Spec check plz :)

NachT · 20 Dec 2007 at 14:39

This build is for my mate, he's wanting to spend as little as he can. He's ok with the price of this lot ( he chose the case ). I was just wondering if it's all good / if I could get better for just a tiny bit more money etc.

So how does this look?

mattyfez · 20 Dec 2007 at 14:55

For £9 extra, this board using the newer p35 chipset will be better, esp if hes wanting to overclock that processor.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-100-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=913

The next processor up, the 2180 is said to be a very good overclocker, not sure how it compares to the 2160, though. wil cost another tenner.

The graphics card is ok, but not great, but will be easily upgradable in future if he needs.

mattyfez · 20 Dec 2007 at 15:03

Somthing I would note, though, if he was to go for a budget case, it would free up money for a better graphics card.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-014-GI

NachT · 20 Dec 2007 at 15:26

Thanks for the fast reply mate.

I'll go with that P35 board you suggested. He's changed his mind on the case, he wants the Antec 900 now ^^ so I can't get him to buy a cheaper case.

I might be able to squeeze an extra £30 - £40 out of him for a better gfx card.

The most demanding thing the pc will be doing is playing WoW, and other games.

Vintastic · 20 Dec 2007 at 18:08

personally if it were money, I'd go for something like the spec below. To be honest, I'd rather have a zen than an Antec 900 anyway.