Yet another build request

QuickSilver7 · 4 Jul 2011 at 22:39

I'm looking to replace my ancient (6 years old) pc. I'm not entirely sure of budget but I'm guessing £600 for PC & £200 for monitor, but there is flexibilty in this - for the right reasons.

I guess it's easier to specify what I want to do with it..

I play MMO's like LOTRO & DDO so I'm assuming I don't need all the oomph you'd need for something like crysis.

I'm also trying to develop into landscape photography (very early days but wish I'd realised this is what I wanted to do in life 20 years ago!). This is where the monitor comes into it... fast enough for the games I play yet having a decent enough (for my untraied eye) colour representation etc.

Thanks in advance for your replys

QuickSilver7 · 4 Jul 2011 at 23:10

I have a mouse and keyboard, but do need the os (my old pc was still running xp!). I have an antec tower case... but can't see the model with my man eyes.

QuickSilver7 · 5 Jul 2011 at 09:59

That's some amazingly quick specs!

Temptation... temptation. I think I'm definitely interested in the upgrade options, including a SSD & blue ray player. Will the oc mean changes to power supply & cooling?

Thanks for the great response so far

QuickSilver7 · 12 Jul 2011 at 13:52

QuickSilver7 · 12 Jul 2011 at 13:53

ok... how do I post an inage of my cart lol?? :confused:

QuickSilver7 · 12 Jul 2011 at 15:12

Well I guess the main thing was trying to save some pennies by choosing the AMD Phenom which can be overclocked and would I see any difference in the performance for the things that I use it for.

procrastination is an art form ya know

need to create a photobucket / flickr account. grrr

QuickSilver7 · 14 Jul 2011 at 18:35

Back again! Can I ask for a spec based on:

1. i5 2500k & P67
2. i5 2500k & Z68 & SSD

Once again, thanks in advance

edit

Also need a keyboard since the cat has chewed through the cable!

QuickSilver7 · 14 Jul 2011 at 22:01

Oh and what's the benefits / issues with retail or oem?