KugarWeb

Hey all,

Well I've finally decided I'm going to build my own computer. I've got all the bits in my online basket and I'm just about to click the "Order" button...but I've got a few questions first.

Questions:
- Are the bits I've chosen compatible?
- Will this be a suitable PC for video editing, 3d animation etc?
- Are there any other things I need such as thermal paste, screws etc or will all this be included with the parts?
- Will be my setup be able to run Vista, After Effects, Photoshop etc with ease?

Below is the complete system I'm thinking of getting.

Case: http://www.xcase.co.uk/p/298092/elit...no-psu---.html

Motherboard: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Gigab...7-SATA-300-ATX

Graphics Card: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/256MB...I-HDMI-HDCP-LP

RAM: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/4GB-(...d-CAS-5-5-5-18

CPU: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Intel...che-85x-Retail

DVDRW: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Samsu...RetailplusNero

HDD: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/1TB-S...ache-85-ms-NCQ

PSU: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/550w-...anty-see-specs

FireWire Card: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Dynam...hipset-400Mbps

Cheers,

Andrew.

linderman

hello

you got kind of a lop sidded mismatch there ........... you have a very high end quad core surrounded by very mid grade other parts.......

try this set-up and see if you can swallow the adjustment >>>>>>>>>> it will offer you FAR more than what you have spec'd

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Intel...e-Ratio-Retail

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/750W-...ool-80plus-Eff

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148800

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/4GB-(...roductFeatures

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/512MB...ores-2-x-DVI-I

linderman

you linked parts are compatible but not well suited for each other .......... your video card is not suitable for photoshop and gaming

KugarWeb

Okay, I've had a look ast the above links and adjusted my basket accordingly. Below are my new setup changes.

PSU: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/750W-...ool-80plus-Eff
Case: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/151368
Graphics Card: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/512MB...ores-2-x-DVI-I
HDD: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/1TB-S...ache-85-ms-NCQ
DVDRW: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Samsu...RetailplusNero
FireWire Card: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Dynam...hipset-400Mbps
CPU: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Intel...e-Ratio-Retail
Graphics Card: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148800

Total: £620.54

This is obviously a much better computer for my money...even though it is slightly over what I was hoping to spend lol. However, the 12 USB ports is an excellent addition and means I don't have to bother about running out now! :D

Any further suggestions? :) Do I need any other fans or anything at all?

EDIT: I've just had a look at the graphics card and it doesn't have a VGA port...and my TV doesn't have DVI . What graphics cards can I get which support BOTH VGA and DVI?

EDIT 2: I've looked at some other graphics cards....and was wondering, is this one suitable? http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=959002

KugarWeb

Okay, was being a bit thick earlier lol. I've figured out I can use the original graphics card you mentioned and just get an adapter to convert from my VGA to DVI connection :).

So...final questions are, do I need anything else like fans, cables etc?

linderman

wouldnt hurt to pick up two 120mm case fans

linderman

you will need one of these and you are ready


then start google searching for some video's on how to assemble a computer system

linderman

video card comes with adapter to convert from DVI to VGA :)

KugarWeb

Excellent, thanks very much for your very helpful advice through all of this linderman :). I've added a 120mm fan to my basket so I would have thought this was enough (there is another 120mm fan attached to the pc case itself). It's not a problem if I notice the temperature being high and need to go out and grab another one though since I go to University pretty close to a computer shop :).

Thanks again!

Andrew.

linderman

you will be fine ................... and I will be shocked if you are not impressed with this rig!