Desktop PCs: Your thoughts on a couple!

jweb2k

Looking at a couple of PCs, just wanted feedback on whether you think it's a really good deal, or can suggest alternatives at the same price point!

http://www.cube247.co.uk/?customise=39

http://www.cube247.co.uk/?customise=24

12GB of RAM and massive hard drives - anyone see any potential pitfalls?

Thanks in advance!!!!!

AirCooledHeaven

What on earth is any operating system going to do with 12GB of RAM ?

fuzzball172

I'm just using photoshop to create a 1m x 2m banner for a client, I wish I had 12gb of RAM right about now... LOL

Lee

jweb2k

^^ Video editing and futureproofing, nothing more really

asininity

Well its a powerhouse but think some of the hardware might be wasted. Good price though.

jweb2k

I'm thinking of it as a base system to upgrade with over the next couple of years - I know the i7 isn't the latest model as such, but anyone see anything that could be better for the same price? Also, would you go with the Base unit or the Package?

asininity

On both I'd replace the asus MB but only cos I dont like them. And the package has some weird DDR2 memory, I can't undarstand with a unit like that they haven't put DDR3. I'd get the package personally.

jweb2k

Didn't see that on the first one, the DDRIII on the second link sounds better I think. Thanks for the advice on the Asus.

DCFC79

They're both not bad machines, the 1 at £799 is good with the sound system but its got ddr2 ram,

jweb2k

Thanks, I'll see what they can do about upgrading it to DDRIII

jweb2k

Just a quick update on this one, the guys over at bit-tech have been working hard scouting the net, and looks like a self-build will be better. Here's the specs we jointly came up with:

Antec 902 - £84.47 - http://!!!!!!!.com/antec902 Amazon
Corsair DD3 6GB XMS - £89.84 - http://!!!!!!!.com/corsairddr3 Scan
MSI x58 Pro - £134.75 - http://!!!!!!!.com/MSIx58board Scan
i7 920 - £203.75 - http://!!!!!!!.com/i7920scan Scan
Corsair 650w TX - £73.20 - http://!!!!!!!.com/650wcorsair Scan
Samsung Spin Point F1 - £57.43 - http://!!!!!!!.com/spinpointf1samsung Scan
Scythe Mugen - £37.94 - http://!!!!!!!.com/scythemugen Scan
Palit GTX 260 - £107.99 (w/del) - http://!!!!!!!.com/palit260gtx Aria


Total: £789.37 (inc VAT)

Hope that helps anyone tracking this topic!