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New build,any thoughts?

Burgo · 2007-10-20 13:52:15

hi there, just going to get around to building a new pc,i use it mainly for gaming, light video editing and graphic design. My budget is around 800. Heres what ive come up with so far : Intel c2d e 4400 Corsair memory 550watt psu msi p35 neo-fr mobo Powercolour 2900 pro 512 mb 2GB Corsair TwinX XMS2 DHX pc6400 cas5 Arctic…

20-10-2007 1:52pm

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Burgo

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hi there,
just going to get around to building a new pc,i use it mainly for gaming,
light video editing and graphic design. My budget is around 800.
Heres what ive come up with so far :

Intel c2d e 4400
Corsair memory 550watt psu
msi p35 neo-fr mobo
Powercolour 2900 pro 512 mb
2GB Corsair TwinX XMS2 DHX pc6400 cas5
Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro
cheap sata dvd rw

thanks,
Burgo

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#2 20-10-2007 1:55pm

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I worked from a similar budget recently....

I'd go for a better GFX, and probably some more RAM. The RAM you have picked out looks good. you planning running XP or vista?

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#3 20-10-2007 2:37pm

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going to be running xp pro 32 bit so dont think any more ram would be necessary

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#4 20-10-2007 2:51pm

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Yup 2gb would do grand for you so

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#5 20-10-2007 3:32pm

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as for the gfx,any reason for a better card?any recommendations? i chose the 2900 pro as its a great price for something that can be oc'd quite well

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#6 20-10-2007 7:33pm

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Spec seems fine really.

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