My potential order

[DefaultTo0]

What do you guys think of this PC I'm thinking of ordering? I've already got a copy of Windows 7, and I want a PC that is able to handle games like GTA IV, The Sims 3, etc.

Case
STYLISH SILVER/BLACK TRIDENT CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7-870 Quad Core (2.93GHz, 8MB Cache)
Motherboard
ASUS® P7H55D-M EVO: MICRO ATX, USB 3.0 & SATA 3.0GB/s
Memory (RAM)
4GB CORSAIR XMS3 DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 2GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX460 GDDR5 PCI EXPRESS - DirectX® 11
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 16MB CACHE (7,200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (READS XD, MS, CF, SD, etc)
Power Supply & Case Cooling
450W Quiet 80 PLUS Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan (£29)
Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (£19)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Monitor
IIYAMA E2271HDS 22" LED WIDESCREEN, HDMI/DVI-D FULL HD 1920x1080 (£149)
2nd Monitor
IIYAMA E2271HDS 22" LED WIDESCREEN, HDMI/DVI-D FULL HD 1920x1080 (£149)
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 12 working days

[Gorman]

This spec should be able to play the games listed with everything at max. Looks like a good spec.

Consider changing the mainboard to one that supports sli and upping the PSU to 650w in case you are tempted to go SLI with the 460's in the future.

Or just change the 460 for a 465.

also inb4 sleinous


Originally Posted by Sleinous
Also consider possibly, 1x 1TB WD10EARS with 64mb cache, especially as each 1TB WD10EARS is only slightly more than each of the 1Tb 16MB cached ones you have in there at present.

[PCS]

Great, well balanced spec, providing you don't plan to upgrade to SLi in the future. Please check your Windows licence covers you: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/includes/microsoft/licensing.html

[DefaultTo0]

Do you guys think that it's worth getting the second monitor? I would only be using one monitor at a time for gaming anyway.

[PCS]

I can't use a PC now without a second monitor, at work or at home, as 2 monitors are definitely better than one. However it's all down to what you think you need and whether you think 2 monitors will benefit you.

[Sleinous]

This spec should be able to play the games listed with everything at max. Looks like a good spec.

Consider changing the mainboard to one that supports sli and upping the PSU to 650w in case you are tempted to go SLI with the 460's in the future.

Or just change the 460 for a 465.

also inb4 sleinous

Stealer!

Also I'd upgrade the mobo, an i7 deserves something a bit more top notch imo :P besides if you want the PC to last, SLI would be beneficial ;)

[DefaultTo0]

I think I'm going to go with one monitor for now, and then buy a second in the future if I feel I need it. Having the single graphics card for running both monitors via DVI should be fine, right? And by default they should function as two separate monitors, instead of, for example, full-screen movies being split across them both?

I'm not a huge gamer, but I do enjoy running some emulators and playing a few games as mentioned above - I don't think that I'll be tempted to go with SLI in the future. With that in mind, I've got an updated specification. (Also, is it just me, or has my previously selected case now completely disappeared from the configuration list?)

Case
STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7-870 Quad Core (2.93GHz, 8MB Cache)
Motherboard
ASUS® P7P55D-E: USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, CrossFireX™ SUPPORT
Memory (RAM)
4GB CORSAIR XMS3 DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 2GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX460 GDDR5 PCI EXPRESS - DirectX® 11
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR GREEN WD10EARS, SATA 3 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (READS XD, MS, CF, SD, etc)
Power Supply & Case Cooling
450W Quiet 80 PLUS Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan (£29)
Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (£19)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps PCI CARD (£16)
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Monitor
IIYAMA E2271HDS 22" LED WIDESCREEN, HDMI/DVI-D FULL HD 1920x1080 (£149)
DVI Cable
1 x 2 Metre DVI Cable (£5)
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 12 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £942.00 including VAT and delivery.

[PCS]

The Fusion case has now been replaced with the Enigma: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?736-New-Enigma-Case-Now-available-to-Order!&highlight=enigma

The Enigma is a refresh and most people prefer the aesthetics of this case when compared to the Fusion.