New AM2 Gaming rig..

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peter7

Geek Trainee
Ok, I'm allowed to build meself a new AM2 rig!

I have ﾣ560 to spend, and with this I need to get:
Case
PSU
CPU
Mobo
Graphics Card
RAM
DVD-RW

I'm currently looking at the following:

CPU: Overclockers UK Socket AM2

Mobo: Overclockers UK Socket AM2

RAM: Overclockers UK Corsair XMS2

Graphics: Overclockers UK 7600 Series

Case:
Overclockers UK Antec

PSU:
Overclockers UK Hiper

DVD-RW:
Overclockers UK DVD-RW Drives

Firstly, what do you guys think? Secondly, do you think theres anything I should change/replace? All compatible??

When I build my new system, and install my current HDD, what exactly will happen? It won't recognise all of the hardware will it? Is there an activation code or something you need? Cheers guys!
 
setup looks pretty sweet.... that should be fine, just plug in the stuff, install a few drivers and you're on your way to gaming haven.
 
Hmm...I`ve only ever used nVidia so i know i havent experience ati, but i rather go with something i know than i dont..if ya get what i mean even if its soo illogical :rolleyes: better the devil you know eh? :D

Ok, i`m about to order the following in a few mins; final checkover anyone? to make sure its all compatible etc, with any reccomendations etc.

Overclockers UK Socket AM2 Asus M2N-E (Socket AM2)
Overclockers UK Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2GHz (Socket AM2)
Overclockers UK 7600 Series XFX GeForce 7600 GT XXX Edition
Overclockers UK Corsair XMS2 Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-5400 TwinX
Overclockers UK Hiper Hiper Type R 580W Modular
Overclockers UK DVD-RW Drives NEC ND3550 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter
Overclockers UK Antec Antec Super LANBOY
Overclockers UK Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 
Personally I would go for the 3800 and the standard 7600GT. The CPU will be slightly more future proof and you could always OC the gfx card yourself.

Good luck.
 
Think i`ll go with the 3800 and the XXX Edition 7600GT..the 3800 is only £35 more than the 3500...i`ll splash out!
 
If you are looking for the best games performance (just guessing ;) ) then it might be an idea to sacrifice 1GB of RAM for now. You'll save yourself about £50-60 which I would put into a better gfx card. I found this on ebuyer :-

ebuyer.com - 7800GTX


1GB of RAM should run anything you throw at it for now and I think the difference in performance between the 7600GT and 7800GTX would be far greater than the difference between a 7600GT with 1GB or 2GB RAM.
 
Hey, Cheers for the reply!

Its just that i use photoshop ALOT, design websites etc. Also some 3D progs which require a lot of mem. The only games i play excessively is CS:S, HL2 with a bit of DOD:S and a few others, but im sure the XXX 7600GT OC will be able to cope v. well with these games.

I think for my use, the 2GB would be more practical. Thanks for the input tho, much appreciated!
 
scan don't have the case, OEM OS, a cheap TFT, the CPU is about £80 more..lol OC was very nicely priced.
 
why don't you get 1 gig of ram and opt for a 7900GT which is faster and cheaper than the 7800GTX?
 
The setup is fine with the 3800+ and 7600 GT. That 7600 GT won't have any problems running any of those Source engine games, and should provide great performance and high settings. The only thing I have a real concern about is the modular power supply. From what I've heard, they aren't the greatest and they don't provide a clean flow of power because of the small resistance caused by the connecters to the supply itself. Though negligible, it's just something I would look over to make sure. The last thing I have a gripe about is that case... Ew. Looks pretty ugly in my eyes, but I guess it's all about personal preference at that point. :P
 
that case is pretty good...to me. I suggest you should get an SLI board. it's good to have upgrade options in the future, especially if you're a gamer. i suggest you drop the 2 gig to 1 and get a 7900GT
 
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