Re: Possible PC Spec (self-build) - thoughts?

by **MarkyDMan** Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:39 pm

You're right, I guess. Despite the lower cache and lower Ghz, the Phenom II X6 gets better reviews.

Any cost saving ideas? More expensive RAM won't be happening

by **MarkyDMan** Mon Oct 24, 2011 2:03 am

Well, here's my updated specs, shorthand

Intel CPU Core i5 2400 Sandy Bridge Quad Core Processor
Asus P8H67-M-LE Rev3 Intel H67
Corsair Memory XMS3 6GB DDR3 1600 Mhz CAS 9 Dual Channel Desktop
1GB Asus GTS 450 DirectCU OC 3800MHz GDDR5 192 Cores, DVI/ HDMI
Corsair 60GB Nova Series 2 SSD - 2.5" SATA-II - Read 270MB/s Write 240MB/s
Seagate Barracuda HDD 250GB 7200r/pm
Cooler Master Elite 430 Black
Coolermaster 450W GX PSU
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Total is £574.17

Still over budget, but getting better in terms of bang for buck. Any places where I've specced a bit too high or low for my needs?

by **MarkyDMan** Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:18 am

UPDATE

Change of plan - I need to spend £41 because my uncle is buying the parts through his company Very Happy

My PC just dropped in price by £100

by **Didzo** Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:00 am

You're buying a micro ATX motherboard with two RAM slots. Don't buy a micro ATX motherboard, buy an ATX motherboard.

You're also buying 3 sticks of RAM, which is a waste of money unless if you buy a motherboard with 6 slots.

Also, did you research the SSD or did you just pick one because you heard they were good and you found one with a pretty low price? I'd do some research before buying an SSD. The one you selected seems to have reliability and performance issues.

by **MarkyDMan** Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:36 pm

Right, I'll take a look and change that. Also, I did take a little look at The SSD, about it etc. But I didn't see many reviews. Could you tell me what manufacturer and model would be similarly priced but better quality?

by **MarkyDMan** Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:19 am

http://www.ebuyer.com/225415-ocz-60gb-vertex-2e-ssd-oczssd2-2vtxe60g-oczssd2-2vtxe60g

This any better? It's got great reviews, but I don't know if it's suitable still

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/asus-p8p67-le-rev30-intel-p67-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-raid-sata-pcie-20-%28x16%29-atx

Thats ATX, with 4 RAM slots, at similar price. It's a hot seller according to Scan, so I reckon with your approval Didzo it might be the one

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