Hello!
I've been um-ing and ah-ing over a system purchase for quite some time now and believe that I'll finally be buying one within the next few months.
I currently have my eye on this pre-built as you seem to get quite a lot for your money. (Note that it's also on special offer this week).
Titan 8900i Plasma MK II
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-246-OE
However, since becoming a member of the board I've become drawn to the idea of building a system of my own, despite having no experience.
This leaves me with a couple of options;
A) Buy a pre-built.
B) Buy the parts which are in a pre-built and build it myself.
C) Ask the kind members of the board to spec something for me to build.
Just as food for thought would anyone mind speccing a system which is performance-wise similar to the "Titan 8900i Plasma MK II" linked above as a reference point to see what else I can get for similar money?
My criteria are as follows:
Primarily for gaming; various genres bus FPS takes precedent.
£1000 (including tax) top level of budget. Less is better though!
Able to play latest games at a high level of quality and smoothness at a minimum resolution of 1080. No plans for multiple monitors.
Possibly some light Photoshop work (just for fun).
Be able to last me as long as possible, or provide a potential upgrade path.
Preferably a reasonable energy consumption.
I've no real preference for manufacturers.
I do not need;
Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, OS, Speakers.
As I say, it's just for fun really as I'd like to get some context and suggestions from those of you who know your way around the products and the way to get the most for your money. I suppose I just want to get the ball rolling in my head and any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance - if would like any further information, please feel free to ask
I've been um-ing and ah-ing over a system purchase for quite some time now and believe that I'll finally be buying one within the next few months.
I currently have my eye on this pre-built as you seem to get quite a lot for your money. (Note that it's also on special offer this week).
Titan 8900i Plasma MK II
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-246-OE
However, since becoming a member of the board I've become drawn to the idea of building a system of my own, despite having no experience.
This leaves me with a couple of options;
A) Buy a pre-built.
B) Buy the parts which are in a pre-built and build it myself.
C) Ask the kind members of the board to spec something for me to build.
Just as food for thought would anyone mind speccing a system which is performance-wise similar to the "Titan 8900i Plasma MK II" linked above as a reference point to see what else I can get for similar money?
My criteria are as follows:
Primarily for gaming; various genres bus FPS takes precedent.
£1000 (including tax) top level of budget. Less is better though!
Able to play latest games at a high level of quality and smoothness at a minimum resolution of 1080. No plans for multiple monitors.
Possibly some light Photoshop work (just for fun).
Be able to last me as long as possible, or provide a potential upgrade path.
Preferably a reasonable energy consumption.
I've no real preference for manufacturers.
I do not need;
Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, OS, Speakers.
As I say, it's just for fun really as I'd like to get some context and suggestions from those of you who know your way around the products and the way to get the most for your money. I suppose I just want to get the ball rolling in my head and any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance - if would like any further information, please feel free to ask
