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Post subject: First pc build  Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:34 pm |
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Hey guys i'm planning on making an attempt at building my first desktop. It'll be a gradual project as i dont have the money to buy the whole thing in one go, Basically any hints on what bits and pieces i would need to be able to play the latest games on high graphics and any tips you can give a noob who wants to build his first desktop would be much appreciated The cheaper i can get a decent spec pc for the better  _________________ 
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:46 pm |
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Need to atleast put what your maximum spend is mate..... And then be prepared to double it!  _________________  LINUX : If it was any good, they'd charge for it. I want to die peacefully in my sleep just like my Grandad, not kicking and screaming like his passengers...
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:04 pm |
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Maximum spend will be about 700 squids but if i have to be prepared to double it then 350 =P
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:35 am |
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If it's tower only, then this should be right up your street. http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showth ... t=18129102It's well known that the i5 performs better with games than the i7, so win.  Read the thread though as they give tips on improvements.  Also if you don't need the Win 7 software, just improve the Graphics card. If it's more you're after then this thread may help. http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showth ... t=18129164_________________  администратор дерьма Not too many games, still not enough time.  | Beefy is a Filthy Freeloader
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:09 pm |
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Thanks for the help.... so.. -Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail -Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card -G.Skill Ripjaw 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM) -Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - Retail (Full Version) -Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard -Corsair VX 550W ATX Power Supply (CMPSU-550VXUK) -Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (ST3500418AS) still need a case to think about and is any extra cooling needed? Also any money saving tips on this setup would help as im pushing it a bit (eg. cheaper places to buy them or cheaper alternatives, i dont mind sacrificing some performance to save money  ) _________________
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:43 pm |
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:53 pm |
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You missed out the floppy drive!
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:00 pm |
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gemma=GCHQ= wrote: You missed out the floppy drive! Also missed out the steam engine to power it!  4890 sounds good, its about the same price as the 5770 but if its faster i shall go for that Any suggestions on a case what sort of cooling will i require? _________________
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:35 pm |
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:12 pm |
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Is the PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 4890 pretty much the same as the saphire one? saw one on ebay for fairly cheap...remains to be seen whether it will stay cheap....no warranty is that a bit risky?
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:52 pm |
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£158.96 -Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail
£131.76 -Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
£104.99 -G.Skill Ripjaw 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C8 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM)
£93.86 -Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - Retail (Full Version)
£105.19 -Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard
£67.61 -Corsair VX 550W ATX Power Supply (CMPSU-550VXUK)
£96.67 -Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (ST3500418AS)
£759 at Ebuyer prices. The i5 750 is the best price to performance processor currently on the market. Dont know if you've thought about the Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 P55 Socket 1156 with USB 3?. Cost a little more though. All in all a good investment though. Make sure you've included a Antistatic wrist strap in all that.
USB1.1 = 12 Mbps
FW400 = 400 Mbps
USB2 = 480 Mbps
FW800 = 800 Mbps
SCSI160 = 1280 Mbps
SATA1 = 1500 Mbps
SCSI320 = 2560 Mbps
SATA2 = 3000 Mbps
USB3 = 4800 Mbps
HDMI1.2 = 4950 Mbps
SATA3 = 6000 Mbps
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:00 am |
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Thanks for the antistatic rist band advice, never even heard of them before, just read into it and realised you may have just saved me a lot of money chheeerrss _________________
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 1:07 am |
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Stranglehold wrote: Thanks for the antistatic rist band advice, never even heard of them before, just read into it and realised you may have just saved me a lot of money chheeerrss Just get nekkid when you build, it's much easier... 
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:21 pm |
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Can remember not that long ago, I rang a local "pc specialist" asking if they had anti-static wrist bands in stock. They laughed at me, stating that nobody uses them anymore as modern equipment isn't affected.  _________________ LINUX : If it was any good, they'd charge for it. I want to die peacefully in my sleep just like my Grandad, not kicking and screaming like his passengers...
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Post subject: Re: First pc build Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 1:20 pm |
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I've got one now anyways...better to be safe than sorry, might get nekkid as well but that will just be for fun _________________
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