Wakers Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 the intel has ddr2 n amd has ddr3 both 4gb See post 46 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Try a site that u can build ur own PC, scans 3XS systems r pretty decent, i think overclockers does a similarly good service Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 You won't get as good a value for money than Dell at the moment. I was trying to make a custom spec for a friend last week and they were all quite expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_Cdy Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Ok for a pre built system, Sacn are excelent for building systems. Overclockers are offering systems, however, these are very good for people wishing to OC. Scan would offer a better balanced system or base unit. Please stay clear of Dell. For someone with limited PC XP, they have a dire customer service. The build quality is crap imho too. Go with Scan. Sorry if i have jumped blindly into this thread, but i have a passion for tech and well built OC'ed systems. BTW DDR3 has double the bandwitdh of DDR2. For gaming, a matched pair of 2Gig sticks will be a good balance. These will be more efficiant in whatever flavour. The 3XS systems will mainly offer DDR3 and will start with this http://3xs.scan.co.uk/ShowSystem.asp?SystemID=1011. The next up is a Core I5. To get what is wanted, a home built base unit is probably going to bet the only way or through Scan (or elsewhere) (www.http://www.cclonline.com/) for a Q8300 CPU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Stay away from Dell? You couldn't be more wrong. There have been some unbelievable deals with Dell over the last few months. Scan are offering core 2 duo systems at similar prices to Dell i5 ranges. If you think that's a good deal then you'll be on your own in that assessment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_Cdy Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 It is not about deals but system build quality. Scan will blow Dell to dust, but as you say, that will be my comment. As an Overclocker, i guess my oipinions will out of touch with the average user. I mean no disrespect by that comment, but when you have built and overclocked a system(s), you tend to delve a little deeper into Computers and what's what. Dell are not what! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 We have two Dells in the house at the moment. One has been running and continuously upgraded for about five years. There's been nothing wrong with the build quality at all. The only computer I've seen with better build quality is my desktop from pcspecialist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_Cdy Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Why would you need to continuously upgrde it?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Why do you think? Buy mid range and upgrade gradually. I don't have the money to go out and buy an absolute top of the range PC or even the components for it, otherwise I would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_Cdy Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Well, i'll agree to a certain point. A small budget can be restrictive, however, it is possible to spec a system within those constraints. You don't have to stick to Mid Range just because of a tight budget. That is the point i am trying to make. Plan and build your own is more effective over a pre built system at the lower levels. End of the day if your happy, fair enougth. Don't have a problem with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlstonbigspuds Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Intel® Core™ 2 Quad-Core Q8300 Processor (2.50GHz, 4MB cache, 1333MHz FSB) 4096MB Dual Channel DDR3 1066MHz [4x1024] Memory 640GB (7200rpm) SATA Hard Drive Nvidia ® GeForce G310 512MB graphics card Could someone give me some advice as too how many leagues to set up on this system? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_Cdy Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 What make is the DD3? IMHO I believe you are better off with a Q8600. Decent Memory will be paramount though. But yeah, that is balanced enough at stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlstonbigspuds Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 tim i have purchased that computer without ddr3 tho it has 6gb ddr2 how many leagues should it run quickly mate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 A lot. More than you should need to be honest. FM Won't ever use more than 2gb of memory though, it's not possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlstonbigspuds Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 ok thanks wakers mate bn big help throughout,having problms downloading patch now tho! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_Cdy Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Yeah. The game addressing only 2gig with more than double could impact performance. Running all leagues could cause some system slow down. Good luck with your new rig anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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