PC Advice

Gamershack · 21 May 2008 at 13:14

I have been researching for quite a while now and reviewing all the forum posts on OCuk and other websites and so far, this is the next PC im looking at getting. Just wanted to know what you guys think to all the components and if there are any admendments you would make to the list.

- GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)
- Asus DRW-2014L1 20x DVD±RW IDE Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (66I-01939)
- Asus P5K Pro Intel P35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
- Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLi Compliant PSU
- Maxtor Diamondmax 22 500GB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (STM3500320AS)
- Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "Energy Efficient SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
- Zalman CNPS8700-NT CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/LGA775)
- Gainward BLISS GeForce 8800 GT 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (4718462008965)

Just a few issues I was wondering about, the gpu I have chosen, Im not sure whether it is the best for the res I use of 1680*1050 on a 22". I use my current pc for gaming and media so need this new one to be created for these purposes. The components I have chosen I think best suit what I want for my budget (of around £800). I have heard good things about all the components I have got so thought I would post and see what you guys thought.

Cheers

mp260767 · 21 May 2008 at 13:40

came up with the following, changed the cpu cooler to the noctua, hard drive to the samsung 750gb/32mb cache.

4gb of ram being as you're running vista, non pro version of the p5k (unless you want some of the pro's extra features).

psu to the modular corsair 520w and GTS to run on the 22" monitor, dvd drive is a samsung just cos i'm happy with mine

Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "Energy Efficient SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail £123.99 (£145.69)

Asus P5K Intel P35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £59.99 (£70.49)

G.Skill 4GB DDR2 PQ PC2-6400C5 (2x2GB) CAS5 Dual Channel Kit (F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ) £51.99 (£61.09)

Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case £58.99 (£69.31)

Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-520HXUK) £59.99 (£70.49)

Samsung SH-S202JBEBN 20x DVD±RW IDE Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) - OEM £13.99
(£16.44)

Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775) £35.99 (£42.29)

Samsung SpinPoint F1 750GB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (HD753LJ) £57.99 (£68.14)

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (66I-01939) £59.99
(£70.49)

BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail £134.99 (£158.61)

Sub Total : £657.90
Shipping : £12.95
VAT : £117.40
Total : £788.25

Lanz · 21 May 2008 at 13:40

Get 4Gb of memory, Vista64 would like it much better.

Scrap the Maxtor disk, get a 640GB Samsung F1 instead, much, much better.

Gamershack · 21 May 2008 at 21:28

Are you sure about the GTS... Even though it is overclocked isnt the GT better performace at higher res?

I forgot to add that I was getting 2 lots of the RAM in my first post (equalling 4GB) as I am getting 64-bit

Strife212 · 21 May 2008 at 21:35

Gamershack said:
Are you sure about the GTS... Even though it is overclocked isnt the GT better performace at higher res?

I forgot to add that I was getting 2 lots of the RAM in my first post (equalling 4GB) as I am getting 64-bit

No, thats the new GTS

lunarwolf · 21 May 2008 at 21:37

Gamershack said:
Are you sure about the GTS... Even though it is overclocked isnt the GT better performace at higher res?

I forgot to add that I was getting 2 lots of the RAM in my first post (equalling 4GB) as I am getting 64-bit

I think GTS is slightly better than GT about 5% to 10% performance gain in games but the GTS is %50 more in price. IMO the GT is a wiser choice

Gamershack · 21 May 2008 at 21:46

Ahh okie, cheers for the advice guys, GTS is the way forward for me then. Just need a little more money put towards it but as long as performance is increased, all is good!

Ben M · 21 May 2008 at 21:51

The GT is very good value for money. But the GTS will definately be noticeably better at 22" so is worth buying.

and, as said before, don't buy a maxtor HDD.

Gamershack · 21 May 2008 at 22:01

Yeah GTS it is then.
I wont get that HDD, seems to be one not many people are too fond of... To be honest I havent really looked into what HDD would be best so its quite good I have been recommended a descent one now