Pre-Built System advice

philuk20 · 28 Mar 2011 at 14:43

My current PC is basically on its last legs (e6750, 8800 GTS, 2GB Ram) and im looking to upgrade to one of OC'ers pre-built systems. Im not up to date on the recent hardware and was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a good gaming rig.
I want a system which is last me for a few years with all the new games coming out, my budget is from about £800-£1000.

Any advice would be appreciated. Just need the base unit got everything else.

Hydrogoo · 28 Mar 2011 at 14:46

I've been looking this stuff up today also (for a custom build by me) and the advice dished to me was go for an i5 2500k on a Gigabyte UD4 motherboard. All other parts are at your discression.

Operation · 28 Mar 2011 at 15:00

Hydrogoo said:
I've been looking this stuff up today also (for a custom build by me) and the advice dished to me was go for an i5 2500k on a Gigabyte UD4 motherboard. All other parts are at your discression.

That's what I opted for. Don't get pre-build would by my suggestion. Building a rig is surprisingly easy and great fun. Gives you a bit more flexibility too. I've done a simple multiplier only oc of the 2500k to 4.2ghz and the UD4 seems rock solid. Would definitely recommend.

philuk20 · 28 Mar 2011 at 15:16

I have looked at building my own PC, but it could prove a costly mistake if I happen to break somthing lol! which is highly likely.

Perhaps using OC system configuration tool? I was able to select both the Gigabyte UD4 MB and the i5 2500k via that.

Would that be a sensible option? If I could get some advice on other parts for the system?

~Mike~ · 28 Mar 2011 at 15:16

If you would prefer to buy pre-built have a look at these i5 2500K systems;

Titan Megalosaur
Titan Triceratop
Titan Spinosaur

Alternatively build it yourself, will save some money.

Operation · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:14

Although none use the UD4

~Mike~ · 28 Mar 2011 at 16:27

Operation said:
Although none use the UD4

Ring OcUK then...

Note - If you would like to make a small change to the specification call our sales team on 0871 200 5052 and they will be happy to help.

It's at the bottom of the product description.

philuk20 · 28 Mar 2011 at 19:23

Thanks for all the advice.
I am looking at the Titan Spinosaur but wondering what GPU I should be going for? I was looking at both the GTX 460 and the ATi 6950. Which of these cards would be better or which card would offer me the best value?
I have read you can bump up the 6950 to 6970 levels? No idea but could someone elaborate?

Do ATi cards still have a lot of driver issues?

Once again I appreciate any advice.

~Mike~ · 28 Mar 2011 at 19:45

I would go for the XFX ATI Radeon 6950 2048MB and flash the bios to 6970 (unlock shaders). Great for performance/value.

For info on bios flash;
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18221844
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18257532&highlight=6950+shaders