To shyguyXPC

[wully]

Hi its just to double check if this build you suggested will work well together and with windows 7 as im going to order them sometime this week.

Though ill have to get someone in to build it as i dont have a clue how to lol.

CPU: ADX250OCGM AMD Dual Core Althlon II X2 250 3.0GHz 2MB Socket AM3 - Retail Dual Core Technology, 3.0GHz clock speed, 2x512KB L2 Cache, 64-Bit Technology, HyperTransport Technology, 3yr Warranty. : novatech.co.uk

Mobo: 90-MIBB90-G0EAY00Z Asus M4A78LT-M LE AMD 760G (Socket AM3) Motherboard AMD AM3 CPU, Micro ATX, DDR3 (8GB max), 10 x USB, 6 x SATA 3Gb/s, 1 x DVI, 1 x D-Sub, 7.1 HD Audio. : novatech.co.uk

RAM: VS2GB1333D3 Corsair Value Select 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Dual Channel Kit 1333MHz RAM Speed, CAS 9-9-9-24 Timings, 1.8-1.9v VDIMM, Lifetime Warranty with Corsair. : novatech.co.uk

New Hard drive: WD5001AALS Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 32MB Cache Hard Disk Drive SATAII 300MB/s <8.9ms 7200rpm - OEM 500GB Capacity, SATA-II Interface, 7200RPM Spin Speed, 32MB Cache, 5 Year Warranty. : novatech.co.uk

GPU: ENGTS450 DIRECTCU ASUS GeForce GTS 450 Direct CU 1024MB DDR5 Dual DVI HDMI PCI Express - Retail - With Free HAWX2 Game 783MHz Core, 1566MHz Shader Clock, 1024MB 3608MHz GDDR5 Memory, 192 Processors Cores, SLi Ready, Direct X 11 Support, 2 Year Warran

PSU: CMPSU-400CXUK Corsair CX 400W ATX2.2 Power Supply The CX 400W series power supply offers Corsair quality and reliability without the extra cost. : novatech.co.uk

[JLK03F150]

That will be a nice build, wully. All those components will work fine together with Win7.

Are you planning to re-use the Packard Bell case or getting a new one? You (or who ever helps you build) might have problems connecting the case's power, reset, HDD light connector to your motherboard.

[wully]

I will be getting a new case to and will probobaly take it to my local computer experts shop to get it built.

[nickslick74]

Yep, that is a decent set-up there and all the components should work together just fine. Just out curiosity, what will you be using this new rig for? I'm guessing gaming...

[wully]

Yip i have alot of games which dont work/rungood on my current pc so yes gaming all the way.

[nickslick74]

Should be fine for almost all games, something like CoD: Black Ops might have to be on lower settings.

[ShyguyXPC]

If you can afford it, I'd grab a Radeon 6850 (Runs about 150-160 pounds on the Novatech site vs the 100 pounds for the GTS 450), otherwise the GTS 450 should still be good.


Not sure on COD Black Ops, but most other COD games should be capable of 50FPS (Or close to it) or more with that card and hardware.

[nickslick74]

When I ran it though a Black Ops spec calulator the setup was not recommended as playable, but I figure they always aim really high.

[ShyguyXPC]

Meh, might be the AMD X2 throwing it off. The video card well exceeds the minimum specs for the game, also lists Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or better or AMD X3 or better...

Might be seeing the AMD Athlon II X2 as not meeting whats needed for the AMD side of things.

Looked up, the games using a Modified World At War Game engine, and some features from MW2's engine as well.

that GTS 450 is somwhere between a Radeon 5750 and 5770 for performance, and those two cards were similar to Radeon 4850 & 4870, so it should easily run the game.

Though there could be some driver issues or something as well, but pretty sure the system will run the game fine.


not sure which Calculator your using, but see what its says with this CPU instead?

ADX450WFGMBOX AMD Triple Core Athlon II X3 450 3.2GHz 1.5MB Socket AM3 - Retail Triple Core Technology, 3.2GHz clock speed, 3x512KB L2 Cache, 64-Bit Technology, HyperTransport Technology, 3yr Warranty. : novatech.co.uk

along with the hardware above.


Could be the GTS 450 is new enough its throwing the calculator off as well.

[Theposterbumper]

When I ran it though a Black Ops spec calulator the setup was not recommended as playable, but I figure they always aim really high.

black ops spec calculator, where may i find that?

[nickslick74]

This is what I used: Call of Duty 7 System Requirements - PC Game Call of Duty 7 requirements

Not sure if the OP is going to play Black Ops, I was just sayin'

[wully]

Will this case be good with the build

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC&#47; ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

[nickslick74]

sure will!

[Nude_Lewd_Man]

Hi Wully,

Whereabouts are you, as I can see that Shy has mentioned Novatech (as have you in the first post) and quoted a couple of prices in quid.....but then you've gone and linked to the Egg.... NewEgg don't want your money if you aren't from the USofA (or possibly Northern America) as I discovered about a year ago.....

[ShyguyXPC]

Well if your in China, they want your money

USA, Canada And China they have sites for now, but still no UK or EU.

[ShyguyXPC]

CM 690: Coolermaster CM 690 Pure Black Dominator Case - Black - No PSU

CM 690 II: Coolermaster CM 690 II Pure Black Dominator 2 Case - Black - No PSU

[wully]

Yea im from the UK ill probably get CM 690 from novatech. thx