Purchasing a prebuilt computer

Bonken · 4 Sep 2010 at 22:38

Hi,

I'm looking into buying a prebuilt from Overclockers, however I don't have a lot of hardware knowledge and was wondering if some of the experts on here could kindly give me some assistance with their vast knowledge on which setup I should go for. I appreciate any help.

I've currently got a:

Studio XPS 435MT
Core i7 920 2.67 GHZ
4GB RAM
ATI Radeon 4870

My computer's not to bad, but I have a lot of applications and browser windows open at all times, so my phisical memory usage is at a constant 60% or higher. The fan's constantly loud during this as well which is very annoying, even though it has been cleaned.

I leave my computer running 24\7 as I run streams for my websites, so it'll have to be capable of that also. I thought it would be wise to get a i7 again and 8GB minimum of RAM, but after talking to overclockers apparently the computers come with 6GB and that I won't allocate that many resources, which is fine with me. I also play WoW etc sometimes, so a gaming computer is ideal.

I was told this computer:

"Ultima Viper" Intel Core i7 930 2.80GHz @ 4.00GHz DDR3 System

I've got a budget of around £1400, but I'd prefer to spend less, but I am on the computer very often so I don't mind spending some money. Could anyone tell me if there's a better option for me on the website? Or if it's worth me waiting for something new that'll be coming out soon?

Thanks, I appreciate ANY help at all,

James.

Bonken · 4 Sep 2010 at 23:31

Hi,

Thanks for the responses. I did intend to upgrade initially but the case my computer came in leaves no room for expanding. I purchased my Radeon 4870 from overclockers a while ago, but the power supply my computer had didn't suit it, so I've bought a more modern power supply already also.

I guess your comments have confirmed that I should just expand it a bit, so I'll look into a new case and such but I don't know anyone with knowledge of hardware so I'll be a little lost for cause.

Thanks for the help so far!

James.

Bonken · 5 Sep 2010 at 03:29

Ok thanks all, I'm going to purchase a case from OC first and try and transfer everything over then go from there using the guides in the sticky - Appreciated.

Bonken · 5 Sep 2010 at 17:21

Hi, I'm running 64bit and I'll install that program immediately now and edit my post soon. Thanks so far, saved me a lot of money

Edit: Here's my outputs:

So first steps would be for me to purchase a new spacious case, and a motherboard?

Bonken · 5 Sep 2010 at 18:48

When you say I should be laughing, is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Bonken · 18 Sep 2010 at 20:10

Hi,

If possible could someone continue with helping me on my thread, I've decided to try and revive it as now's the time I'm actually going to begin making my purchases to create my computer.

I decided to take it slow, and first move everything from my old computer to my new one, so I'm going to get a case and new motherboard first. I see there's a hell of a lot of cases for sale on OC, so I thought I'd go for something like this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-175-CM&tool=3

Then for a motherboard, I don't know what specific requirements or compatibility issues to look out for, so I'm quite confused on this matter.

I was wondering if anyone could help me in choosing, if it's down to compatibility my specs are above, I've got a Ezcool ATX 700 JSP PSU (after looking within case) but I cannot find if that's any good or anything, since I can't find anywhere that even sells it after looking online. It's 700W.

I might purchase RAM the same time also, if that's needed on when buying the motherboard. If anyone can help me, It'll be so much appreciated.

Bonken · 18 Sep 2010 at 22:28

Hi, ok thanks so it's worth purchasing that PSU for £59? I assumed mine was good, since I was bloody charged around £150 for it a year and a half ago, I guess I was just blindly conned by the dealership though. I'll add that to my list, and will make my purchases within the next 24 hours

Edit: Is that motherboard definitely a wise choice? Seems to have mixed reviews in the responses, which makes me a little hesitant since it's my first build.

Bonken · 19 Sep 2010 at 01:05

Okay thanks guys! Will be purchasing those specifics

Bonken · 19 Sep 2010 at 22:28

Hi,

I don't suppose one of you experts could help me through PM or a messenging service quickly while I purchase all my things? Just want to make sure I don't order something wrong, getting it all within the hour.

Thanks a ton,

James.

Bonken · 19 Sep 2010 at 23:23

Here's what I've come with:

Was just wondering if anyone had any ideas for last minute adjustments, decided to go all out and buy it all so I sure hope I'm capable of doing it

I do have a question, is it worth purchasing a sound card also? Or will my current one be fine? If so, does anyone have any suggestions?

Also one more thing, my current graphics card is a HD Radeon 4870, it has popped out so I've got to fix it or it crashes my computer often, would it be worth purchasing a newer card, if so what would the graphical differences be like? For someone who watches movies in 1080p/plays MMORPG's at top graphics, would it really differ?

Thanks, hopefully anyone can help me finish up. I appreciate everything done so far. Also is it worth spending an extra £20 or so for a better power supply? Or is that one good enough.

Thanks anyone who can help,

James.

Edit 2: One more thing, do I need cables or anything also?