adnanshah247 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 http://www.cube247.co.uk/products.asp?partno=Scorpius+GT3 Hey folks im in the computer industry but do more programming than actual hardware work, i havent really kept up with all the new technology as much as i used to so just wanted to ask a few off the serious techy guys is this machine worth the money? could you find me a better deal? Must have more than 1 screen is the major requirement, the two 25" screens on that would do me perfect for the work i do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The thing to watch out for with "Brand" PC's is where they try to cut costs. Commonly they boast very good specs, then stick in a cheap old motherboard in which is something you really want to be good quality. Google the motherboard and see what it says. The other option is to have one built to order (or build it yourself, google Build your own.org) which normally works out cheaper, there's one or two guys on here that do it if memory serves, cant remember who. Anyone know?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 The thing to watch out for with "Brand" PC's is where they try to cut costs. Commonly they boast very good specs, then stick in a cheap old motherboard in which is something you really want to be good quality. Google the motherboard and see what it says. The other option is to have one built to order (or build it yourself, google Build your own.org) which normally works out cheaper, there's one or two guys on here that do it if memory serves, cant remember who. Anyone know?? ive done my homework on the machine and it uses all high quality manufactured parts, each part of it has a 1-3 year warranty. i bought a machine from these guys 5 years ago and up till now it still kicks the butt of majority machines on the market. also the machine i bought never ever went wrong on me. i just want to know with that spec am i going wrong price wise? i really need to get back into the hardware side of things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett 1 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Its a very nice machine, although the i5 processor is equivalent to duel core, and the i7 is quad core. Depends how much multi tasking your going to be doing, which i guess is a lot as your using 2 screens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 What is your maximum budget? There are a few things with that spec I would definitely change. As previously mentioned.. the mundane gets tarted up with numbers. Micro-ATX and high power desktop often don't go hand in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 What is your maximum budget? There are a few things with that spec I would definitely change. As previously mentioned.. the mundane gets tarted up with numbers. if im spending 1k bud i want it to be the best so fire away, what would you change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Case, powerpack, motherboard, processor and I would want to know what their idea of "premium brand" is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 ok how about that machine vs this one:- http://www.cube247.co.uk/products.asp?partno=Eclipse+GT3 i can buy the screens serparate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I threw this together very quickly but it is what I would be going for when talking that sort of money. EVERYTHING is top brands including the TFT's (Samsung). It would be £200ish over budget by the time you bought a decent case but it would be well worth the extra money and would last for YEARS. Edit: Just remembered, that is me pricing it from overclockers who IMO are overpriced. Ebuyer was running remarkably crap for me today (In work) so you could probably save a few ££'s on what I have listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 ok how about that machine vs this one:- http://www.cube247.co.uk/products.asp?partno=Eclipse+GT3 i can buy the screens serparate. Again, semi-decent PC with a lot of budget bits. The big figure processor shades the lower rate motherboard etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Awful. "Premium Branded" means cheap korean shite that no one has heard of. RAM does not specify speed or "band" Hard Drisk - No speed and again unbranded ATI 5450s are crap (£30) - any graphics card will do duel output Aweful motherboard - Shite spec, wrong chipset! Crap case - No decent cooling, will lack cable management, noisy as f**k! Unbranded Power supply - The biggest unbranded no no. Your PC will be an overpriced paper weight when that gives up (and it will). Unbranded monitors Unbranded keyboard/mouse The magic 3 year warranty only covers parts for up to a year. If you want a proper PC that is going to last, take a look at the link in my signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Awful. "Premium Branded" means cheap korean $#@!e that no one has heard of. RAM does not specify speed or "band" Hard Drisk - No speed and again unbranded ATI 5450s are crap (£30) - any graphics card will do duel output Aweful motherboard - $#@!e spec, wrong chipset! Crap case - No decent cooling, will lack cable management, noisy as f**k! Unbranded Power supply - The biggest unbranded no no. Your PC will be an overpriced paper weight when that gives up (and it will). Unbranded monitors Unbranded keyboard/mouse The magic 3 year warranty only covers parts for up to a year. If you want a proper PC that is going to last, take a look at the link in my signature Daman you got any suggestions then? i dont think the machine is as bad you made, i bought one like these 5 years ago and it was perfect, still super quick and never let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Adnan, it is as bad as I have made out How it is speced, you may as well walk into PC world and bend over the counter there. http://www.ukgamingcomputers.co.uk/eos-i5-gaming-pc-p-117.html That would be what I recommend ^ Just get the monitors elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 http://www.ukgamingcomputers.co.uk/eos-i5-gaming-pc-p-117.html That would be what I recommend ^ Just get the monitors elsewhere. That looks a much better spec ! Whats the discount rate for Club Members Daman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Adnan, I totally agree with Daman. You really need to be careful of these companies who fire all the buzzwords at you since they rely on your ignorance to make you see mediocre as high end. I could build that PC they are offering for a grand, for about £700, and that's using retail cost components. Build your own, honestly it's a learning curve but one worth going through. OOOORRR.... buy one through Daman's link if you want to avoid the hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 That looks a much better spec ! Whats the discount rate for Club Members Daman? It honestly depends on the machine in question, generally its free UK Mainland delivery and a couple of upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 ordered myself some top notch parts, going to build myself a new machine soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 ordered myself some top notch parts, going to build myself a new machine soon. Remember to match the spec to each other, the processor should be the least technologically advanced bit you buy. There is no point in having a fancy processor with a motherboard that can barely cope with the figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Remember to match the spec to each other, the processor should be the least technologically advanced bit you buy. There is no point in having a fancy processor with a motherboard that can barely cope with the figures. yeah thanks for that scott, i went with the approach that you put together for me. thanks a tonne mate you really helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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