New computer - thoughts?

JScones · 02-21-10, 01:42 AM

My daughter is nagging me for a computer, so I'm thinking of giving her my current four year old one and buying a new one. I'm looking at the following config:

Intel I7-860 CPU
GA-P55A-UD4/P55chipset with USB3 & SATA3
4GB DDR3/1600 XMP Kit/Kingston
1GB DDR5 ATI HD5870/Sapphire
2X 1.5TB SATA2/64M Cache/7200 Western Digital HDD
SATA Pioneer DL DVD+/-R/RW/DVR-218LBK
Antec True power 850w PSU W/ Cable manager
Coolermaster 590 case
24” Samsung 2443BW+ LCD w/ Height adjustment
MS WIN7 Ultimate OEM

I'm not going for top of the line - just a good gaming machine that should last me another four or so years.

I'm not a hardware guru, so any thoughts on config welcome.

Reece · 02-21-10, 04:40 AM

Sounds good to me , the LCD monitor is the same one I have, very pleased!!
If your interested my case is a Zalman GS1000:
http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=310
That's very nice, my video card is a HIS HD 4850, runs too hot for my liking (55C) even with IceQ setup, still pleased overall with it, am saving for the one you have listed, if you get it I would like to know how it goes! can't comment on the CPU, my last 3 have been AMD.

Arclight · 02-21-10, 05:40 PM

Maybe get a triple-channel memory kit.

Doesn't offer that much improvement, but i7 gives the option so it's something to consider.

Apart from that, picture perfect.

AVGWarhawk · 02-21-10, 07:07 PM

Not going for the top of the line....

Getting darn near it!

Should be a splendid machine and you the envy of the neighborhood!

Enjoy!

Reece · 02-21-10, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Not going for the top of the line....

Getting darn near it!

Should be a splendid machine and you the envy of the neighborhood!

Enjoy!

Yeh I thought he was being a bit smarty pantsy!!

Submarine · 02-22-10, 01:59 AM

If you don't mind having quite a bit less space, you could get a solid slate hard drive. They are mega fast and can help boost your performance quite a bit. Very good for gaming

02-21-10, 01:42 AM	#1
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	New computer - thoughts? My daughter is nagging me for a computer, so I'm thinking of giving her my current four year old one and buying a new one. I'm looking at the following config: Intel I7-860 CPU GA-P55A-UD4/P55chipset with USB3 & SATA3 4GB DDR3/1600 XMP Kit/Kingston 1GB DDR5 ATI HD5870/Sapphire 2X 1.5TB SATA2/64M Cache/7200 Western Digital HDD SATA Pioneer DL DVD+/-R/RW/DVR-218LBK Antec True power 850w PSU W/ Cable manager Coolermaster 590 case 24” Samsung 2443BW+ LCD w/ Height adjustment MS WIN7 Ultimate OEM I'm not going for top of the line - just a good gaming machine that should last me another four or so years. I'm not a hardware guru, so any thoughts on config welcome.

02-21-10, 04:40 AM	#2
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,691 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Sounds good to me , the LCD monitor is the same one I have, very pleased!! If your interested my case is a Zalman GS1000: http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=310 That's very nice, my video card is a HIS HD 4850, runs too hot for my liking (55C) even with IceQ setup, still pleased overall with it, am saving for the one you have listed, if you get it I would like to know how it goes! can't comment on the CPU, my last 3 have been AMD. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

02-21-10, 05:40 PM	#3
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Maybe get a triple-channel memory kit. Doesn't offer that much improvement, but i7 gives the option so it's something to consider. Apart from that, picture perfect. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

02-21-10, 07:07 PM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Not going for the top of the line.... Getting darn near it! Should be a splendid machine and you the envy of the neighborhood! Enjoy! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

02-22-10, 01:59 AM	#6
Submarine Torpedoman Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 117 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you don't mind having quite a bit less space, you could get a solid slate hard drive. They are mega fast and can help boost your performance quite a bit. Very good for gaming __________________