New build spec - advice please

Discussion in 'New Build / Upgrade Advice' started by rtg, Feb 3, 2007.

  1. rtg

    rtg Geek Trainee

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    Hi Guys

    I want to build a new rig from scratch, this is what i've come up with :D


    EVGA nForce 680i SLI SKT775 7.1channel audio DDR2 ATX £149.98
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4ghz) Socket 775 FSB1066 4MB Cache £162.97
    Arctic Cooling (AC-FRZ-7P) Freezer 7 Pro Socket 775 CPU Cooler £ 16.36
    Antec Nine Hundred - Gaming Case with 200mm Top Fan £ 57.99
    Coolermaster eXtreme Power 650W PSU-ATX 12V V2.01
    120mm Fan 20+4pin £ 67.00
    OCZ (OCZ2A8001G) 1Gb PC2-6400 DDR2-800 4-4-4-12 ATI (x 2) £146.50
    Sapphire X1950 512MB Crossfire master edition GDDR4 PCI-E £238.27
    Western Digital WD2500KS Caviar SE 250GB 7200RPM SATA2/300
    16MB Cache - OEM £ 39.99

    Total = £880 ex vat

    I want to use it mainly for 3d modelling, rendering, photo manipulation etc and possibly some gaming.

    How important is the graphics card for what i want to be doing? Should i be spending more or can i get away with spending less??? :confused:

    Can anyone see any problems with the spec, or are there any other components which may better to use?

    Thanks in advance guys
     
    rtg, Feb 3, 2007
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  2. Themoho94

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    you can spend less if you buy the GeForce 8600 ultra you don't need the Crossfire
     
    Themoho94, Feb 3, 2007
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  3. rtg

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    Will that graphics card (or the one i spec'd) be sufficient for 3d modelling and rendering?

    what extra benefits will crossfire give me? - i do want a system that i can expand and upgrade easily in the future.

    Is the graphics card a main factor for 3d modelling etc or should i be concentrating more on ram and processor speed?
     
    rtg, Feb 3, 2007
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