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Old 01-Jul-2009, 03:23 PM
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Right thats it, for everything I want/need, it's gonna cost £620..

I'm gonna build my own PC !

I have to unfortunately order all the parts tonight as a big direct debit goes out at midnight

So yeah, quite exciting xD

http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/

Should help me a lot.

Anyone got any better sites for me to reference to for parts and putting it together?

Also, anyone estimated cost for a good rig with a nice graphics card?


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Right thats it, for everything I want/need, it's gonna cost £620..

I'm gonna build my own PC !

I have to unfortunately order all the parts tonight as a big direct debit goes out at midnight

So yeah, quite exciting xD

http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/

Should help me a lot.

Anyone got any better sites for me to reference to for parts and putting it together?

Also, anyone estimated cost for a good rig with a nice graphics card?
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Overclockers is always my first choice. You can find a decent pre-built rig for only slightly more than what it would cost you to build it yourself. Link is here - www.overclockers.co.uk

The section you need is here

Else, check compatibility on individual items and go it alone. Ebuyer is a decent start, as is scan

If you have any particular questions then PM me.

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What QS said.

I use overclockers all the time and build systems for a living along side my 'proper' job.

Building a computer is like making a jigsaw, all the bits need to fit for it work.

Make sure you do your reaseach before buying anything as to wether those bits are compatible and will fit correctly.

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Ok assuming that it has the required slots on the board and everything else the card comes with some adaptors that turn the normal connections (molex) to the PCI-E powered ones which attach to the card

Molex connectors look like this



If the PSU won't do the business get a higher speced one and it is normally a unscrew old one, screw in new one, and then make sure all of the connectors are put back into the same places - maybe take a couple of pics with a digital camera before you pull anything apart.

I will second what others have said and ask have you considered building your own, I know you said you are a hardware newb but we all started in the place as you.
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Ive got a zotac GPU and you get a converter cable for the power on the card incase the PSU doesnt have the 6 pin connector (il be very surprised if it doesnt these days though)

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Ordered from overclockers

Only because I need a PC quite quickly.

Will build my own one in the next 2 months or something, thanks for everyones help!


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Ordered from overclockers

Only because I need a PC quite quickly.

Will build my own one in the next 2 months or something, thanks for everyones help!
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Well done

Which one did you go for in the end?

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=1445&subcat=

The cheapest

But I mean, that rig is amazing for the price

CF community (especially Qs and greenbrucelee) have saved me over £200!

Could be an advert.


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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=1445&subcat=

The cheapest

But I mean, that rig is amazing for the price

CF community (especially Qs and greenbrucelee) have saved me over £200!

Could be an advert.
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...I take paypal

In all honesty, we're happy to help

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That rig will do you the trick.

I speaking with one of their IT guys (who does the overclocked rigs) and they definetly know what they are talking about.

So much so he helped me with a couple of settings to get a new build running at 4.5GHz although it was a bit noisy with all the fans so I put it down to 4.2GHz and everything was fine

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=1445&subcat=

The cheapest

But I mean, that rig is amazing for the price

CF community (especially Qs and greenbrucelee) have saved me over £200!

Could be an advert.
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My Stella fund is running out hint hint

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Well if we ever have a get together, rounds on me !


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Hey guys !

Just to let you know the PC is amazzzzzzzing!

I went for the 'Build you own' option, its absolutely amazing

Maybe post some pics if anyone is REALLLLLLLLLLY that interested

Thanks for the help !

EDIT: Too many amazings.


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