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new system
Hi all
time for a new system that will do me for a couple of years this time, with that i have been looking over the site for a few weeks now and come up with this. I will no be overclockin, games and downloading some work are more my bag.
I would just like to know if putting this all together will be ok
Thanx for your time
Tan
Abit IN9 32X-MAX WiFi NF680i SLI, S 775, PCI-E (x16), DDR2 800/1066/533, SATA II, SATA RAID, ATX
768MB BFG Technology 8800GTX Overclocked PCI-E(x16) Mem 1800MHz GPU 600MHz 128 Stream HDTV/2 x DVI-I
Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core QX6700, 775, 2.66GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 8MB Cache, Retail
2 X 250 Gb Samsung SP2504C SpinPoint P120, SATA300, 7200 rpm, 8MB Cache, 9.0 ms, NCQ
150 Gb Western Digital WD1500AHFD Raptor X, SATA, 10000 rpm, 16MB Cache, 4.6 ms, NCQ
Antec Nine Hundred/Ultimate Gamer Case no PSU
620W Corsair HX Series Modular SLi PSU, ATX, EPS 12V, whisper quiet, 5 year warranty
2GB (2x1GB) CorsairTwinX XMS2 Dominator,DDR2 PC2-6400,240 Pins, NonECC Unbuffered, CAS 4-4-4-12, EPP
LiteON 20X DVD+/-RW/RAM SuperAllWrite Kit Inc Black/silver/Beige Retail kit
all from scan
Monitor from Overclockers
Samsung SM-226BW 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor
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my only complaint would be...why do you get such a good pc? :p
That looks just about perfect to be honest. Wouldn't be my choice of case but its not bad.
You dont need the dominator RAM if you're not overclocking just get the regular xms2
other than that...build it :thumbsup:
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I would say quad core is not good for gaming, and depends on what work you do, your CPU will probably idle 97% of the time, and just sucking off so much electricity.
What "work" program are you running exactly?
You said you won't be overclocking but you planning to buy an overclocked version of 8800GTX?
Consider 500GB harddrives are so cheap why not go for 2x500G?
And, 22" widescreen will be wasting both your CPU and GPU in gaming. You need a 24"+ to utilize the potential of your system.
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I'd agree with arthurleung, you only get a few fps xtra with an overclocked 8800, for the amount they are asking its a rip off.
24 inch and above are the way to go with the 8800 gtx and the forthcoming R600.
The Quads are a waste atm as there is very very little software that will use them. A C2D will be fine. So I would save some money on the Vid card and CPU and put it towards a 24 inch screen.
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Hi
Ok looks like quad is out with this
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, Socket 775, 2.4 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, Conroe Core, 4MB Cache, Retail
what about this video card
768Mb BFG Technology 8800GTX OC2, PCI-E (x16), Mem 2000MHz, GPU 626MHz 128Streams HDTV/2 x DVI-I
What 24" monitor would be best no more than 24" either
I did have my heart set on that samsung thou
2 x 500 gig hd is too much
my work intails excel , access + word
what aboot 2 gig of ram as well
thanx for your views
Tan
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get the samsung then..if thats what you want lol.
If your going to get a 24" i'd get the dell 2407wfp but if dont get it just because someone on here told you to.
22" will be much easier on your eyes if you're reading a lot off the screen.
2gb of ram deffinatly but get the standard xms2 not the dominator theres no need for it in your system.
To be honest with the 22" screen you dont need the GTX so much but it might be useful if you love stupidly high frame rates lol. I run a GTS and it hasnt missed a beat at 1680 x 1050 (22" screens res) so you could save yourself £125 and get a GTS..well thats what I would do (did) lol
all those considerations will get you the best "bang for buck" pc ..quad core, dominator RAM and a GTX are luxeries you probably won't feel the benefit of.