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New computer by Jimbo on 01-30-2009 at 10:55 PM
Well, I'm thinking of buying a new PC as i nearly have enough for what i want.
The least i want is a Intel® Core™ i7 920, with at least 3GB ram, and at least an nVIDIA GTX 260. Everything else doesnt really matter.
My budget is around £1500. Anyone know anywhere i can get a pc like this for around my budget?
(Also, no one suggest building my own as i've never done that before and would probably screw ip up)
Thanks
RE: New computer by toddy on 01-30-2009 at 11:01 PM
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155477
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155478
RE: New computer by prashker on 01-30-2009 at 11:07 PM
Second link is a LOT better, a few hundred out of your range but I think that you should be willing to stretch as it seems good 
RE: New computer by vaccination on 01-30-2009 at 11:11 PM
quote:Excessive though, when are you ever going to use 9GB of ram, and I doubt Jimbo needs dual 260s.
Originally posted by SonicSam
Second link is a LOT better, a few hundred out of your range but I think that you should be willing to stretch as it seems good
Plus, didn't you just buy a new PC? =/
RE: New computer by prashker on 01-30-2009 at 11:37 PM
quote:Well of course it's excessive, but if he wants to waste money I'm not going to stop him
Originally posted by vaccination
Excessive though, when are you ever going to use 9GB of ram, and I doubt Jimbo needs dual 260s.
RE: New computer by ShawnZ on 01-30-2009 at 11:39 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SonicSam
quote:Well of course it's excessive, but if he wants to waste money I'm not going to stop him
Originally posted by vaccination
Excessive though, when are you ever going to use 9GB of ram, and I doubt Jimbo needs dual 260s.
dual i7s and 9gb of ram is not a waste
RE: New computer by prashker on 01-30-2009 at 11:41 PM
quote:It is until the prices go down
Originally posted by ShawnZ
quote:
Originally posted by SonicSam
quote:Well of course it's excessive, but if he wants to waste money I'm not going to stop him
Originally posted by vaccination
Excessive though, when are you ever going to use 9GB of ram, and I doubt Jimbo needs dual 260s.
dual i7s and 9gb of ram is not a waste
RE: New computer by albert on 01-31-2009 at 05:01 AM
get intel ssds.
RE: New computer by Jimbo on 01-31-2009 at 03:21 PM
quote:Second link is good, but im never going to need dual 260s as vaccination said.
Originally posted by toddy
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155477
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155478
and @ vaccination, i was going to get one, but i never did. But now as i nearly got enough money, and theres the new i7 out, i was looking for advice.
Also, what is better, 32 bit, or 64 bit?
RE: New computer by ShawnZ on 01-31-2009 at 03:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo
Also, what is better, 32 bit, or 64 bit?
neither is better, but nobody's going to be using 32-bit soon anyway
RE: New computer by Joseph on 01-31-2009 at 04:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo
Also, what is better, 32 bit, or 64 bit?
A 32 bit os can only address 3,12 GB of memory, so if you have more memory installed, it will be necessary, to use a 64 bit os.
RE: New computer by prashker on 01-31-2009 at 06:05 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Joseph
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo
Also, what is better, 32 bit, or 64 bit?
A 32 bit os can only address 3,12 GB of memory, so if you have more memory installed, it will be necessary, to use a 64 bit os.
BCDedit /set PAE forceenable
RE: New computer by Jimbo on 01-31-2009 at 07:03 PM
Ok thanks, anyone got any other links that dont use dual gtx 260s as ive never gonna use that?
RE: New computer by Menthix on 01-31-2009 at 07:07 PM
Find a company where you can pick your own parts, but let them assemble it.
All the goodness of building your own PC without the downsides like needing technical skill and lacking full shop warranty.
RE: New computer by Nathan on 01-31-2009 at 07:08 PM
Aria.co.uk
THey will assemble for an extra £50.
Very good site, cheap and trustworthy
RE: New computer by djdannyp on 01-31-2009 at 09:02 PM
http://www.powerc.com/gp/pc.main/1
got mine from there in the summer
LOTS of customisation options onto their base units.
no extra cost for assembly
RE: New computer by Jimbo on 02-01-2009 at 04:53 PM
I just found 2 great links on ebay? Which one is better?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gamers-PC-QUAD-Core-i7-920-...|39%3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nehalem-Gamers-PC-Quad-Core...|39%3A1|240%3A1318
RE: New computer by bobby2000 on 02-01-2009 at 05:11 PM
I've bought 4 pc's in the last 2 years from www.pcworld.co.uk
Worth a look
RE: New computer by Voldemort on 02-01-2009 at 05:24 PM
quote:loller.
Originally posted by bobby2000
I've bought 4 pc's in the last 2 years from www.pcworld.co.uk
Worth a look
RE: New computer by davidpolitis on 02-01-2009 at 09:57 PM
http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-295-review-bfg/l and here is a list of 4870X2 reviews.
quote:The cheaper system has one year extra "return to base Warranty", but I'm not sure if it includes the Akasa Neo CPU cooler which I think the more expensive system may.
Originally posted by Jimbo
I just found 2 great links on ebay? Which one is better?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gamers-PC-QUAD-Core-i7-920-...|39%3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nehalem-Gamers-PC-Quad-Core...|39%3A1|240%3A1318
RE: New computer by ShawnZ on 02-01-2009 at 10:05 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SonicSam
quote:
Originally posted by Joseph
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo
Also, what is better, 32 bit, or 64 bit?
A 32 bit os can only address 3,12 GB of memory, so if you have more memory installed, it will be necessary, to use a 64 bit os.
BCDedit /set PAE forceenable
PAE is shit
RE: RE: New computer by CookieRevised on 02-01-2009 at 10:18 PM
It is going to take a long while before everything is 64bit.
If you ask me, 64bit is still kind of a "hype" (for the lack of a better word, so mind the quotes). 95% of all programs are still 32bit. You will still have troubles finding decent and correct 64bit drivers for many stuff. Some programs wont even work under 32bit simulation on 64bit machines, etc...
If you have the cash and if you're geeky, buy it by all means. Otherwise, just stick with 32bit for the time being. By the time 64bit has almost completely taken over you would probably already have bought a couple of new PCs anyways... (unless you plan to stick with your PC for like 10 years like me )...
Vintige FTW! lol
RE: New computer by Quantum on 02-01-2009 at 11:16 PM
Is there not mother boards that are 32 and 64 compatible and you can switch between them?
I'm sure my dad has one and he can do that if he wanted.
RE: New computer by prashker on 02-01-2009 at 11:18 PM
You don't switch, you either install a 32bit operating system or 64bit assuming your CPU supports it
RE: New computer by Quantum on 02-01-2009 at 11:20 PM
Well it must of been is CPU. He's 32 bit atm. If he reinstalled into 64 is there really any much benefit?
RE: New computer by toddy on 02-01-2009 at 11:21 PM
quote:lies........ haven't u seen the new computers with the 'magic bit switch'
Originally posted by SonicSam
You don't switch, you either install a 32bit operating system or 64bit assuming your CPU supports it
RE: New computer by prashker on 02-01-2009 at 11:24 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Quantum
Well it must of been is CPU. He's 32 bit atm. If he reinstalled into 64 is there really any much benefit?
quote:
Originally posted by Joseph
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo
Also, what is better, 32 bit, or 64 bit?
A 32 bit os can only address 3,12 GB of memory, so if you have more memory installed, it will be necessary, to use a 64 bit os.
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quote:oh yeah, of course! I completely forgot!
Originally posted by toddy
quote:lies........ haven't u seen the new computers with the 'magic bit switch'
Originally posted by SonicSam
You don't switch, you either install a 32bit operating system or 64bit assuming your CPU supports it
RE: New computer by robert_dll on 02-01-2009 at 11:56 PM
quote:wow, I will buy one!!
Originally posted by toddy
lies........ haven't u seen the new computers with the 'magic bit switch'
lol
RE: New computer by toddy on 02-01-2009 at 11:58 PM
quote:£2K if you want one
Originally posted by robert_dll
quote:wow, I will buy one!!
Originally posted by SonicSam
oh yeah, of course! I completely forgot!
lol
RE: New computer by robert_dll on 02-02-2009 at 12:02 AM
quote:I will pay that and even more to get the "magic switch"
Originally posted by toddy
£2K if you want one