Is this computer good?

jantoma · 10-30-2009, 02:45 PM

This is the computer i intend to buy, and wanted to know if it is good.
I Don't play lots of high end games but i play World Of Warcraft, Left4Dead, CoD4 and CoD: Modern Warfare 2 when it comes out. i may play a few more but they are not really that high end.
I just want to know if there are any major problems with this setup before i buy it.

Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.00GHz).
Motherboard - Asrock G31M-S
PSU - Standard 650W (I Don't know the brand)
RAM - 4GB (2x2GB) crucial PC6400 800MHz DDR2
Graphics Card - ATI HD4890 1GB
OS - Windows 7

Thank You.

Phædrus2401 · 10-30-2009, 02:53 PM

The Asrock motherboard is kind of iffy, but it'll work. I would figure out what brand the PSU is and come back here, you may need to replace it if it's a cheap-o. Otherwise looks good.

Where are you getting this from, and how much are you paying?

jantoma · 10-30-2009, 02:59 PM

It is a variation of
http://www.arbico.co.uk/Arbico-CD-84...C-p-18359.html

I can get a Coolmaster 460W Duel 12V Rail.

I am paying about £700

Phædrus2401 · 10-30-2009, 03:01 PM

A CoolerMaster 460W won't run that build. It needs a quality 650W to run properly. Something a Corsair TX650W.

jantoma · 10-30-2009, 03:04 PM

Is the PSU vital?

I have a 450W brandless PSU now and i have never had a problem with it.

Phædrus2401 · 10-30-2009, 03:09 PM

The PSU is one of the most important parts of the computer, and it's the part everyone skimps on.

Power Supply Information and Selection

jantoma · 10-30-2009, 03:23 PM

Is Quiet Xilence 600W Duel PCI-E good enough?

Phædrus2401 · 10-30-2009, 04:08 PM

I wouldn't use it.

According to that site the Xilence adds 60 pounds to the purchase price. I suggest spending 10 quid more than that and ten minutes of your time to replace it with this unit:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135514

Also, if you have the money, I'd suggest getting one of the Gigabyte boards instead of the Asrock.

Better yet, save some money and build the computer yourself. It isn't hard at all, and we can lead you through picking out good components.

One thing: you don't need a Radeon 4890 to play the game you're looking at. A 4670 should be more than sufficient; plus you could get away with just a Corsair VX550W instead of the 650W: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/550w-...anty-see-specs

**Tyree** · 10-30-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jantoma

Is the PSU vital?

Vital is an understatement. All of the hardware depends on the PSU. Low quality/underpowered PSU =early hardware failure.

10-30-2009, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
jantoma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Is this computer good? This is the computer i intend to buy, and wanted to know if it is good. I Don't play lots of high end games but i play World Of Warcraft, Left4Dead, CoD4 and CoD: Modern Warfare 2 when it comes out. i may play a few more but they are not really that high end. I just want to know if there are any major problems with this setup before i buy it. Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.00GHz). Motherboard - Asrock G31M-S PSU - Standard 650W (I Don't know the brand) RAM - 4GB (2x2GB) crucial PC6400 800MHz DDR2 Graphics Card - ATI HD4890 1GB OS - Windows 7 Thank You. Last edited by jantoma; 10-30-2009 at 02:47 PM.

10-30-2009, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Is this computer good? The Asrock motherboard is kind of iffy, but it'll work. I would figure out what brand the PSU is and come back here, you may need to replace it if it's a cheap-o. Otherwise looks good. Where are you getting this from, and how much are you paying? __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-30-2009, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
jantoma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: Is this computer good? It is a variation of http://www.arbico.co.uk/Arbico-CD-84...C-p-18359.html I can get a Coolmaster 460W Duel 12V Rail. I am paying about £700 Last edited by jantoma; 10-30-2009 at 03:01 PM.

10-30-2009, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Is this computer good? A CoolerMaster 460W won't run that build. It needs a quality 650W to run properly. Something a Corsair TX650W. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-30-2009, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
jantoma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: Is this computer good? Is the PSU vital? I have a 450W brandless PSU now and i have never had a problem with it.

10-30-2009, 03:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Is this computer good? The PSU is one of the most important parts of the computer, and it's the part everyone skimps on. Power Supply Information and Selection __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-30-2009, 03:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
jantoma Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 OS: xp	Re: Is this computer good? Is Quiet Xilence 600W Duel PCI-E good enough?

10-30-2009, 04:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,706 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Is this computer good? I wouldn't use it. According to that site the Xilence adds 60 pounds to the purchase price. I suggest spending 10 quid more than that and ten minutes of your time to replace it with this unit: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135514 Also, if you have the money, I'd suggest getting one of the Gigabyte boards instead of the Asrock. Better yet, save some money and build the computer yourself. It isn't hard at all, and we can lead you through picking out good components. One thing: you don't need a Radeon 4890 to play the game you're looking at. A 4670 should be more than sufficient; plus you could get away with just a Corsair VX550W instead of the 650W: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/550w-...anty-see-specs __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.