Re: PC build help


----- Original Message -----
From: "Rory Deol" <rdeol85@xxxxxxxxx>
Newsgroups: alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:54 AM
Subject: PC build help


I only have a few parts that I have settled on, and need some help
with the other components. I already have the HDD's, optical drives,
and peripherals. So...here's what I do know :

PSU/Case: Antec Sonata III (is 500W enough?)

sounds like just enough

CPU: E4500 (The other choice was E6600 but I am not an intense PC user
and can upgrade later)
GPU: 8800GT (Which model should I choose XFX, EVGA, etc.....)
Mobo: I simply have no idea, I want this build to be economical but I
don't want to be pulling my hair out in month....I would like to spend
no more than $130
TigerDirect.com has a bundle with the Intel DG31PR Motherboard and
E4500, good or bad?

I like Asus MB with Intel chips for homebuilt, most of them have jumperless
settings. I wouldn't worry about overclocking, you're setup should run fast
enough without it.

I'm trying an MSI for the first time and it seems to be taking longer to get
up and running. The Asus user guide is easier to read and understand also,
which is important with a homebuilt.

Consider buying local, you may pay a little more but you'll usually get
better service, at least that's true in Seattle.


RAM: just the same as the Mobo, I have no idea... I want 2GB maybe
even 1GB...but what brand and model?

I would go with 2GB in whatever brand is compatible with the MB and Vid
card. Consult those manufactures to find what's compatible.


Like I said nothing too intense for now. This will be for gaming at
1280x1024 max for now...in about 6 months it will hopefully be up to
1920x1080. I will be running Windows XP for now and Vista in a while.

I'm going to skip Vista, just like ME, it's not any better than the previous
release and it has a lot of "issues".


I would like to try video editing, but nothing too intense just making
videos to send out to family overseas.


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