[EPIC] LazerMan [Computer build thread!]

[Recursion]

For encoding movies I would recommend skipping the i5 and going i7 since they support hyperthreading which encoding programs love.

Didn't think HyperThreading really helped with anything nowadays, oh well! Learn something new each day I guess

How big a case do you want? For all we know you may want something like http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CA-175-LL !!

[Tomm]

Quite silly that it is that massive and does not even support extended ATX mobos lol.

Didn't think HyperThreading really helped with anything nowadays, oh well! Learn something new each day I guess

How big a case do you want? For all we know you may want something like http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CA-175-LL !!

[N!ck]

If you really want room for a lot of HDDs then get a server case? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134806

[Jahova]

Yeah, saying that though. I built my PC using youtube for tuts LOL.

Same here. It's pretty simple stuff.

[Jordy]

I'd go for something like this but I'm really no expert at picking the right parts in a rush;



That gives you the potential to get a totally awesome graphics card in the future and upgrade to Blu-Ray. The motherboard seems pretty futureproof supporting upto 24GB of RAM so that can be easily upgraded and 650W should be enough.

- Excellent CPU
- 6GB RAM should be plenty, easy to upgrade should more be needed
- 30GB SSD, install your OS onto it and you'll boot very quickly , for all your other files there's a fast 1.5TB HDD.
- Graphics card should have no trouble with HD although for some mad gaming you'd probably want to upgrade.

[[Chris]]

I know it loads quicker - But is there any need at all in the SSD? It just adds £100..

And i7
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=39982

Thats better for overclocking on air (so i've read) and its cheaper

And the case

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=25541

£68 (If you live in england)

[Jordy]

I know it loads quicker - But is there any need at all in the SSD? It just adds £100..

And i7
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=39982

Thats better for overclocking on air (so i've read) and its cheaper

And the case

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=25541

£68 (If you live in england)

Hmm I don't know how you couldn't have a SSD if you were spending a £1000 on a computer built around speed. A fast hard-drive will make a big and noticeable difference. If not an SSD, then 2X1TB HDDs in RAID 0.

[[Chris]]

Tbh, *I* personally.. See the SSD as a dead weight.

And dont they start loosing their speed after a while?

[Recursion]

I wouldn't buy an SSD now, they're gunna fall in price massively and the tech will only get better.

[Blinger1]

I must admit, building a computer does look complicated, especially with Recursion's first post.