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This time you have AMD it won't be. Last time i had AMD was running ME, so i don't think that's comparable. But AMD processors are a lot better than they used to be, surpassing even Intel in some respects.
spec me a best gaming system for £750 - 2 hours left to click 'buy' button
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2gb of ram.....
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Yet another reason why my spec would be a much better choice...
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I wouldnt base that machine on VMWare, why dont you buy a decent gaming machine and a cheap HP tower server Quad Core Xeon/AMD (they all have VT and do the job much better) for VMWare, you also might want to have a go with Citrix Xenserver (which is free also)!
Thats what I did last year and stupidly sold both (I know i know), you can pick up some decent servers at little cost for what you want right here:
http://www.serversdirect.co.uk/HP_P...n_1354_2.2_GHz_470065-138/version.asp?PID=768
EDIT: You'll need more RAM but for that server, its cheap as chips!
Thats what I did last year and stupidly sold both (I know i know), you can pick up some decent servers at little cost for what you want right here:
http://www.serversdirect.co.uk/HP_P...n_1354_2.2_GHz_470065-138/version.asp?PID=768
EDIT: You'll need more RAM but for that server, its cheap as chips!
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My stab at a spec
Mobo support sli and crossfire which i assume by one fo your comments you wanted.
Mobo support sli and crossfire which i assume by one fo your comments you wanted.
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Go with this but change the case to a Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-101-AN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat= works out £6 more but well worth it!!!!!!!!!!!
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my plan has changed a little.
i already got antec sonata and 900, sonata is being unused, so i will transfer all hardware from 900 to sonata and use it as download box and file server. will use 900 case for new system. i will use the DVD-RW from 900 instead.
how about this spec?
You do realise that, that mobo you have selected here, is a Micro-ITX one yes?
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Go with this but change the case to a Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-101-AN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat= works out £6 more but well worth it!!!!!!!!!!!
Nah, i much prefer the NZXT Beta...
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Its no where near the antec 300.
antec 300 looks better is much better built and has miles better cooling!
Here is my i5 spec:
Its a bit over budget, but it is worth it. If you need to get it down to £750 then switch to an AMD X3 720BE or X4 955 AM3 system (i would be happy to spec you one up). I suggest sticking with the GPU I chose, have a look at this review (Green Bar). It seems to give the GTX285 a kicking.
Oh, the monitor I chose is well worth the premium. Being an eIPS panel and all.
+1 this one. Enormous value there.
If you must you could save a few quid on the monitor. 4gb Ram and a i5 750 is a far better deal.
how about this one? my budget is up to £750
i would like to have VT(virturalization Technology) supported as i use vmware a lot
I like ths one.
What's the point in showing systems that are over the £750 limit?
I would recommend you get the basics right. Mobo, PSU and case. Everything else can be easily upgraded.