Well, I've decided I need a new PC - well, OK then, I've decided I
want a new PC
The one I've got is an Athlon XP 2800+, IDE, 512 Mb bought assembled - this time I'd like to bite the bullet and build the thing myself
I've never done this before (I've added drives to the old one, and changed the CPU fan, but never put a mobo into a case, connected up any of the lights or USB ports, never even put a PCI card or memory into the mobo) but I figure that assuming I don't burn the house down the worst that'll happen is that I'll just have to scrap it all, it's only money after all, & call Mesh!
I won't be playing games (except very occassionally and never the latest releases) - I really just want something that's a bit nippier than what I've got at the moment.
Problem is: I don't have a clue what to get!
I've got a budget of about £450 to spend on the case, mobo, CPU, and graphics card; in addition I'll get a couple of 1GB corsair memory chips and something like a DiamondMax Plus10 or Seagate Barracuda 300Gb Sata drive.
Ideally I'd like to spend a bit on the case and get a cool, quiet one that already has a power supply, and I really want bits that are a doddle to set up, with no compatability issues, good quality manuals, that sort of thing.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
