Ric Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hi Guys Following on from Homers thread really. I've just purchased the following: 2 x Corsair 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL5(5-5-5-12) Heat Spreader Lifetime Warranty 1 x Extra Value Nvidia 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 Dual DVI PCI-E Graphics Card OEM 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair) Retail Boxed Processor 1 x Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R Socket 775 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard 1 x Arctic Cooling AC-FRZ-7P Freezer 7 Pro Socket 775 Processor Cooler 1 x Zalman ZM-STG1 Thermal Grease Can anybody recommend anything else i might need? or if the above spec should be decent enough, im mainly just putting it together to run the newest games and will probably buy another 8800GTX next month Thoughts, suggestions? Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 You'll probably want a case to put it in. Faster HDD if you don't have a decent one already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Very similar spec to mine, except for I've got a Duo core. It runs very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Ive already got a Lian Li case The parts mentioned are basically just upgrade spec i already have sata2 drives, case, soundcard etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 You wont pair another GTX up with that one with that mobo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 yeah i know, just an idea i probably wont ever do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I wonder how Crysis will run on that? What sort of cost are you looking at for those bits? Slightly diverting here but overclockers do some beefy gaming PCs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I wonder how Crysis will run on that? What sort of cost are you looking at for those bits? Slightly diverting here but overclockers do some beefy gaming PCs. Covers the recomended spec quite well. My only thought would have been to have got a duel rather than a quad core as there is not much that uses multicore tech. At a later date you can just drop one in I wont tell you the new 8800GT is out on monday, is faster, less power hungry and is in some cases £100 cheaper than a GTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Slightly diverting here but overclockers do some beefy gaming PCs. At beefy prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 What sort of cost are you looking at for those bits? 680quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 I wont tell you the new 8800GT is out on monday, is faster, less power hungry and is in some cases £100 cheaper than a GTX Just read a few reviews and pre release demo comparisons, the GT will beat the GTS but the GTX is still better, according to those, so who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Sorry, I should have said GTS rather than GTX at the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 im glad, i was worried for a little bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Some decent case cooling Ric. Perhaps some nice 120mm fans if your case can accomodate them, could run a front fan controller too.Might be worth getting a standalone VGA cooler too. Wireless Card? Standalone Sound Card if needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 cool how much did all that cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Im just building myself a gaming pc too My spec.... Intel duo extreme x6800 tunic tower 120 cpu cooler, abit ip35pro motherboard, crucial ballistix 2gb ram, 2x samsung 500gb hard disks, Evga 7950Gt2 1gb graphics card, antec 900 gaming case. thermaltake 750w psu 24" acer widescreen monitor Mines come to just under £600 not including the graphics card (i already had that), or monitor Should be pretty nippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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