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daisymtc · 07-08-2008, 11:40 AM

GPU: Sapphire 4870 @ £180, I don't see the point of Asus.
However, 4850/ 4870 is a bit hot. You may want to change the heatsink later.

CPU: C2D is a better option for gaming...

RAM: DDR2 is OK. Also, by the time DDR3 RAM drop price and DDR2 become expensive, you'd probably build another PC already.

HDD: I don't see the point of spending £200 for RAID0 with WD VelociRaptor, I personally will go for one...

PSU: The one you choosen seems expensive. There should be other good quality PSU with a lower price.
780W is more than you require at the moment, but when you consider crossfire later, 700-800W should be the right choice.

07-08-2008, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,853	GPU: Sapphire 4870 @ £180, I don't see the point of Asus. However, 4850/ 4870 is a bit hot. You may want to change the heatsink later. CPU: C2D is a better option for gaming... RAM: DDR2 is OK. Also, by the time DDR3 RAM drop price and DDR2 become expensive, you'd probably build another PC already. HDD: I don't see the point of spending £200 for RAID0 with WD VelociRaptor, I personally will go for one... PSU: The one you choosen seems expensive. There should be other good quality PSU with a lower price. 780W is more than you require at the moment, but when you consider crossfire later, 700-800W should be the right choice.