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Genki Dama
07-02-2009, 06:43 AM
"Hi there, long time reader, first time poster"

UK dualboxer (not even a year though) here who is relatively happy but wouldn't mind an upgrade into tripple boxing.

Currently dualboxing away happily but wanted a hand from the more tech savvy here about this ('http://www.meshcomputers.com/Default.aspx?PAGE=PRODUCTVIEWPAGE&USG=PRODUCT&ENT=PRODUCT&KEY=576292&UTM_SOURCE=newsletter&UTM_MEDIUM=email&UTM_CAMPAIGN=290609') base unit. Aiming to run both machines at some point later and 5 box. Clearly not the richest person in the world but for a temp upgrade, what are your thoughts?

Basic info for which I apologise but will updage post further once home from work.
Genki
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zanthor
07-02-2009, 08:29 AM
VERY Weak power supply.
Slightly Weak CPU - the 2.6ghz is nearly the same cost as a 3.0ghz which will show you great returns.

Honestly the only thing that strikes me as "zomgbad" on that is the power supply.

Clone
07-02-2009, 08:37 AM
Id save 30 quid by not buying the surge protector and 12 month bullguard security package and getting http://www.argos.co.uk/ProductDisplayTRK019?partNumber=9828128 from argos instead. As far as security packages go you can get free antivirus etc which is just as good as a paid for package. As Zanthor says the PSU is a little weak but if they are putting a 1 year warranty on the hardware then I cant forsee any problems unless you want to upgrade the graphics at a later date then you will need a better psu.

Enndo
07-02-2009, 09:54 AM
Weak power supplies could end up with crashing your system while trying to box. Too much strain on it. But as I tell everyone for the same price or most of the time cheaper you can build a MUCH better machine than what any company that builds/sells them will sell you.