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| Thread ID: 83780 | 2007-10-12 23:06:00 | Some changes on building my computer | wodrolb (12916) | Press F1 |
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| 601046 | 2007-10-14 07:33:00 | i have no idea what ram and hdd to pick even when you all tell me the brand names, theres like a million different options with the same brand name with different specs. i don't even know what all the little specs mean. :S PCi 8234892, XFSF 7.34 2x1gb ETC ETC GUH! so confusing! |
wodrolb (12916) | ||
| 601047 | 2007-10-14 08:29:00 | Actually they charge 2% to build it. I build for no extra cost. No, they don't. They give you a 2% discount if you buy a whole computer as just parts, but they don't add anything on to build the PC. |
george12 (7) | ||
| 601048 | 2007-10-14 08:31:00 | i have no idea what ram and hdd to pick even when you all tell me the brand names, theres like a million different options with the same brand name with different specs. i don't even know what all the little specs mean. :S PCi 8234892, XFSF 7.34 2x1gb ETC ETC GUH! so confusing! For RAM, you want DDR2-800 probably, the rest you don't really need to worry about. For the hard drive, get a Seagate SATAII hard drive. If it mentions cache, more is better. The rest can be ignored. |
george12 (7) | ||
| 601049 | 2007-10-14 12:51:00 | i have no idea what ram and hdd to pick even when you all tell me the brand names, theres like a million different options with the same brand name with different specs. i don't even know what all the little specs mean. :S PCi 8234892, XFSF 7.34 2x1gb ETC ETC GUH! so confusing! Yeah its all gobble :D The main things to look out for: RAM: comes in all shapes and sizes and speeds. When I say speeds I don't mean DDR2-800 because that is simply a standard they have to follow. There is a more technical side called timings. Ideally the lower the better your computer can process information (loading times etc.). And this is where the SuperTalent CL4 series shines. The model no. T800UX2GC4. HDD: 320GB is the best use of money $/GB. If you don't really care much for space then you can go lower. Things to look out for are: SATAII (simply a standard) 7200.10 (version of harddrive) and 16MB cache. The bigger cache helps reduce repeated reads and load times. PSU: An important part of any computer. If it is a generic one (free, cheap, no brand, comes with a case) then it can be unreliable and potentially waste power by not being efficient enough. There is also risk of it blowing up and it will try and take other things with it. If getting a 8800GTS then you should aim for a 500w minimum PSU to power it. Brands recommended are Seasonic, Silverstone, Enermax and possibly Coolermaster. The particular one I suggested (Silverstone ST56F) is actually made by another company that has been making high-grade server PSU's since the 90's. Optical drive: This is more a preference thing but I would suggest Pioneer or Asus (which are simply re badged Pioneer's). Go for what looks cool :waughh: Graphics card: Many cards out but only a few should even be considered. For $250 7900GS 256MB or 8600GT 256MB For $460 2900PRO 512MB or 8800GTS 320MB To be honest nothing else should be considered. If you wanted to upgrade from the $250 range you would go straight to the 2900PRO or 8800GTS. All 4 cards are capable of running most games out but of course the more expensive 2 will allow for higher settings. Brand wise it doesn't really matter because they are all much the same except for their warranties. XFX/Gigabyte/and one other I can't remember have good warranties. OS: Try Vista before you get it :rolleyes: Now there are two types: 32bit and 64bit, user wise you wont notice but 64bit is a new standard in computing as our current computers have reached their limits and things must be upgraded. It gets more technical so thats enough about it. It would be better if you went 32bit as more programs run on it for the time being. Monitor: Depends if you want widescreen or not. They are cheaper because they are actually smaller vertically then a normal non-widescreen monitor. A 19" would be 15" vertically, 20" would be 17", 22" would be 19" and so on. Gamers take a preference to 19", 20.1" and 22" Widescreens (apart from the CRT believers). The Samsung 931BW 19" Widescreen monitor is quite quote popular as well as its old brother the 226BW (22" version) and is reviewed to death online as being top monitors. Again it is preference if you want a normal non-widescreen and want a 'real' 19", 20" screen etc. Motherboard: Ever changing, best to get something that will be upgradeable to the newer CPU's coming out next year (so you don't have to buy a whole new motherboard). P35, 650 or 680 is what you want to look out for. The motherboard you spec'd is 650 and is fine. Thats about it from me, realized I typed quite a bit :lol: Beats counting sheep trying to fall asleep. |
trinsic (6945) | ||
| 601050 | 2007-10-14 23:35:00 | img80.imageshack.us hows this? my mate wipped this up just then :thumbs: |
wodrolb (12916) | ||
| 601051 | 2007-10-15 00:42:00 | I mocked that system up for him, What do you guys think? It will mainly be used for gaming and flash production. :help: | Adeane (12918) | ||
| 601052 | 2007-10-15 01:27:00 | No, they don't . They give you a 2% discount if you buy a whole computer as just parts, but they don't add anything on to build the PC . Haha . And I give a 3 . 5% discount for eftpos, cash and direct debit . I don't charge 3 . 5% extra for credit card payments . |
pctek (84) | ||
| 601053 | 2007-10-15 02:01:00 | img80.imageshack.us hows this? my mate wipped this up just then :thumbs: Good choices. Although see if they sell the Soprano without the included PSU. The 430W PSU included is rubbish. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 601054 | 2007-10-15 02:12:00 | Its cheaper with the PSU included than excluded :S | Adeane (12918) | ||
| 601055 | 2007-10-15 02:24:00 | Well, with $180 you might as well get Tsunami Dream for about $230. Or you can just sell the 430W PSU on trademe for $30. :s | qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
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