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New computer ordered :) - Fooby - 25-09-2012

Just because I can, i've finally decided to build and buy my new PC.

Specs below:
I will be re-using my old Tagan 800w 4x12v rail Modular PSU and BFG Tech 9800GTX OCX2 GPU. I will buy a newer gfx card if my old one isn't up to scratch, but it was pretty powerful last time I used it so I'll give it a try.

RE: New computer ordered :) - Scott - 25-09-2012

I'm guessing you bought the i7 since you're not upgrading your GPU? You know there's not any real benefit to it over an i5 unless you're doing anything that can utilise hyper threading? Smile

Pretty damn good spec though. I nearly bought my i5 3570k last night as it had dropped by nearly 20 quid, but didn't want to use my credit card on this computer, by the time anyone at home saw my message about ordering it for me, it had gone back up again Sad

RE: New computer ordered :) - Matt - 25-09-2012

I know I shouldn't have opened this......

Straight over my head

RE: New computer ordered :) - Carlos182 - 25-09-2012

All that spec, then still using a 9800GTX. Still not a 'bad' GPU but won't play many modern games at a decent frame rate while still looking nice.
If you're looking for a decent GPU for not much money a HD6870 isn't bad shout. Had one for a while, then went cross-fire with them and demolished most games tbh!

RE: New computer ordered :) - Fooby - 25-09-2012

(25-09-2012, 01:51 PM)Carlos182 Wrote: All that spec, then still using a 9800GTX. Still not a 'bad' GPU but won't play many modern games at a decent frame rate while still looking nice.
If you're looking for a decent GPU for not much money a HD6870 isn't bad shout. Had one for a while, then went cross-fire with them and demolished most games tbh!

Yeah I'm being told the same about this card. I mean, it is quite a few generations old. But I paid a lot of money for this back in the day and I cannot force myself to buy another one until I can see for myself that its no longer suitable.

Edit: just noticed, that card is 4 years old!!... christ..

If i was to get a new card I'd get a Nvidia 670 gtx.



@scott, not really done much research between the i5 and i7 but I figured it would be better regardless. Its not too much more expensive so I thought i'd just go for that.

RE: New computer ordered :) - Scott - 25-09-2012

Definitely go with the 670 GTX! The 660TI is cheaper but the price difference does show quite dramatically in performance Smile

Have you just ordered the parts and are waiting for them to arrive to build now then?

RE: New computer ordered :) - Fooby - 25-09-2012

Yeah, i've been reading about the 670/680 etc etc and even the 660 the best bang for buck is the 670, they are great cards, especially the wind force editions.

Worst case if i really need the power i could just get 2x 670's in SLI, but that's a tad insane, as SLI (IMO) is mostly for multiple monitors/big resolutions.

I'll be getting the 670gtx if this 9800 just isn't up to it.


I have just ordered it yeah, due for delivery tomorrow, wont be home till Thursday though. So it will hopefully be waiting for me when i get home to spend the weekend building/playing Smile

RE: New computer ordered :) - Scott - 25-09-2012

Good man Smile Unless you're doing a 3+ monitor setup, then you won't need to go SLI. What monitor have you got at the moment by the way?

New computer ordered :) - Jake - 25-09-2012

Where does the flux capacitor go?





I have no idea what any of this means.

RE: New computer ordered :) - Fooby - 25-09-2012

(25-09-2012, 02:25 PM)Scott Wrote: Good man Smile Unless you're doing a 3+ monitor setup, then you won't need to go SLI. What monitor have you got at the moment by the way?

I've got a 5 year old Dell 2407FPW. Great monitor.

I'll probably be getting a 3 monitor setup at some point, but i'm just waiting since i've not really found 3 monitors, good enough quality/spec with thin enough bezel to make it as seemless as possible. We'll see. I'd go 2x 670SLI then.

RE: New computer ordered :) - Jonny81191 - 25-09-2012

See, I'm more of a 28764359653457WTFNOIDEAWHATITIS monitor guy.. Love that thing.

And it has a built in green light for when it's switched on.

RE: New computer ordered :) - samass - 25-09-2012

i just see letters and numbers... gtx this, vga that, usb this...
penis and vaginus. thats what i say.

RE: New computer ordered :) - cwspellowe - 25-09-2012

You'll be wanting 670's in SLI for when 4k/2k monitors come out.. IF they can handle the detail Wink

RE: New computer ordered :) - darrenjlobb - 25-09-2012

Want to buy me one to now ?

Currently running a p4 with 512meg of ram because I sold the rig to buy a turbo, fml

RE: New computer ordered :) - Niall - 25-09-2012

(25-09-2012, 09:12 PM)darrenjlobb Wrote: Want to buy me one to now ?

Currently running a p4 with 512meg of ram because I sold the rig to buy a turbo, fml

In all fairness, a computer can provide boost, but not the epic sort your car has! worth it IMO

RE: New computer ordered :) - kyleo92 - 25-09-2012

Kind of sex wee'd when reading your spec list, love the Cosmos 2 case, how much was that case if you dont mind me asking?

RE: New computer ordered :) - Skank_army - 26-09-2012

I have an asus gtx560ti 448 going for fairly cheap if you want it? Not been used much at all as it was going to be part of a tri-sli setup. keep the 9800 for physx! Also, nice choice on the mobo, they clock up really well and also look pretty Big Grin

RE: New computer ordered :) - ginge191 - 26-09-2012

So donators; this is where you're donations have gone [troll size=small]coolface[/troll]

RE: New computer ordered :) - Fooby - 26-09-2012

no, this is where no life for 2 months went :p

All the spec list above is URL's so click each one to get more detail. Case wasn't cheap.. :/ its fecking massive too. When i get home i'll take pics Smile

RE: New computer ordered :) - Eeyore - 26-09-2012

Looks like an epic rig! Post some pics when you have it all put together! ive built my PC and my dads and its definitely the way forwards compared to buying a pre made system!

For all those popel saying its over their heads its all quite simple really. I have no idea about turbos in comparison!

RE: New computer ordered :) - cully - 26-09-2012

Fooby's got new Wheels....sorry PC Big Grin

RE: New computer ordered :) - Jonny81191 - 26-09-2012

(26-09-2012, 05:37 PM)cully Wrote: Fooby's got new Wheels....sorry PC Big Grin

Troololololol Big Grin

New computer ordered :) - Jonny b - 26-09-2012

Can it play Tetris? If not its wank

RE: New computer ordered :) - Scott - 26-09-2012

Yeah! Can even make you coffee. Only thing it doesn't seem to do is give you a blowie!

RE: New computer ordered :) - stevieg - 26-09-2012

256GB SSD, dick!

rep to scott's comment

New computer ordered :) - Jonny b - 26-09-2012

(26-09-2012, 06:20 PM)Scott Wrote: Yeah! Can even make you coffee. Only thing it doesn't seem to do is give you a blowie!

Wtf No blowie!!! It's defo crap then lol

RE: New computer ordered :) - Scott - 26-09-2012

I actually thought I was in the raspberry pi thread... I imagine Fooby has ninja specced some sort of usb powered flesh light so my comment isn't completely untrue!

RE: New computer ordered :) - stevieg - 27-09-2012

Oh shiiit scott FLOL lmao

RE: New computer ordered :) - Fooby - 27-09-2012

ok so the case may be a little on the large side...

(can of coke used for size reference)

   

   

RE: New computer ordered :) - samass - 28-09-2012

i bet you can keep lots of porn in that, its massive!