New system build

bigfoot100 · 14 May 2009 at 18:14

Hey, I am building a system to use for gaming (Crysis, Fallout 3 etc.) and general usage, running Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit. I have decided on the components below however I am undecided whether to go for, a 1gb 9800GT graphics card, or a 512mb HD4850 graphics card (factory overclocked), which is better? Also with the components listed below can you suggest the best motherboard I can buy, for around £70?

AMD Phenom II X4 940 3GHz Socket AM2+ 6MB L3
74GB SATA 10KRPM 16MB Cache Raptor -Hard drive
650W Black 12Cm Silent Dual 12V Rail ATX Power Supply
Either 1gb 9800Gt or 512mb HD4850 (factory overclocked)
Motherboard??
4GB DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500C5-Memory

Thank you for your help

siumatfung · 14 May 2009 at 18:54

what resolution monitor will it be run on? dont bother with raptor HDDs
what brand is the PSU?

bigfoot100 · 14 May 2009 at 19:01

The monitor is 1680 x 1050, the PSU is Atrix

Thanks for your help

icey_haj · 14 May 2009 at 19:03

bigfoot100 said:
The monitor is 1680 x 1050, the PSU is Atrix

Thanks for your help

Change that PSU for a better one and get this card.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-185-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=939

siumatfung · 14 May 2009 at 19:03

you like all the settings on ultra high? atrix

never heard of it what is your budget?

bigfoot100 · 14 May 2009 at 19:07

my budget is between £500-£600

siumatfung · 14 May 2009 at 19:11

do you need a case?

siumatfung · 14 May 2009 at 19:16

bigfoot100 · 14 May 2009 at 19:16

I am using going to buy a cheap ATX MIDI tower Case, with a 12cm front fan and a 8cm rear fan. Unless there is a better way?

siumatfung · 14 May 2009 at 19:18

guess you could save up for the case later but bear in mind dont leave it too long that GFX card runs hot

but about another 80£ would cover the case and 3rd party CPU cooler

bigfoot100 · 14 May 2009 at 19:24

cool thank you, if i'm not going to overclock my CPU will the stock cooler be sufficient? Also is there anyway of getting a lower cost motherboard or would that result in a significant loss in quality?

siumatfung · 14 May 2009 at 19:26

yes there is i just put that board in because it allows you to buy a 2nd GFX card in future which ur PSU will handle fin aswell

when games get laggy

bigfoot100 · 14 May 2009 at 19:35

For example how would this motherboard compare with the one you suggested? Other than the fact there is no crossfire support, would it work as well?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-188-GI&tool=3

siumatfung · 14 May 2009 at 21:20

yes that would be a great choice i was just specing it for future upgrades that board will work fine

bigfoot100 · 14 May 2009 at 21:40

Thank you for your help, its been incredibly useful

siumatfung · 14 May 2009 at 21:47

build pictures

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