Dante

So PC shit is dirt cheap in the US compared to the UK. If I buy innards in the US will the work in my rig in the UK? Or is there some complicated electronics wizardry going on behind the scenes?

As far as I can tell the components are exactly the same but I don't want to end up a few hundred dollars down with a useless piece of hardware.

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Skuh

Apart from plug for PSU, I am not aware of any differences in any hardware at all.

abc

^^^ Same opinion/view/understanding/not-heard-anything-different. Getting a 5850 haha?

Actually, to be safe, don't buy a PSU. Not because of the cable but because ours run on 230v and theirs run on much less with (presumably) a higher input current. If the PSU doesn't have "auto voltage detection" I guess there's no reason why it wouldn't go bang?

Regarding GFX cards, I believe the card we've been waiting for has actually been released. The 786MB GTX 460. Faster than a 5830. Slower than a 5850 (like saying "slower than a veyron ss") Class-leading power consumption (who cares, but nice for completions sake) Works fantastically at "relavent" (1280, 1440, 1680 etc) resolutions. Needs two 6pin pci-e cables. £150. How very reasonable. It's everything the 5830 isn't.

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oneinchwunda

Unless you're buying something quite expensive, extra shipping (and tax?) will usually make up the difference.

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abc

If you were going to buy a GFX card, do be sensible and actually double check it is cheaper in the US once tourist currency conversion rates etc are accounted for

Cheapest* 5830 in UK: £141 inc. Del
'' GTX 460: £146 + howevermuch aria charge for del.
'' 5850: £199 + howevermuch aria charge for del.

*to the best of my knowledge.

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Dante

Shipping and import tax are no big deal since i'm physically going to the US anyway.

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oneinchwunda

I would make the most of that.

Remember to take an extra suitcase.

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Dante

Gonna need 2, one for hardware, one for Mountain Dew.

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GhostHands

Just remember to check with your airline to see if checked luggage over one bag is an additional charge; they often rape you with a $50-100 per checked bag fee. I know it's off topic but you should know that. Also, not sure if you will be near Long Island or Yonkers, but there is a great electronics store called Micro Center that is a semi nationwide chain. They have pretty good deals on BYOC stuff and sometimes you can haggle with them on pricing or get a discount for buying lots of stuff.

Micro Center - Computers, Electronics, Computer Parts, Networking, Gaming, Software, and more!

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SgtJoo

Make sure customs doesn't think you have a bomb, just sayin'.

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