Custom PC - Page 2

Paul K · 03-07-2005, 20:52

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

Kliro · 03-07-2005, 20:56

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

AndrewJ · 03-07-2005, 21:03

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.

punky · 03-07-2005, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Kliro

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

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.

MadGamer · 03-07-2005, 21:21

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

punky · 03-07-2005, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Wayne A

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)

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).

MadGamer · 03-07-2005, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Wayne A

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)

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. It will hold you back. You might want to spend a bit more and get PC3200 RAM (that mobo supports it).

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.

punky · 03-07-2005, 21:34

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So all the bits are there then that i have posted i mean.

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.

paulyoung666 · 03-07-2005, 22:25

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 ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£3000 , do you get what we are on about now by any chance

MadGamer · 03-07-2005, 22:32

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Originally Posted by Wayne A

So all the bits are there then that i have posted i mean.

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.

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

Tezcatlipoca · 03-07-2005, 22:46

What's your budget anyway, Wayne?

paulyoung666 · 03-07-2005, 22:48

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What's your budget anyway, Wayne?

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

ntl customer · 03-07-2005, 22:54

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Originally Posted by punky

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

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.

Kliro · 03-07-2005, 23:08

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Originally Posted by ntl customer

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.

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.

punky · 03-07-2005, 23:14

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

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