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| 579454 | 2007-08-11 06:30:00 | Hey guys, This is my first post and I was wondering if you guys could tell me if this computer setup I'm thinking of setting up would be adequate and if all the components would be compatible? Motherboard: Asus P5K-E/Wifi P35 CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2.4GHz Graphics: Palit Geforce 8800 GTS, 320MB, PCI Express RAM: Generic 2x 2GB Dual Kit DDR2-667 Dual Channel SDRAM (total 4GB) They appear to go together from what I've read but I just want to be reassured that they will in fact be compatible before I realise that I've wasted money. Also, what do you think of this configuration? Cheers, aonghas |
aonghas (12649) | ||
| 579455 | 2007-08-11 06:55:00 | Nice, and nice. All components there should be compatible with each other. Make sure you have a good decent-branded power supply! At least a 500W, from a reputable brand like Acbel or Silverstone. You may want to ditch the generic RAMs though. Crap, unpopular brand electronics are usually....just crap. With a system like that, you might as well grab some OCZ/GSkill/Crucial DDR2 1066 RAMs for a tad higher. But it will be worth it. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 579456 | 2007-08-11 07:01:00 | They match. I'd change the Palit to either Gigabyte or ASUS though. | pctek (84) | ||
| 579457 | 2007-08-11 07:10:00 | Hey guys, Thanks for your replies. Yeah, PSU, I was just going to ask about that actually. You reckon at least 500W? I think I have a 420W at the moment... I want to have maybe 3-5HDDs running internally (with DVD writer as well) so would a 550W PSU suffice? Oh and just a quick question about power supplies, say I get a 600W power supply to run the bare minimum (like 1 hard drive, old CPU etc) does the PSU only use what it needs to or will I be wasting more power for nothing? pctek, Yeah I would get a Gigabyte or Asus card but they cost quite a bit more, that's why I'm trying to build a decent system but trying to save money where I can. Is there a significant difference between the brands? Cheers, aonghas |
aonghas (12649) | ||
| 579458 | 2007-08-11 07:21:00 | As for different brands in video cards, I think (don't quote me on this) the GPUs all come from their original manufacturers (nVidia, ATi) and partners like Gigabyte, Palit, etc only makes the PCBs and stickers. A 600W PSU should be enough, but it heavily depends on the 12V rail. Many generic crappy 600W PSUs have very poor 12V rail rating of around 20-22A. Not only that, many generic PSUs are poor in quality and may not deliver as much as they say it will. Go for good, reputable PSU brands like ThermalTake (ToughPower series only though!), Raidmax, OCZ, Silverstone, Acbel, Enermax. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 579459 | 2007-08-11 07:31:00 | qazwsxokmijn is right with the GPUs, though some do have factory overclocked models and some have different heatsinks, the main differences is warranty, software that it comes with, design and factory overclocked/none. As for the PSU, it will only draw what it needs, a 600W PSU will draw the same as a 500W PSU with all the same internals (assuming both PSUs have the same efficiency. Personally I prefer Enermax PSUs. |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 579460 | 2007-08-11 08:14:00 | Okay cool. What about Kingston RAM? I'm trying to save as much money as possible. I'm thinking about getting this (www.playtech.co.nz) PSU as well. Is that something that could handle my requirements adequately? Cheers, aonghas |
aonghas (12649) | ||
| 579461 | 2007-08-11 08:29:00 | I personally would not get the PSU, it will be able to power your spec easily... but I don't like the fact that all the current is on 1 12V rail... This will be better IMO Enermax Infiniti 650W (www.enermax.com) Enermax Infinity 650W at Ascent (www.ascent.co.nz) it is more expensive though... |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 579462 | 2007-08-11 08:45:00 | Oh ok. Well I may as well get this Enermax 720W PSU (c1com.co.nz) if I'm going to spend that much...? What does it mean by modular/non-modular PSU? And in the specifications it says 9xperipherals, does peripherals mean the regular 4-pin molex connectors for DVD-RWs etc? Cheers aonghas |
aonghas (12649) | ||
| 579463 | 2007-08-11 09:02:00 | The place I linked to (Ascent) is a reputable place with great service and after sales support, which is why the price is higher than others like C1 wich I will never buy from due to crap after sales support... Modular is basically the ability to dis/connect power cables that you are not using so there are less cables in the case. I am not sure, it may mean that and it may include the SATA power connectors and others... |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
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