[rich08]

Hi all!
Next week I will be able to buy a PSU & Case.(Birthday)
P,S,This build may take some time due to limited finances
For the time being I will need to use both PSU & Case to re-house our 5 year old PC.

1. Budget: How much money are you willing to spend on the new build?
On going!

2. Brands: Are there any brands of components you want or don't want?
Reliable!

3. Multitasking: Will you be multitasking with this computer and if so, how much?
Not really!

4. Gaming: Will you be gaming and if so, how much and how new are the games?
My 5 Year old PC struggles with Company of heroes! my favorite game,it would be good to play on my new system.

5. Calculations: Will you be doing any intense calculations or media encoding? Maybe a bit ov video edditing? Nothing mind bending.

6. Overclocking: Do you plan on overclocking and if so, how much?
I would give it a go!

7. Storage: How much storage will you need and what will you be storing?
Family photoes/Video!

8. Legacy Support: Will you need support for older hardware like parallel, serial, or PS/2 devices?
19" CRT! but will update when funds allow.

9. Operating System: Do you want Windows XP or Vista, or Linux compatibility?
Am slowly working my way thru Comp TIA A+ book & finding things like RAID,Dynamic disk support,etc are only available on XP Pro,2000,I have only got XP home.Never used Vista!
Vista 64premium or 64ultimate or even XP Pro Whatevers the best for games would be good.

10. Case: Do you want help selecting a case and if so, how big do you want it?
Practicle,well vented,Black.Not to meny runway lights bells or whistles.

11. Accessories: Do you want a keyboard, mouse, or other items included?
No other items needed.

12. Recycled Components: Will you be reusing any components you already have?
No

13. Monitor: If you want a monitor, what size do you want and should it be widescreen?
No
14. Stores: Do you have any online stores that you prefer to purchase from?
No!

15. Location: What country do you live in?
UK/Dorset.

I have browsed this forum meny times before & have a vague idea of some of the bits I like the sound of !

A case something like this
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?id=21943#

A PSU Question!Its probably in the Power supplies section but will these new V2.1/2.2 it says & older units be ok for our old PC??

http://www.cclonline.com/product-in...ry_id=263&manufacturer_id=0&tid=cmpsu-750txuk
Is this cheap??
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124740

Whats the difference between these next two??
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133812
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133813
Is single rail better?
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134677

A Processor like this!But want to be able to go to a quad in the future!
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?id=19760

Mobo
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?id=27966

RAM
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?id=14845

Graphics
Nvidia 8800GTs sound good but I havent done too much reserch on this yet

 

[Wrench97]

On the thermaltakes the WO116 has 3 less 4 pin molex connectors and is SLI and Xfire certified and has modularized cables the WO117 has more 4 pin molex and is SLI certified

Good deal on the WO116 either that or the Corsair 750Tx are both excellent .

If your looking for a gaming build you don't want a G31 chipset P35 or P45 my current favorite is this one > http://www.cclonline.com/product-in...ory_id=251&manufacturer_id=0&tid=ga-ep45-ud3p
And these are also a good boards> http://www.cclonline.com/product-in...gory_id=251&manufacturer_id=0&tid=ga-ep45-ds3
OR http://www.cclonline.com/product-in...&category_id=251&manufacturer_id=0&tid=p5qpro

For video move up to the 9800GT or GTX+ http://www.cclonline.com/product-in...ory_id=693&manufacturer_id=0&tid=pv-t98w-ydq4
Or even the ATI HD4850??

For your OS XP is faster in most games and home edition will work with raid that is a motherboard function and you can install the drivers when you install XP.

 

[rich08]

Thanks very much for that!Sounds like we have cracked it with the PSU.
What do you think of my choice of case? I just want good cooling,functional black and hopefolly below the £40.00 mark??

 

[Wrench97]

The 300 is a decent case but with the psu mounted on the bottom near the video card you will need to add at least 1 fan to the front to get decent air flow into the the case it comes with a rear and a top but no front fans.
Here are some better pictures of it and the spec list> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&Tpk=Antec 300

 

[rich08]

I have now got my Antec 300 Case Thermaltake PSU and have decided to go for the GA-EP45-UD3P.Fingers crossed I may have enough to get it this week

 

[rich08]

Hi just shopping for a new mobo! Found this one! http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152609
and dont know what the 'T' in,GA-EP45T-UD3P means??

 

[Wrench97]

The T means it takes DDR3 Ram look for a GA EP45 UD3P instead you don't need DDR3 it's a bit finicky.

 

[rich08]

Thanks Wrench! I have ordered GA-EP45-UD3P should be here within 5 days!just one question though what sort of memory do you recommend??

 

[Wrench97]

A pair of these would work nice> http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130429

 

[rich08]

Hi I have now got my Mobo and am busy scratching my head looking at the manuel !!
This month I may be abel to buy a CPU & some memmory.
I think maybe this one??
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139971
If this type of CPU is OK my question is will I need to buy different Heat sink & fan and if so what do I look for!
Can you get CPU Heat sink & upgraded fan deals ??

 

[Wrench97]

It comes with a heat sink and fan I you are not planning on Over clocking then it will be fine.

If you do want to OC then one of these, but you could always set it up stock and change it out later> http://www.ebuyer.com/product/120876

 

[rich08]

Just ordered my CPU! and am now wondering which graphics card??
Maybe this one?? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/153190

 

[Wrench97]

That is a good card but this has one has better cooling and the dual slot exhausts the hot air out the back of the case, if you can swing it, it is worth the extra.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/159308

 

[rich08]

Thanks yes it looks like a good card!

 

[rich08]

I know its a crime against the TFT revolution but will this card power my old 19" CRT monitor??
PS just found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HIS-ATI-Radeo...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[Wrench97]

Yes the IceQ is a good card and that also looks to be a good price.
And they will work just fine with a CRT.

 

[rich08]

My parts Bought list is slowly growing!
Intel Core™ 2 Duo E8400 3GHz 6MB Wolfdale 45nm 1333
GA-EP45-UD3P
Thermaltake Toughpower Modular 750w PSU
Antec 300 tower
I think I will have too order my memory next!
Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2
Graphics card will have to wait a bit!

 

[Wrench97]

Little at a time

 

[rich08]

What do you think of these two fans that I saw in a Micro mart column.
this one has a four pin connection
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134773/show_product_reviews
this three
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/105994/show_product_specifications?spectype=extended

 

[Wrench97]

I like the Freezer Pro 7's not as good as a Zalman but better then stock and cheaper then the Former.