Gaming Rig advice volume II

Thetimewarp · Nov 25, 2010

Link to previous thread:

http://goo.gl/bOMap

I need some more advice on my system. I have modified it wholesale since my last thread (I think the only remaining component is the CPU) if you can call adding and subtracting items from a wishlist 'Modifying'. I'd appreciate some more advice on it, especially the PSU because I can't say I'm totally confident in its ability to support this system. Here's a picture and a precautionary link should it upload incorrectly.

Constructive criticism and opinions are welcome in all fields.

The website is aria.co.uk.

Fourstaff · Nov 25, 2010

your build is gay

Remove that horrible PSU masquerading as a Corsair, get something of more quality instead like the TX or VX ( or even AX

) series.

Also, get an aftermarket cooler, something along the lines of Cm 212+ is good.

Get rid of that Razer Carcharias, its a POS (although some might disagree). For that money you can get something much better.

NdMk2o1o · Nov 25, 2010

I would defo swap out the PSU and opt for something a little better, yest it is Corsair, though their latest value PSU's the CX range are not as good as previous ones, why skimp on the PSU in a £1k build? heck you spent more on your headset :wtf:

Rams is weak at 1333mhz get at least 1600mhz, motherboard is ok though dont expect it to be a great overclocker, and no need for aftermarket cooling if your not overclocking

And yea, what is with the "gaymen" title? :wtf:

overclocking101 · Nov 25, 2010

i agree get a real psu, and dump that headset. also the g500 is a great mouse but the newer GX's are much better, G5,G9 G9X

Thetimewarp · Nov 25, 2010

NdMk2o1o said:
be a great overclocker, and no need for aftermarket cooling if your not overclocking

And yea, what is with the "gaymen" title?

It's a misspelling of gaming, or gamin'. Don't worry it's not my PC dedicated to gay pron, that's in the basement.

Tatty_Two · Nov 25, 2010

Thetimewarp said:
It's a misspelling of gaming, or gamin'. Don't worry it's not my PC dedicated to gay pron, that's in the basement.

I hope by "basement" you mean a small dark room below ground level, as opposed to a small dark room in the body :laugh:

NdMk2o1o · Nov 25, 2010

Thetimewarp said:
It's a misspelling of gaming, or gamin'. Don't worry it's not my PC dedicated to gay pron, that's in the basement.

Tatty_One said:
I hope by "basement" you mean a small dark room below ground level, as opposed to a small dark room in the body

See's whats going on in here and slowly backs out of thread........ :wtf:

Black Haru · Nov 25, 2010

Fourstaff said:
Get rid of that Razer Carcharias, its a POS (although some might disagree). For that money you can get something much better.

I have to agree. I absolutely love my charachias, but if I had to do it again I would never pay more than $50 for them.

Fourstaff · Nov 25, 2010

overclocking101 said:
i agree get a real psu, and dump that headset. also the g500 is a great mouse but the newer GX's are much better, G5,G9 G9X

G500 is the newer G5 version, not the other way around. G9x is the newer version of the G9.

Thetimewarp · Nov 25, 2010

Thanks everyone for the input. Now:

http://goo.gl/7X6VA

or

http://goo.gl/FOvSs

?

Some other alternatives are of course welcome but these are two good options I stumbled across.
:pimp:

Frick · Nov 25, 2010

The TX is of course better, but the Builder series aren't that bad either. If you have the cash go for the TX, if you want to save some money go for either BUilder or that Coolermaster one.

Thetimewarp · Nov 25, 2010

According to my budget I could get the Logitech G35 set of headphones as a replacement to the Carcharias. Is there anything better I could get for £100 on aria?

Fourstaff · Nov 25, 2010

You might want to try Creative HS980

I used the older version and I found the sound passable (for the price) and slightly uncomfortable because it clamps my head rather tightly.

You might want to take a look at the PC350

Or Roccat Kave

Thetimewarp · Nov 25, 2010

Fourstaff said:
You might want to try Creative HS980

I used the older version and I found the sound passable (for the price) and slightly uncomfortable because it clamps my head rather tightly.

You might want to take a look at the PC350

Or Roccat Kave

PC350 > G35?

:pimp:

Fourstaff · Nov 25, 2010

I have tried both and IMHO the PC 350 feels better (G35 is tight), and there is a mod to make it sound better over in Head-fi. PC 350 gets my vote.

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Gaming Rig advice volume II

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