I'd get a better monitor, based on the video card you have. Something like a 20" widescreen.
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I'd get a better monitor, based on the video card you have. Something like a 20" widescreen.
Alright i'll check out some better monitors.
Biscuit, all i have on the bottom of your post is 'quote' 'multiquote off' and 'quick reply'. Must be cause im a new user.
Thank you guys so much. You've been a real help. Finally, is there anything else i should know, change or am i done?
yeah u maybe have to have a certain amount of posts, no worries though!
All looks good to me, keep up posted let us know how the build comes on.
Alright cheers! Will do!
Just thought i'd add here's the final specs!
Motherboard: Asus P5K-E/WIFI-AP
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad-Core Q6600
RAM: 2GB (2x1GB) CorsairTwinX XMS2, DDR2 PC2-6400 (800)
Graphics Card: 320MB BFG Technology 8800GTS OC2
Hard-drive: 400 Gb Seagate ST3400620NS Barracuda ES, SATA300, 7200 rpm, 16MB Cache
Power Supply Unit: 520W Corsair HX Series
CPU Cooling: Scythe Infinity
Monitor: 20.1" Video Seven S20PD (1440x1050)
Case: Antec 900 - Nine Hundred Ultimate
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2b
Optical Drive: Optiarc DVD/RW
Floppy Drive
Keyboard, Mouse & Speakers: Scan UN-6100 3 in 1 Office Desk Manager, 2xSpeakers, Wired Keyboard, Mouse, PS2 Black
Final Price: £958.65!
Looks fine, what made you change the monitor to the video seven?
Its a 20" widescreen, Thorsson said i should check em out. No good? It was only a tenner more than the Phillips and with the money i saved by using Scans and you guys suggestions, i could get it!
A 20" widescreen should have a 1680x1050 resolution. This is the cheapest on Scan and is from a reputable manufacturer:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=532100
Or for a bit more money there's this nice 22":
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=647808
If you get 9 more posts, you qualify for Scan's free delivery deal, which may give you some more money to put towards a monitor...
^cheers for the info man! I'll go for that first one you suggested,with the free P+P and that monitor, it takes my total to £993.78 from the old total with the old monitor and P+P of £986.22. Not too shabby eh!
Yeah thats a nice build you got.
Sorry to throw things back into the air but i saw this today.
http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=115922
Made me think, why bother with a quad now when this is going to be just after christmas at about the same time as games that use ti will really come into play. Personally if i was doing a build then i would get a cheaper dualcore (such as 6750) and then upgrade after christmas (when you get ur loan :lol: )
I can safely say, that i have no idea what those new processors are all about! Wanna give me the low-down in dumb dumb language?
Btw its quite embarrassing to think i just got my A-level results and i got an A in computing haha.
Also if i were to buy that P5K, would it support the new processor? Also,am i right in saying that the P35-E doesnt have DDR3 support, so its worth investing in a better mobo?