OC pre-built systems

jdoshe · 3 Jan 2011 at 14:32

Hey guys,
Have been browsing the pre-built systems and came across these 2

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-033-OP&tool=3

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-033-OP&tool=3

Are these any good, and if they are are they good value for money.

Im looking for a general use machine, some gaming and media hub.
I dont need a top end rig, but something that i can play around with in a year or 2 if needs be.

Many thanks

Jay

Surveyor · 3 Jan 2011 at 14:50

Both links are to the same system.

What sort of games will you playing and at what resolution?

What is your total budget for the base unit?

jdoshe · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:01

oops, sorry
its these

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-033-OP&groupid=43&catid=1444&subcat=1713

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-210-OK&groupid=43&catid=1444&subcat=1713

My top end budget is pushing £700
My monitor is currently only a 19inch at 1280x1024, but am looking to hook it up to my 40 inch LCD for movie viewing.

not sure in terms of what games, have been of the scene for a bit, but id say FPS like call of duty and such like stuff.

stulid · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:04

That "Cyborg" with a GTX460 will be bang on for your budget and needs.

jdoshe · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:11

i need to get the OS as well, so if took the cyborg with the GTS450 and home prem 64bit, will that still be good enough to do everything i want from it?

Surveyor · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:13

The Titan Cyborg should meet your needs.

If you're going to store a lot of media on it then you may wish to consider increasing the hard drive from 500GB.

Total price with a GTX460 and Windows 7 64 bit will be £769.23 plus a larger hard drive if needed.

After midnight tonight this will be £788.00 (VAT increase).

iBSOD · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:16

jdoshe said:
i need to get the OS as well, so if took the cyborg with the GTS450 and home prem 64bit, will that still be good enough to do everything i want from it?

The 450 is ok, don't expect to be playing Crysis on very high. Would be good for light gaming + watching films.

And go for them Phenom build.

Surveyor · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:17

jdoshe said:
i need to get the OS as well, so if took the cyborg with the GTS450 and home prem 64bit, will that still be good enough to do everything i want from it?

GTX 460 is a better card.

Read this review of the GTS 450:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gts-450-review-roundup/

See if it plays the sort of games you will be playing at decent frame rates.

jdoshe · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:17

ive got an external 1.5tb so im not too fussed on big storage on the pc as i have the space if necessary.
Thats why im trying to get it done now to save on the pounds before the increase.

Surveyor · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:20

It all depends how much you want to spend and how long you plan on keeping the system.

GTS 450 is OK for lighter gaming.

GTX 460 will last you longer and play newer games better.

Review of the HAWK GTX 460:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/msi-geforce-gtx-460-hawk-review/20

A fair bit quicker than a GTS 450 (not far off double the frame rates) and there's still a fair bit of overclocking headroom on the GTX 460.

jdoshe · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:39

Thanks a lot surveyor. been really helpful.

Surveyor · 3 Jan 2011 at 15:46

jdoshe said:
Thanks a lot surveyor. been really helpful.

No problem.

If you buy it I hope you have a lot of fun