Change the ram, motherboard doesn't support DDR3.

Also, Thermaltake cases are overpriced and generally suck.

Get this instead:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=461645
Or save some money and get this, putting the extra into better graphics.
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=354717

Atom Cannister

Germany380 Posts

November 04 2009 15:16 GMT

Thanks for pointing out that about the RAM

This one instead of that one so

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=490117

Thanks for your comments. Don't know too much about computers.... :p

xmShake

United States1100 Posts

November 04 2009 15:25 GMT

On November 05 2009 00:16 Atom Cannister wrote:
Thanks for pointing out that about the RAM

This one instead of that one so

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=490117

Thanks for your comments. Don't know too much about computers.... :p

That ram will work fine, but also consider downgrading to a slower speed and putting the money towards graphics, as a good graphics card will be the most important thing in a gaming build.
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=347969

Ecael

United States6703 Posts

November 04 2009 15:30 GMT

Why are you aiming for a Q9550 when the i5 beats it in prices and at least matches performance? The mobo used wasn't cheap enough to justify it. Also, is there a budget? This build is a weird mix of things from different ranges.

ghermination

United States2851 Posts

November 04 2009 15:35 GMT

The DDR3 memory will not work with that board.
The GT220 = 9600GT. Why don't you go with a cheaper LGA775 processor (e8400 or e8500), 4gb ddr2-1200 (it exists), and like a gtx260? would be a much more complete and powerful build. Also you should probably go with a 600+ watt PSU for future upgrades sake.Swapping out a PSU can be fucking annoying.

Ecael

United States6703 Posts

November 04 2009 15:50 GMT

Kind of hard to guess at the guy's budget, what with the smattering of Dominator and a GT220...

biomedical

235 Posts

November 04 2009 15:50 GMT

#10

go for quality not quantity/size when it comes to screens!!

Sadistx

Zimbabwe5568 Posts

November 04 2009 16:28 GMT

#11

You should get at least 4870 for the videocard or 5770 instead if you can find it at the same price.

GT220 = garbage.

wingedpts

Canada19 Posts

November 04 2009 17:11 GMT

#12

I like ghermination's suggestions. Don't forget Cpu/Gpu coolers in budget they help a lot with overclocking and especially since video cards these days come with shit coolers that sound like jet-engines and only cool like 1/2 of what aftermarkets are capable of while being 10x louder

GreEny K

Germany7312 Posts

November 04 2009 17:33 GMT

#13

On November 05 2009 00:13 xmShake wrote:
Change the ram, motherboard doesn't support DDR3.

Also, Thermaltake cases are overpriced and generally suck.

Get this instead:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=461645
Or save some money and get this, putting the extra into better graphics.
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=354717

Completely agree about the case, that is not an opinion it is a fact.

Polis

Poland1292 Posts

November 04 2009 18:14 GMT

#14

For that mobo/CPU price Get i5.
For games you need better GPU, if you can't afford it then you must cut the price elsewhere.

Ok so you cut 50 on case (as proposed), you get Athlon II 250 + ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO, Socket-AM3. You save about 180 + 76 (GT220 price) = 256 that is almost HD5850 in games the difference will be huge.

haduken

Australia8267 Posts

November 04 2009 19:10 GMT

#15

GT220 is a low-entry graphic card, it is not garbage but I wouldn't be getting them for a desktop. I would rather get them for a Linux box or HTPC.

I also recommend that you not going down the socket 775 path, Phenom II 945 smokes any 775 quads.

Or you can get i5 which is even better and probably cheaper.

Atom Cannister

Germany380 Posts

November 04 2009 21:16 GMT

#16

All this information is great. Thanks very much to you all. I'll read through it carefully and try to decide. My budget is about 800 euro. Probably should have mentioned that in the opening. Thank guys

Atom Cannister

Germany380 Posts

November 04 2009 21:47 GMT

#17

I've decided to switch to DDR3, I think it'll be far better in the long run with regards upgrading parts and that.

Ecael

United States6703 Posts

November 04 2009 21:55 GMT

#18

I have no idea how hardware prices are in Europe, but given NA prices at the current exchange rate, that's practically enough for an i7 build, but i5 + 5850 is probably better, rest kind of depends on preferences, there is the option of getting ssd/velociraptor and stuff.

Atom Cannister

Germany380 Posts

November 05 2009 01:36 GMT

#19

I've taken on board everything you guys said and I've looking at a lot more parts.

What do you make of this?

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=492762
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=494872&view=detailed#ProductTabs
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=354717
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=364446&view=detailed#ProductTabs
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=343055
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=337116
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=340915

Boblion

France8043 Posts

November 05 2009 01:43 GMT

#20

Keep the Corsair 520 it will be enough ( + it has 5 years warranty ).
I have this PSU and it is really good.

edit: didn't see you changed the CPU. I5 is GOOD

Antec 300 is a good case.

You need to change the GPU though.
9800GT is really old and weak.
4870 / 4890 / 5770 depending of your budget / interest in Dx11 games.
No offense to Nvidia but ATI has better products atm.

citi.zen

2509 Posts

November 05 2009 02:38 GMT

#21

Very solid build, but would also recommend ATI over Nvidia.

VorcePA

United States1102 Posts

November 05 2009 05:17 GMT

#22

I'm an NVidia fanboy, but when it comes to middle-ranged cards, ATI beats NVidia right now.

If that rig is near the end of your budget, then go for it, but all of the technology you're using is on the road to being phased out. This means that it won't be very upgradeable. On the other hand, though, with this recession, companies are putting out newer technology at a slower pace because people simply aren't buying, so that generation of hardware will be around longer.

*shrug* It's a gamble, but you should be fine. If you've got more money to spare, switch to a motherboard that supports DDR3 and the Core i7 processor. SLi/Crossfire is pretty much standard on motherboards of both current and last generations (like the one you currently are planning to buy), so that isn't a big deal.

Polis

Poland1292 Posts

November 05 2009 09:10 GMT

#23

Definitly change GPU to HD5770 it cost about the same in this shop.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-5770-review-test/14 (GTS 250=9800GT)

game copy

3 Posts

November 05 2009 09:13 GMT

#24

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Shauni

4077 Posts

November 05 2009 10:30 GMT

#25

9800gt/gtx is actually one of the better cards in that price range. It's not a budget card, but it's not very modern any more. But yeah, I'd agree with Bobilon spending around 200 € on the graphics card and instead downgrading the CPU if you do not have enough budget. Even having a single core processor plus a modern grahpics card helps more than the reverse for most games. If you want nvidia go for the 260gt/gtx or better.

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