Spec check for final bits

HouR · 20 Jun 2011 at 21:29

Hi guys,

Just looking for a last minute check before I buy the below:

It will go with:
Thermalright Archon CPU Cooler
Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB SATA-II 32MB Cache
5770 Crossfire
DVD rewriter drive

I think I will end up with a pretty good system as Im looking for quite an upgrade on my current spec.
CPU should make all the difference.

Is there anything you would change on what Im buying for any obvious reason - Budget is pretty maxed at current cost?

Cheers,
ash

stulid · 20 Jun 2011 at 21:33

Drop to 4GB of RAM, then swap to this case to show off the gear,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-LN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1447

homepage - http://www.lancoolpc.com/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=15&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62&g=f

Reaper 392 · 20 Jun 2011 at 21:33

that looks fantastic. its exactly what i would spec.

*edit*

stulid said:
Drop to 4GB of RAM, then swap to this case to show off the gear,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-LN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1447

the OP might do other stuff as well as gaming that needs the extra ram. if the OP's only processor intensive thing is gaming then dropping to 4GB of ram is the smart thing to do.

just curious, whats that case like. ive seen you recommend it in a couple of places now but i dont remember seeing it before

RJC · 20 Jun 2011 at 21:35

Very nice, you could go with 4gb of ram, part from that all ok.

olivier renault · 20 Jun 2011 at 21:39

PSU? Never gets a mention = bad!

Ah. looking at sig Corsair 650. all good then.

stulid · 20 Jun 2011 at 21:41

Reaper 392 said:
just curious, whats that case like. ive seen you recommend it in a couple of places now but i dont remember seeing it before

Its better quality than a Cm690MKII, its also less boring, everyone is getting spec'ed the same old stuff, Its like a bunch of IBM clones around here, the "show of your case" thread is full of the same stuff.

HouR · 20 Jun 2011 at 21:56

stulid said:
Drop to 4GB of RAM, then swap to this case to show off the gear,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-LN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1447

I agree with what your saying but the 8 Gig is more important to me.
Im coming from a Chieftec dragon (finally get rid of 80mm fans!) windowed case with UV lights and everything and just fancy something more plane.

If I could afford a Lian Li I would but I cant

The CM-690 does seem to be the best for the price to me.

Thanks for the input though.

stulid · 20 Jun 2011 at 22:07

Can I interest you in this?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-175-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

HouR · 20 Jun 2011 at 22:12

stulid said:
Can I interest you in this?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-175-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

yes you can, any specific reason?
TBH my choice was between the cm-690, haf and scout as there all the same price.
I just thought the CM-690 was the better of them?

I know the HAF may be better cooling but Im not sold on the looks as much.

stulid · 20 Jun 2011 at 22:16

Just seems like a nice alternative, thats all,

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2912

I believe the reviews are ok for it too.

HouR · 20 Jun 2011 at 23:18

thanks for the advice guys.

Did go for the outlined spec in the first post - sorry stulid, just like the cleaner looks of the 690

HouR · 20 Jun 2011 at 23:19

Cant wait for it to come now!