Hi techlads,
Just after your opinions on a new build i have yet to give the go ahead on but will be in a cpl of days. Im like an older gamer (43), been playing games most of my life (some console) and am looking to have this build for the next 2-3yrs without updating. Im not exactly spec minded when it comes to computers and what works and what doesnt, but im after a system that will play any game at the highest lvl and keep me interested for a while..
Heres the quotes i have received (wth discounts)
System 1:
1x Core I5-3550, 3.3ghz, Quad Core, Integrated graphics
1x Gigabyte GZ-X7/ 450W PSU
1x 500GB SATAII 7200rpm HDD
1x 4GB DDRIII 1333Mhz (1x4gb)
1x H61 Intel motherboard 1155
1x Nvidia GTX560 1GB PCI Express
1x DVD-RW SATAII
1x Windows 7 Home Premium
Price : $1049au
System 2:
Exact same specs as system 1 but with a 650W PSU (instead of the 450W) and Nvidia GTX670 2gb (instead of the GTX560)
Price : $1419au
I have had my fair share of desktops over the yrs, the last puter was very old running intel core 2 3.0ghz and a 9600GT card. It got a virus and needed a re-install but the case was in vbad shape also so basically wasnt worth saving. Just like to know what is best for the $$ and would i need more ram?..better mobo? etc. I preferably dont want to update the gfx card later but thats technology and sometimes cant be avoided.
cheers.
Brett
Just after your opinions on a new build i have yet to give the go ahead on but will be in a cpl of days. Im like an older gamer (43), been playing games most of my life (some console) and am looking to have this build for the next 2-3yrs without updating. Im not exactly spec minded when it comes to computers and what works and what doesnt, but im after a system that will play any game at the highest lvl and keep me interested for a while..
Heres the quotes i have received (wth discounts)
System 1:
1x Core I5-3550, 3.3ghz, Quad Core, Integrated graphics
1x Gigabyte GZ-X7/ 450W PSU
1x 500GB SATAII 7200rpm HDD
1x 4GB DDRIII 1333Mhz (1x4gb)
1x H61 Intel motherboard 1155
1x Nvidia GTX560 1GB PCI Express
1x DVD-RW SATAII
1x Windows 7 Home Premium
Price : $1049au
System 2:
Exact same specs as system 1 but with a 650W PSU (instead of the 450W) and Nvidia GTX670 2gb (instead of the GTX560)
Price : $1419au
I have had my fair share of desktops over the yrs, the last puter was very old running intel core 2 3.0ghz and a 9600GT card. It got a virus and needed a re-install but the case was in vbad shape also so basically wasnt worth saving. Just like to know what is best for the $$ and would i need more ram?..better mobo? etc. I preferably dont want to update the gfx card later but thats technology and sometimes cant be avoided.
cheers.
Brett