New build opinions

[RICK...]

Right, i'm about ready to order the last of the bits i need, so just want to see what peoples opinions are on the spec i've gone for.

Only two things i'm not sure about is the mobo and HD below...

I'm re-using my GFX and i already have the PSU/CPU Cooler.

Asus P5Q Pro OR Asus P5Q-E
Corsair HX 620W Modular PSU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Arctic Freezer 7 Pro
4GB OCZ DDR2 PC2-8500 Reaper Memory
500GB Seagate 32mb Cache OR 640GB WD6400AAKS 16MB Cache
XFX 640MB GeForce 8800GTS
Pioneer DVR215 DVDRW
MS Windows Vista Home Premium 64BIT

Cheers..

[staffsMike]

I'd probably go for the P5Q-E, no real reason as the PRO will probably do everything you want.

640GB AAKS without question, it's far superior in every way I'm sure

You don't need PC8500 RAM it's wasted on a Q6600 just get PC6400.

[TAKTAK]

I'd probably go for the P5Q-E, no real reason as the PRO will probably do everything you want.

640GB AAKS without question, it's far superior in every way I'm sure

You don't need PC8500 RAM it's wasted on a Q6600 just get PC6400.

^^ that, and i'd get a better new cooler... they're only ~£20 (for a xigmatek) and it would help you get the best out of it..

something like the xigmatek or scythe ninja/mine or TRUE

[staffsMike]

I did say the bit about the HSF originally but ninja editted it lol. Said he's keeping his old one..

[TAKTAK]

I did say the bit about the HSF originally but ninja editted it lol. Said he's keeping his old one..

i know i only spotted the keeping old one after i'd posted... but i couldn't just remove it so i rejigged

i think it would be a good idea to get a new one tho...

[staffsMike]

i think it would be a good idea to get a new one tho...

Deffinatly, I hate my freezer.

[TAKTAK]

Deffinatly, I hate my freezer.

*tries to resist saying something about pizza storage*







PS sorry to the OP for going OT but you seem to know what your doing and don't need that much help...

[RICK...]

I'll probably keep the cooler for a bit then change it, cheers

What memory would you recommend in replacement? Needs to be 4GB though!

[staffsMike]

http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=632574
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...GB24GB6400C5DC)

Anything branded will be fine though. Don't worry too much about latency.. it has next to no effect on performance with Core 2's.

[TAKTAK]

so your total price would come to around about:


unless you want a retail version of Vista...

and with a few more posts you are eligible for free shipping from SCAN...

[RICK...]

Just over £400 not bad at all really is it!

OEM vista is fine with me, it's what i'm using atm but 32-bit version.

Didn't know about the free shipping.. will go take a look..

Thanks for your advice peeps