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dangerous365

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Hi im terrible at making decisions on stuff like this. I need a pc where i can run design/video editing apps, and also play games. I think its a tough decision because each option has different + points. (i dont want to build myself)

1) Q9550, Ati 4870, 4gb ram, 650w PSU, basic motherboard, vista-64 £735

2) Q6600, Ati 4870, 4gb ram, 650w PSU, crossfire motherboard, vista-64 £643

3) Dell i7 920, Ati 4850, 6gb ram, 350w PSU, vista-64 £630

these are my options (i dont want them re-customised)

* obviously the dell is a fantastic price but it only has 1x16 slot in motherboard and the psu cant be upgraded.

all advice welcome!
 
FairDoos

FairDoos

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dangerous365 said:
Hi im terrible at making decisions on stuff like this. I need a pc where i can run design/video editing apps, and also play games. I think its a tough decision because each option has different + points. (i dont want to build myself)

1) Q9550, Ati 4870, 4gb ram, 650w PSU, basic motherboard, vista-64 £735QUOTE]

Go with number 1 i would anyway if i was going to do the things your going to do. =]
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Beyond

Beyond

Active Member
dangerous365 said:
Hi im terrible at making decisions on stuff like this. I need a pc where i can run design/video editing apps, and also play games. I think its a tough decision because each option has different + points. (i dont want to build myself)

1) Q9550, Ati 4870, 4gb ram, 650w PSU, basic motherboard, vista-64 £735

2) Q6600, Ati 4870, 4gb ram, 650w PSU, crossfire motherboard, vista-64 £643

3) Dell i7 920, Ati 4850, 6gb ram, 350w PSU, vista-64 £630

these are my options (i dont want them re-customised)

* obviously the dell is a fantastic price but it only has 1x16 slot in motherboard and the psu cant be upgraded.

all advice welcome!
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Definitely gotta have the Crossfire motherboard, so my vote goes with #2.
 
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ronster667

Member
i would go with option three, i doubt you see a differnce on a 4850 and a 4870

i dont know how well that psu will do on full load though
 
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dangerous365

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dont know what chipset is with 1, i only know its asus and its not crossfire ready, as for number 2 it is an ASUS P5K 1333FSB-DDR2 1066x motherboard. dont know much else.

what if i added a 4th option:

1) Q9550, Ati 4870, 4gb ram, 650w PSU, basic motherboard, vista-64 £735

2) Q6600, Ati 4870, 4gb ram, 650w PSU, crossfire motherboard, vista-64 £643

3) Dell i7 920, Ati 4850, 6gb ram, 350w PSU, vista-64 £630

4) Q9550, Ati 4850, 4gb ram, 530w PSU, vista-64, but not crossfire. £606
 
JTM

JTM

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Just wondering why you are all about the Q9550. The Q6600 can be overclock nicely and you'll save money too.
 
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dangerous365

New Member
so is the extra cash for the q9550 not worth it really?

whats everyones opinions on the dell option. i know its got a low psu, but they wouldnt sell it if it wasnt thoroughly tested?
 
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daisymtc

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I am leaning toward #1. However, I would not consider it if its motherboard with onboard graphic card...

#2 with motherboard ASUS P5K with P35 chipset seems OK. Although its crossfire don't support full speed. Get P45 if possible...
 
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