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Build for a mate: opinions needed

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  • 28-05-2009 1:04pm
    #1
    sdanseo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,233 ✭✭✭


    Looking at a few bit for a mate, budget ~€750. Any opinions on the below and ideas where to find a €50 saving? Anything less on the proc or graphics is a bit of a drop.

    Chances are it'll be Komplett or HWV unless anyone points out something cheaper.

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    Edit: scrap that IDE Optical, SATA instead obviously.

    Cheers~


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    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    A cheaper version of the same Graphics card perhaps?

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=439020

    Saphire HD 4850 512 is 99 Euro on Komplete, missing a few extra bells and whistles if you can live without them, I am sure it is even cheaper on HWS (Actually looking again the Gainward is more expensive than Komplett so maybe not)


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    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Wrong RAM specified. You need 2x2GB DDR2. You've listed 2x1GB DDR3. That won't even fit in your motherboard :o

    The Sapphire Value HD4850 is cheap as chips and even Tom's in their nVidia-sponsored rabidness was forced to admit its a mad overclocker. They had it at 740/2380MHz in the last budget rig... plus even under OC it has some neato power states for 2D work - runs at 160/500MHz idle, at which point its passive and uses practically no juice. And unlike some rivals it doesn't bork up switching from one p-state to the other in a hurry :P

    Unlees you're anti-OC you could probably drop down to a E8400, even then CPU is pretty hefty...

    And why the Soprano? Aside from the pretty front case door its not much better than a CM Elite RC330 for over €40 less...


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    sdanseo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,233 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    Solitaire wrote: »
    Wrong RAM specified. You need 2x2GB DDR2. You've listed 2x1GB DDR3. That won't even fit in your motherboard :o

    Well spotted - had specced a DDR3 mobo but never swapped out the RAM :P
    Solitaire wrote: »
    Unlees you're anti-OC you could probably drop down to a E8400, even then CPU is pretty hefty...

    Rig is for a 16yo who wouldn't have a clue how to OC, so looking for something user-friendly (will build it myself for him).

    Solitaire wrote: »
    The Sapphire Value HD4850 is cheap as chips and even Tom's in their nVidia-sponsored rabidness was forced to admit its a mad overclocker. They had it at 740/2380MHz in the last budget rig... plus even under OC it has some neato power states for 2D work - runs at 160/500MHz idle, at which point its passive and uses practically no juice. And unlike some rivals it doesn't bork up switching from one p-state to the other in a hurry tongue.gif

    Cheers, will take a look at the €99 card - noticed that allright about Komplett pricing, getting nice and competitive of late on a few things.


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    #5
    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Maybe you could set the OC for him while you build ;)

    I'm not suggesting any crazy "Let's try to set a new 3DMark record" settings though :p


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