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Would you buy this extreme high-end computer new for €1675?

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  • 28-12-2007 12:50pm
    #1
    toco123
    Registered Users Posts: 595 ✭✭✭


    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Socket LGA775 ( G0 Stepping)
    Artic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro
    Antec Nine Hundred
    Gigabyte GA-P31-DS3L
    3GB PC6400 Memory
    (Crucial DDR2 BallistiX PC6400 2048MB CL4, w/BallistiX Tracer
    1024MB DDR2 PC6400 CL 5, PC6400/800)
    Samsung SpinPoint T166 500GB SATA2 16MB 7200RPM
    ASUS EN8800GT 512MB
    Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
    LG GGC-H20L LightScribe Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM SATA
    Corsair HX520w
    Microsoft Vista Home Premium 32-bit

    Company Of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
    Spiderman 3
    3DIUM Black Unisex T-shirt







    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Socket LGA775 (G0 Stepping)

    ~G0 stepping is the batch of Q6600 with extreme overclocking
    potential and also runs cooler than the previous B3 stepping. As a
    result it overclocks superbly from 2.4 GHz to 3.6 GHz using air
    cooling. The Q6600 is designed for intensive computer users and
    high-end gamers. Since it has four cores, it also more future-proof
    than dual core processors


    Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro

    ~The Freezer 7 Pro HSF is one of the best available coolers making it
    the first choice for both Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors.


    Antec Nine Hundred

    ~Other than looking extremely cool, everyone’s favourite case
    provides plenty of space for upgrading and an array of cooling
    keeping your system also cool!


    Gigabyte GA-P31-DS3L

    ~This is a very solid motherboard for overclocking. Also the Gigabyte
    motherboard will provide more FPS in your games and applications
    than most motherboard.


    ASUS EN8800GT 512MB

    ~The Asus 8800GT is awesome. Having more stream processors
    than its 8800GTS predecessor as well as sporting 512MB of RAM,
    they're is no wonder it plays your favourite games at resolutions of
    up to 1,920 x 1,200 while also supporting DirectX10


    3GB RAM
    2048MB Crucial DDR2 BallistiX PC6400 CL4, w/BallistiX Tracer
    1024MB DDR2 PC6400 CL 5, PC6400/800

    ~With 3GB of RAM, 2GB of which are extreme low-latency and the
    latter not far behind, you should never experience any hassle by
    the intensive requirements of Vista and modern games. The Ballistix
    Tracers on the Ballistix RAM shows the RAM usage visually through a
    series of LEDs on the top visable through the Antec Nine Hundred's
    side window.


    Samsung SpinPoint T166 500GB SATA2 16MB 7200RPM

    ~Samsung's 500GB hard disk features high performance and low noise
    levels. With the ability to load games faster than Western Digital's
    10000RPM Raptor X and proves itself very fast in applications such as
    Paint Shop Pro*


    Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer

    ~This sound card is every gamer and music fanatics fantasy come
    true. The Xtreme Gamer supports up to EAX HD, the latest and
    greatest version. The X-fi's greatest feature however is the
    Crystalizer, which provides real-time enhancements for audio files
    and MP3s. The X-Fi is also compatable with Vista with the
    innovative Creative ALchemy included.


    LG GGC-H20L LightScribe Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM SATA

    ~Blu-ray Disc and HD DVDs are a high-density optical disc format for
    the storage of digital information, including high-definition video.
    This means they have a larger amount of data allowed to be stored
    on them and also play new high definition movies. LightScribe is an
    optical disc recording technology that utilizes specially coated
    recordable CD and DVD media to produce laser-etched labels text
    or graphics, as opposed to stick-on labels


    Corsair HX520w

    ~The Corsair HX520W is nicely positioned in the performance sector.
    Rated high enough to be taken seriously by gamers but extremely
    efficient and not so high powered to provoke tongue clucking by
    energy misers. It is a 120mm fan unit with detachable modular
    cables.



    Microsoft Vista Home Premium 32-bit

    ~Windows Vista is the newest operating system from Microsoft. It
    provides futuristic 3D effects and Windows Gadgets. It also boasts
    High Definition support and DirectX 10 gaming which are not
    available on Windows XP.


    Free DirectX 10 Game:
    Company Of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

    Free Blu Ray Movie:
    Spiderman 3

    Free:
    Black Unisex T-shirt




    I think its a great value for money computer for the stated price of €1675. Supporting High Definition, DirectX 10, Blu-Ray, HD DVD, Windows Vista, Lightscribe Technology, Four Core Multithreading, 3GB of high speed RAM and more, don't expect to need a new computer for a long time after purchasing this.














    *paint shop pro not included.


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    #2
    mathias
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭mathias


    By my calculations its overpriced by about 200 , I can find all the parts otherwise for approx 1250. Including OS.


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    Helix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    a gig of ram is nowhere near enough if youre spending more than 700 quid on a machine either


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    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,171 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Helix wrote: »
    a gig of ram is nowhere near enough if youre spending more than 700 quid on a machine either

    I did the exact same thing... read it again tho :D


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I wouldn't. Expensive. No monitor included?

    I just spec'd a similar machine on Komplett with 4gb of Ram and a 20" Samsung Monitor. Came to 1,650.


    20" Syncmaster
    Q6600
    8800GT
    4Gb Ram
    Ds3L Board
    Antec 900
    520w Corsair PSU
    X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
    Pioneer Blu Ray
    500GB Spinpoint
    Vista


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    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    HavoK wrote: »
    I wouldn't. Expensive. No monitor included?

    I just spec'd a similar machine on Komplett with 4gb of Ram and a 20" Samsung Monitor. Came to 1,650.


    20" Syncmaster
    Q6600
    8800GT
    4Gb Ram
    Ds3L Board
    Antec 900
    520w Corsair PSU
    X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
    Pioneer Blu Ray
    500GB Spinpoint
    Vista

    The one in the first post has a hd dvd drive as well though. Personally I would go with either at the moment.


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Oh yeah I meant to say that's as I was using Komplett alone, you can get a combo drive from overclockers.co.uk for a tiny bit more.


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    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    The GA-P35-DS3S would be a better choice of mobo if your considering overclocking especially while your getting a G0


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    toco123
    Registered Users Posts: 595 ✭✭✭toco123


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    The GA-P35-DS3S would be a better choice of mobo if your considering overclocking especially while your getting a G0


    Ya, and you forgot the extremely expensive Freezer 7 pro... I doubt it would make up for the 206bw in the difference... hmm..


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    #10
    kaisersose77
    Registered Users Posts: 2,710 ✭✭✭kaisersose77


    get the ggw blu ray burner version, it's not much dearer


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    #11
    mrDuke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭mrDuke


    yeah if i had that sort of cash, lol, but i dont so no!


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