Rate My Gamer Components !

[ladooboy]

Hello People !

I live in the UK, so I selected an website which has many of the components. I only need these components, as I already have a Zalman cooler, Harddrive, DVD Burner.

It included a 22 inch monitor as well.

 

[chunkymonster]

Nice list but a couple comments...

For a gaming rig, perhaps choose a fast dual core rather then a slower quad core, something like the E8500.

Also, for a few pounds/dollars more go with a P45 chipset mobo rather than the P43.

 

[evongugg]

For a case with power supply I would get the Antec Sonata III.

 

[ladooboy]

What about the following Motherboard: Asus P5Q PRO

And the CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 ?

 

[Proximon]

Here the Q9550 is about the same price, so a better deal. You may want to check into that. Otherwise sounds good.

 

[Craxbax]

I would grab a cheaper P35 mobo if you are going to stay with the Q6600. The added FSB won't add much to the OCability of the Q6600. Heat will be your problem. For a 45nm quad the p45 is the chipset to have and I would go with the Pro or E or a mid range Gigabyte P45.

 

[ladooboy]

Here is the updated tray. Is that better and is everything compatible to each other?

 

[ladooboy]

Sorry for double postings, but the edit function is not working for some reason.

Would everything fit in that case and is the power supply good ? I can't spend more on a case or anything as thats already £35 over my budget .

 

[Craxbax]

That looks better. Should be a nice system and OC well for you. Here is a guide that will help with the quad OC .
http://forum.***.com/overclocking/12932-practical-gtl-reference-tweaking-guide.html

 

[ladooboy]

Hi Craxbax,

I can't open your link.

 

[knotknut]

Could you post a larger picture of that monitor!

 

[ladooboy]

Lol, do you wanna see the girl in bikini on the wallpaper .

Just search in google for the model and you should find a larger picture

 

[chunkymonster]

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Here is the updated tray. Is that better and is everything compatible to each other?

Nice! Good choices for what will make a nice machine.

Just one last thought, verify that the memory is on the Asus QVL list for that mobo.

Either way, good luck and have fun with that rig!

 

[ladooboy]

Hi chunkymonster!

Thanks for the info. I found out that the one I had selected is not in their QVL list, but this one:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-019-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=813&name=G.Skill%204GB%20DDR2%20PQ%20PC2-6400C5%20(2x2GB)%20CAS5%20Dual%20Channel%20Kit%20(F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ)


Here is the QVL list http://uk.asus.com/440/download/products/2269/2269_10.pdf

Could you please just confirm that its correct. I'll take the 4GB one.

 

[chunkymonster]

Hi chunkymonster!

Thanks for the info. I found out that the one I had selected is not in their QVL list, but this one:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-019-GS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=813&name=G.Skill%204GB%20DDR2%20PQ%20PC2-6400C5%20(2x2GB)%20CAS5%20Dual%20Channel%20Kit%20(F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ)


Here is the QVL list http://uk.asus.com/440/download/products/2269/2269_10.pdf

Could you please just confirm that its correct. I'll take the 4GB one.

Yep, the 4GB kit G.Skill you linked to is on the Asus QVL list.

Good luck!

 

[ladooboy]

Hi,

Thanks for the help so far. I've just realized, that my current CPU cooler doesn't fit with the new one, so I need to get a new one.

What about this:
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-017-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821&name=Arctic%20Cooling%20Freezer%207%20Pro%20CPU%20Cooler%20(Socket%20LGA775)

I want a really quite one. Would that fit on the CPU and Mainboard?

 

[Proximon]

Your board and case will take just about any cooler.

Some of the top rated coolers are also fairly quiet. Here is a list of good cooling units and also a list of quiet units:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

 

[ladooboy]

Hi !

Thanks for the link. Got my one: Thermalright Ultra-120A CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775).

Do you guys think a 550W PSU would be enough for my system, even in case I
OC it ?