Which computer should I go for?

[mikecoulter]

Hey all, I know I've asked this before, but the computers in question have changed slightly...

I'm looking at getting a better gaming computer and don't mind paying a tad extra for a pre-built one. I am rather well educated on computer systems after doing A-Level computing and also being a life-time tinkerer, but I'm not too sure on part prices and premiums.

I'm currently looking at two PCs from a UK company called Novatech.

1st computer:

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/pc/range/irushpro.html

2nd computer:

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/pc/range/iconquer.html

I know the second computer costs more, but I could overclock the first pretty easily to account for the different processor clock speeds. But it's really a question of the GTX 260 or the HD 5770.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Judgement101]

I'd go with the second because I like the name.

 

[mikecoulter]

I'd go with the second because I like the name.

Your post is completely valid. iConquer does sound better... 0_o

 

[BaldursBananaSoap]

Don't buy pre-built. You're being ripped off.

 

[mikecoulter]

Don't buy pre-built. You're being ripped off.

Are they really that overpriced then? I only really want to buy pre-built to save time and have a warranty with a single company.

 

[mikecoulter]

Don't buy pre-built. You're being ripped off.

Are they really that overpriced then? I only really want to buy pre-built to save time and have a warranty with a single company.

It only takes a few hours to build a computer, which is well worth the few hundred that you can save on a pre-built computer. Also, when computers fail, it's usually one component at a time, rather than the whole lot in one go, so having a warranty with one company isn't a great advantage.

Yeah, I do understand this. But I can't find the parts for those PCs for more than £50's less than they cost pre built... If you have a well priced UK hardware shop I'd love a link!