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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    I'd get a better monitor, based on the video card you have. Something like a 20" widescreen.

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    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?

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    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.

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    Alright cheers! Will do!

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    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
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    Keyboard, Mouse & Speakers: Scan UN-6100 3 in 1 Office Desk Manager, 2xSpeakers, Wired Keyboard, Mouse, PS2 Black

    Final Price: £958.65!

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    Looks fine, what made you change the monitor to the video seven?

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    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!

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    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

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    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...

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    ^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!

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    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 )

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    Re: Building my first Mid level Rig

    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?
    Last edited by crazy_dave; 16-08-2007 at 03:28 PM.

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