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Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:39 pm
by bear
What sort of pansy ass case is that?

Heres a real mans case.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-022-MM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=2113
And you didn't include a proper mounting system for the monitors.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-199-XF&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

On a more serious note, Cal if you get your friend to take a look at Scans selection of prebuilds I'm sure you'll find a decent base to work from. I like the systems built around the FT03 because its a gorgeous case in the flesh even if it doesn't look amazing in photos.



http://3xs.scan.co.uk/ShowSystem.asp?SystemID=1266

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:46 pm
by systematic
A single processor motherboard? Laaame.

The EVGA SR-2 should be the bare minimum!

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Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:14 pm
by False
Didnt have any on ebuyer and I wanted to keep it to a single cart, else I would have done a dual Xeon build.

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:32 am
by TheTurnipKing
systematic wrote:A single processor motherboard? Laaame.

The EVGA SR-2 should be the bare minimum!

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Look, those boards were just a stopgap for the days before processor manufacturers got their gooseberry fool together and integrated just about the entire mobo into the CPU.

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:49 am
by Harry Bizzle
The Bit-Tech/CustomPC Hardware Guide is good, although that's September's list, with the main advantage being that they test all the hardware configurations they recommend, so you know that buy buying that exact mobo, etc, you don't need to worry about compatability, etc.

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:35 pm
by Stugene
So, uh, are you going to use this spec?

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:00 am
by Grumpy David
Just under budget.

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You'd still need a mouse & keyboard, and speakers if the kid doesn't already have them. And a DVI or HDMI cable to connect the graphics card to the PC.

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:47 am
by Xeno
What kind of build is that? You didn't include a chandelier or a bottle of 1951 vintage single malt whiskey. Amateurs.

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 10:53 am
by Stugene
Where is he going to drink his Lapsang Souchong from?!

In all seriousness, just go to Maf's post and make that build. Stick a monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, soundcard, chandelier, etc. in and stop being a manchild.

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:15 pm
by Fatal Exception
5400RPM HDD? :|

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:40 pm
by TheTurnipKing
Fatal Exception wrote:5400RPM HDD? :|

There's an SSD in there too, so the speed of mass storage shouldn't be an issue.

The real sticking point is a complete lack of gold plated, ruby-encrusted SATA cables.

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:27 pm
by Peter Crisp
What about buying one those PCs that are housed in mineral oil for complete silent running?

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:31 am
by Winckle
Archiving this incredible thread.

Re: I Need A Spec For A Gaming PC

Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 4:44 am
by Skarjo
Watercooling with a '51 Macallan. :lol: