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  1. 06-10-2009, 09:02 PM #1
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    Hi everyone i'm Tom and iv'e finally decided that I am making a computer could anyone that views this thread please see the products I am buying to make sure that they are all compatible with each other, and that I am receiving the best deal. If I can get anything of the same quality and the same specifications or similar for cheaper, please let me know. Below are my parts.

    OS - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Micro...EM-Single-Pack

    Keyboard - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Geniu...ctile-Feedback

    Optical Drive - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Sony-...ightscribe-OEM

    Wireless adaptor - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Abit-...-A-World-First

    Hard Drive - http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=723884

    Graphics card - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/1GB-P...-DL-DVI-I-HDTV

    RAM - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/6GB-(...d-CAS-9-9-9-24

    Processor - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/AMD-P...che-95W-Retail

    Motherboard - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Asus-M4A785TD-M-EVO

    PSU - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/550w-...anty-see-specs

    Monitor - http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/20-De...ms-LCD-Monitor

    Thank you for checking

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    Re: Please Help

    Personally, id go with a Athlon X4 - quad core for ~75 rather than the Phenom X3 all whilst saving money. Also go with 4GB (2x2GB) or 8GB (2x4GB or 4X2GB) rather than 6GB as there designed for Intel X58 platforms and may hinder your system rather than improve - in addition 4GB should cost less. With the prospective savings your close to ATi 5850 prices which will blow the 4890 away (not to mention the one you've chose it out of stock.

    Hope this helps.
    Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
    CAT-THE-FIFTH: "The Antec 300 is a case which has an understated and clean appearance which many people like. Not everyone is into e-peen looking computers which look like a cross between the imagination of a hyperactive 10 year old and a Frog."
    TKPeters: "Off to AVForum better Deal - £20+Vat for Free Shipping @ Scan"
    for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.
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  3. 06-10-2009, 09:32 PM #3
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    Re: Please Help

    Things to change:

    1.)Consider getting Windows 7 Home Premium as it should around the same cost as XP:

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Micro...lease-22-10-09

    2.)Get the 1TB F3 instead of the 1TB F1 as the former is faster:

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=1072299

    3.)If you can get an HD4890 for under £130 it is worth it but the HD5770 is coming out in the month or so AFAIK. Also the HD5850 is worth a look although it costs around £200.

    4.)The Phenom II runs RAM in dual channel so get an even number of RAM sticks! I would get 1600mhz DDR3 and run it at 1333mhz with low latencies as the memory controller in AMD CPUs is more dependent on latencies than outright memory speed.

    I would get this RAM:

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/4GB-(...ered-CAS-9-DHX

    5.)For gaming the Phenom II will do better than an Athlon II at similar frequencies as it has 6mb of L3 cache which the Athlon II lacks.

    6.)I would get one of the following motherboards if possible:

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/4GB-(...ered-CAS-9-DHX

    This has integrated graphics.

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/GIGAB...770T-UD3P-MOBO

    This has no onboard graphics.

    Both motherboards have 8+2 phase power regulation for the CPU which is better. However both motherboards are ATX.

    Also once you get 20 posts on Hexus you should be able to get free postage form Scan on orders above £20 excluding VAT.
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    Re: Please Help

    Ok cheers CAT... your very helpful just a few questions..

    1.) Should i get more then 4 gig ram?

    2.) It says windows 7 has been overdue since 30th of aug.. so..

    Ok thats basically it.. now i just have to buy the parts i hope farcry 2 works on it . Oh yea and thats my other question...

    3.) Will farcry 2 work on this computer ? Hehe

    Ty CAT
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    Re: Please Help

    Oh and i can use bot atx and matx motherboards cause i have a huge gaming case which should fit anything... do i need to buy anymore fans? The case already has 2.. 1 large and 1 small
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    Re: Please Help

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    1.) Should i get more then 4 gig ram?
    No point if you're getting XP
    32bit OS's have a maximum addressable memory size of 4GB, but that includes everything, so the OS will only be able to use ~3.25GB of RAM

    If you get a 64bit OS then the theoretical maximum is 12TB (but don't get XP64)
    2.) It says windows 7 has been overdue since 30th of aug.. so..
    Win7 is released on the 22nd of this month, i'd highly recommend that you wait and get that rather than the archaic piece of poop that is XP
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    Re: Please Help

    Ok cheers
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    Re: Please Help

    Oh yea and do i need a sound card or..??? cause i have no idea what sound cards do.. please let me know
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    Re: Please Help

    Quote Originally Posted by Valvo View Post
    Oh yea and do i need a sound card or..??? cause i have no idea what sound cards do.. please let me know
    Sound will run off your motherboard, you could always purchase a soundcard for better sound fidelity though.
    Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
    CAT-THE-FIFTH: "The Antec 300 is a case which has an understated and clean appearance which many people like. Not everyone is into e-peen looking computers which look like a cross between the imagination of a hyperactive 10 year old and a Frog."
    TKPeters: "Off to AVForum better Deal - £20+Vat for Free Shipping @ Scan"
    for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.
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