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09-28-2009, 08:44 AM
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£550 Intel Build
Alright, so I'm planning on pulling the trigger for this once Windows 7 comes out, so I've still got a bit of time to re-think and go over my choices, but at the current point in time I'm satisfied with this.
Budget is £550 and is mainly for decent gaming (Oblivion, Fallout) and heavy Audio (Cubase, Reason). Case: Foxconn TSAA-677 PSU: 450w Modular Corsair Mobo: Asus P5Q CPU: Intel E8400 (3.0ghz) RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) 6400 Corsair GPU: Asus HD 4850 HDD: 160GB Western Digital DVD: Samsung Sata DVD-ROM So all that + Windows 7 (64 bit), a firewire card (for audio interface), VAT and shipping comes to £534.22 The 160GB HDD is for the OS and programs. I have a 320GB HDD from my old system for media storage which will also be installed. I don't plan on overclocking, so stock cooler for CPU should be fine, i think. Case comes with one 120mm fan, will that be enough? Anything need upgrading or downgrading? Any advice would be great, I have another 3 weeks to plan this. |
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09-28-2009, 10:25 AM
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Other than replacing that DVD-Rom drive with a DVD burner, you have chosen well.
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09-28-2009, 02:50 PM
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Would I have any issues if I were to use the DVD burner from my old computer? Would I need to get drivers for it?
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09-28-2009, 05:43 PM
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If the old DVD is an IDE drive the P5Q still has an IDE socket but it is at the bottom of the motherboard.
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09-28-2009, 06:21 PM
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IDE will work, but it's not ideal and you have to load a separate set of controller drivers, which will be on the Asus DVD.
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09-28-2009, 07:18 PM
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The old DVD is Sata. Came with an HP Pavilion Slimline from 2006.
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09-28-2009, 08:33 PM
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Not a problem, as long as it's standard 5.25" form factor with a standard front bezel.
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