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Lenny · 27th July 2008, 01:11 AM

The original UberPC build that this is based on can be found in the UberPC thread. I modified that build to give me a more realistic UberPC (dubbed the RealisticUberPC), and I've since modified it further.

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Mobo: Asus Striker II Extreme NF790i, S775 (1600MHz FSB), DDR3
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9650 3.0ghz (Yorkfield, 45nm, 1333MHz)
RAM: 8gb Corsair TwinX XMS3 DDR3 PC3-12800 (1600mhz)
Graphics Card: 1gb XFX GTX280 XXX
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250gb x2, Seagate Barracuda 1000gb x1
PSU: 1000W Xclio

Monitor: HyundaiIT W241D 24" Widescreen
Optical Drives: Samsung DVD Drive

Case: Coolermaster Stacker 830 Evolution 'nVidia' Special Edition

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...882/Rejig1.jpg

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Altogether, that's £2,892.83. I know I can shave more off (different PSU, different graphics card, lower spec CPU), but unless I get the same spec for cheaper, I don't really want to (I quite like the idea of 8gb RAM, a 3ghz quad core, and a graphics card I could annihilate Crysis with).

That's not to say that I don't want advice, though. Heck, the thread is set up so I can ask for advice.

For example, I know I can get the processor for £55 cheaper if I buy the OEM version, but do I really get it cheaper? Can I get a good CPU fan for less than £55 which is also better than the retail fan?

I'd also like advice on cooling (here's looking at you specifically, Commonmind!

) - my room gets very hot and stuffy, and my computer(s) is usually on for 7+ hours on a weekday, and more than 12 on each weekend day. The case is chosen partly because of its cooling capabilities (it can house a total of nine 120mm fans, and is big to boot so the airflow is good), but it's useless if I buy a handful of fans that need me to hand crank them. Advice on thermal paste will be welcome, too.

Anyway, the link below the specs is the price list, which also shows LN##### numbers next to each component - if you enter these in the search box on Scan Computers UK: Computer Hardware - All you can view the product in question.

So there you have it. Pick away, oh tweedler buzzards! Gnaw at the bones of my prospective build lay bare, and tell the cook how he can prepare it better.

Thankee.

Oh, and I'll also be buying Vista 64-bit and XP 64-bit with the system (to accommodate the RAM, if anyone wants to know. I can get away with using my current 32-bit versions of each OS, but then I only get 3gb of my 8gb RAM), which knocks it just over three grand, but you don't need to worry about those.

EDIT: I've also been entertaining the idea of an Intel Xeon mobo, with dual-Xeon processors. If I get round to throwing a build based around that together, then I'll post it and the buzzards can have some dessert!

27th July 2008, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lenny Press "X" to Admire Hat. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: [I am a spambot, selecting the default option - ban me!] Posts: 3,287 Blog Entries: 3	September Build Rejig - Advice? The original UberPC build that this is based on can be found in the UberPC thread. I modified that build to give me a more realistic UberPC (dubbed the RealisticUberPC), and I've since modified it further. --- Mobo: Asus Striker II Extreme NF790i, S775 (1600MHz FSB), DDR3 CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9650 3.0ghz (Yorkfield, 45nm, 1333MHz) RAM: 8gb Corsair TwinX XMS3 DDR3 PC3-12800 (1600mhz) Graphics Card: 1gb XFX GTX280 XXX HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250gb x2, Seagate Barracuda 1000gb x1 PSU: 1000W Xclio Monitor: HyundaiIT W241D 24" Widescreen Optical Drives: Samsung DVD Drive Case: Coolermaster Stacker 830 Evolution 'nVidia' Special Edition http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97...882/Rejig1.jpg --- Altogether, that's £2,892.83. I know I can shave more off (different PSU, different graphics card, lower spec CPU), but unless I get the same spec for cheaper, I don't really want to (I quite like the idea of 8gb RAM, a 3ghz quad core, and a graphics card I could annihilate Crysis with). That's not to say that I don't want advice, though. Heck, the thread is set up so I can ask for advice. For example, I know I can get the processor for £55 cheaper if I buy the OEM version, but do I really get it cheaper? Can I get a good CPU fan for less than £55 which is also better than the retail fan? I'd also like advice on cooling (here's looking at you specifically, Commonmind! ) - my room gets very hot and stuffy, and my computer(s) is usually on for 7+ hours on a weekday, and more than 12 on each weekend day. The case is chosen partly because of its cooling capabilities (it can house a total of nine 120mm fans, and is big to boot so the airflow is good), but it's useless if I buy a handful of fans that need me to hand crank them. Advice on thermal paste will be welcome, too. Anyway, the link below the specs is the price list, which also shows LN##### numbers next to each component - if you enter these in the search box on Scan Computers UK: Computer Hardware - All you can view the product in question. So there you have it. Pick away, oh tweedler buzzards! Gnaw at the bones of my prospective build lay bare, and tell the cook how he can prepare it better. Thankee. Oh, and I'll also be buying Vista 64-bit and XP 64-bit with the system (to accommodate the RAM, if anyone wants to know. I can get away with using my current 32-bit versions of each OS, but then I only get 3gb of my 8gb RAM), which knocks it just over three grand, but you don't need to worry about those. EDIT: I've also been entertaining the idea of an Intel Xeon mobo, with dual-Xeon processors. If I get round to throwing a build based around that together, then I'll post it and the buzzards can have some dessert!