THE OFFICIAL "SPEC ME" THREAD

shaffaaf27 · 20 Jul 2008 at 18:00

I opened my other thread in hope of reducing "spec me" threads, and helping the community. Dont worry I will keep that updated every week, as i have done so far, but, I am also opening this thread, which mods, could you stickie, which should make the "spec me" threads come to a halt

Just Copy and Paste this template

BUDGET:

Processor:
Motherboard:
Memory:
Graphics Card(s):
TV Card:
Hard Drive(s):
Optical Drive(s):
Cooling:
Water Cooling:
Cable(s):
Sound Card:
Controller Card(s):
Case:
Power Supply:

Keyboard:
Mouse:
Headset:
Speakers:
Monitor(s):
Operating System:

Uses:
Overclocking:

So for example:

BUDGET:£1000

Processor: Yes
Motherboard: Yes
Memory: Yes
Graphics Card(s): Yes
TV Card: No
Hard Drive(s): 1 (1TB please)
Optical Drive(s): 1 (normal DVDRW)
Cooling: Yes
Water Cooling: No
Cable(s): No
Sound Card: Yes
Controller Card(s): No
Case: (personal choice)
Power Supply: Yes

Keyboard: No
Mouse: Yes
Headset: No
Speakers: No
Monitor(s): 1
Operating System: Vista 64-bit

Uses: Gaming, Listening to music, movies, word processing, CAD surfing net
Overclocking: Mild

SO... SPEC ON

I hope others join in and spec, as multiple choices are always the best IMO, and if you do could you keep images to 800*600 or best a clickable thumbnail.

tehasguard · 20 Jul 2008 at 18:20

Good idea.... lemme start

BUDGET:1000-1300 pounds (1500 euros)
Processor:yes (Q94.. caught me eye, good idea?)
Motherboard:yes
Memory: 4GB
Graphics Card(s): yes (SLI 4850 or even SLI 4870?)
TV Card:no
Hard Drive(s): 2x 250GB
Optical Drive(s):write/read + dvd drive
Cooling: yes (a tuniq tower?)
Water Cooling: no
Cable(s):nothing unusual
Sound Card:maybe (depends on mobo i guess)
Controller Card(s): no
Case: yes (antec 3-9-12 hundred, I like the 12 though)
Power Supply:yes (a bit more then you estimate i need, dont mess with a PSU !!!

)
Keyboard:no
Mouse:no
Headset:no
Speakers:no
Monitor(s): no (FYI i have a 245B samsung syncmaster)
Operating System:yes ( Xp/vista whatever is best for looking at dvd's, games and simple things like word and surfing the web

)

shaffaaf27 · 20 Jul 2008 at 19:12

here we go

tehasguard · 20 Jul 2008 at 19:19

Looks like a solid build

thanks a lot!

icey_haj · 20 Jul 2008 at 19:27

Only a couple of things I would personally change from that spec;

1. Change the PSU from Tagan to Corsair, Coolermaster
2. Change the Tuniq to a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme + Noctua NF-P12

Other than that, it looks great!

shaffaaf27 · 20 Jul 2008 at 19:29

icey_haj said:
Only a couple of things I would personally change from that spec;

1. Change the PSU from Tagan to Corsair, Coolermaster
2. Change the Tuniq to a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme + Noctua NF-P12

Other than that, it looks great!

i would also the the TRUE but have u seen the inflated price? £58 :eek:

and as for PSU choice, the corsair HX620 doent have the connectors for xfire 4870s, and its RMA is in holland, where as the BZ800 does and its RMA is in the UK

icey_haj · 20 Jul 2008 at 19:33

58 smackers!? I didn't realise. Why's it gone up so much? Also, the Coolermaster 850W is available as is the Corsair 1000W (although a little overkill)

karelessk · 20 Jul 2008 at 20:04

Spec me for £650

Great threat - been lurking for a while and finally have the money to build my first system so any help much appreciated.

BUDGET: £650

Processor: yes
Motherboard: yes
Memory: 4GB
Graphics Card(s): 4870
TV Card: no
Hard Drive(s): yes 500GB
Optical Drive(s): yes
Cooling: yes
Water Cooling:no
Cable(s): only if required
Sound Card: depending on motherboard
Controller Card(s): no
Case: Antec 300? (must be no bigger than 54cm x 28cm x 52cm)
Power Supply: yes

Keyboard: yes
Mouse:no
Headset:no
Speakers:no
Monitor(s): no
Operating System: Vista 64

Uses: gaming, surfing and office work. I am keen to try overclocking for the first time so would like a motherboard that is easy to use and allow easy upgrading (poss to crossfire and faster processeor).

shaffaaf27 · 20 Jul 2008 at 20:51

karelessk said:
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getting a PSU that would be compatible with 4870s in crossfire and a 4870 was practically impossible on the budget (not forgetting getting a crossfire compatible motherboard), SO, i went down to a 4850 which is more than enough even for a 24" monitor and the motherboard and PSU will allow you to go crossfire in the future with another 4850 or even a 4870

karelessk · 20 Jul 2008 at 21:04

Many thanks for swift response - I am impressed you managed to spec a quad core processsor and I appreciated the advice ref 4850 v 4870 within this budget.

nikebee · 20 Jul 2008 at 21:09

Can I just make a general request for the thread, make all images 800*600...

Looking at this thread on a laptop and having to scroll right everytime to check for the prices is just retarded.

shaffaaf27 · 20 Jul 2008 at 21:15

mikebee, thats reasonable ill make them click able thumbs from now on

Rice Fiend · 21 Jul 2008 at 19:06

Hi. Looking for pure gaming PC on small budget. Only need a few things though.

Budget 300-350. Might even be able to stretch to 400 if it'd be worth it but rather not.

Processor: yes (I hear dual core is better for games?)
Motherboard: yes
Memory: yes
Graphics Card yes
Power Supply yes

Thanks in advance, its been a long time.

Glaucus · 21 Jul 2008 at 19:09

Sorry but I can't see this thread working. It will get jumbled upto fast. With multiple posts from several users.

And what's your hatred of the spec me threads?

Slashiem · 21 Jul 2008 at 19:23

BUDGET: 600-650

Processor: Yes
Motherboard: Yes
Memory: Yes
Graphics Card(s): Yes
TV Card:
Hard Drive(s): Yes
Optical Drive(s): Yes
Cooling: Yes
Water Cooling: No
Cable(s):
Sound Card: Maybe
Controller Card(s): No
Case: Preferablly Antec 300
Power Supply: Yes

Keyboard: No
Mouse:No
Headset: No
Speakers: No
Monitor(s): No
Operating System: No

Uses: Mainly gaming, some dvd/cd copying, internet/music and some image editing.
Overclocking: Medium - High

but yeah this thread is going to become a mess soon and un-do-able me thinks. But nice idea.

~Slash

Trifid · 21 Jul 2008 at 19:25

AcidHell2 said:
Sorry but I can't see this thread working. It will get jumbled upto fast. With multiple posts from several users.

And what's your hatred of the spec me threads?

I'd go one further and say people want their own thread and don't wish to have all specs in one.

shaffaaf27 · 21 Jul 2008 at 20:16

Rice Fiend said:
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Slashiem said:
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acid, i just find them annoying

esp when you get a good few a week on the same budget looking for the same thing.

hibeesmad · 21 Jul 2008 at 20:31

BUDGET: 700

Processor: Yes
Motherboard: Yes
Memory: 4gb
Graphics Card(s): 4870
TV Card: No
Hard Drive(s): Yes, Samsung F1
Optical Drive(s): Yes, Pioneer
Cooling: No
Water Cooling: No
Cable(s): No
Sound Card: Yes, must support DD live and DTS connect
Controller Card(s): No
Case: Yes
Power Supply: Yes

Keyboard: No
Mouse: No
Headset: No
Speakers: No
Monitor(s): No
Operating System: Vista 64-bit

Uses: Gaming, web design
Overclocking: No

shaffaaf27 · 21 Jul 2008 at 20:50

hibeesmad said:
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hibeesmad · 21 Jul 2008 at 20:55

shaffaaf27 said:

Thanks, will that sound card support DD live and DTS connect via coaxial?

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