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This:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-180-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517
Good brand, C8 and £99.99. Can't beat that.
Cellshock do offer C7 at £89.99:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-161-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517
but not really heard of the company before so I have not idea how good are their memory and therefore would not recommend.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-180-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517
Good brand, C8 and £99.99. Can't beat that.
Cellshock do offer C7 at £89.99:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-161-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1517
but not really heard of the company before so I have not idea how good are their memory and therefore would not recommend.
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I wouldn't suggest going for an i7 860, especially when i7 920s are still banging around at around £60 less.
Once you factor in motherboard and RAM costs the prices come close, but an X58+i7 system does have more features than a P55+i7 one. These include: triple channel memory, full x16x16 PCIe lanes, easier overclockability and support for Gulftown Hex cores.
The PSU you chose is a great bit of kit, as is the HDD. I don't know much about the case, so can't comment.
That's a 2GB (2x1GB kit), so probably not the best one to go for. Also, it doesn't have a lifetime warranty like most other makes.
Once you factor in motherboard and RAM costs the prices come close, but an X58+i7 system does have more features than a P55+i7 one. These include: triple channel memory, full x16x16 PCIe lanes, easier overclockability and support for Gulftown Hex cores.
The PSU you chose is a great bit of kit, as is the HDD. I don't know much about the case, so can't comment.
That's a 2GB (2x1GB kit), so probably not the best one to go for. Also, it doesn't have a lifetime warranty like most other makes.
Well ive already purchased the 860 and the mobo so no turning back really, i understand what your saying though i would have loved to go the x58 route but budget was a bit tight at the time. I bought the i7 860 for £130, so not too bad eh. I hear x8 x8 aint to shabby on the Sli/Xfire anyways? I know 1156 hasnt got much of a future but i hope this build will last a few years at least?
What about XMS3 Corsair RAM? Go for 1333 or 1600?
What stories on the OCZs?
What about XMS3 Corsair RAM? Go for 1333 or 1600?
What stories on the OCZs?
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Yea for £130 you are on to a winner - you basically saved £115 compared to buying new.
As for x8x8 crossfire/SLI - you should be fine. Most tests show you only loose a few % FPS compared to x16x16 on current graphics cards.
As for x8x8 crossfire/SLI - you should be fine. Most tests show you only loose a few % FPS compared to x16x16 on current graphics cards.
idd im running 5850 CF and the scalabilty of one card @ 16 ovcer two @ 8 is like wow
i would find some reviews but its late and cant be bothered at the mo..
will tommorow
im very happy with both my 5850's @ 950 Core and 1150 Mem
i would find some reviews but its late and cant be bothered at the mo..
will tommorow
im very happy with both my 5850's @ 950 Core and 1150 Mem
