First ever build

[Willzzz]

The more expensive one has a 80mhz factory overclock, you can easily apply this yourself.

I'd get confirmation from Scan that the cheaper card will come with the full game bundle.

[arora]

With the MSI HD7950 TF 3GB what is the difference bewteen the version 1 of the card and the £20 more version 2?

Version one isn't manufacturer overclocked, version 2 is.

[MrJim]

Thing is, if you're that bothered, you can still buy a pre-built PC. It's just that you'll get much more value for money this way.

And as value for money goes (at least regarding components), self-built PC>self-spec'd PC>pre-built PC>>>>>Macs.

'Value' is a very subjective thing. I know a lot of people place value on the knowledge that they won't have the headache of troubleshooting incompatibilities or other problems with a self-spec'ed or off the shelf system, & that it's all covered by a long warranty (for a price). For me I've always built my own systems because 1) I enjoy it 2) upgrades are always easier on a self-built system, and 3) I've always got enough spare bits lying around to troubleshoot any errors.

[IrishCallaghan]

Hello I would recommend that you look at a faster hard drive, like 7200rpm or maybe even a ssd.
If you were willing to spend a bit more I would recommend a 64GB crucial M4 ssd(its not the fastest but it is reliable) for your operating system and programs.- CT064M4SSD2
Along with a 1TB 7200rpm Seagate Barracuda for what ever else you wanted to store. - ST1000DM003

[Cheapy]

Thank you for the replies. Seems a confusing way to denote just different overclocks.

Sorry for derailing your thread a bit Arora.