Recent content by mattmuffinman

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    Critique this gaming build

    Nice responses, thanks. Ive changed the hardisk. Yes I do live in the UK... thats why I left the prices off as I know most people on here are American. I have a 24" so I will be gaming at 1900x1200, for that reason i'll probably stick with the 280.
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    Critique this gaming build

    This PC is built for PC gaming, not much else. I already have a soundsystem, monitor keyboard and mouse. I do plan on overclocking and I have a few questions about this (see below) As far as budget goes... the components listed puts me pretty much at my limit so dont suggest any major...
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    Minimum processor to take advantage of the 4870x2?

    I want to build a gaming rig that cuts back on cost. I saw a good bundle deal on a Athlon64x2 5200 plus a motherboard and ram. Would this processor be able to get the most out of the higher end graphics cards? I know that most of todays games are heavily GPU dependant, but to what extent...
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    Best time to buy?

    Nvidia are releasing the 295GTX on the 8th of Jan, so the prices of high end video cards are likely too fall around then.
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    Do I need to replace my old powersupply? (and other questions)

    Its time I feel to upgrade my system and I have been researching like crazy trying to find all the best parts for the rig. This PC will be primarily a gaming machine. Now im very tempted to go down the intel i7 route despite the prohibative cost, but the sensible part of my brain will...
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    Is my old powersupply up to it? (and other questions...)

    Its time I feel to upgrade my system and I have been researching like crazy trying to find all the best parts for the rig. This PC will be primarily a gaming machine. Now im very tempted to go down the intel i7 route despite the prohibative cost, but the sensible part of my brain will...