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1135657 2010-09-09 06:07:00 Awesome graph there pctek, where'd you find that? Toms?

Yep, I like to keep current so I keep their latestes.
Have the other too - but this is quite good for comparison purposes, and non-specific for apps/games etc. They do the same with GPU too.
pctek (84)
1135658 2010-09-09 06:46:00 So first choose a CPU either Intel or AMD then choose a compatible Motherboard with the correct socket for the CPU.



I have never fiddled with my computers , i would not know what type of processor to choose , hence my reason for asking the helpful "experts" here

i do thank you all so far , for their input
marlinz (1905)
1135659 2010-09-09 06:55:00 So far i am swaying towards this system,

Intel Core i5 2.66Ghz 8Mb LGA1156 CPU
Intel H55 Chipset 1156
4GB DDR3 RAM
Nvidia GT240 1GB
Onboard 5.1 Channel HD Audio
Onboard 10/100MB LAN
500GB SATAII HDD
22X DVD Writer
400W PSU
Black Full ATX Case

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Prem 32bit


total cost $999


what do you guys reckon ?
marlinz (1905)
1135660 2010-09-09 07:02:00 if your getting 4 gig ram put in and a 1 gig gfx card then you'd be stupid not to get 64bit windows, because 32bit windows cant address all that ram GameJunkie (72)
1135661 2010-09-09 08:07:00 Yep, I like to keep current so I keep their latestes.
Have the other too - but this is quite good for comparison purposes, and non-specific for apps/games etc. They do the same with GPU too.

Any chance of a link please? :D
Chilling_Silence (9)
1135662 2010-09-09 10:18:00 What brand of PSU? make sure you odn't get a cheapie forrest44 (754)
1135663 2010-09-09 11:08:00 As forrest44 says. I'd be looking for a Corsair PSU preferably modular for cable management. I'd be looking for a Seagate or Western Digital Hard drive. An Asus or Gigabyte Motherboard.

GameJunkie also makes a good point about the Operating System and total RAM so therefore a 64 bit system is indicated or put two x 1 Gig of RAM in for now which is probably all you will need with the 1 gig graphic card and use a 32 bit O/S.
Snorkbox (15764)
1135664 2010-09-09 20:06:00 Intel H55 Chipset 1156
4GB DDR3 RAM
Nvidia GT240 1GB
500GB SATAII HDD
22X DVD Writer
400W PSU



Brand
Brand
Brand
Brand

That's what matters .
And the 400w PSU, not bundled with the case I hope?

I would go with
Gigabyte or ASUS motherboard
Giagbyte or ASUS Graphics
Corsair PSU
Western Digital or Seagate HDD
Pioneer, ASUS or Sony DVDRW
pctek (84)
1135665 2010-09-10 00:23:00 Brand
Brand
Brand
Brand

That's what matters .
And the 400w PSU, not bundled with the case I hope?

I would go with
Gigabyte or ASUS motherboard
Giagbyte or ASUS Graphics
Corsair PSU
Western Digital or Seagate HDD
Pioneer, ASUS or Sony DVDRW




hmmm web site doesn't list brand names , should i be suspicious ???
marlinz (1905)
1135666 2010-09-10 00:25:00 yes DeSade (984)
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