Building my own PC...

kevano22

kevano22

TDWFYU
2 August 2003
Hi men.

I'm looking at putting together my own PC. I am going to be spending around £500-£600 just on the base unit.

I've had some advice from Kenny M, but im just posting here incase anyone has some vital information they could share.

I have made this list, if you get a chance, would you please have a look at the components and confirm (if you know what your talking about, lol), that this would be a high spec PC for a reasonable amount.

I'm pretty sure it is, but I just want to make sure.

Comes out at about £550-£600 with one of each component, just dont know which ones to choose! Any recomendations?

Thanks, I look forward to hearing from anyone who helps. Thanks to Kenny M to for helping me in PM's :)

Cases

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=134904

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=108008


PSU

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/90609/rb/0

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/112899

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/123113

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=386404

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=375884

Motherboard
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/125082

CPU

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=530347
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/124869
http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=330169

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=632056
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/130483/rb/0
http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=338084

Heatsink for CPU

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=256319&source=froogle


RAM

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=312023&CKS=PCW
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=291363

GFX

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/126570
http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=334578&CKS=PCW
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/127344
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=576205
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=575254
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=575220

Don’t need HDD

Don’t know about DVD writers there are loads, any suggestions (Under £25)

Sound Cards (just a basic under £25 one)

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.aspx?sku=312201&view=detailed

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=292191

Now... which ones do I choose??!?!?!?!?!
 
had a quick look.

you're getting the correct cpu anyway (but if you can, go for the G0 stepping model), and for the dvd writer, i'd go for the pioneer 112d (it can burn xbox 360 and wii games). i'd change the sound card though, and go for a creative x-fi (they are cheap as chips nowadays)

i'll have a look again when i have more time...
 
Here's my suggestions

Motherboard: I won't suggest the P5N-E Mobo. Get the new P35 chipsets. You can get this

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=605377

Awesome overclocker, plenty of features, great performance.

Processor: Well, if you are more into gaming, you shouldn't really get the Q6600. Most apps and games don't use all 4 cores, except rendering and other graphic intensive programmes. You can get the E6850, but my suggestion would be the the E6750. There isn't much difference in performance, E6750 overclocks really well, and you can spend the money saved here on some good quality RAM.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=632054

Heatsink: I haven't used Zalman products, but heard really great things about them. So, this one is fine..

RAM: Well this is one area, where should never compromise, especially if you are going to overclock. I would suggest get some good quality DDR800 RAM with D9 Micron chips. I would advise the following-

http://www.memoryc.com/products/des...C2_6400_HZ_Series_Dual_Channel_kit/index.html

GFX Card: DONT get the 8600GTS chipsets. Very average performers for the price. Get either the XFX 8600GT Fatal1ty edition cards (which are almost as good, but cheaper), or spend some more, and get an 8800GTS 320MB card.

Sound Card: The one you have selected are ok, if you can increase the budget, get this. Awesome sound card for the price.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=579624

Case: Both of them are good, get the one that is bigger.

PSU-Apart from Antec, all of them are quality PSUs. If you can, get this

http://www.memoryc.com/products/des...Power_Supply_SLI_Ready-UK_version_/index.html
 
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Cheers Abhishek

The GFX Card is quite a bit more expensive...is it really worth it?

Will the 8600GTS play the next gen games (ala PES2008) on the PC with no trouble?

also, not really bothered about sound cards. Will look at getting some good quality RAM also.

Will report back after i've had another look round.

I will get that Mobo you suggested too :)
 
Well, as I said, get either the 8600GT or 8800GTS, 8600GTS is not worth the price. Another thing you can do is get a high end DirectX 9 card like a 7900GT. Similar price to 8600GTS, but better performance. Then upgrade again early next year when the 9xxx series release, which will be TRUE DX10 graphic cards.

Or else, if you don't want to upgrade again, get a 8600GT Fatal1ty card, which is as good as 8600GTS, but cheaper.

And yes, all the cards Ive mentioned should be able to PES2008 at low-medium settings.
 
low-medium :|

I dunno what to do, I'll have a look at the Fatal1ty card I guess... I dont wanna keep upgrading, just want a system that will play all the games with ease really.
 
Well, the 8600GT should be able to handle most DX9 games at medium settings. But, about future DX10 games, well, I myself am waiting for the 9xxx series release. It's not a good time to buy a future proof card.
 
Well, hopefully it will. The thing is, the 128-bit architecture is really holding Nvidia back.

Hopefully, there will be some driver updates for the 8600GT, so that it can play next gen games at reasonable frame rates. It also depends on how the games are optimized. Im sure game devs will try their best to make games work on the mid range cards. Not everyone has top of the end cards. Anyways, 8600GT Fatal1ty is a brilliant card for the price, and a great DX9 card. Still, I think it would work best as a temporary card till the new cards release.
 
Yeh, the Abit IP35 Pro is a superb motherboard. But, it's a bit more expensive than the DS3R.
 
any advices for a good motherboard for amd? the one currently have runs it like a jet sound is horrible!
 
Runs like a jet and sounds horrible? that could just be your CPU Fan as your CPU "Runs Hot!" Mine does that when im encoding HD Video on my PC. I wouldnt change the MB Id try a new fan first!
 
spec.jpg


Hows this spec looking guys? Do I need to add anything else (I have own HDD and OS)

Comes out at around £565.

Also, this spec looked ok from pc specialtst.

pcspecialistspec.jpg


Comes to £588 inc VAT, Build AND Delivery. The case looks class too.

Any suggestions?
 
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djdoc said:
Runs like a jet and sounds horrible? that could just be your CPU Fan as your CPU "Runs Hot!" Mine does that when im encoding HD Video on my PC. I wouldnt change the MB Id try a new fan first!
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actually i've changed and got a new fan , sound reduced but still a jet :D also temp is around 30-35degrees... any other external way to connect to silent?
 
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hehe, i told you most games don't use the 4 cores atm, but you didn't listen to me. ;)

good luck building your new pc.

i don't want to say too much, as too many cooks spoil the broth.
 
Kenny is right though, why the heck do you need Quad Core? are you doing what im doing? Editing Hi Def video and Audio? or are you running software which pushes a Dual Core Processor too hard? To be honest right now I can see no reason to have Quad Core...
 
Ret KiT said:
actually i've changed and got a new fan , sound reduced but still a jet :D also temp is around 30-35degrees... any other external way to connect to silent?
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That temp sounds ok, what I would say though is when my machine works hard (Vista shows me on the side bar how much CPU is being used) the fan speeds up and sounds like a jet fighter!
 
Hey Kenny I did listen to you! I'm gonna go with the E6750! It's always good to hear the opinions of others.

Im off to Disneyland Paris on Monday so when I get back on the Saturday I will probably come back here for some final thoughts before I purchase :)

BTW, do you advise using PCSpecialist or Getting the parts indiviudally from scan/komplett?
 
kevano22 said:
Hey Kenny I did listen to you! I'm gonna go with the E6750! It's always good to hear the opinions of others.

Im off to Disneyland Paris on Monday so when I get back on the Saturday I will probably come back here for some final thoughts before I purchase :)

BTW, do you advise using PCSpecialist or Getting the parts indiviudally from scan/komplett?
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hehe! i was joking :)

i have never used pc specialist so i can't help you there.

i have bought from scan and komplett and both are great.

if your feeling lazy then go with pc specialist.

if your feeling bored, then build your own and go with scan/komplett. :)
 
Ret KiT said:
actually i've changed and got a new fan , sound reduced but still a jet :D also temp is around 30-35degrees... any other external way to connect to silent?
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it's probably your northbridge fan. the one on my £200 motherboard screamed like a bitch. it was only 40mm but was lounder than the other 7 fans that were in my case!

i got a scythe mini-kaze from ebay for a fiver and it sorted the noise right out...
 
Which motherboard did you use?

I need a mobo for one of my builds, Socket 775, can spend upto £70 on it, no need for onboard GFX card, and doesn't need to be too fancy really.
 
Im back guys.

Looks like I'm selling this PC a week today, so I need to start the hunt for a new computer and fast.

I'm almost certain I wanna get it pre built off komplett now. Peter Eyres ordered a v.good system for £700 off them and can only recommend it.

http://www.evo-web.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=42612

Now to search for parts! I am going to go with as many recommendations as possible from this thread, if you have anymore get posting them!
 
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Komplett Intel Extreme

Article number: 326843
Norman IC, 1 year license Virus Control,
PC box
SoftThinks Installation software,
NZXT Apollo Orange,steel Chassi w/window
NorthQ 4775-500S, ATX 500W Silent, 140mm
MSI P6N SLI-FI V2, nForce-650i SLI,
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.67GHz 1333Mhz
Corsair TWIN2X 6400C4 DDR2, 2048MB CL4,
Gainward GeForce 8600GT 256MB GDDR3 GS,
Hitachi Deskstar T7K500 500GB SATA2
NEC DVD±RW burner AD-7173 IDE Silver
Creative SB Audigy SE
PC with no operating system
Stock status: 1 stocked

£592.88 + £13 delivery

What do you think guys?
 
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