New computer!!!! (Advice needed)

by HothuzZ<3sol • 14 Oct 2007, 19:58 • Journals
I have a got a good job coming up so can realse some funds and was looking at computers, does this strike you as a good deal / good set up?

OS Windows XP Home (Cus I can and I like it)

Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor (2.4GHz, 1066MHz, 8MB cache)

Memory 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 RAM 667MHz

Hard drive 500GB Serial ATA II 7200rpm hard drive

Graphics 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT graphics

Display 22'' widescreen TFT display

CD/DVD drive 20x Serial ATA DVD-RW drive (20X DVD+/-R, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 12X DVD+/-R DL, 12X DVD-RAM)

Keyboard & Mouse Logitech 650 Black Internet Pro Cordless Desktop

Case Cooler Master iTower 931 case (470mm x 215.5mm x 429.8mm)

Standard Software Microsoft Works 8
Bullguard Internet Security - Anti-virus with FREE 90 day updates - plus firewall and online backup
Roxio Media Suite 9XE
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MYSTIFY 14 Oct 2007, 21:00
yup nice pc only the mouse and keyboard arent good to play
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tjiube 14 Oct 2007, 21:01
buy a better vid card ??
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HothuzZ<3sol 14 Oct 2007, 21:02
320MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS graphics extra 143£ worth it?
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eXoz 14 Oct 2007, 21:05
definitaly, that vid card really sux, certainly on your 22"
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banaan 14 Oct 2007, 21:11
buy the one with 640 mb memory :P because your native resolution needs it
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dEzIrE 14 Oct 2007, 21:45
ye but cost 150 euro more :o
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banaan 14 Oct 2007, 22:07
150 :D zomg
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dEzIrE 15 Oct 2007, 10:24
xd
maybe ill take ati 1950 xt or smth 256 ram + 320 bit
seems fine for 120 euro
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Deactivated5242 14 Oct 2007, 21:05
if u use this pc only for job is nice , if ur gonna play games with it also i recommend you better graphic card ( 512 mb )
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Penn 14 Oct 2007, 21:09
How much do you wanna spend? I recently built my pc for around £1200.
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HothuzZ<3sol 14 Oct 2007, 21:12
Prob the same as you Penn
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Penn 14 Oct 2007, 21:16
What games do you wanna play and what applications do you want to run etc? For example video editing, encoding, playback, do you want music on whilst you play etc etc?
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HothuzZ<3sol 14 Oct 2007, 21:20
Just carry on play ET and other new games as well but I want HIGH FPS
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Penn 14 Oct 2007, 21:26
Do you need a case as well?
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jeje 14 Oct 2007, 21:11
it's better to buy a dualcore cpu atm like mine E6850 @ 3 Ghz, crucial for your ram @ 800 Mhz (crucial ballistix) and an 8800 GTS 320 Mb.

TO buy an 8500 GT is that the best joke ever, it's like to buy a bmw with lada motor.

Last word for your security buy kaspersky internet security.

edit; I don't see any word about your psu, if you have to buy a good one, just buy silverstone m12 500 or 600 watts.
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frozz. 14 Oct 2007, 21:26
word, although e6750 can go to 3.4ghz OC-ed, so its enough
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slowmotion 14 Oct 2007, 22:36
My E4400 is currently at 3,2GHz (2 natively) and is still very cool and stable.
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Deactivated6289 14 Oct 2007, 21:11
better ram (team extreem dark (easy clock @ 1100))
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ETNiES 14 Oct 2007, 21:19
Don't skimp on your ram, better off paying that extra bit for name brand ram, which I didn't do when buying my pc.
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Klapp 14 Oct 2007, 22:00
just dont skimp on your conection next time lagger ;_)
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ETNiES 14 Oct 2007, 22:11
lies! i don't lags!
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Klapp 14 Oct 2007, 22:23
jou sure did on uk public on friday, hmm
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wAndAA 14 Oct 2007, 21:19
I would get 800Mhz ram for such a powerful computer all in all, and maybe also get a bit getter vid card, if you are buying the computer in parts (I mean, not buying it as a package...)... other than that, its pretty good...
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HothuzZ<3sol 14 Oct 2007, 21:22
800Mhz? isnt gb bigger?
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ETNiES 14 Oct 2007, 22:12
he means the speed of the ram not the size!
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frozz. 14 Oct 2007, 21:24
WOW!Thats some hardcore bullshit

1. dont buy original software(although i might not say it on site like this but u know what i mean).

2. i cant see mbo there, and for that CPU u need very good MBO. take gigabyte ds4 and c2d e6750.

3.take 8800gts with 320mb.

4. take some good RAM like ballistix/OCZ gold and with 800mhz

5. dvdrw = lg h26n

6. go for phillips220ws as 22 wide screen monitor

7. u need a good PSU aswell, chieftec 550w isnt bad for e.g., or go for some OCZ
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HothuzZ<3sol 14 Oct 2007, 21:29
hmm okay so;

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor (2.4GHz, 1066MHz, 8MB cache)

2GB DDR2 RAM 800MHz

500GB Serial ATA hard drive

22" Viewsonic VX2235WM Widescreen TFT Monitor

Dual 320MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS graphics


??
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frozz. 14 Oct 2007, 21:32
DL windows from net. take e6750. u need mbo there.
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Penn 14 Oct 2007, 21:39
http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=newpcah2.jpg

Buy windows xp home edition OEM as well, don't download it off the net if you have the money to buy it.
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ETNiES 14 Oct 2007, 22:13
Dont buy windows!, download a 64x version so you can make the most of your duel/quad cores search for the version made by "Juan Ruz"
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slowmotion 14 Oct 2007, 22:46
bullshit, the 64bit is fucked up and you either cant install half of your apps on it or you have to spend hours looking for workarounds everytime you need to install a driver. Waste of time for no reason.
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ETNiES 14 Oct 2007, 23:39
rofl what arer you talking about, im running x64 and I havent needed one work around for any of the progammes.. Have you even tried it? OR maybe your pc is fucked.
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vikeh 14 Oct 2007, 21:24
get an 8800 ultra....
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st4tic 14 Oct 2007, 21:32
mux kulhadd jahra l flus ta :P
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st4tic 14 Oct 2007, 21:34
the card sux, if i were you i'd get an 8600gts and then change it for a 9series once they come out.

ocz / crucial ram 800mhz or more

check response time of your monitor

ocz psu ;o
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ILikeTurtles 14 Oct 2007, 21:54
Idd. Mine is working with 667mhz and I tried a 800mhz of my friend whit not a single advantage.
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Phemon 14 Oct 2007, 22:29
dunno if you can read it but http://tweakers.net/reviews/727/4 thats a very good pc
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slowmotion 14 Oct 2007, 22:40
God, you have a 22" flatscreen, don't fucking buy a 320MB card for that or you will run out of resources in no time. And that 8500 is a joke. Pay for the 8800 GTS 640MB (maybe OC version if you can) and just get a cheaper CPU, the core 2 duo goes really high if you know how to overclock.
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frozz. 15 Oct 2007, 14:26
it's not a MUST, even with 256 gddr3 ram u ll get almost equal fps at 1680x1050, difference might be in 5-10 fps.
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slowmotion 14 Oct 2007, 22:41
Overclocking.
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spng 14 Oct 2007, 22:43
quadcore is usuless 4me, better a E6750 for now
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HothuzZ<3sol 14 Oct 2007, 23:45
I Don't, I do not even understand if it is more powerful it was just in the package option.
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mixeh 15 Oct 2007, 14:11
Might as well get the quad, the price difference aint exactly huge and its future proofing your rig somewhat (get the G0 edition if you intend on overclocking at all).
In terms of RAM, go for something along the lines of PC5300 ballistix, clocks to ~1000mhz (pretty identical to the pc6400 stuff just alot cheaper). Will give you extra savings or the money to go for 4gig of ram (and a 64bit os to actually use it).
8800 GTS is probably the best value higher end card atm and would give you decenet rates at your 22" native res..
Might as well go for an ip35 mobo, x38 will be crazy priced for a while.

Rest is trivial.
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frozz. 15 Oct 2007, 14:26
and difference in price is 1.5€
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