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Spanking value gaming hardware..
Topic Started: Mar 17 2008, 11:54 AM (299 Views)
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I think someone over the weekend was looking for a new PC spec at an affordable price, so here is my recommendation and the reasons why...

All from Dabs, so the codes are here too...
Graphics Card - This card represents the best bang per buck right now, don;t even think of putting a crappy 8600GT in...
Asustek GeForce 9600GT 512MB PCIE DUAL DVI
quicklinx:507PWS | Mfr#:9600GTHTDI512
In stock now
£112.04 £112.04

Motherboard - supports cheaper DDR2 memory and also DDR3 for future proofing, has a 1,333Mhz FSB support to take advantage of the Core2Duo's 1,333Mhz FSB, and I love ASUS motherboards...
Asustek S775 Intel P35 ATX GLAN
quicklinx:4QNWWS | Mfr#:P5KC
In stock now
£74.89 £74.89

Processor - Got to be a Core2Duo, this is a great mid-range one...
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 S775 2.66ghz 4mb Cache 1333FSB
quicklinx:4MMCWS | Mfr#:BX80557E6750
In stock now
£118.34 £118.34

Memory - generic memory, you can go more expensive and get faster but this is about right and a good balance for the rest of the kit...
Crucial CT2KIT12864AA667 2x1GB PC2-5300 NonECC CL5
quicklinx:3R5LWS | Mfr#:CT2KIT12864AA66
In stock now
£28.02 £28.02
delivery
(3.183kg) £7.00
total (inc VAT) £340.29

There you go, £340, all you have to do now is install your old operating system Windows XP (I have Vista but frankly there is little point in lashing out if you have a copy of XP that will become redundant after you throw away your PC).

Plug your monitor(s) keyboard and mouse in, load of DOW and you are ready to rock with a great gaming PC.

If you want to go a bit better, you can put a faster processor in (I have a Core2Duo E6850 which is about £170) and you could also put in an Nvidia 8800GTS graphics card for £170 or an 8800GTX (mine) for £225

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marteffyo
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aye this looks nice
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pantalooons
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oh kk thanks alot pred i will talk to you proper when i see you online :P dsory i havent wrote sooner been in glouster to see my sister :) hug hug
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Nubnub
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dont throw away ur case and fans... u still need em
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u might need a better power supply too!!

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dsory i havent wrote sooner been in glouster to see my sister


np mate zeppo was wondering where u were too! :ph43r:
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Good point about not throwing anything away.

Depending on ur case size though i would consider upgrading to something larger for better airflow.

Im not great on prices atm but they look god to me.

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pantalooons
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so whats the website to this place? or is it a shop ebay or what ? :P
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www.dabs.com
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pantalooons
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is it built? if not can some 1 help me build it over ts.. i will be getting it on my b day the 27th :D
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Make sure you have a decent Power Supply Unit, your old one wont be up to it, hold on...I will specify one for you...

OCZ Technology StealthXStream 600W Active PFC
In stock now
quicklinx: 4L2WWS
mfr#: OCZ600SXS-UK

£47.25 inc vat

that should do the trick

You will need a decent case with plenty of airflow, your current one may do but if it doesnt, you can find a case on Dabs - wait, i will get you one...

This

Antec Nine Hundred/Ultimate Gamer Case no PSU
In stock now
quicklinx: 49XSWS
mfr#: NINE HUNDRED EU

£69.78 inc vat

or this...

Akasa Zen-Black Silent Midi ATX Case
In stock now
quicklinx: 49R2WS
mfr#: AK-ZEN01V2-BK

£30.30 inc vat

Thats a bout it, I hope you have a nice flat panel monitor.... :P

keyboard and mouse - go for Lgitech G15 k/b and G5 mouse if you can afford em, they rock!!!

Operating system - use your old Windows XP, and when you are ready to build it all, msg me and I will walk you through it all..... thumbs
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Silverfast
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i will volenteer to help build although the os will be tricky - without cd and key. so make sure u have them..

also make sure u got speekers and/or headset with mic :)
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ps - nice spec'ed pc pred i will compare those prices against my sites i use when anyone comes to buy - so please chk with me (if u want) :)
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