Advice on first gaming build please

Macspower · 05-02-2008, 21:38

Hi All,

At the moment I havn't priced around until I get my spec right... current list is from Komplett

I need it for video editing and some gaming.. C&C3 Starcraft 2(when it arives) call of duty 4 PES 2008

I have a 24" Dell 2407 monitor and logitech G15 keyboard and G5 mouse already and I also have Windows XP which I plan to install..

All advice on system appreciated... Anything you guys would change/improve...

With cost in mind is anything here overkill? can I reduce anything to save on $$$

case:

Gigabyte Triton 180 Black Aluminium Front €69www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=336277

PSU:

Fortron/Source Epsilon 600W, Blue Fan, Active PFC, ATX/EPS, SLI, 20/24pin €115
www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=315688

Mainboard:

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R, P35, Socket-775, ATX, GbLAN, DDR2, ICH9R, PCI-Ex16 €99
www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=334476

CPU:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Socket LGA775, 8MB, BOXED w/fan €232
www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=330169

RAM:

Corsair Value S. PC5300 DDR2 2048MB Kit w/two matched Value Select 1024MB €49
www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=313834

Graphics Card:

Point of View GeForce 8800GT 512MB,DDR3 PCI-Express, DVI/Tv-Out, Extreme Edition €279
www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=343388

HDD:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA2 16MB 7200RPM €79
http://www.komplett.ie/k/kl.aspx?bn=10096

many thanks for any advice

Mac

EDIT: forgot to ask about what cooling I will need for the system

ricka05 · 05-02-2008, 22:06

Well everything looks sweet , just get a better ram and PSU :
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=321028
AS for PSU go for Corsair / Seasonic/Tagan - well known and reliable brands...

meathman 007 · 05-02-2008, 22:47

alright mac, done a fair bit of research on this over the past few weeks, anyway your spec seems good - personally i would go for these if i was you:

Case:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=341841

Psu
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=327671

Thermal Paste:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=302888

Cooling Fan:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=322416

Finally, this is the thing to go for if you have been running well~

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=345129

Oh and komplett is very expensive - try www.scan.co.uk, www.overclockers.co.uk and www.dabs.ie instead

Macspower · 05-02-2008, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by meathman 007

alright mac, done a fair bit of research on this over the past few weeks, anyway your spec seems good - personally i would go for these if i was you:

Case:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=341841

Psu
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=327671

Thermal Paste:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=302888

Cooling Fan:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=322416

Finally, this is the thing to go for if you have been running well~

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=345129

Oh and komplett is very expensive - try www.scan.co.uk, www.overclockers.co.uk and www.dabs.ie instead

me run good lol..... although Jans RB is paying for it

is the Corsair 520 good enough?

yeah I plan to shop around for the best deals once I decide on the spec...

thanks for the help...

meathman 007 · 05-02-2008, 23:26

yea the corsair would easily be good enough for a single 8800gt card and quad core processor - i suppose if you have the money you may as well get the:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=327672

might come in handy if you decide to upgrade at some stage in the future

looks like your sticking with xp? - doing the same myself, too many horror stories about vista tbh, think ill wait for the new os microsoft bring out
In regard to the graphic card, you will be able to play nearly every game out at the minute at medium-high settings, however it might not be the best card if you badly want to get crysis

Macspower · 05-02-2008, 23:35

yeah sticking to XP for a few reasons... main one is I have XP already on disc ... and I still think Vista has enough holes to park a fleet of busses in.... Also in the business were in I know all the software and AHK scripts work on XP and some still have issues with vista so XP it is for now...

I saw your previous thread on the build ... have you abandoned it? I've been messing around with Komplett's Intel gamer and introduced my specs into it and it's also coming out very reasonable so might be talked out of this..... but I wouldn't enjoy the challenge then

meathman 007 · 06-02-2008, 00:02

yea i abondoned my build for a few reasons, the main one is that i have windows xp and have loads of software on the pc which i 'cough' acquired lol which i could not get onto the new pc - the other reason is that i realised there is barely any decent pc games available that are not being released for my xbox360, so it would be a bit of a pointless upgrade tbh

TerrorFirmer · 06-02-2008, 10:18

I wouldn't pay 280 for an 8800GT when Dabs.ie have the superior 8800GTS for 258. Komplett are crap lately for prices, particularly in graphics cards.

Also, better quality ram ideally - decent ram is so cheap these days no point going for the cheapest stuff possible just to save a few euro when you're spending so much overall.

Look at this for example - 2gb of decent stuff for an entire 2 extra euro...

Macspower · 06-02-2008, 18:14

thanks Terror... Looks much better....

jonny72 · 06-02-2008, 20:11

try www.hardwareversand.de

change it to english

then go to the pc configurator..

Brilliant value and they build it for you..

Macspower · 06-02-2008, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny72

try www.hardwareversand.de

change it to english

then go to the pc configurator..

Brilliant value and they build it for you..

will work on it now and report later

thanks

Sqaull20 · 06-02-2008, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny72

try www.hardwareversand.de

change it to english

then go to the pc configurator..

Brilliant value and they build it for you..

They build it for you?

Very nice, didnt know that, Ive bought 3 pc's worth of stuff of them, damn

Komplett have this pre built for €940

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ci.aspx?sku=10206

Komplett Intel Gamer

Gigabyte Triton 180 Black
Corsair Powersupply 550W Bulk, black,
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R, P35, Socket-775,
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
Corsair TWIN2X 6400C5DHX DDR2, 2048MB
Point of View GeForce 8800GT 512MB,DDR3
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA2
NEC DVD±RW burner AD-7200A, IDE,
PC with no operating system

Pretty good value imo....

Macspower · 06-02-2008, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny72

try www.hardwareversand.de

change it to english

then go to the pc configurator..

Brilliant value and they build it for you..

opinions on this build... and they build it for 19.99?? amazing.... i think....

Sqaull20 · 06-02-2008, 22:56

€20

Fecks sake, took me 3 hours to build my last pc, cant believe I didnt see that...

Awesome build by the way, all top top quality components, will rip through those games/video work

Shipping is €40, they dont accept credit cards, have to go the bank and get money transfer

No biggie imo

Macspower · 06-02-2008, 23:15

yeah looks like I'm nearly set....

one last donk question.... I have wireless broadband but where the PC is intended for is not near the router so cable connection is not possible... What do I need to add to let it get wireless?

Thanks

05-02-2008, 21:38	#1
Macspower Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,382 Adverts \| Friends	Advice on first gaming build please Hi All, At the moment I havn't priced around until I get my spec right... current list is from Komplett I need it for video editing and some gaming.. C&C3 Starcraft 2(when it arives) call of duty 4 PES 2008 I have a 24" Dell 2407 monitor and logitech G15 keyboard and G5 mouse already and I also have Windows XP which I plan to install.. All advice on system appreciated... Anything you guys would change/improve... With cost in mind is anything here overkill? can I reduce anything to save on $$$ case: Gigabyte Triton 180 Black Aluminium Front €69www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=336277 PSU: Fortron/Source Epsilon 600W, Blue Fan, Active PFC, ATX/EPS, SLI, 20/24pin €115 www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=315688 Mainboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R, P35, Socket-775, ATX, GbLAN, DDR2, ICH9R, PCI-Ex16 €99 www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=334476 CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Socket LGA775, 8MB, BOXED w/fan €232 www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=330169 RAM: Corsair Value S. PC5300 DDR2 2048MB Kit w/two matched Value Select 1024MB €49 www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=313834 Graphics Card: Point of View GeForce 8800GT 512MB,DDR3 PCI-Express, DVI/Tv-Out, Extreme Edition €279 www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=343388 HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA2 16MB 7200RPM €79 http://www.komplett.ie/k/kl.aspx?bn=10096 many thanks for any advice Mac EDIT: forgot to ask about what cooling I will need for the system __________________ Cork Hotels Dublin Hotels Last edited by Macspower; 05-02-2008 at 21:50.

05-02-2008, 22:06	#2
ricka05 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cork Posts: 305 Adverts \| Friends	Well everything looks sweet , just get a better ram and PSU : http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=321028 AS for PSU go for Corsair / Seasonic/Tagan - well known and reliable brands... Last edited by ricka05; 05-02-2008 at 22:12.

05-02-2008, 23:35	#6
Macspower Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,382 Adverts \| Friends	yeah sticking to XP for a few reasons... main one is I have XP already on disc ... and I still think Vista has enough holes to park a fleet of busses in.... Also in the business were in I know all the software and AHK scripts work on XP and some still have issues with vista so XP it is for now... I saw your previous thread on the build ... have you abandoned it? I've been messing around with Komplett's Intel gamer and introduced my specs into it and it's also coming out very reasonable so might be talked out of this..... but I wouldn't enjoy the challenge then __________________ Cork Hotels Dublin Hotels

06-02-2008, 10:18	#8
TerrorFirmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Galway Posts: 16,738 Adverts \| Friends	I wouldn't pay 280 for an 8800GT when Dabs.ie have the superior 8800GTS for 258. Komplett are crap lately for prices, particularly in graphics cards. Also, better quality ram ideally - decent ram is so cheap these days no point going for the cheapest stuff possible just to save a few euro when you're spending so much overall. Look at this for example - 2gb of decent stuff for an entire 2 extra euro... __________________ Hitler at the Cinema. Last edited by TerrorFirmer; 06-02-2008 at 10:20.

06-02-2008, 18:14	#9
Macspower Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,382 Adverts \| Friends	thanks Terror... Looks much better.... __________________ Cork Hotels Dublin Hotels

05-02-2008, 22:47	#3
meathman 007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 861 Adverts \| Friends	alright mac, done a fair bit of research on this over the past few weeks, anyway your spec seems good - personally i would go for these if i was you: Case: http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=341841 Psu http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=327671 Thermal Paste: http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=302888 Cooling Fan: http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=322416 Finally, this is the thing to go for if you have been running well~ http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=345129 Oh and komplett is very expensive - try www.scan.co.uk, www.overclockers.co.uk and www.dabs.ie instead

05-02-2008, 23:26	#5
meathman 007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 861 Adverts \| Friends	yea the corsair would easily be good enough for a single 8800gt card and quad core processor - i suppose if you have the money you may as well get the: http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=327672 might come in handy if you decide to upgrade at some stage in the future looks like your sticking with xp? - doing the same myself, too many horror stories about vista tbh, think ill wait for the new os microsoft bring out In regard to the graphic card, you will be able to play nearly every game out at the minute at medium-high settings, however it might not be the best card if you badly want to get crysis

06-02-2008, 00:02	#7
meathman 007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 861 Adverts \| Friends	yea i abondoned my build for a few reasons, the main one is that i have windows xp and have loads of software on the pc which i 'cough' acquired lol which i could not get onto the new pc - the other reason is that i realised there is barely any decent pc games available that are not being released for my xbox360, so it would be a bit of a pointless upgrade tbh

06-02-2008, 20:11	#10
jonny72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 670 Adverts \| Friends	try www.hardwareversand.de change it to english then go to the pc configurator.. Brilliant value and they build it for you..

06-02-2008, 22:56	#14
Sqaull20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,038 Adverts \| Friends	€20 Fecks sake, took me 3 hours to build my last pc, cant believe I didnt see that... Awesome build by the way, all top top quality components, will rip through those games/video work Shipping is €40, they dont accept credit cards, have to go the bank and get money transfer No biggie imo

06-02-2008, 23:15	#15
Macspower Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,382 Adverts \| Friends	yeah looks like I'm nearly set.... one last donk question.... I have wireless broadband but where the PC is intended for is not near the router so cable connection is not possible... What do I need to add to let it get wireless? Thanks __________________ Cork Hotels Dublin Hotels

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