For the technically minded...my "proposed" upgrade

[AvengerUK]

Hey all,

thought id run my idea for a upgrade to my current PC by you, as im not sure wether it all "fits together" or wether im getting compatable parts - ive never, as in, never, built a Intel machine - so i have no idea on sockets, motherboards or features. By just looking around, thus far ive come up with:

Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "LGA775 Kentsfield"

EVGA nForce 650i Ultra (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-003-EA&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=205)

BFG GeForce 8800 Ultra OC 768MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI
(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-049-BG&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=877)

Also, im not sure wether my PSU is up to the job of all this, ive been told that it is, but its always good to be sure! (580W Hiper type-R)

[mrapoc]

Do yourself a massive favour mate and DO NOT buy from ocuk

http://www.overclock3d.net/articles.php?type=3&id=65&page=1&desc=overclockers_uk_-_swish_new_website__same_shoddy_service_

Review sums up what I and others have experienced wayyyyy tooooo often.

You can get free shipping off www.specialtech.co.uk if you get 25 posts (or already have) on oc3d forums

[Rik]

Also, im not sure wether my PSU is up to the job of all this, ive been told that it is, but its always good to be sure! (580W Hiper type-R)

Depending how many drives you hang off the machine, my instinct would be to upgrade to 700W or better and give yourself a bit of headroom.

[mrapoc]

You can run that off a 580w easily I should say unless ur gonna go SLI - then get 600w+. Stability of the voltage on the rails is probably a lot more important than the wattage rated tbh 

[AvengerUK]

Yeh, well ive just found out that my budget is considerably bigger than first thought (as this is my 18th "Treat") - so it may end up being rather different!

RE: mrapoc, ye im aware of overclockers rep, as ive suffered (by the tune of a weeks wait - and a very rude customer services guy) when trying to replace some RAM. - however, buying from them is extremely convienant for me, as its not a long drive to pick stuff up - that said, microdirect and aria PC (Aria being the company who won the er, PC world or w/e awards) arnt far either!

[AvengerUK]

Depending how many drives you hang off the machine, my instinct would be to upgrade to 700W or better and give yourself a bit of headroom.

decided on: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-010-HP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=461

Similar to my current, just 100w more - should be ample i hope!

[Rik]

Slightly cheaper at Scan:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=465734

Looks up to the job.

[AvengerUK]

Slightly cheaper at Scan:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=465734

Looks up to the job.

Add postage and it aint

(although petrol is proberbly going to be more...)

Anywho, im off to enjoy some early morning birthday drinks

[zimmerframe]

Definatly go with a higher capacity PSU. If you are going with an 880 Ultra, a minimum of 600W for stability.  Some modern PSU are modular so you dont have all those unnecessary wires cluttering up the inides of your case.  I think the 880 Ultra needs two PCI-E power connectors btw.

Are you sticking with the stock Intel HSF?  If not, the Artic freezer Pro http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-017-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821 is still apparently a cracker.

[Rik]

Anywho, im off to enjoy some early morning birthday drinks

Happy birthday! 

Have a karma to celebrate. 

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