Hi guys! Let me start off by saying, I have limited computer hardware/technology knowledge hence why I've created this thread. I've decided on the parts below from quite extensive research, reading and watching expert and user reviews! I have not purchased anything yet and I'm looking for feedback, be it positive or negative, don't hold back I will take all advice into serious consideration. There could be an embarrassing major flaw somewhere (feel free to insert face palm gifs) I will take it on the chin and learn from it. If you believe I can get better value for money on certain parts or if I push the boat out slightly for a certain part that would be a better purchase, please say.
The set-up below will be replacing a Dell Dimension 4600 (Dinosaur). I have been using this TANK for the best part of 8 years and I have to say it has been outstanding value for money, I've only had a few minor problems with it. Obviously as you will see this is a huge step up but after so long with a Dinosaur I felt it's about time to treat myself.
In terms of usage of this set-up, there will be plenty of web browsing, watching movies and I've just taken an interest in PC gaming. I will be capturing game play with a Hauppauge HD PVR and rendering footage with Sony Vegas. I won't be overclocking for the foreseeable future, really don't know enough about it tbh.
I'm from the UK and most of the parts listed will be from http://www.overclockers.co.uk/index.php. I know I could get parts cheaper from other outlets but I'm hoping I can get a deal with them for buying in such a bulk. In terms of my budget, I really can't afford to go any higher than what's below at the moment. (Just over £1,800).
Okay so here it goes:
Case: NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower Case - £114.98
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-034-NX&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=
Additional Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 200 - £10.56
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Mast...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330581492&sr=1-1
Optical Drive: Asus 24x DVD±RW DRW-24B3ST SATA ReWriter - £20.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-056-AS&tool=3
Hard Disc Drive: Solid State Drive: Crucial M4 128GB SSD - £136.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-009-CR&tool=3
Hard Disc Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB - £90.00
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-HD1...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330750816&sr=1-1
Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2UK Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 - £65.15
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMP...1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330755866&sr=1-1-catcorr
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V GEN3 Intel Z68 - £134.40
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-493-AS&tool=3
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - £79.98
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-127-MS&tool=3
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 3.40GHz - £239.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-359-IN
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 560Ti "448 Edition" - £229.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-173-EA
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB - £39.95
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-060-GS
Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 - £181.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-003-CS&tool=3
Keyboard: Filco Majestouch-2- £120.00
http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=646
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 3500 - £49.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-043-RA&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P - £157.72
http://www.passiontec.co.uk/_fenster.php?art_id=600721611&ref_id=Froogle_UK
You might notice I only have 1 HDD, the idea is to run my operating system, programs and applications off this drive. I have a 1TB external drive already which I use for media storage. Is this a feasible way to go? Or do you think I will need a bit larger SSD?
Any feedback would be much appreciated!
PS. I know some of the prices are incorrect..they change like the weather.
The set-up below will be replacing a Dell Dimension 4600 (Dinosaur). I have been using this TANK for the best part of 8 years and I have to say it has been outstanding value for money, I've only had a few minor problems with it. Obviously as you will see this is a huge step up but after so long with a Dinosaur I felt it's about time to treat myself.
In terms of usage of this set-up, there will be plenty of web browsing, watching movies and I've just taken an interest in PC gaming. I will be capturing game play with a Hauppauge HD PVR and rendering footage with Sony Vegas. I won't be overclocking for the foreseeable future, really don't know enough about it tbh.
I'm from the UK and most of the parts listed will be from http://www.overclockers.co.uk/index.php. I know I could get parts cheaper from other outlets but I'm hoping I can get a deal with them for buying in such a bulk. In terms of my budget, I really can't afford to go any higher than what's below at the moment. (Just over £1,800).
Okay so here it goes:
Case: NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower Case - £114.98
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-034-NX&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=
Additional Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 200 - £10.56
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Mast...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330581492&sr=1-1
Optical Drive: Asus 24x DVD±RW DRW-24B3ST SATA ReWriter - £20.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-056-AS&tool=3
Hard Disc Drive: Solid State Drive: Crucial M4 128GB SSD - £136.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-009-CR&tool=3
Hard Disc Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB - £90.00
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-HD1...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330750816&sr=1-1
Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2UK Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 - £65.15
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMP...1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1330755866&sr=1-1-catcorr
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V GEN3 Intel Z68 - £134.40
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-493-AS&tool=3
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - £79.98
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-127-MS&tool=3
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 3.40GHz - £239.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-359-IN
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 560Ti "448 Edition" - £229.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-173-EA
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB - £39.95
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-060-GS
Speakers: Corsair Gaming Audio Series SP2500 - £181.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-003-CS&tool=3
Keyboard: Filco Majestouch-2- £120.00
http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=646
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 3500 - £49.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-043-RA&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P - £157.72
http://www.passiontec.co.uk/_fenster.php?art_id=600721611&ref_id=Froogle_UK
You might notice I only have 1 HDD, the idea is to run my operating system, programs and applications off this drive. I have a 1TB external drive already which I use for media storage. Is this a feasible way to go? Or do you think I will need a bit larger SSD?
Any feedback would be much appreciated!
PS. I know some of the prices are incorrect..they change like the weather.
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