This a good Rig ??

[Oreo]

After been told i will get 200 pounds more for something im selling on eaby i imediatly changed the rig i might get:

So here it is and please comment on it.


Case > http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=446040

DVD Writer > http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=514006

CPU > http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=430632

hard Disk > http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=253981

GPU > http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=487715

Ram (All i can afford) >http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=239017

Mobo >http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=499254

PSU > http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=154675


It all adds up to roughly 500 Pounds.

i have several questions:

A) will the RAM be a major downfall to the system
B) Is All the components compatible (particulary Mobo)
C) Will the PSU be adequte



Thanks and comments welcome

 

[Oreo]

Sorry wrong PSU

Heres the correct one > http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=383033

 

[Meithan]

I have several questions:
A) will the RAM be a major downfall to the system
B) Is All the components compatible (particulary Mobo)
C) Will the PSU be adequte

A) I'd say that's enough RAM. I have a pair of Corsair 512MB XMS2 DDR2-800 5-5-5-12 memory modules myself. Maximal memory loads are usually around 700MB, so it seems 1GB is enough for most things.

B) It all looks compatible, but the FSB is rated at 800Mhz (it can only reach 1066Mhz under overclock). So unless you overclock, your CPU's performance will be limited by the FSB. I suggest this board instead:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=437659

C) Yes, it has two +12V rails, providing a total of 29A, so it should do.

Comments:

Personally, I don't think the E6400 is worth the money over the E6300. It's a 25 pounds difference, and the performance is similar. If you're in a budget that's a place to save money.

The motherboard I suggested is a bit more expensive, but you can cover the difference by getting an E6300 instead. The Gigabyte DS3 is an excellent motherboard.

About the memory: if you're sticking with 1GB total memory, try to find a dual-channel kit, ie: two 512MB sticks sold together. If, instead, you're thinking of upgrading to 2GB soon, buying a single 1GB module is a better idea. Up to you.

That graphics card kicks arse at a good price... and it has VIVO, too.

 

[Lord AnthraX]

Re: Re: This a good Rig ??

Originally posted by Meithan The Gigabyte DS3 is an excellent motherboard.

Yup. Total beast with F5 Bios.