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    Okay, Well.. I have a budget of £800-£900 Annd i want a GAMING computer


    Can anyone give me.. Well.. What they think of that. And possible improvements?

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    Keep the old mobo, replace the 5770 with a 5850.

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    Well, I was looking at the second one because of the 1600mhz ram

    And how about a 4890? Im not too bothered about Dx11 effects tbh

    And the heat? FANS!
    Last edited by [Chris]; 03-04-2010 at 04:38 PM.

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    i7 is an unncessary expense. A build with an i5 and a 5850.


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    Quote Originally Posted by N!ck View Post
    i7 is an unncessary expense. A build with an i5 and a 5850.

    The processor is out of stock and is also OEM, so would need a heatsink and thermal paste.

    http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=39579 i THINK is suitable, but I'm sure the clever techie people here (ie Nick) would be able to advise you further.
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