BMAPC My next PC ...

[SheepCow]

This is what I'm currently looking at:
http://www.ebuyer.com/lists/list/103015

Although that's from almost no research, so master computer monkeys -- any recommendations?

 

[Litmus]

Looks good, kinda like mine but I got i7 and 16gb ram... What games do you play?


Also I don't see a custom cpu cooler on the list, do you already have one or gonna run stock?

 

[SheepCow]

I typically use stock coolers since there's no way I'd overclock it, is a cheap cooler going to be quieter? What's a good one?

 

[Litmus]

depends how much you want to spend

 

[Litmus]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-035-AR that is cheap and cheerful one tho.

 

[SheepCow]

I've faffed with the list a bit (changed monitor, added HDDs), I think I'll skip the cooler for now though.

 

[Kryten]

Would suggest a slightly more juicy PSU - min recommended PSU for that card is 500w. Add in some beans for the processor and drives etc, it'll be needed.

Also, just a few more beans buys you a better processor : http://www.ebuyer.com/367824-intel-...-1155-6mb-cache-oem-processor-cm8063701211800

That's the K model processor (unlocked) for overclocking - you should be able to therefore find the standard 3570 for the same price as that 3550..

 

[Litmus]

but yea, get the K version if you can, unlocks quite some stuff like OC'ing if you ever want.

 

[Lamp]

I'd personally go for a larger screen. 23 inches is nice, but 27 would be my starting size.

 

[SheepCow]

Mmm. I have dual 24" at work and they're massive, I don't think I really want a massive monitor

Might have to save up more pennies and get more bits though, don't want to install now and then get an SSD next year and reinstall