PC configuration. What would you change.

Mishomeister

I've been quoted this PC on https://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk

I am planning to overclock CPU and to add second Video card in the future.

• CASE: Azza Orion Gaming Mid-Tower Case with See-Thru Side Panel [-13] (Silver with Blue Lightning)
• FREEBIES: None
• Lights & Illumination: NONE
• Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+10]
• Cyberpower Noise Reduction Technology: None
• CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 2600K Quad Core 3.4GHz 8MB cache LGA1155 + HD Graphics ***Overclockable XXX***
• FREEBIES: FREE Game - Shogun 2 Coupon: Total War
• Overclocking Service: No Overclocking
• Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC / Xtremegear Liquid Cooling system w/ 120mm Radiator (Asetek CPU Water Cooling ***Overclockable XXX***)
• Coolant for Cyberpower Advance WaterCooling Kits: NONE
• MOTHERBOARD: [CrossFireX/SLI] Asus P8Z68-V Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ BT GO! LucidLogix Virtu and Intel Smart Response Technology & 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 3 PCIe Gen2, 2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI ***Overclockable XXX*** [+31]
• Intel Smart Response Technology for Z68: None
• Internal USB/SATA Expansion Module: NONE
• MEMORY: 8GB (2x4GB) PC12800 DDR3/1600mhz Dual Channel Memory [+73] (Corsair XMS3 w/Heat Spreader ***Overclockable XXX***)
• VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+38] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
• FREEBIES: FREE Game - Dungeon Siege 3
• DONGLES: NONE
• VIDEO CARD 2: None, or On-Board Integrated Graphics
• Video Card 3: None, or On-Board Integrated Graphics
• Dedicated PhysX Card: None
• Power Supply Upgrade: 850 Watts Power Supplies [+36] (CoolerMaster 850watt Silent ProModular Gaming Power Supply, SLI / Crossfire ready [+25])
• Hard Drive: 2TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64M Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive [+33] (Single Hard Drive)
• Data Hard Drive: NONE
• Hard Drive Cooler: None
• Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE. (BLACK COLOR)
• Optical Drive 2: NONE
• SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
• 3D Vision Glasses: NONE
• LCD Monitor: NONE
• 2nd Monitor: NONE
• 3rd Monitor: NONE
• SPEAKERS: NONE
• Headset: None
• GAMING GEAR: None
• Network: ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT -- As standard on all PCs
• MODEM: NONE
• Keyboard: NONE
• Mouse: NONE
• Mouse Pad: None
• Extra Thermal Display: NONE
• Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: NONE
• External Wireless Network Adapter: NONE
• Wireless 802.11B/G/N Access Point: NONE
• Bluetooth: None
• Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 52in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer [+5] (BLACK COLOR [+5])
• Video Camera: None
• Cables: None
• Power Surge Protection: None
• IEEE 1394 Card: NONE
• USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
• USB and External Drive: NONE
• Floppy: NONE
• Ultra Care Option: None
• Operating System: NONE - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY(NO OVERCLOCKING AVALIABLE) [-59]
• Media Center Remote & TV Tuner: None
• Software: None
• FREEBIES: None
• Games: None
• Fast Track Service: NONE
• WARRANTY SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3 Year Labour, 1 Year Parts, 1 Month Collect and Return plus Life-Time Technical Support
• HOME INSTALLATION SERVICE: NONE

Could please everyone suggest if I have added any things that will not benefit me, so by taking them off I could reduce the price?
Or may be I have missed something important, that will prevent me from upgrading my PC in the future?

Also is it any good idea to add an extra thermal display or is it not any beneficial, accept th fact, your PC will look 'cooler'

RussJK

Mishomeister wrote: »

LIKE MY POST? CLICK THANKS!

Pretty ironic - asking people to thank you with such a large, bold & red signature, yet don't seem troubled by the need to thank all the people who took the time to answer your previous thread.

Spank

Why no overclocking?

Mishomeister

Spank wrote: »

Why no overclocking?

thinking of doing it myself

Mishomeister

RussJK wrote: »

Pretty ironic - asking people to thank you with such a large, bold & red signature, yet don't seem troubled by the need to thank all the people who took the time to answer your previous thread.

RussJK wrote: »

No one's going to do the heavy lifting for you, you have to put some effort into this.

Why should I be bothered thanking you for this?

RussJK

Mishomeister wrote: »

Why should I be bothered thanking you for this?

So what's wrong with the rest of the advice in that thread?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3427565

Or why would you only thank Hammyman in this thread, but ignore Steve's well considered reply:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/46177957#Comment_46177957

Why put something like that in your signature, if you don't offer the same courtesy to others?

mluton

Do you have the budget for SSDs?

Mishomeister

RussJK wrote: »

Or this thread where you ask for help:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3427553

Or any of your threads:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?do=finduser&u=1209177&starteronly=1

Clearly you're well aware of the "THANKS!" button, so why so miserly in doing the same back? Why should anyone want to help you?

However it is you - the one that didn't give me any useful advice is actualy complaining and crying here. I don't need your help and I would rather preffer you not to pos in my threads, rather then trying to do as many responses in order to get more stars for yourself. If I ask, which video card has better technical characteristics, why should I thank someone who is saying "Just go for the one that, suits your budget". Neither I need it repeated twice. If you don't like that I didn't thank you for such a response, I will be more than grateful if you stop spamming here as that is not what this thread has been created for, I will even THANKS for that if you stop posting in my threads.

Mishomeister

mluton wrote: »

Do you have the budget for SSDs?

Those are the ones that only support a limited number of writes over the life of the device?

hiz_2

Mishomeister wrote: »

I've been quoted this PC on https://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk

I am planning to overclock CPU and to add second Video card in the future.

• CASE: Azza Orion Gaming Mid-Tower Case with See-Thru Side Panel [-13] (Silver with Blue Lightning)
• FREEBIES: None
• Lights & Illumination: NONE
• Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+10]
• Cyberpower Noise Reduction Technology: None
• CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 2600K Quad Core 3.4GHz 8MB cache LGA1155 + HD Graphics ***Overclockable XXX***
• FREEBIES: FREE Game - Shogun 2 Coupon: Total War
• Overclocking Service: No Overclocking
• Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC / Xtremegear Liquid Cooling system w/ 120mm Radiator (Asetek CPU Water Cooling ***Overclockable XXX***)
• Coolant for Cyberpower Advance WaterCooling Kits: NONE
• MOTHERBOARD: [CrossFireX/SLI] Asus P8Z68-V Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ BT GO! LucidLogix Virtu and Intel Smart Response Technology & 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 3 PCIe Gen2, 2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI ***Overclockable XXX*** [+31]
• Intel Smart Response Technology for Z68: None
• Internal USB/SATA Expansion Module: NONE
• MEMORY: 8GB (2x4GB) PC12800 DDR3/1600mhz Dual Channel Memory [+73] (Corsair XMS3 w/Heat Spreader ***Overclockable XXX***)
• VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+38] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
• FREEBIES: FREE Game - Dungeon Siege 3
• DONGLES: NONE
• VIDEO CARD 2: None, or On-Board Integrated Graphics
• Video Card 3: None, or On-Board Integrated Graphics
• Dedicated PhysX Card: None
• Power Supply Upgrade: 850 Watts Power Supplies [+36] (CoolerMaster 850watt Silent ProModular Gaming Power Supply, SLI / Crossfire ready [+25])
• Hard Drive: 2TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64M Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive [+33] (Single Hard Drive)
• Data Hard Drive: NONE
• Hard Drive Cooler: None
• Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE. (BLACK COLOR)
• Optical Drive 2: NONE
• SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
• 3D Vision Glasses: NONE
• LCD Monitor: NONE
• 2nd Monitor: NONE
• 3rd Monitor: NONE
• SPEAKERS: NONE
• Headset: None
• GAMING GEAR: None
• Network: ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT -- As standard on all PCs
• MODEM: NONE
• Keyboard: NONE
• Mouse: NONE
• Mouse Pad: None
• Extra Thermal Display: NONE
• Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: NONE
• External Wireless Network Adapter: NONE
• Wireless 802.11B/G/N Access Point: NONE
• Bluetooth: None
• Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 52in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer [+5] (BLACK COLOR [+5])
• Video Camera: None
• Cables: None
• Power Surge Protection: None
• IEEE 1394 Card: NONE
• USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
• USB and External Drive: NONE
• Floppy: NONE
• Ultra Care Option: None
• Operating System: NONE - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY(NO OVERCLOCKING AVALIABLE) [-59]
• Media Center Remote & TV Tuner: None
• Software: None
• FREEBIES: None
• Games: None
• Fast Track Service: NONE
• WARRANTY SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3 Year Labour, 1 Year Parts, 1 Month Collect and Return plus Life-Time Technical Support
• HOME INSTALLATION SERVICE: NONE

Could please everyone suggest if I have added any things that will not benefit me, so by taking them off I could reduce the price?
Or may be I have missed something important, that will prevent me from upgrading my PC in the future?

Also is it any good idea to add an extra thermal display or is it not any beneficial, accept th fact, your PC will look 'cooler'

What do you want the PC to do? Gaming, looking cool etc? I say buy a Mac if you just want to get on with doing stuff and not fiddling about with settings and trying to make it work. Love or hate Apple, iPods, iPhones etc Macs are the best for usability, performance and no-nonsense.

Mishomeister

hiz wrote: »

What do you want the PC to do? Gaming, looking cool etc? I say buy a Mac if you just want to get on with doing stuff and not fiddling about with settings and trying to make it work. Love or hate Apple, iPods, iPhones etc Macs are the best for usability, performance and no-nonsense.

It is the gaming machine that I am after