New computer

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

Hi everyone, I'm getting BSOD on my computer atm and its 3 years old. So I think its time to buy a new one and I want to buy it from ebuyer and here is the list I have created.

http://www.ebuyer.com/lists/list/84281

Firstly could you please help me in telling me whether you think its a decent enough build and if everything is compatible, I have checked this myself but I couldnt find the exact RAM so i'm not 100% sure that it fits but if someone who knows can check it for me it would help a lot.

Also I only want to spend ~£500 so bare that in mind when you look at my computer

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EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

You came to the wrong place to have us look at OEM machines, LOL! We will be the first to tell you to build it yourself for less...its EASY.

Some things I see....

1. You dont need 213Mhz ram, grab some DDR3 1600Mhz CL9 or less and you will be fine.
2. The sabertooth type of board isnt needed. Its overpriced. You can go with this for a bit less: http://www.ebuyer.com/271789-gigaby...-4xusb3-0-dolby-atx-motherboard-ga-990fxa-ud3
3. Perhaps add that money saved for a better GPU, assuming you game.

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

EarthDog said:
You came to the wrong place to have us look at OEM machines, LOL! We will be the first to tell you to build it yourself for less...its EASY.

Some things I see....

1. You dont need 213Mhz ram, grab some DDR3 1600Mhz CL9 or less and you will be fine.
2. The sabertooth type of board isnt needed. Its overpriced. You can go with this for a bit less: http://www.ebuyer.com/271789-gigaby...-4xusb3-0-dolby-atx-motherboard-ga-990fxa-ud3
3. Perhaps add that money saved for a better GPU, assuming you game.

Hi, thanks for giving me feedback so fast. It's helping me a lot and I just wanted to say that i'm going to be using it for gaming and building it myself. Just wanted to know your feedback on my GPU and CPU.

EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

That GPU is a budget GPU. It will work ok if you game at less than 1920x1080 and can use less than the highest settings.

CPU is fine for your budget.

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

EarthDog said:
That GPU is a budget GPU. It will work ok if you game at less than 1920x1080 and can use less than the highest settings.

CPU is fine for your budget.

Thanks again, I've updated the build on http://www.ebuyer.com/lists/list/84281 if you want to check it again

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EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

GPU is still the same, but that is the board that is cheaper, yes. If you can afford a 7850, I would get that over the 7770 unless you are on a low resolution...

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

EarthDog said:
GPU is still the same, but that is the board that is cheaper, yes.

I'm only using a single monitor on 1680x1050, so it should be fine?

EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

It will be OK... not good, not bad, just ok at that res. You will still likely have to turn some things down.. see new edit in above post...

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

EarthDog said:
It will be OK... not good, not bad, just ok at that res. You will still likely have to turn some things down.. see new edit in above post...

That graphics card is definitely a lot better, do you think it will be fine on the PSU?

EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

EASILY, yes.

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

EarthDog said:
EASILY, yes.

Other people are telling my that Intel is better for gaming? what do you think and should I change the processor and motherboard?

EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

Not sure you will be able to fit within the budget, but look for a 3570K (or 3570 if you dont plan on overclocking) and a Asrock Z77 Extreme 4.

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

EarthDog said:
Not sure you will be able to fit within the budget, but look for a 3570K (or 3570 if you dont plan on overclocking) and a Asrock Z77 Extreme 4.

Okay I just added those two parts, im not going to be overlclocking so I went for the 3570. Just please go over the list again and see if anything else needs updrading etc, but I dont want to be spending anymore money.

http://www.ebuyer.com/lists/list/84281

Thanks so much for you help btw, it has helped me so much.

EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

Looks good to me!

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

EarthDog said:
Looks good to me!

Hi again, sorry to bother you. But i've made some changes to the RAM and Motherboard just wanted another a'okay

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EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

Since you are not overclocking, that board is fine as well (Pro4). Memory is fine too.

PolePosition · Oct 31, 2012

Well, its very cheap. I'll say that much.

EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

PolePosition said:
Well, its very cheap. I'll say that much.

Indeed. It has less power phases compared to the Extreme4, and only a 4x PCIe slot in case he wants to go crossfireX (will hold things back a bit). Since he isnt overclocking, and didnt mention multi GPU need, seems like a good fit. Google turned up positive results (for those that dont try to overclock, LOL!) FWIW.

allscorpion · Oct 31, 2012

EarthDog said:
Indeed. It has less power phases compared to the Extreme4, and only a 4x PCIe slot in case he wants to go crossfireX (will hold things back a bit). Since he isnt overclocking, and didnt mention multi GPU need, seems like a good fit. Google turned up positive results (for those that dont try to overclock, LOL!) FWIW.

Do you recommend that I uprade my hard drive and cd/dvd drive because atm I was thinking of using my old ones which are:

Hard drive - STM35004 18AS SCSI Disk Drive DVD/CD - Optiarc DVD AD-524OS SCSI CdRom Device

Please give me more advice

EarthDog · Oct 31, 2012

I dont even know what those are.. googling doesnt bring up anything... CD/DVD is up to you.. if it works, it works. HDD's have come a ways, but even a Raptor isnt remotely close to an SSD in terms of performance.

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