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| Thread ID: 93936 | 2008-10-07 07:32:00 | Need Help - First build | Blackandblue (14231) | Press F1 |
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| 710347 | 2008-10-07 20:20:00 | I wouldn't go with any of that if I were you. Especially not the MoBo. I strongly suggest you go for an Asus, and probably around the $250 mark is good. You could go a little cheaper, but wouldn't suggest much less than $200, as it's the guts of your system. Don't worry about DDR3 RAM, it may be better than DDR2, but it's not better enough to justify the extra cost, especially at your price range. Think about it if you decide to shove another $2000 or so. You'll fill 250GB up really quickly. I have 1000GB, and I'm 70% full as it is, and I haven't tried very hard. I suggest a Seagate 500GB minimum, which also sits around the best value for money in terms of $/GB At your price range you want an ATI 4850. Pretty much no questions asked. As for CPU, I suggest an Intel Dual or Quad core. I have a Q6600, which is also really good value for performance. It would push you closer to your $1000 but is probably worth it. Otherwise a dual core like the E8400 is good. I'd also go with Kingston RAM if I were you. Or Corsair if you want. The parts above aren't as cheap as your selection, but they're quality. Also, you might find that it all comes in within your price range. The RAM can go if you want, but I strongly suggest Asus' and the 4850. |
Thebananamonkey (7741) | ||
| 710348 | 2008-10-07 20:23:00 | Also What Watt PSU would i need and have i get a PSU/Case combo? That would leave me with around $700 to spend on a CPU and a graphics card. Maby less if i need to change my Mobo. Thanks |
Blackandblue (14231) | ||
| 710349 | 2008-10-07 20:30:00 | the ATI 4850 512 for $252 or ATI 4850 1gb for $338? How do u determine if i should get a Geforce one vs a ATI Radeon HD one. I saw this 1 Asustek P5Q-E Intel P45 ATX DDR2 www.einfo.co.nz for $270 or Asustek P5E-V-HDMI IntelIG35 ATX www.einfo.co.nz for $272 |
Blackandblue (14231) | ||
| 710350 | 2008-10-07 20:46:00 | It doesnt allow me to edit... and i still cant edit my first post. Any one no why? The only thing i really know what to look for is with kind of CPU it surports the RAM type and how many each slot can take of RAM. I got pretty much no idea apart from that as to what im looking at. |
Blackandblue (14231) | ||
| 710351 | 2008-10-07 20:52:00 | A suggestion (just my opinion) CPU: E8400: ~$250 Mobo: an Asus of some flavour ~$250 Make sure to get a socket 775 if you go Intel, or just check your chipset with your CPU. Don't want to get an AMD mobo for an Intel chip or vice versa. Also, don't go for DDR3 is my suggestion. Just plain old DDR2 is good enough. I've got a P5K-E Wifi and it does me fine. Would work for you too. RAM: 2GB Kingston DDR2 ~$80 HDD: 500GB Seagate ~$100 GPU: ATI 4850 ~$250 Then get a good PSU, probably 500W will do, but it's always OK to be safe. Probably around $100. So that's $1030, with fairly reliable, but maybe a bit on the low side figures. Will play games pretty well, and will be easily upgradable. If you wanted to spend some more, you could get a kick ass comp by adding a second 4850 and maybe getting a terabyte drive to round it up to about $1400. Would probably want a slightly better PSU for that though. +1 |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 710352 | 2008-10-07 20:54:00 | the ATI 4850 512 for $252 or ATI 4850 1gb for $338? How do u determine if i should get a Geforce one vs a ATI Radeon HD one. I saw this 1 Asustek P5Q-E Intel P45 ATX DDR2 www.einfo.co.nz for $270 or Asustek P5E-V-HDMI IntelIG35 ATX www.einfo.co.nz for $272 What type and size is your monitor?, you wont need a 4870 if your resolution is 1650x 1050 or less |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 710353 | 2008-10-07 20:56:00 | Mother Board:Abit IP35 ,Intel P35 ATX motherboard $133.45 Mobo recommened at www.gpforums.co.nz The Gameplanet thing is a guide. Get ASUS or Gigabyte. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 710354 | 2008-10-07 21:01:00 | Hey should I buy www.xpcomputers.co.nz or www.trademe.co.nz . Or should I just build my own PC? |
Gredinus (13627) | ||
| 710355 | 2008-10-07 21:03:00 | was looking to get a new moniter probaly at 1650x1050. Where did u get the 4870 from though? www.pricespy.co.nz But how do u choose between a geforce and a ATI Radeon HD one? Whats the difference? I dont know much about computer hardware. |
Blackandblue (14231) | ||
| 710356 | 2008-10-07 21:06:00 | Hey should I buy www.xpcomputers.co.nz or www.trademe.co.nz . Or should I just build my own PC? I thought it was always cheaper if u buy the parts at lowest price possible and built it your self. But im not sure. |
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