i can get a 7600GT OC instead of a standard 7600gt

Not worth it, you can just overclock the GT

fenderbass86 · 24 Jun 2006 at 07:08

Or get an X1800GTO, they're better than 7600GT's.

UKTopGun · 24 Jun 2006 at 09:20

X1800GTO's are overall better than 7600GT's

The only game where the X1800GTO gets punished a bit against the 7600GT is Quake 4, but every other game seems to be the X1800GTO as being better.

So imo get the X1800GTO over the 7600GT.

peter7 · 24 Jun 2006 at 10:15

Hmm...I`ve only ever used nVidia so i know i havent experience ati, but i rather go with something i know than i dont..if ya get what i mean even if its soo illogical :rolleyes:

better the devil you know eh?

peter7 · 24 Jun 2006 at 11:05

^bump please^

Stelly · 24 Jun 2006 at 11:15

peter7 said:
Hmm...I`ve only ever used nVidia so i know i havent experience ati, but i rather go with something i know than i dont..if ya get what i mean even if its soo illogical better the devil you know eh?

Ok, i`m about to order the following in a few mins; final checkover anyone? to make sure its all compatible etc, with any reccomendations etc.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Socket_AM2_Asus.html#aMB_2d147_2dAS Asus M2N-E (Socket AM2)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Socket_AM2_Athlon64.html#aCP_2d165_2dAM Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4GHz (Socket AM2)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/7600_Series.html#aGX_2d079_2dXF XFX GeForce 7600 GT XXX Edition
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Corsair_XMS2_Memory.html#aMY_2d095_2dCS Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-5400 TwinX
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Hiper_Power_Supplies.html#aCA_2d005_2dHP Hiper Type R 580W Modular
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/DVDRW_Drives.html#aCD_2d037_2dNE NEC ND3550 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Antec_Cases.html#aCA_2d012_2dAN Antec Super LANBOY
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Operating_Systems.html#aOS_2d001_2dMS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Look good to me... you will have to post pics when its built

Stelly

squiffy · 24 Jun 2006 at 11:24

I would get a faster graphics card, 7900GT or X1800XT. And a different PSU.