Kawlos Ghroomez
New Member
Hey Guys,
New around here and plan to stick around as I will more than likely require help in the near future with my new 'project'.
I build my last computer approximately 6 years ago at the age of 16 and still have it - Guess I did something right! But now I'm looking at building a new and up to date computer as I'm progressing through CAD courses and know that the extra power will help in the future. I'm also an Ex-Hardcore Gamer on the PC and would like to spend a little time pushing back into it all again!
So, my current build is something like this:
850/900W PSU (I think)
ASUS P5W DH Delux
Intel Core2Duo 3.6
O.Z 2GB Ram 1666MHz
Nvidia GTX260 512MB
Some Soundblaster sound card which I love.. Can't remember the name but set me back about £80 - £120 in the day
Currently running Windows XP as I downgraded Vista to play Diablo 3
Nothing much more to add really. It's served me very well, but it's just that time to upgrade. I haven't been on the computer scene for years now, so as much help is appreciated. Here is what I am looking at ordering on Monday:
AMD Piledriver FX-8 Eight Core 8350 Black Edition 4.00GHz (Socket AM3+)
Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5 AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Quad Channel Kit
Annddddddd Windows 7 (64-Bit) due to compatibility issues and what not.
All of the above is to start off with. I'll get a better graphics card when I get a little more money. I remember having an AMD in the past with an MSI and it was a very good computer at the time (maybe 1998...). But I want to get off Intel/Nvidia and explore the AMD/Radeon market again. I've never owned a Gigabyte Motherboard, but hear numerous good things about them.
Anyways, the only thing is concerning me is that the Gigabyte specs doesn't state that it will run 2400MHz ram.. Therefore should I just buy different ram, could I overclock it.. What are my options?
If anyone has any suggestions in swapping better components, please let me know, but I'm more than happy that the above is a good enough rig, but meh. All comments welcome .
Thanks.
Karl
New around here and plan to stick around as I will more than likely require help in the near future with my new 'project'.
I build my last computer approximately 6 years ago at the age of 16 and still have it - Guess I did something right! But now I'm looking at building a new and up to date computer as I'm progressing through CAD courses and know that the extra power will help in the future. I'm also an Ex-Hardcore Gamer on the PC and would like to spend a little time pushing back into it all again!
So, my current build is something like this:
850/900W PSU (I think)
ASUS P5W DH Delux
Intel Core2Duo 3.6
O.Z 2GB Ram 1666MHz
Nvidia GTX260 512MB
Some Soundblaster sound card which I love.. Can't remember the name but set me back about £80 - £120 in the day
Currently running Windows XP as I downgraded Vista to play Diablo 3
Nothing much more to add really. It's served me very well, but it's just that time to upgrade. I haven't been on the computer scene for years now, so as much help is appreciated. Here is what I am looking at ordering on Monday:
AMD Piledriver FX-8 Eight Core 8350 Black Edition 4.00GHz (Socket AM3+)
Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5 AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard
Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (4x4GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Quad Channel Kit
Annddddddd Windows 7 (64-Bit) due to compatibility issues and what not.
All of the above is to start off with. I'll get a better graphics card when I get a little more money. I remember having an AMD in the past with an MSI and it was a very good computer at the time (maybe 1998...). But I want to get off Intel/Nvidia and explore the AMD/Radeon market again. I've never owned a Gigabyte Motherboard, but hear numerous good things about them.
Anyways, the only thing is concerning me is that the Gigabyte specs doesn't state that it will run 2400MHz ram.. Therefore should I just buy different ram, could I overclock it.. What are my options?
If anyone has any suggestions in swapping better components, please let me know, but I'm more than happy that the above is a good enough rig, but meh. All comments welcome .
Thanks.
Karl