What's this computer look like?

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14-05-2009, 08:49 PM
Luke

What's this computer look like?

I've been asked to build a computer for a friend, he wanted a "major" gaming and video editing computer. He's got a HD tv already so no need for that, and he says he's gonna get Antec 900 from his mate.

Anyways, here's the list of components I came up with:
Motherboard: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149274
CPU: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139971
RAM: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146049
2 x HDD http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124228 (Running in RAID0 config)
GFX: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160748
Power: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124927

Came to about £510
What you guy's think, will it run decent?

Thanks
Luke
14-05-2009, 08:52 PM
Stephen!

I really would swap out that CPU for quad core. For video editing, Quad Core is supreme.
14-05-2009, 08:54 PM
Luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen

I really would swap out that CPU for quad core. For video editing, Quad Core is supreme.

Hmm, trying to stick around that price area, does this one look ok?
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148933
14-05-2009, 08:57 PM
Stephen!

Yeah, that would be perfect. Although it's a lower clockspeed, the two extra cores will make up for that.
14-05-2009, 08:59 PM
Luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen

Yeah, that would be perfect. Although it's a lower clockspeed, the two extra cores will make up for that.

Ok, thank you +rep ;]
14-05-2009, 09:01 PM
N!ck

You need an optical drive as we.. I'm not a fan of Western Digital, but that's my opinion. Other than that it looks fine. Maybe consider a quad core though.
14-05-2009, 09:08 PM
Luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by N!ck

You need an optical drive as we.. I'm not a fan of Western Digital, but that's my opinion. Other than that it looks fine. Maybe consider a quad core though.

I was thinking about a HDD change, and read above, i changed to quad xd
14-05-2009, 09:08 PM
Stephen!

Also, the PSU you listed only has one PCI-E Power lead. The GTX260 requires two. However, there should be a molex converter included with the card.
14-05-2009, 09:10 PM
Jahova

I know it may mean swapping some parts like the mobo and shiz but for the same price as that intel you can get a better AMD (I think). Maybe you could get decent cooling and also get the black edition (for ease) and then OC the processor to make it money well spent.

Don't slate, just a thought.
15-05-2009, 07:06 AM
Luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen

Also, the PSU you listed only has one PCI-E Power lead. The GTX260 requires two. However, there should be a molex converter included with the card.

Ooer, didn't see that, good job i aint ordered yet :P, I'll look into it, thanks.

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Originally Posted by TomSpit

I know it may mean swapping some parts like the mobo and shiz but for the same price as that intel you can get a better AMD (I think). Maybe you could get decent cooling and also get the black edition (for ease) and then OC the processor to make it money well spent.

Don't slate, just a thought.

I've never used AMD in my life, so if you can help me with that, then please do xD
15-05-2009, 07:49 AM
Mentor

For a gaming PC an optical drive would likely come in handy for installing the games :p
Aside from that, looks good, although as others have said, switching to a quad core may be an idea, especially for video editing.
15-05-2009, 02:26 PM
Jordy

I'd get rid of the PSU, Arctic Power isn't the most respectable of PSU companies, you don't want to risk blowing it all up cause you weren't prepared to spend much on a decent PSU.
15-05-2009, 03:21 PM
Jahova

Well, with AMD some components, most likely the motherboard will need to be changed to be compatible. Also, If you purchase, lets say an AMD quad-core black edition processor. What this means is that AMD bundle their own software packadge with it, to safely overclock your processor, sometimes up to 50% better (depends on cooling). You can also get black edition intel machines, but they seem to be on the more expensive side.

I'm just saying AMD is slightly cheaper and their a recognised and well trusted company. And if I'm honest with you, they are just as good products.
15-05-2009, 05:49 PM
Mentor

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomSpit

Well, with AMD some components, most likely the motherboard will need to be changed to be compatible. Also, If you purchase, lets say an AMD quad-core black edition processor. What this means is that AMD bundle their own software packadge with it, to safely overclock your processor, sometimes up to 50% better (depends on cooling). You can also get black edition intel machines, but they seem to be on the more expensive side.

I'm just saying AMD is slightly cheaper and their a recognized and well trusted company. And if I'm honest with you, they are just as good products.

+1 for this. AMD may not have anything out that can compete with the i7 yet, but for everything before in my experience you'll get significantly more bang for your buck with an AMD System.
15-05-2009, 05:59 PM
N!ck

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mentor

+1 for this. AMD may not have anything out that can compete with the i7 yet, but for everything before in my experience you'll get significantly more bang for your buck with an AMD System.

Only with low end systems are AMD much more bang for buck. With mid range they are pretty similar bang for buck (maybe with Intel slightly ahead due to efficiency/overclocking potential). High end Intel wins hands down with the i7.
15-05-2009, 05:59 PM
Jahova

Indeed. Some people say 'oh but intel are better', well, there was a time when I would have said "that is true", but now AMD seem to be getting much better at what they do. So yeah, take a look around the net, I'm sure it would be cheaper.
15-05-2009, 08:33 PM
Mentor

Quote:

Originally Posted by N!ck

Only with low end systems are AMD much more bang for buck. With mid range they are pretty similar bang for buck (maybe with Intel slightly ahead due to efficiency/overclocking potential). High end Intel wins hands down with the i7.

Well, pricing is often very dependant on where your buying, so the outlet your looking at can easly swing in ether direction.
As a rule though, generally for the same money AMD will give you a more powerful processor, Intel are just that little bit more pricey. Id say that can generally be applied across the board, both on the low and high end of the spectrum.
Although Intel has the edge in being able to create the most powerful cards, these cards do cost significantly more than anything AMD has to offer, so bang for buck wise, AMD is still a competitor.

Also, overclocking wize the Phenom x4 II have a ridiculous potential (and i believe currently holds the record with something in the realms of 7.1ghz) Equally historicity AMD has been the more efficient processor, providing more performance with fewer clock cycles, though to whether or not this is still the case i cant say "/
15-05-2009, 08:49 PM
Shockwave.2CC

Mines a silver laptop
hehe
:eusa_danc

Edited by ,Jess, (Forum Super Moderator): Please do not make pointless posts.
15-05-2009, 08:52 PM
Stephen!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shockwave.2CC

Mines a silver laptop
hehe
:eusa_danc

..So? This has nothing to do with the thread. Stop spamming.
15-05-2009, 09:06 PM
N!ck

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mentor

Well, pricing is often very dependant on where your buying, so the outlet your looking at can easly swing in ether direction.
As a rule though, generally for the same money AMD will give you a more powerful processor, Intel are just that little bit more pricey. Id say that can generally be applied across the board, both on the low and high end of the spectrum.
Although Intel has the edge in being able to create the most powerful cards, these cards do cost significantly more than anything AMD has to offer, so bang for buck wise, AMD is still a competitor.

Also, overclocking wize the Phenom x4 II have a ridiculous potential (and i believe currently holds the record with something in the realms of 7.1ghz) Equally historicity AMD has been the more efficient processor, providing more performance with fewer clock cycles, though to whether or not this is still the case i cant say "/

AMD easily wipe the board in the low end ie. £35-65ish. AMD have always had the more efficient CPU until the Core 2 series came out and the i7s are even more efficient. As far as I'm aware the Phenoms still have a similar efficiency to the X2s, but i'm not sure.
15-05-2009, 09:30 PM
Jahova

Intel i7 are quite a bit more than the Phenom II though? I'm just saying, in the end if you want intel, stick with intel. Make it a quad though, they outspec any dual core hands down.
19-05-2009, 02:24 PM
AlexBrooks

I'd suggest you go with a intel quad core with more ram, if it's for video editing, your better off going with a mac.