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So basically you want a parts list from people here without mentioning a budget? :erm:

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I had a look at building a PC a while ago, and it seems to be very expensive, looks to be cheaper to buy a pre-built one!!!

That site Saxodriver posted seems to be very good :tu:

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I have one of there systems Kilro and I have found them to be very fair and there system to be built to a very high standard.

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Building your own computer doesn't really mean it is cheaper (you save on labour costs to build it, but think of the buying power of Dell and HP - they can buy things much cheaper in volume than you or I ever could), but the real advantage is you get to choose what you want. Every component is exactly what you want.

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Ok,

This mobo: Abit AV8 Via K8T800 Pro Athlon 64(FX) Skt939 DDR ATX

Processor: AMD (Winchester) Athlon 64bit 3200+ 939pin 512kb L2cache 90nm (not sure what clock speed as it doesnt say)

Graphics Card: ATI Radeon 9800/x800 (Not sure as it doesnt say whether its a 128mb or 256mb)

Hard Disk: Seagate ST3160827AS 160GB 7200rpm SATA 8MB Cache

Case: Ebuyer A-2540-2-LX ATX Case in Silver/Black with USB2.0/Audio/1394+Airguide+Fan and 350w PSU (Not sure if PSU is included)

DVD/CD RW Combo: Gigabyte 52x32x52x16 B5232A Combo Drive - Retail Box Black & Beige Bezels

Memory: Crucial 512mb DDR 333MHz PC2700 Memory Module (2x 512)

Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro


and a firewire Card

Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2

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When it says "and 350w PSU", that means the PSU is included.

That isn't a bad spec, I would go with 1gig of RAM at least though. 512meg will hold you back. You might want to spend a bit more and get PC3200 RAM (that mobo supports it).

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So all the bits are there then that i have posted i mean. If it supports PC3200 Ram i was going to get 2 x 512 as i can then run in dual channel.

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Well, you need a heatsync and fan, although depending on if you get it oem or retail version, it might come with the processor.

I just noticed though, why aren't you getting a DVD writer? I didn't think you could buy a regular cd burner anymore. You can get decent branded (Pioneer, LiteOn etc.) DVD burners for like 40-50 quid. You can still burn CDs with them.

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i dont suppose there is any chance of your proposed budget is there ???? , i could spec you a top end machine , the only problem is , it would be in the region of £3000 , do you get what we are on about now by any chance ;)

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Could you recommend a good Heatsync and a burner for me?

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What's your budget anyway, Wayne?

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echo echo echo , i have given up asking , either this is just a random ' lets get ppl talking thread ' or b.s. , @ wayne , please state your budget or this is just going to go round in circles ;)

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It's also bound to be a cheapo one which is generally of inferior quality. I'd suggest going for a good quality branded PSU - it might cost more to start with but you'll end up paying for it in improved reliability and consistent performance. It's one of the core components and often overlooked when building a system.

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Yeah, not too mant people consider that all the components need enough energy to run most effectively, if you have 350w and need 400w you have a load of kit going to waste.

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Pioneer, LiteOn, NEC are amongst the better burners.

HeatSync wise... Akasa aren't bad in the cheaper end of the market. In the higher end, CoolerMaster, Antec, Thermaltake