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    Pre built from dell etc.. or custom?

    I am looking to buy a whole new machine it will have to be good and might look into serious overclocking. got at least a couple grand to spare.... so would i buy a top pre built pc and mod it or go the long way and buy parts to build.
    what would be the best stuff to get with little expense spared?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Popa Bear
    I am looking to buy a whole new machine it will have to be good and might look into serious overclocking. got at least a couple grand to spare.... so would i buy a top pre built pc and mod it or go the long way and buy parts to build.
    what would be the best stuff to get with little expense spared?
    making your own is much better, you save a packet, and you learn a lot which holds you in good stead for the future.

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    looking at the amd fx 55. is the vapochill silent?

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    No it's not silent. One of my friend had it, i personally can't stand the noise .
    If you got a few grand then build a rig yourself, and admire your great achievement in the end, better than ordering a Dell ;

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    Don't get Vapochill, get Mach IIGT. They are the best.

    Yeah, build your own, you will get a nice machine, which you can take pride in, having built yourself.

    Need a hand on the specs, just ask us.
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    if anyone has any links so i can read up, i would be greatful. Can you use the vapo on other componets or just cpu. would water cooling be easier?

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    Links to what? You can use Vapo on other components, and Water Cooling may be easier, but is far worse than phase change. For serious overclocking that's what you need.
    AMD 64 3500+ | Asus A32 SLi Deluxe | 2 x Corsair 512MB PC4400 Overclockers RAM| 1 x XFX 6800GT | Nexus Vantec Fan Controller | 1 x 74GB Western Digital Raptor )Boot + backup & 2x 200gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 (RAID 0) | Plextor 716A Black 16 x16±,x4+ Dual Layer DVD | Tagan 480W | ThermalRight XP-120 with Delta Screamer | 2x120mm YS TECH| Black Akasa Eclipse 62 | L1980U 19" TFT 12ms 500:1 DVI Ultra Slim Black & Silver | Phillips 5.1 Surround Sound| Razer Diamondback Mouse | ExactMat mousemat | Black Cherry Keyboard | WinXP Pro

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    cant find anything much about the "mach IIGT"

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    Google it, you'l find plenty. A simple search
    AMD 64 3500+ | Asus A32 SLi Deluxe | 2 x Corsair 512MB PC4400 Overclockers RAM| 1 x XFX 6800GT | Nexus Vantec Fan Controller | 1 x 74GB Western Digital Raptor )Boot + backup & 2x 200gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 (RAID 0) | Plextor 716A Black 16 x16±,x4+ Dual Layer DVD | Tagan 480W | ThermalRight XP-120 with Delta Screamer | 2x120mm YS TECH| Black Akasa Eclipse 62 | L1980U 19" TFT 12ms 500:1 DVI Ultra Slim Black & Silver | Phillips 5.1 Surround Sound| Razer Diamondback Mouse | ExactMat mousemat | Black Cherry Keyboard | WinXP Pro

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    Do you want a silent system?

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    If you've never even built a machine before then why would consider a Mach II GT? Its a very expensive mistake for a first timer. I have been building PCs for ages and have used Mach I, IIs and GTs and can't say its for someone that doesn't know computers at all.

    Just stick with air to start with and then move to water and finally to phase.

    If you get it wrong installing it and get condensation kiss goodbye to £550 CPU and £120 worth of board...
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    If this is your first built then i suggest aginst vapo chill or mach 2 or whatever even against watercooling, because you have enough things to think about first time rather than worrying about expensive and potentially damaging extras like. I personally would not see the need for it, as my pc (in sig) plays games perfectly well and fx 55 would give you all the power you need without serious overclocking (imo). So get an
    AMD fx55
    2x 6800gt in sli
    Nforce board 1g memory
    nice 19" monitor
    2x nice big hardrives 120gb a piece
    dvd-rw
    cd-rw
    480w neopower

    and thereyou go, you say you have a couple grand spare, but I don't think this will reach 2000 and it will be a monster gamer! john.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnnr892
    get an
    AMD fx55
    2x 6800gt in sli
    Nforce board 1g memory
    nice 19" monitor
    2x nice big hardrives 120gb a piece
    dvd-rw
    cd-rw
    480w neopower
    IMO, instead of 2 x 120Gb hard drives, get 1 large one (e.g. 200Gb maxtor, whatever), and a smaller faster one (70Gb Raptor). Put all your films, files etc on the big'un and use the smaller one for your OS and games, which in turn will benefit from the faster read speed of the raptor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonny
    IMO, instead of 2 x 120Gb hard drives, get 1 large one (e.g. 200Gb maxtor, whatever), and a smaller faster one (70Gb Raptor). Put all your films, files etc on the big'un and use the smaller one for your OS and games, which in turn will benefit from the faster read speed of the raptor.
    He was probably hinting at a Raid 0 setup, which has excellent performance

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    have you had a look at the 'building a gaming rig' sticky? that'd give you a good base of knowledge to start with. (sorry if you already have a good understanding)

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    Quote Originally Posted by owen1978
    He was probably hinting at a Raid 0 setup, which has excellent performance
    Good point, well made *Walks away, whistling*

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