[viperz]

wow, thank you very much!

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I was just wondering, ive changed the graphics card to the 8800GTX 768mb, and now have 6gb of ram, would i need to change the motherboard for that? also what kind of cooling system will i need?

[viperz]

I was just wondering, ive changed the graphics card to the 8800GTX 768mb, and now have 6gb of ram, would i need to change the motherboard for that? also what kind of cooling system will i need?

[james_8970]

I was just wondering, ive changed the graphics card to the 8800GTX 768mb, and now have 6gb of ram, would i need to change the motherboard for that? also what kind of cooling system will i need?

The 8800GTS 512mb is a better card unless you plan on playing at super high resolutions. I don't recommend you mix and match RAM, also if you want more then 4GB of RAM get Vista 64bit (though make sure you printer or any old hardware has drivers for it).
James

[viperz]

ok, what bout the 9600gt? or is the 8800gts still better? plus, i got rid of the ram u got, got 3 2gb corsair sticks of ram, and got th 64 bit operating system. So the motherboard u stated will still be ok with that? And what kind of cooling system would i need?

[kamille316]

The 8800GTS that James recommended is still a lot better. Also, why do you want 6GB of RAM? Seems a lot to me, I think 4GB should be enough for gaming unless you're going to do a lot of multimedia work.

[viperz]

kk 4gb, so all thats left is this cooling system? So that computer would be able to run crysis at nearly full graphics?

[kamille316]

Cooling system? What case will you be using for this? I think most cases have good case fans included in it (will only vary if you like it to be quiet). I have heard people buying Scythe fans.
I have the Noctua fans but those are really expensive ($20 per fan) and there are quite a few comparable ones for less money.
If you're overclocking, I suggest buying an aftermarket heatsink as well.

Your build should run crysis pretty good.

Edited by kamille316, 28 March 2008 - 10:14 AM.

[viperz]

will i nd a fan for the processor?

[james_8970]

If you want 4GB, I suggest you purchase a 2x2GB kit.
Unless you are overclocking, the stock heatsink will be sufficient for your CPU.
James

Edited by james_8970, 28 March 2008 - 01:33 PM.

[viperz]

ok thank you, one last thing i have 85pounds left to spend! as my company are paying for this, and i dont want to go under the amount im aloud to spend so i was wondering what i could upgrade?

[james_8970]

Are you overclocking?
James

Edited by james_8970, 29 March 2008 - 01:16 AM.

[viperz]

nah, havnt got a first idea how to lol!

[james_8970]

Considering you don't overclock I suggest these changes.
http://www.novatech....html?CSR-X644G5
http://www.novatech....e.html?IL-E8400
If you want to spend every last penny, then I'd suggest another hard drive.
James

[viperz]

ok thanks, instead of that processor, what about the Intel Quad Core Q9450 4 x 2.66Ghz 12Mb ?