New computer

[Barron]

Looking at getting a new PC to take to uni with me. I have around £1000-£1500 to spend. Can either be built by a company or built by myself.

Main uses are applications but would like to use it for some of the next gen games.

My current system is:
AMD fx55
2gb ram
7800GS 256mb AGP (lol)
400gb hitachi Sata

Would prefer an intel CPU but dont mind AMD if they are currently in the lead.

Already have a 24" monitor and mouse/keyboard/speakers etc so just need the base unit

What would you guys suggest for the money?

ta
carl

 

[Barron]

Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q9550 Quad Core Processor(2.83GHz,12MB Cache,1333MHz)
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition with SP 1
Aluminium ATX Midi Tower + 550W PSU
PCI-Express Mainboard - Core2Duo/Quad Core/Penryn ATX
8GB DDR2 800MHz Memory (4 x 2GB)
1TB (1000GB) Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive with 32MB Buffer
Blu-ray ROM Player Dual layer DVD Writer 24 x CD Writer
896MB NVidia Geforce GTX260 - DVI, HDTV, TV Out, PysX
Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Sound Card
Logitech Desktop Keyboard & Optical Mouse
Free Microsoft® Works® 8.5 + Limited Microsoft Office Trial
Free Cyberlink Video Editing Suite - 7 titles (oem)
Multi-format Memory Card Reader
1 Year Hardware Warranty - Back to Base (UK Mainland only)

£1190 from MESH computers

 

[Mike_182]

I could build you a hell of a machine for that - absolutely silent and will run mid-range games. Alternatively I could build a monster but it wouldn't be silent. Lol. PM me if you're interested with what sort of thing you'd be looking for, as my company may be able to sort you out. We do display-quality PCs.

 

[thecremeegg]

Thats not too bad actually - buying the parts separately will cost about the same although you would get higher specification kit

 

[Mattrix]

check on here: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=43&catid=1081

They have loads of deals and all top notch stuff!