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#1 lugsey2k4
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hello

was just wanting you opinions on this rig its at top end of my budget but nor realy sure on the graphics card.

are there 2? n what they like
this is about the top of my budget but any sujestions welcome:)

any help would be great thanks

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#2 9mmSpliff
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what is your price range for the GPU and do you want 2 or 1?
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#3 lugsey2k4
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duh!!!
forgot to add link for rig sorry

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-030-OK&groupid=43&catid=966&subcat=
sorry
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#4 lugsey2k4
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hello
im unsure about the 2 graphics cards on this. what are they like and whats pro/cons of having 2?
thanks

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#5 lugsey2k4
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any help any 1 here ?
any at all would be realy nice?
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#6 Dr_Brocoli
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You get more performance, but not a lot of performance just more but it costs more. That computer is pretty good actually.
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#7 lugsey2k4
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kk chears so that computer seem good value for money? loving the tower:)
any 1 got any sujestions? can i exspect to play crysis and supreme commander on max or high settings?

thanks alot

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#8 lugsey2k4
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#9 lugsey2k4
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just did some fiscal planning and worked out can afford it in 2 weeks:) happy days
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#10 verparanoidpers
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duh!!!
forgot to add link for rig sorry

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-030-OK&groupid=43&catid=966&subcat=
sorrylugsey2k4
advice piece #1: build it yourself, YOU WONT REGERET IT, if you use the right parts. dont worry, here at the PC hardware discussion forum, we can give you a list of high-quality parts

advice piece #2: instead of 2 X1950PROs, just get 2 HD3850s, or see if you can get HD3870

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#11 lugsey2k4
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chears
was thinking about a self build. mate is pc technician so that so problem.
n changed my mind on that pc. want better processor and grphics card like you said.
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#12 bluebusiness
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The HD3870 u can buy at Dell.com for 220 ish its a secret though, like a fellow poster told us (Wesker). Just search 3870 in the Dell search bard and you will find it.
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#13 lugsey2k4
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Product NameQtyPriceLine TotalAsus DRW-2014 L1T 20x20 DVD±RW Serial ATA Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black/Beige) - RetailAsus DRW-2014 L1T 20x20 DVD±RW Serial ATA Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black/Beige) - Retail£19.99
(£23.49) £19.99
(£23.49)OcUK ATI Radeon X1950 Pro 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - RetailOcUK ATI Radeon X1950 Pro 512MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail£73.99
(£86.94) £147.98
(£173.88)Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (WD2500AAKS)Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (WD2500AAKS)£36.99
(£43.46) £36.99
(£43.46)AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4200+ 2.20GHz (Socket AM2) - RetailAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4200+ 2.20GHz (Socket AM2) - Retail£40.99
(£48.16) £40.99
(£48.16)Asus M2R32-MVP Crossfire (Socket AM2) PCI-Express DDR2 MotherboardAsus M2R32-MVP Crossfire (Socket AM2) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard£51.99
(£61.09) £51.99
(£61.09)GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)£34.99
(£41.11) £34.99
(£41.11)Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming CaseAntec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case£61.99
(£72.84) £61.99
(£72.84)Antec TruePower Trio 550W PSUAntec TruePower Trio 550W PSU£53.99
(£63.44) £53.99
(£63.44)Sub Total : £448.91Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping : £14.95VAT is being charged at 17.5%VAT : £81.18Total : £545.04

hi could any 1 point out any bits im missing there as just doing a self build of that rig off overclockers to see how much cheaper it was. thanks

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#14 lugsey2k4
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sorry about poor lay out looked fine till i clicked post
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#15 bkrawk
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you forgot ram
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#16 bkrawk
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oh nvm u do have it, didnt see it, looks like u got everything
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#17 lugsey2k4
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do i need to buy wires or they come with it there only £ like.
n works out £40 cheaper to spend on better procesor and graphics. would i be better buying 1 better card or 2 cards that arnt as good but work out the same price?
thanks

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#18 bkrawk
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the power supply comes with the wires u need to plug ur components in, harddrive and dvd drive should come with the IDE/Sata cables
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#19 lugsey2k4
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any advice about the 2 graphics cards? iv upgraded the proccessor to a
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ 2.80GHz (Socket AM2) - Retail
for £90
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#20 lugsey2k4
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any help any 1?
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#21 lugsey2k4
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pfft alot of good this is.
peoplerecoment i build my own and thatpeople on here would help with finding good partsthen no-one replys when i ask a question about graphics cards
typical bloody typical
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#22 LouieV13
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pfft alot of good this is.
peoplerecoment i build my own and thatpeople on here would help with finding good partsthen no-one replys when i ask a question about graphics cards
typical bloody typicallugsey2k4
How old are you :| have some damn patience. Get a HD 3850 the X1950PRO is old, still good but the 3850 is alot better.
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#23 lugsey2k4
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hello.
sorry about my impatience i just want to get this all sorted. thanks for the help
this is what i have got so far. will i need a cooling fan or is there anything else missing?
thanks
Product NameQtyPriceLine TotalWestern Digital Caviar Special Edition 250GB ATA-100 8MB Cache - OEM (WD2500AAJB)Western Digital Caviar Special Edition 250GB ATA-100 8MB Cache - OEM (WD2500AAJB)£35.99
(£42.29) £35.99
(£42.29)Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming CaseAntec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case£61.99
(£72.84) £61.99
(£72.84)Asus ATI Radeon HD 3870 XT 512MB GDDR4 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - RetailAsus ATI Radeon HD 3870 XT 512MB GDDR4 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail£144.99
(£170.36) £144.99
(£170.36)AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ 2.80GHz (Socket AM2) - RetailAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ 2.80GHz (Socket AM2) - Retail£75.99
(£89.29) £75.99
(£89.29)Asus M2R32-MVP Crossfire (Socket AM2) PCI-Express DDR2 MotherboardAsus M2R32-MVP Crossfire (Socket AM2) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard£51.99
(£61.09) £51.99
(£61.09)GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)£34.99
(£41.11) £34.99
(£41.11)Antec TruePower Trio 550W PSUAntec TruePower Trio 550W PSU£53.99
(£63.44) £53.99
(£63.44)Samsung SH-S182MBEBN 18x DVD±RW IDE Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEMSamsung SH-S182MBEBN 18x DVD±RW IDE Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM£14.99
(£17.61) £14.99
(£17.61)Sub Total : £474.92Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping : £12.95VAT is being charged at 17.5%VAT : £85.38Total : £573.25
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#24 deepdreamer256
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hello.
sorry about my impatience i just want to get this all sorted. thanks for the help
this is what i have got so far. will i need a cooling fan or is there anything else missing?
thanks
Product NameQtyPriceLine TotalWestern Digital Caviar Special Edition 250GB ATA-100 8MB Cache - OEM (WD2500AAJB)Western Digital Caviar Special Edition 250GB ATA-100 8MB Cache - OEM (WD2500AAJB)£35.99
(£42.29) £35.99
(£42.29)Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming CaseAntec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case£61.99
(£72.84) £61.99
(£72.84)Asus ATI Radeon HD 3870 XT 512MB GDDR4 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - RetailAsus ATI Radeon HD 3870 XT 512MB GDDR4 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail£144.99
(£170.36) £144.99
(£170.36)AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ 2.80GHz (Socket AM2) - RetailAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ 2.80GHz (Socket AM2) - Retail£75.99
(£89.29) £75.99
(£89.29)Asus M2R32-MVP Crossfire (Socket AM2) PCI-Express DDR2 MotherboardAsus M2R32-MVP Crossfire (Socket AM2) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard£51.99
(£61.09) £51.99
(£61.09)GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC)£34.99
(£41.11) £34.99
(£41.11)Antec TruePower Trio 550W PSUAntec TruePower Trio 550W PSU£53.99
(£63.44) £53.99
(£63.44)Samsung SH-S182MBEBN 18x DVD±RW IDE Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEMSamsung SH-S182MBEBN 18x DVD±RW IDE Dual Layer Lightscribe ReWriter (Black) - OEM£14.99
(£17.61) £14.99
(£17.61)Sub Total : £474.92Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping : £12.95VAT is being charged at 17.5%VAT : £85.38Total : £573.25lugsey2k4
Nah, there isn't anything missing on the base system you've got there.
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#25 lugsey2k4
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hello. thanks for all the help set on that system now. just 1 more question. i think:)
does any one know about overclocking that cpu and what would be a good amout to go 2? with stock cooling?

thanks

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#26 lugsey2k4
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#27 mahlerite
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according to most users at newegg, it overclocks to about 3 ghz w/ stock heatsink w/o a problem

you can read the reviews here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103771

your computer is looking a lot like the one i'm building (same gpu and cpu at least). might want to check around for better price on your graphics card though. it's cheaper in the us anyways.

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#28 lugsey2k4
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ah chears just had a read all seems good.
one last question befor i order all my parts.
which is better between the

radeon 3870 xt 512 for £170

or NVIDIA 8800 GT 512mb for £190 ish?
is the NVIDIA worth the extra money.
thanks for all the help

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