New AM2 Gaming rig..

peter7 · 23-06-2006, 08:42 PM

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!

roy92 · 23-06-2006, 08:24 PM

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.

peter7 · 23-06-2006, 08:29 PM

I`m replacing the 64 3500 with a 64 3800 - Overclockers UK Socket AM2

Gd decision??

EDIT. No im not, im going for the 7600gt OC instead!

roy92 · 23-06-2006, 09:31 PM

of course! better processor, better performance right?

o'c 7600GT are alright

peter7 · 23-06-2006, 09:33 PM

So, good idea to get the 3500 and 7600GT OC

OR 3800 and 7600GT???

peter7 · 24-06-2006, 09:15 AM

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

better the devil you know eh?

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

LORD · 24-06-2006, 09:15 AM

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.

peter7 · 24-06-2006, 09:21 AM

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!

LORD · 24-06-2006, 09:27 AM

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.

peter7 · 24-06-2006, 09:56 AM

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!

thoonie · 24-06-2006, 01:04 PM

why dont you buy from scan.co.uk, much cheaper than OCUK.

(just a suggestion)

peter7 · 24-06-2006, 01:48 PM

scan don't have the case, OEM OS, a cheap TFT, the CPU is about £80 more..lol OC was very nicely priced.

roy92 · 24-06-2006, 10:35 PM

why don't you get 1 gig of ram and opt for a 7900GT which is faster and cheaper than the 7800GTX?

Jackal · 30-06-2006, 05:05 PM

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.

roy92 · 01-07-2006, 04:11 AM

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

23-06-2006, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
peter7 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 7 Status: Offline	New AM2 Gaming rig.. 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!

23-06-2006, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
roy92 CSS HAXOR Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 15 Male Posts: 547 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	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. __________________ I helped someone! here - laptop hard drive here - graphics card problem this indeed is true Interested in SLI? visit slizone Need help with PSU's? drop by Big B's PSU sticky Nvidia Display Drivers - here ATI Display Drivers - here Hate spyware and adware? Grab spybot and adaware

23-06-2006, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
peter7 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 7 Status: Offline	I`m replacing the 64 3500 with a 64 3800 - Overclockers UK Socket AM2 Gd decision?? EDIT. No im not, im going for the 7600gt OC instead! Last edited by peter7; 23-06-2006 at 09:08 PM.

23-06-2006, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
roy92 CSS HAXOR Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 15 Male Posts: 547 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	of course! better processor, better performance right? o'c 7600GT are alright __________________ I helped someone! here - laptop hard drive here - graphics card problem this indeed is true Interested in SLI? visit slizone Need help with PSU's? drop by Big B's PSU sticky Nvidia Display Drivers - here ATI Display Drivers - here Hate spyware and adware? Grab spybot and adaware

24-06-2006, 10:35 PM	#13 (permalink) Top
roy92 CSS HAXOR Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 15 Male Posts: 547 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	why don't you get 1 gig of ram and opt for a 7900GT which is faster and cheaper than the 7800GTX? __________________ I helped someone! here - laptop hard drive here - graphics card problem this indeed is true Interested in SLI? visit slizone Need help with PSU's? drop by Big B's PSU sticky Nvidia Display Drivers - here ATI Display Drivers - here Hate spyware and adware? Grab spybot and adaware

23-06-2006, 09:33 PM	#5 (permalink) Top
peter7 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 7 Status: Offline	So, good idea to get the 3500 and 7600GT OC OR 3800 and 7600GT???

24-06-2006, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink) Top
peter7 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 7 Status: Offline	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 better the devil you know eh? 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

24-06-2006, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink) Top
LORD Big Geek Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 37 Male Posts: 129 Times Helpful: 8 Status: Offline My Computer	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.

24-06-2006, 09:21 AM	#8 (permalink) Top
peter7 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 7 Status: Offline	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!

24-06-2006, 09:27 AM	#9 (permalink) Top
LORD Big Geek Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 37 Male Posts: 129 Times Helpful: 8 Status: Offline My Computer	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.

24-06-2006, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink) Top
peter7 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 7 Status: Offline	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!

24-06-2006, 01:04 PM	#11 (permalink) Top
thoonie hmmm.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 29 Male Posts: 263 Times Helpful: 38 My Mood: Stressed Status: Offline My Computer	why dont you buy from scan.co.uk, much cheaper than OCUK. (just a suggestion)

24-06-2006, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink) Top
peter7 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 7 Status: Offline	scan don't have the case, OEM OS, a cheap TFT, the CPU is about £80 more..lol OC was very nicely priced.

30-06-2006, 05:05 PM	#14 (permalink) Top
Jackal Geek Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Posts: 74 Times Helpful: 6 My Mood: Relaxed Status: Offline My Computer	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.

01-07-2006, 04:11 AM	#15 (permalink) Top
roy92 CSS HAXOR Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 15 Male Posts: 547 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	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 __________________ I helped someone! here - laptop hard drive here - graphics card problem this indeed is true Interested in SLI? visit slizone Need help with PSU's? drop by Big B's PSU sticky Nvidia Display Drivers - here ATI Display Drivers - here Hate spyware and adware? Grab spybot and adaware

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