true faster memory would be very good. but if his willing to pay abit more money 4GB of 1000+ would be fantastic but yes he doesnt really need 4GB.Sup wrote:
Everything above 2 gigs is bull right now. He can buy another 2 gigs later. Besides he should invest in faster memory 1000+.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
he doesnt need 4 GB but if he is buy other good components (CPU, motherboard etc) 4GB at todays prices is not to bad and i think in the long run it would be better. (RAM prices are supposidly going up again).Sup wrote:
You don't need 4 gigs of memory and get the Q9300. Btw check if PSU is good enough to power everything.
Yes either he gets 4 gigs 1000+ or 2 gigs 1000+. Everything under is waste of money. Good memory is cheap right now.
To op: Oh and to clarify 1000+ mean RAM that is faster than 1000 Mhz. just to clarify in case u were lost..Sup wrote:
Yes either he gets 4 gigs 1000+ or 2 gigs 1000+. Everything under is waste of money. Good memory is cheap right now.
I got that part. Faster RAM is better, but there are so many numbers and brands that it's hard for me to choose the best RAM.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
To op: Oh and to clarify 1000+ mean RAM that is faster than 1000 Mhz. just to clarify in case u were lost.
OCZ is a good brand. OCZ and 1000+ would be fine. if u can find something like that
Of course it would help if it was in english.Sup wrote:
http://www.hpm-computer.de/product_info.php?info=p7430_Crucial-2GB-Kit-DDR2-1066-Ballistix.html
best buy. It has the best chips=micron D9GMH
Well the name of the memory is Crucial 2GB Kit DDR2-1066 Ballistix. Search for it in a store you like.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Of course it would help if it was in english.Sup wrote:
http://www.hpm-computer.de/product_info.php?info=p7430_Crucial-2GB-Kit-DDR2-1066-Ballistix.html
best buy. It has the best chips=micron D9GMH
yer i know the product. im just wondering if he could get for cheaper cuz thats like 125 AUD isnt it?.Sup wrote:
Well the name of the memory is Crucial 2GB Kit DDR2-1066 Ballistix. Search for it in a store you like.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Of course it would help if it was in english.Sup wrote:
http://www.hpm-computer.de/product_info.php?info=p7430_Crucial-2GB-Kit-DDR2-1066-Ballistix.html
best buy. It has the best chips=micron D9GMH
76.80 EUR = 128,13 AUD to be exact.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
yer i know the product. im just wondering if he could get for cheaper cuz thats like 125 AUD isnt it?.Sup wrote:
Well the name of the memory is Crucial 2GB Kit DDR2-1066 Ballistix. Search for it in a store you like.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Of course it would help if it was in english
mmm yer alittle on the expensive side mabye..Sup wrote:
76.80 EUR = 128,13 AUD to be exact.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
yer i know the product. im just wondering if he could get for cheaper cuz thats like 125 AUD isnt it?.Sup wrote:
Well the name of the memory is Crucial 2GB Kit DDR2-1066 Ballistix. Search for it in a store you like.
bottom line: Fast RAM, more than 2GB, decent brand, decent price
That's expensive? Lol. This is expensive http://www.hpm-computer.de/index.php?ca … 1300-.htmlLittle BaBy JESUS wrote:
mmm yer alittle on the expensive side mabye..Sup wrote:
76.80 EUR = 128,13 AUD to be exact.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
yer i know the product. im just wondering if he could get for cheaper cuz thats like 125 AUD isnt it?
bottom line: Fast RAM, more than 2GB, decent brand, decent price
(not that i'm saying its not worth the price)
Okay, the RAM really was the one that I picked at random based more on it's brand name than anything else. What about the other things?
This mobo http://www.hpm-computer.de/product_info … -DS3L.html (can anyone confirm its penryn compatible?)
C2D8400
8800GT 512
C2D8400
8800GT 512
Would that mobo be this one?.Sup wrote:
This mobo http://www.hpm-computer.de/product_info … -DS3L.html (can anyone confirm its penryn compatible?)
C2D8400
8800GT 512
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_li … ;sid=24766
Revision is different but they are pretty much the same.
I'd also take a new Monitor, a big crt monitor on your desk is out of these days , and the price is still under 2000
Computerparts seem to be really expensive in Australia
The configuration you have is really nice!
PS: you can choose to either keep your mouse and keyboard, but as you are going for a whole new machine i'd go with a mx518/G5 mouse
Computerparts seem to be really expensive in Australia
The configuration you have is really nice!
PS: you can choose to either keep your mouse and keyboard, but as you are going for a whole new machine i'd go with a mx518/G5 mouse
Last edited by ']['error (2008-01-31 06:44:16)
| Component | Type | $ |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 S775 P35 FSB1333 DDR2 PCIEx16 SATA2 GbLAN RAID ATX VDBIOS | 130 |
| CPU | Intel CORE 2 Q6600/2.4Ghz/2x4MB/1066FSB/LGA775/(GOSLACR stepping) | 340 |
| RAM | Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5D 2GB | 230 |
| Graphics Card | XFX GeForce 8800GT XXX 512MB DDR3 DH DVI SLI PCI Express (PV-T88P-YDD4) | 430 |
| Power Box | ncluded with case | 0 |
| Monitor | Already have - LG flatron ez T730BH | 0 |
| OS | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium32bit(OEM)purchase with Hardware Only | 150 |
| Case | Antec Sonata Designer Tower Case | 190 |
| DVD Drive | Samsung 20xDVD -/+R/RW Dual Layer Retail Black (SH-S202H/RSBN) | 35 |
| Total | 1505 |
After a friend recommended a site closer to home, I came up with the stuff above. I looked but couldn't find any cheap fast 2GB ram. It would probably be cheaper to buy that stuff from Sup's German site. The motherboard supports new Penryn CPUs, according to this article. So I was thinking of waiting and if the new CPUs don't come out in time to just go with the Q6600.
I dunno if a better motherboard would actually increase performance, but right now there's a disparity between it's price and everything else.
Terror I'm still undecided as to if I want to buy a new monitor. If I wanna feel all big and mighty for a few days I could just hook up my LCD TV to the computer, and then when I get sick of it just go back to the CRT (although I probably wouldn't).
So everything's fine with those components? How long does it usually take for someone to build a computer the first time around?
| Component | Type | $ |
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 S775 P35 FSB1333 DDR2 PCIEx16 SATA2 GbLAN RAID ATX VDBIOS | 130 |
| CPU | Intel CORE 2 Q6600/2.4Ghz/2x4MB/1066FSB/LGA775/(GOSLACR stepping) | 340 |
| RAM | DDR2 2048MB(2x1G)PC6400 800Mhz Kingston | 70 |
| Graphics Card | Leadtek WinFast GF8800GTS PCI-E 512MB GDDR3 Dual-Link DVI HDTV SLI HDCP | 425 |
| Haddrive | Seagate SATAII NCQ 320GB 7200RPM 16mb Cache | 100 |
| Power Box | Included in case, 550W NeoPower power supply | 0 |
| Monitor | Got already | 0 |
| OS | Microsoft Windows XP Home (OEM) (oem with hardware purchase only) | 125 |
| Case | Antec Sonata Plus ATX Case | 240 |
| DVD Drive | Samsung 20xDVD -/+R/RW Dual Layer OEM Black SATA (SH-S203D/BEBN) | 35 |
| Wifi Card | Got already | 0 |
| Speakers | Got already | 0 |
| KB and Mouse | Got already | 0 |
| Total | 1465 |
Realised I forgot the harddrive, and decided to scrap Vista for good ol' XP. Got better case with better power box, now 550W, should be enough, right? Dumped fast 1066 RAM for 800 RAM because it was just too expensive.
Last edited by Pokoyo (2008-02-06 22:10:04)
Awesome machine! . But a new monitor +G5 mouse + keyboard would make it total pwnagePokoyo wrote:
Component Type $ Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 S775 P35 FSB1333 DDR2 PCIEx16 SATA2 GbLAN RAID ATX VDBIOS 130 CPU Intel CORE 2 Q6600/2.4Ghz/2x4MB/1066FSB/LGA775/(GOSLACR stepping) 340 RAM DDR2 2048MB(2x1G)PC6400 800Mhz Kingston 70 Graphics Card Leadtek WinFast GF8800GTS PCI-E 512MB GDDR3 Dual-Link DVI HDTV SLI HDCP 425 Haddrive Seagate SATAII NCQ 320GB 7200RPM 16mb Cache 100 Power Box Included in case, 550W NeoPower power supply 0 Monitor Got already 0 OS Microsoft Windows XP Home (OEM) (oem with hardware purchase only) 125 Case Antec Sonata Plus ATX Case 240 DVD Drive Samsung 20xDVD -/+R/RW Dual Layer OEM Black SATA (SH-S203D/BEBN) 35 Wifi Card Got already 0 Speakers Got already 0 KB and Mouse Got already 0 Total 1465
Realised I forgot the harddrive, and decided to scrap Vista for good ol' XP. Got better case with better power box, now 550W, should be enough, right? Dumped fast 1066 RAM for 800 RAM because it was just too expensive.
upgrade complete