- Sep 22, 2013
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Current specs: E6600 2.4Ghz, 2GB ATI 5700 series (5750 or 5770 can't remember), 500W old unknown branded PSU, 6GB DDR2 RAM
Approximate Purchase Date: this week
Budget Range: £500 including VAT and shipping
System Usage: Gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts needed: Mobo, CPU, RAM, PSU, SSD
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ http://www.scan.co.uk/ http://www.dabs.com/)
Location: Mainland UK
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Best value
Overclocking: Probably not
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1440x900
Additional Comments: Would like it to be pretty quiet as my current PC sounds like an aeroplane taking off. I know my GFX isn't that great but I mostly just play TF2 at the moment. I will be looking to upgrade the graphics card when newer games I'd like to play come out (GTA V PC, Titanfall, BF4). My case is pretty old (6+ years) and having never had an SSD before do they need a special slot to put them in or do they go in the same place as normal HDDs?
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Want to play TF2 at a constant 60+ fps and be ready for GTA V PC)
I have some experience in upgrading (Changing GFX, adding HDD, adding RAM, reseating CPU and adding aftermarket cooler) but still have a few newbie questions.
Do I need to buy thermal paste for the CPU or is it supplied? Is it already applied?
I will install the OS onto the SSD but I want to use my old HDD as a secondary storage drive. Will I need to reformat the old drive to do this?
I've picked out some parts I would appreciate any criticism and improvements. Thank you for your time.
Approximate Purchase Date: this week
Budget Range: £500 including VAT and shipping
System Usage: Gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts needed: Mobo, CPU, RAM, PSU, SSD
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ http://www.scan.co.uk/ http://www.dabs.com/)
Location: Mainland UK
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Best value
Overclocking: Probably not
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1440x900
Additional Comments: Would like it to be pretty quiet as my current PC sounds like an aeroplane taking off. I know my GFX isn't that great but I mostly just play TF2 at the moment. I will be looking to upgrade the graphics card when newer games I'd like to play come out (GTA V PC, Titanfall, BF4). My case is pretty old (6+ years) and having never had an SSD before do they need a special slot to put them in or do they go in the same place as normal HDDs?
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Want to play TF2 at a constant 60+ fps and be ready for GTA V PC)
I have some experience in upgrading (Changing GFX, adding HDD, adding RAM, reseating CPU and adding aftermarket cooler) but still have a few newbie questions.
Do I need to buy thermal paste for the CPU or is it supplied? Is it already applied?
I will install the OS onto the SSD but I want to use my old HDD as a secondary storage drive. Will I need to reformat the old drive to do this?
I've picked out some parts I would appreciate any criticism and improvements. Thank you for your time.
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