Some new PC parts

Paul_Baker · 03-21-2009, 10:48 AM

Hi I'm looking to upgrade some of the parts of my PC for gaming. Basically the case, MB, Processor, RAM and the monitor. Graphics are fine with my nVidia 9800GTX+. Also going to buy a ThermalTake 750W PSU in a couple days as my present cheap one isn't handling things too well. I was looking at the Intel I7 series, namely the i7 920. Some overclocking may be in the future however unlikely to happen within a year. Storage is also fine as I have a new Samsung
7200rpm 1TB drive. Will be used with windows XP for now and possible upgrade to windows 7 if it is good. Case should provide some good cooling and be able to take my 9800. The monitor doesn't have to be very big, picture quality is more important to me. Budget is around 600-700 pounds, but cheaper is possible is always welcome if it still provides

Just need some advice on which MB, RAM, moniter and case will go together without much hassle and meet my needs. If you need anymore information then ask and I will post. Thanks!

**linderman** · 03-21-2009, 03:56 PM

Gigabyte GA-Ep45-DS3L

Intel E8400

Coolermaster Centurion Case

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148816

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/103565

http://www.ebuyer.com/search?q=GA-EP45-DS3L

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139971

you can forget I7 set-up ........ you dont have the budget for that ......... they are rather overpriced right now and barely beat the Core 2 D's

**linderman** · 03-21-2009, 03:59 PM

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150970

Paul_Baker · 03-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Looking at a i7 920 barebones bundle right now and its £750. Thats also with the PSU.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...html?BB-920P3G

You sure i don't have the budget? The moniter cost wasn't really part of the budget I stated as i didn't know really know how much that would be. Sorry if this caused confusion ;)

**linderman** · 03-21-2009, 06:46 PM

they dont list the motherboard manufacturer or the model number ................. thats not cool !!

branded 650 watt power supply = what brand ??????????????????

thats a smoke and mirrors specification / pure snake oil sales !

~~connor-53~~ · 03-24-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_Baker

Looking at a i7 920 barebones bundle right now and its £750. Thats also with the PSU.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...html?BB-920P3G

You sure i don't have the budget? The moniter cost wasn't really part of the budget I stated as i didn't know really know how much that would be. Sorry if this caused confusion ;)

In the words of Linderman "If you buy that, make sure that PSU is used as a door stop"

03-21-2009, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Paul_Baker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP SP3	Some new PC parts Hi I'm looking to upgrade some of the parts of my PC for gaming. Basically the case, MB, Processor, RAM and the monitor. Graphics are fine with my nVidia 9800GTX+. Also going to buy a ThermalTake 750W PSU in a couple days as my present cheap one isn't handling things too well. I was looking at the Intel I7 series, namely the i7 920. Some overclocking may be in the future however unlikely to happen within a year. Storage is also fine as I have a new Samsung 7200rpm 1TB drive. Will be used with windows XP for now and possible upgrade to windows 7 if it is good. Case should provide some good cooling and be able to take my 9800. The monitor doesn't have to be very big, picture quality is more important to me. Budget is around 600-700 pounds, but cheaper is possible is always welcome if it still provides Just need some advice on which MB, RAM, moniter and case will go together without much hassle and meet my needs. If you need anymore information then ask and I will post. Thanks!

03-21-2009, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,440 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Some new PC parts Gigabyte GA-Ep45-DS3L Intel E8400 Coolermaster Centurion Case http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148816 http://www.ebuyer.com/product/103565 http://www.ebuyer.com/search?q=GA-EP45-DS3L http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139971 you can forget I7 set-up ........ you dont have the budget for that ......... they are rather overpriced right now and barely beat the Core 2 D's __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

03-21-2009, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,440 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Some new PC parts http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150970 __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

03-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul_Baker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Some new PC parts Looking at a i7 920 barebones bundle right now and its £750. Thats also with the PSU. http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...html?BB-920P3G You sure i don't have the budget? The moniter cost wasn't really part of the budget I stated as i didn't know really know how much that would be. Sorry if this caused confusion ;)

03-21-2009, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,440 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Some new PC parts they dont list the motherboard manufacturer or the model number ................. thats not cool !! branded 650 watt power supply = what brand ?????????????????? thats a smoke and mirrors specification / pure snake oil sales ! __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 03-21-2009 at 06:50 PM.