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New build,any thoughts?

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  • 20-10-2007 2:52pm
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    Burgo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭


    hi there,
    just going to get around to building a new pc,i use it mainly for gaming,
    light video editing and graphic design. My budget is around 800.
    Heres what ive come up with so far :

    Intel c2d e 4400
    Corsair memory 550watt psu
    msi p35 neo-fr mobo
    Powercolour 2900 pro 512 mb
    2GB Corsair TwinX XMS2 DHX pc6400 cas5
    Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro
    cheap sata dvd rw

    thanks,
    Burgo


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    highlydebased
    Registered Users Posts: 7,468 ✭✭✭highlydebased


    I worked from a similar budget recently....

    I'd go for a better GFX, and probably some more RAM. The RAM you have picked out looks good. you planning running XP or vista?


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    Burgo
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    going to be running xp pro 32 bit so dont think any more ram would be necessary


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    highlydebased
    Registered Users Posts: 7,468 ✭✭✭highlydebased


    Yup 2gb would do grand for you so


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    Burgo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭Burgo


    as for the gfx,any reason for a better card?any recommendations? i chose the 2900 pro as its a great price for something that can be oc'd quite well


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    Anti
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    Spec seems fine really.


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