Someone check my build (please)?

dc2222 · 15 Jul 2010 at 21:55

Hello all.
Im trying to build a computer for under £1000 that can smoothly run most of the programs in Adobe CS5, and similar video editing software.
Hows this?

stulid · 15 Jul 2010 at 22:09

how about binning the strange 160gb harddrive.

and upgrading the,

cpu, £3 more gets a quad core- http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-299-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1672

faster ram- http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-201-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517

mp260767 · 15 Jul 2010 at 22:10

as mentioned i'd pay the bit extra for the i5 750 quad core.

whats the idea behind the 160gb 5400rpm hard drive ?

rest looks fine

RJC · 15 Jul 2010 at 22:16

Agree with going with the I7 750 CPU, I would spent a few pound extra and get the Samsung F3 500gb.

stulid · 15 Jul 2010 at 22:20

you could also get a slightly cheaper case- http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-068-SV&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1092

but is still quiet and well made

dc2222 · 15 Jul 2010 at 23:35

mp260767 said:
as mentioned i'd pay the bit extra for the i5 750 quad core.

whats the idea behind the 160gb 5400rpm hard drive ?

rest looks fine

i admit i probably over did it for the 160gb 5400rpm, but the basic idea is that that hard drive holds the OS etc.

the second one holds everything else.

thinking about it 160gb is probably too much for it, but im interested in you opinion.

Thanks so far for the help guys!!!

JW1993 · 15 Jul 2010 at 23:45

To be honest, you want the OS on the quickest drive!

Higadeb · 15 Jul 2010 at 23:47

Just get rid of the 160GB drive. At 5400rmp it's only going to slow down the performance of the PC! Install the OS on the 1TB and scrap the 160GB, you'll get better performance.
Then spend the saved money upgrading to an i5 750 and perhaps some 1600MHz RAM for increased overclocking potential.

dc2222 · 16 Jul 2010 at 00:12

Higadeb said:
Just get rid of the 160GB drive. At 5400rmp it's only going to slow down the performance of the PC! Install the OS on the 1TB and scrap the 160GB, you'll get better performance.
Then spend the saved money upgrading to an i5 750 and perhaps some 1600MHz RAM for increased overclocking potential.

Thanks for the help!