Spec Check

solaris.designs · 25 Nov 2007 at 22:59

Could someone confirm that all these work together ok please? thanks!

semi-pro waster · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:01

It should all work together but I don't think I'd recommend mixing Crucial and OcUK Ram if you can avoid it. My advice to buy PC6400 from before still stands, even if that means not buying the bundle and just buying separately.

Trusty · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:02

Yes, the Memory should be ok, but you may get problems, depends on the mobo.

ledbythereaper · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:02

You should be fine with just the 2GB of RAM from the bundle.

solaris.designs · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:04

What problems could i get from the OcUK ram?

semi-pro waster · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:08

solaris.designs said:
What problems could i get from the OcUK ram?

It isn't anything specifically against the OcUK Ram, it is just standard generic stuff which will work with anything but mixing Ram types is not a good idea in general if you can avoid it.

closeratio · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:09

You'll save a lot of money by getting the 8800GT (when it eventually comes in stock lol), and it'll clock to stock GTX levels (performance-wise). I guess it depends on how long you want to wait and if you can be bothered clocking it

solaris.designs · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:19

So will the above spec be overclockable, what kind of speed do you think i'd be able to get the processor to? and also the gfx card? thanks guys!

Trusty · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:19

What OS are you going to run? If its xp, just stick with 2gb. If its vista then get the 4gb, up to you tho.

As for the GPU, you could get a 8800GT for a lot less and will suffice with the 22inch screen. But if you have had your heart set on a GTX, then go for it! Or wait and see how the new GTS's do!?! :cool:

solaris.designs · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:23

Vista 64bit is the os. The only reason ive gone got the OcUK stuff is because of this

Trusty · 25 Nov 2007 at 23:30

Ok, if your using 64 bit OS then get 4gb. Here's a spec that will perform the same as that one but its £300 cheaper.:

Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU
(£68.14)

Antec P182 Super Midi Tower Case - No PSU (Gun Metal Black)
(£88.11)

OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400C5 Dual Channel Vista Gold Series DDR2
(£93.99)

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound
(£4.69)

Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "Energy Efficient SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz
(£160.96)

OcUK GeForce 8800 GT 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
(£176.24)

Samsung SM-2232BW Pebble 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Glossy Black
(£223.24)

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775)
(£41.11)

Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000 120mm Fan - 3/4 Pin
(£8.21)

Abit IP35 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
(£82.24)

Sub Total : £805.90
Total : £964.50

You could put the Abit IP35 Pro in there but i personally dont see whats in the £45 difference. You could also swap the Abit board for the Gigabyte P35 DS3R and save yourself £10 but its up to you.