specing a new gaming rig

djinuk · 4 Sep 2009 at 14:23

In the not so distant future i will be specing a new gaming rig.

I have a 24 inch monitor already however need to build a new machine, plus case and keyboard.

I want in to be fairly future proof, also i need a os as im currently on xp still, unless there are decent cracked versions available.

all advice appreciated, i plan to buy ideally in a month or so and would ideally like to spend in the regiion of £800 however if needs be i can extend my budget.

'Wes · 4 Sep 2009 at 14:47

Some pre-made systems are brilliant if you don't want to build a computer and for a keyboard i'd suggest Saitek Eclipse II or III, i love those keyboards.

SfnX · 4 Sep 2009 at 14:53

do u need a mouse as well?

SfnX · 4 Sep 2009 at 14:56

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/5426/compukbuild1.png

if your planing on buying in a month or so (october 22nd) then go for windows 7 as ur os, id imagine you can buy a gaming mouse probably a copperhead? for 20 quid, have fun!

djinuk · 4 Sep 2009 at 15:10

cheers for that spec.

Yea a new mouse would be nice.

how would the above spec compare to this pack that oc is selling
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-003-OB

SfnX · 4 Sep 2009 at 15:13

thats nearly double the price of what iv specked: CPU + MEM + MoBo = 269.97 =[

heres a mouse for 25 quid: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-069-LG&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1257

djinuk · 4 Sep 2009 at 15:23

i like that mouse, i love my mx510 so that would be ideal, yea i understand its a lot more expensive but im wondering how it would fair in comparison and whether it would be worth the extra £££ to be more future proof.

Tolmekian · 4 Sep 2009 at 15:26

No point speccing now if you're buying in a month or so when the whole market will change with core i5 and dx11 cards.

djinuk · 4 Sep 2009 at 15:28

chances are though that i wont bother paying mega wedge for the latest tech, best to buy the pre generation isnt it ?

SfnX · 4 Sep 2009 at 15:28

ye i agree with jason, keep forgettin the next gens a week away, u can get the 5870 or 5850 and windows 7 in the future. cheers jason

djinuk · 4 Sep 2009 at 15:38

aight then really appreciate the advice though SfnX. Will build myself a nice rig in 4 weeks time.

b-star · 4 Sep 2009 at 15:40

Removed...Do not try to buy or sell outside of the MM

LittleChimp · 4 Sep 2009 at 17:12

With a nice budget like that id wait for sure.

djinuk · 4 Sep 2009 at 17:23

is a budget of £800 or so realistic , i thought i would really be looking at a lower end system at that price.

ben90 · 4 Sep 2009 at 19:11

djinuk said:
is a budget of £800 or so realistic , i thought i would really be looking at a lower end system at that price.

Even if you're not willing to pay for the latest tech the prices of last gen products will fall so either way its best to wait it out, especially its so close.

djinuk · 4 Sep 2009 at 19:23

yea i guess that makes sence

BIGBC · 4 Sep 2009 at 19:34

£800 is a very solid budget - should be looking at a great system. But should definitely wait even if its just to take advantage of current tech falling in price.
Im using the Logitech G5 mouse and I hate it. Luckily I only payed £15 but it feels like a left handed mouse in my hand, and thats even after Ive carved a chunk of it off. The textured surfaces are awful too, dont know what Logitech were thinking with that.