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[scarecrowdr]

It looks like I can get All i need from Overclockers UK (ocuk)
Asus M2N-SLi Deluxe
AMD Processor 6000+ if you think I could do better with a lower, please tell
Corsair 2GB (2x1Gb sticks) DDR2 XMS DHX 6400
Graphics card, two to choose from x1950 Pro or Asus Geforce 8600
Coolermaster Real Power 700w psu (needs one with 6 SATA Leads) OR
Corsair HX 620W ATX Modular SLi Compliant psu (looks good)
Scythe card reader n floppy
Seagate 80GB HDD Sata for XP Pro
Samsung 500GB HDD Sata
Samsung SH-S203BEBN SATA DVD-RW
Samsung SHD-163BBEBP SATA DVD-Rom
Cost nearly £610
NO Postage added to this lot!!
What do you say???

[liam858]

8600GT easily....higher memory clock, SM 4.0, DX10, X1950 is old generation.

The coolermaster gives you more juice...same noise levels, same size fan, good brands, but the Coolermaster is out of stock...hmmm.


Liam

[scarecrowdr]

How on earth do you know it's 'out of stock'---You not working there are you LOL. Looks like the Corsair then! Yes, i gota be honest, I prefer the 8600 also.
(Trying to get everything except Tower from one place if I can, to save on Postage). Cheers liam.

[scarecrowdr]

PS liam---What do they mean by "B" grade in Overclockers..Is it OK to buy em. Good price on the KN9 ultra, only place I've seen this board. Just curious

[liam858]

It's either missing a manual, unboxed (Original box, they still package it up in a statuc bag and a box) or missing some bits and bobs (Cables etc), and some of them are returns aswell, which may mean they have a limited warranty.

I don't work there, lol, but i use the site a lot, e-mail them if you have any questions, i think they aim for no more than 4 business hours for a reply from the webnotes system.


Liam

[scarecrowdr]

Many Thanks liam--It's Appreciated..
Still not quite sure about the Mobo as there appears to be Probs with Bios Drivers etc., unless they now been ironed out...Everywhere i go on internet everyone keeps suggesting Ruddy Intel boards....Cost to much for my likeing.

[Train]

MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte and Abit are all good.

Whatever you do and wherever you buy - avoid:
Jetway
PC Chips
ECS
These aren't the bottom of the barrel; they'd have to improve greatly to achieve that status. Their failure rates are obscene.

[lgbpop]

I just updated myself on this thread...as much as I like and recommend Abit boards, never buy one as open-box, refurbished, etc. unless that's your only option. (That goes for ANY component, really.) I'd buy Asus before I bought an open-box Abit.

[scarecrowdr]

Thank You all--Appreciated this way..
I'm still a little unsure which un to buy...If I go for the ASUS P5K E WIFI P35 + E6550nConroe processor with everything else the same, it pushes my price to £635 without Tower. (i got 3 of em to chose from at home)

ASUS M2N-Sli Deluxe + 6000+ processor and all others is £610.
I can't believe I'm still fussing over which un to buy! LOL
Why can't things be more straight forward!!!!!!

[liam858]

Well, for some slight future-proofing, the Intel route would be better, performance would be better too, as AMD are changing up sockets like underwear, and inteel seem to be sticking with socket 775 and working their way through bus speeds.


Liam

[scarecrowdr]

Ok--If I go this route with Overclockers UK, I can get these 3 components--
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual core 6000+ 3.00GHz Retail/Asus M2N-SLi Deluxe/2GB Corsair XMS2-6400C4 TwinX Dual Channel Kit-Bundle @ £246.71p
Asus GeForce 8600GT 256MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) Retail £82.24p
Thermaltake ToughPower 750W Modular Power Supply (one i want out of stock) £82.24p
Scythe Card Reader & Floppy Drive-Black £21.14p
Western Digital Caviar Special Edition 80GB SATA 2 8MB cache OEM (for XP Pro) £29.36p
Samsung Spinpoint T 500GB SATA 2 16MB cache OEM £64.61
Total= £with VAT & p&p is £538.00p
with a Samsung DVDRW + Samsung DVDRom its £570.87 Total.
Do you think thats Good---If not, Why Not.
THANKS for your Patiance.

[scarecrowdr]

OK Good Folks---Have ordered my Goods from Overclockers UK n it arrives tomorrow (Sat)
Phoned them up first n they recomended the "Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU, as I'm not a High End Gamer n wont need the 750W un....Hope they be correct on that un....
I will let you know how it gos once up n running..
THANKS for your Help..Appreciated.

[scarecrowdr]

well this system is up n running 12 marathons n going strong!
Fast is an understatement, it's lighteningly, blisteringly, stunningly FASssst.
PSCS3 N Lightroom works great.
So far I am delighted....
CHEERS ALL.