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2007-11-29 09:33:22

#1

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6745|so randum

Simple really, i'll be getting in the region of £250 (maybe slightly more) with which to upgrade my computer.

Now i want something that can play games like COD4 with nice graphics, at a good FPS, and, is also pretty future proof.

Current stats:

2.8ghz Pentium D 820 (SmithField)
1024 mb DDR2 ram
Nvidia 7300SE/7200GS (512mb)
Philips DVD8801
Cuba MS-7301 M'Board
250w (max) PSU
So, you have around [b]£250 to play with, try and include vat+shipping in this[b/], and i'll update the OP if i get any more money to play with.

Cheers in advance,
Jamie

Last edited by FatherTed (2007-11-30 12:04:14)

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2007-11-29 09:39:17

#2

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6734|Gogledd Cymru

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … ubcat=1008

and

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … subcat=144

I know its cheap ram, but a gig for £20 isnt bad, try and find out what speed your ram runs at 667MHz 800MHz or ?
Then buy another gig of that speed ram accordingly.

2007-11-29 09:45:01

#3

mikeyb118: Evil Overlord; +76|6843|S.C.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=

2007-11-29 09:45:52

#4

Peter: Super Awesome Member; +494|6647|dm_maidenhead

mikeyb118 wrote:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-004-OK&groupid=701&catid=339&subcat=

No way. His CPU is nearly acceptable. The graphics card is the main priority.

edit: /me hits self for not reading properly, realises it is more than CPU. I still think that the graphics card needs upgrading for CoD4

Last edited by Peter! (2007-11-29 09:49:03)

2007-11-29 09:47:31

#5

xGj: Official lame Crysis fanboy.; +84|6616|Netherlands tbh

I'd go for that bundle though, but only if there's enough money left after buying it for a decent gfx... But there isn't

2007-11-29 09:55:26

#6

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6480|United Kingdom

i'm on a 3.0Ghz P4 w.ht ... with my 7900GS i run COD4 very nice settings w/ 90FPS ...

2007-11-29 10:01:06

#7

Nordemus: BC2 plat: CG, GL, M60, Mortar, Knife; +60|6242

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =CP-203-AM (You dont need that tbh)

add a bit and get this pwnage thingie

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =GX-051-OK

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =MY-096-OC the extra memory

cheaper variant

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =MY-058-GL

2007-11-29 10:04:40

#8

=Karma-Kills=: "Don't post while intoxicated."; +356|6829|England

https://img408.imageshack.us/img408/779/picture1ob0.png

Remembering that OCUK is rarely the cheapest for anything and that you can sell your gig of RAM to get a few quid back.

2007-11-29 10:10:04

#9

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6866|London, England

Yeah get an 8800GT and an extra gig of RAM and you'll be good to go. Just make sure your power supply can handle it.

2007-11-29 11:35:29

#10

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6745|so randum

I need a new mobo too.

My ram is in 512 sticks, and the mobo only has 2 ram slots.

And i'm not sure, but i may need a new PSU

Last edited by FatherTed (2007-11-29 11:36:04)

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2007-11-29 11:36:30

#11

Monkey Spanker: Show it to the nice monkey.; +284|6497|England

Guys why use overclockers when www.scan.co.uk , www.aria.co.uk , www.microdirect.co.uk , www.novatech.co.uk are so much cheaper. Check there deals sections see whats about, overclockers are shall we say on the pricey side even www.ebuyer.com & www.dabs.com are cheaper.

aria are doing ram @ under £15 http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Oth … ctId=27262
even a xfx8800gt Alpha dog for under £200 http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Componen … ctId=29566

Scan have some superb offers on there this week only section as well & i know people use overclockers as an example i am just offering a more a varied selection of websites to search, bookmark them guys they offer superb value.

Try looking here @ the bundles http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/bundles.html

Last edited by smuder201 (2007-11-29 11:38:33)

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2007-11-29 12:07:35

#12

rubber.sex: Banned; +32|6357|London UK

up yo 2GB of RAM and get a 7900GT

2007-11-29 12:09:10

#13

cian1500ww: Member; +8|6244|Ireland

Get an X1950PRO. I have it and can play on full settings no bother.

2007-11-29 12:11:58

#14

tazz.: oz.; +1,338|6419|Sydney | ♥

rubber.sex wrote:
up yo 2GB of RAM and get a 7900GT

I aggree with the ram, but if your going to get a graphics card, i'd get a more up to date one, only because they do become out of date very quickly, but you'd have to go out of your budget...

Ram - <$100
GFX - 100-500 (According to the date of release, how many MB it is, etc.)

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2007-11-29 14:04:48

#15

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6745|so randum

Keep them coming

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2007-11-29 15:08:57

#16

claor: Member; +39|6659|Australia

Graphics: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … ubcat=1008 £187.99 inc VAT

RAM: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … =MY-058-GL (£41.11 inc vat at 17.5%)

If your mobo supports PCI-E and it can handle the RAM that is the best upgrade you could do for uder 250.

What power supply do you have ?

good luck - claor

Last edited by claor (2007-11-29 15:10:46)

2007-11-29 15:32:49

#17

cian1500ww: Member; +8|6244|Ireland

For the X1950PRO they recommend a 400W PSU. What do you have ?

2007-11-29 15:52:54

#18

Crypto_420: Member; +25|7088|Portland

if a 8800 is to much, then a 8600 is good. 2gb of ram with a 8600 w/ 512 mb will last.

2007-11-29 20:09:06

#19

claor: Member; +39|6659|Australia

i would not recommend a 8600

2007-11-30 01:13:30

#20

xGj: Official lame Crysis fanboy.; +84|6616|Netherlands tbh

claor wrote:
i would not recommend a 8600

QFT :\

2007-11-30 02:11:50

#21

gvers: Bad at BF:BC2; +109|6917|The Real World

As has been said before what PSU do you have (look at the sticker on the it and post the numbers). It looks like you could get away with a new graphics card and 2Gb ram to replace your existing RAM. But this depends on you PSU being powerful enough to run a X1950Pro/7900GT(O)X/8800GT

2007-11-30 06:15:21

#22

CrazeD: Member; +368|6918|Maine

Get an 8800 GT, and Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 RAM.

Problem solved.

2007-11-30 08:22:28

#23

Scratch[USA]: Member; +105|6792

The bundle package is your best bet. I have a very similar set up with a crap 6600 geforce 512mb card that can play COD4 (demo that was) with nice graphics.

2007-11-30 12:03:54

#24

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6745|so randum

Max output - 250w

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2007-11-30 12:25:56

#25

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6738|N. Ireland

CrazeD wrote:
Get an 8800 GT, and Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 RAM.

Problem solved.

10 marks for reading the thread.

Anyway.. £250 isn't that much. I'd wait until after Christmas with the 'January sales'. Not only will you get stuff for cheaper, but new hardware will probably be released...making the current hardware (E6300s etc) a lot cheaper than they are already!

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