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2010-08-14 13:47:17
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

Asking for a new comp for Xmas and I've been looking at this setup (not the complete but the main parts I've listed here).

Would this be a good future system and would it run all (or most) current high-end games with little issue (in general)?

Processor:     
Intel® Core™ i5-650 Processor
- 3.2 GHz
- 2.5 GT/s DMI
- 4 MB Smart Cache

Operating System:    
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium

RAM:
6 GB

Graphics card:
ATI Radeon HD 5450
1GB memory

Hard drive:    
1 TB

Last edited by M.O.A.B (2010-08-14 13:47:45)

2010-08-14 13:51:34
Superior Mind
(not macbeth)
+1,755|6691
Seems decent enough. Although I've been out of the loop for a while.
x
2010-08-14 14:03:44
-Whiteroom-
Pineapplewhat
+572|6657|BC, Canada
not with the 5450
2010-08-14 14:14:39
Bevo
Nah
+718|6519|Austin, Texas
Maybe drop a stick of RAM (4 should be plenty for gaming), bump up to the i5 750, and try the new gtx 460.
2010-08-14 14:16:00
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6412|Finland

Dual core, no.

6GB with i5, no.

5450, no.
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2010-08-14 14:17:30
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

Unanimous nay then by the looks of it heh.

Thanks for the help.
2010-08-14 14:23:40
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

Bevo wrote:

Maybe drop a stick of RAM (4 should be plenty for gaming), bump up to the i5 750, and try the new gtx 460.
Would the GTX 260 be a good compromise?
2010-08-14 14:36:07
Bevo
Nah
+718|6519|Austin, Texas

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bevo wrote:

Maybe drop a stick of RAM (4 should be plenty for gaming), bump up to the i5 750, and try the new gtx 460.
Would the GTX 260 be a good compromise?
I think the 460 is a worthy improvement for a small cost ($20-$30 from the looks of newegg).
2010-08-14 14:48:03
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

Bevo wrote:

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bevo wrote:

Maybe drop a stick of RAM (4 should be plenty for gaming), bump up to the i5 750, and try the new gtx 460.
Would the GTX 260 be a good compromise?
I think the 460 is a worthy improvement for a small cost ($20-$30 from the looks of newegg).
Don't have Newegg here so I'm going through Dell, which for the particular model I'm going for (I've got a price range to keep within) only has the options of the Radeon Card, or a GTX 260.
2010-08-14 14:51:16
Bevo
Nah
+718|6519|Austin, Texas
Is building it yourself not an option? You save money, it's good for learning...
2010-08-14 14:52:49
presidentsheep
Back to the Fuhrer
+208|5959|Places 'n such

Bevo wrote:

Is building it yourself not an option? You save money, it's good for learning...
This, and if you can't build yourself ask a local pc shop. I'm sure they'll do it for a small fee

edit: also some company's offer insurance for a small cost for a month after you buy the parts to cover assembly

Last edited by presidentsheep (2010-08-14 14:54:06)

I'd type my pc specs out all fancy again but teh mods would remove it. Again.
2010-08-14 14:53:34
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

Bevo wrote:

Is building it yourself not an option? You save money, it's good for learning...
I wish I could, but afraid not mate. I know its got the benefits in terms of price and components but I'm just going to run it through Dell like the one I'm currently using.

Edit: Hmm, I'll take a look around (there's a shop I've used for repairs in the past which I think custom-builds), but the Dell will be my backup choice.

Last edited by M.O.A.B (2010-08-14 14:54:59)

2010-08-14 14:59:21
presidentsheep
Back to the Fuhrer
+208|5959|Places 'n such

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bevo wrote:

Is building it yourself not an option? You save money, it's good for learning...
I wish I could, but afraid not mate. I know its got the benefits in terms of price and components but I'm just going to run it through Dell like the one I'm currently using.

Edit: Hmm, I'll take a look around (there's a shop I've used for repairs in the past which I think custom-builds), but the Dell will be my backup choice.
What was the budget, just out of curiousity?
Want to see what that sorta setup from dell would cost.

Last edited by presidentsheep (2010-08-14 15:00:23)

I'd type my pc specs out all fancy again but teh mods would remove it. Again.
2010-08-14 15:04:37
Beduin
Compensation of Reactive Power in the grid
+510|5748|شمال
It is a bit early,isn't?

Get the i5 750.
Spoiler (highlight to read):
This CPU is a legend!
الشعب يريد اسقاط النظام
...show me the schematic
2010-08-14 15:11:23
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

presidentsheep wrote:

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bevo wrote:

Is building it yourself not an option? You save money, it's good for learning...
I wish I could, but afraid not mate. I know its got the benefits in terms of price and components but I'm just going to run it through Dell like the one I'm currently using.

Edit: Hmm, I'll take a look around (there's a shop I've used for repairs in the past which I think custom-builds), but the Dell will be my backup choice.
What was the budget, just out of curiousity?
Want to see what that sorta setup from dell would cost.
Price range is going to be at most £1000. My parents will be footing most of the bill, and I'll be putting as much as I can toward it.

This was the setup I threw together on Dell's site.

Studio XPS 8100

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 860 (2.80GHz, 8MB)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit- English
OS Media : MUI Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT) Resource DVD
Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Word Starter, Excel Starter)
1 year of coverage included with your PC
McAfee® Security Centre - 15 Month Protection - English
6144MB (2x2GB) (2x1GB)1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory
2TB Dual Hard Drive Raid 0 "Stripe" (2x1TB - 7200rpm)
Graphics : Single 1.8GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
16X DVD+/- RW Optical Drive (DVD & CD read and write) & DVD ROM (Win 7 Only)

This isn't the full list but all of the internal components. The system comes to £994.
2010-08-14 15:17:48
Beduin
Compensation of Reactive Power in the grid
+510|5748|شمال
u can almost get an i7 980X setup for £1000
الشعب يريد اسقاط النظام
...show me the schematic
2010-08-14 15:24:36
Bevo
Nah
+718|6519|Austin, Texas
If you build it yourself you can get a much nicer rig.
2010-08-14 15:29:58
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

Bevo wrote:

If you build it yourself you can get a much nicer rig.
I'll have to see what I can do but there's not too many places around here.

But for now, would that system I posted up be a good one?
2010-08-14 15:33:23
Bertster7
Confused Pothead
+1,101|6580|SE London

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bevo wrote:

If you build it yourself you can get a much nicer rig.
I'll have to see what I can do but there's not too many places around here.

But for now, would that system I posted up be a good one?
What do you mean places?

You don't need a "place" to build it yourself. Presumably you have a house/flat/shed/castle/barn that you live in and can get the parts delivered to. That's all you need.

That and a screwdriver.
2010-08-14 15:36:44
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

Bertster7 wrote:

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bevo wrote:

If you build it yourself you can get a much nicer rig.
I'll have to see what I can do but there's not too many places around here.

But for now, would that system I posted up be a good one?
What do you mean places?

You don't need a "place" to build it yourself. Presumably you have a house/flat/shed/castle/barn that you live in and can get the parts delivered to. That's all you need.

That and a screwdriver.
I wouldn't trust myself to put a computer together.
2010-08-14 15:37:15
Bevo
Nah
+718|6519|Austin, Texas

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bertster7 wrote:

M.O.A.B wrote:


I'll have to see what I can do but there's not too many places around here.

But for now, would that system I posted up be a good one?
What do you mean places?

You don't need a "place" to build it yourself. Presumably you have a house/flat/shed/castle/barn that you live in and can get the parts delivered to. That's all you need.

That and a screwdriver.
I wouldn't trust myself to put a computer together.
I never put a computer together before this one, had no trouble really. It's pretty straightforward.
2010-08-14 15:41:52
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6221|Escea

Bevo wrote:

M.O.A.B wrote:

Bertster7 wrote:


What do you mean places?

You don't need a "place" to build it yourself. Presumably you have a house/flat/shed/castle/barn that you live in and can get the parts delivered to. That's all you need.

That and a screwdriver.
I wouldn't trust myself to put a computer together.
I never put a computer together before this one, had no trouble really. It's pretty straightforward.
Even so, I'd rather have it delivered as a complete package so that when I get it at Christmas, I can plug in and get going rather than having to throw it together or attempt to throw together, with the potential to do something wrong.

At this time I just need to know if the setup I picked is any good. Anything else I can look into later.
2010-08-14 15:51:28
CammRobb
Banned
+1,510|6128|Carnoustie MASSIF
Do it yourself, and do it like this

Bevo wrote:

Maybe drop a stick of RAM (4 should be plenty for gaming), bump up to the i5 750, and try the new gtx 460.
2010-08-14 16:11:22
Bertster7
Confused Pothead
+1,101|6580|SE London

CammRobb wrote:

Do it yourself, and do it like this

Bevo wrote:

Maybe drop a stick of RAM (4 should be plenty for gaming), bump up to the i5 750, and try the new gtx 460.
This.
2010-08-14 16:13:44
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6412|Finland

Beduin wrote:

u can almost get an i7 980X setup for £1000
wrong, that CPU alone is £800
3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

 

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