Would like some help speccing a computer

UnknownSoldier · 28 Aug 2006 at 22:30

I have been out of the hardware loop for about 2 years now so I am not really sure what is good and what isnt(been using a laptop) but I think I may go back to desktop for the performance.

I use my computer for games, image editing, video editing etc.

I am thinking of spending around 600 quid (ex monitor + speakers) and I would be fine with overclocking the components. Any suggestions? Looks like I should go for Intel + AMD at the moment?

Lan · 28 Aug 2006 at 22:57

well if ** up for overclocking id go for:

Intel Core 2 DUO E6300
Gigabyte DS3 or DS4
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 LA PC2-5400
Nvidia Geforce 7950GX2
enermax liberty 500/620watt (depending on requirements)

Lan · 28 Aug 2006 at 22:59

edit:

Intel Core 2 DUO E6300
Gigabyte DS3 or DS4
G.Skill 2GB DDR2 LA PC2-5400 (1Gb maybe)
Radeon X1900XT
enermax liberty 500/620watt (depending on requirements)

Lan · 28 Aug 2006 at 23:00

i have not listed cd dvd burners , hard drives etc because im sure you can choose yourself

celliott · 28 Aug 2006 at 23:05

If you want absolute bang for buck go for a 4000+ SD and clock it to 3Ghz.

UnknownSoldier · 28 Aug 2006 at 23:11

What about the Intel Pentium 4 805 Dual Core "LGA775 Smithfield" 2.66GHz that seems to clock really well, is dual core and costs 80 quid?

Also what is the difference between the Conroe and Allendale cores?

Lan · 28 Aug 2006 at 23:20

cache size i beleve