A new processor (and computer) I need some help.

[Lashyu]

Hi, I'm new at this forum, and i wanted to ask if u can help me about the new computer i'm intending to buy.
first of all just know that I'm not playing any game at the computer, its only for internet, music, and this kinda stuff.

the processor is:
http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103031
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131014
Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145566
Hard Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148149
Case + Power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119112

(also i don't need a screen a keyboard a mouse & speakers)
Thank u

 

[endyen]

You might want to add an optical drive to that list. I've had good luck with liteon and LG, and they are cheap.
Looks like a good basic e-machine, with quality made parts.

 

[m25]

It's $80 for that CPU and I'd spend some extra money to get a X2 3800+ (~$150); that will set you well until AM2 quads are out.

 

[TabrisDarkPeace]

Might want to go for the MSI GeForce 6150 mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130053R
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K9NGM2-FID&class=mb
I am not a MSI 'fan', but for $50 with exactly the same nVidia 6150 chipset: http://www.nvidia.com/page/gpu_mobo_tech_specs.html ; you can save some serious cash. (Download the manuals for each mainboard and check them out in depth, look at reviews, and BIOS options, then compare price and chipsets).
At least it gives you something else to use as a yardstick for GeForce 6150 boards. 8)

For comparison Asus GeForce 6150 main-board link is here:
http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=1138&l1=3&l2=101&l3=296

And G.Skill DDR2 RAM: (With the cash saved on mainboard, you might be able to get 2 x 1 GB of 5-5-5-15 G.Skill or similar, instead of 2 x 512 MB)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=g.skill&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

Just install 1 DIMM first, then bump voltage in BIOS, save, power off, then install the 2nd DIMM (after VDIMM is set at 2.0 Volts for example). - Could save you some money, maybe increase performance a little too.

I got 6 GB of G.Skill (over 2 PCs) and it works a treat for the price, good overclocking potential from it.
Try and get a 320 GB Seagate 7200.10 model instead, SATA 3 Gbps, NCQ (Native Command Queuing), 16 MB cache (vs 8 MB), and 'Perpendicular Recording' which increases performance a shade (and density).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=seagate+7200.10&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all&Go.x=0&Go.y=0

Make sure PSU is on either, or both (URL #3 - The PDF is copy of SLI Zone list for printing purposes) of these lists: (Trust me on this, even if you need to borrow at 10% interest, it'll save you money in the long run as you won't need to replace it at some stage later on)

http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html#certified_powersupplies
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/buildyourown2.html
http://users.on.net/~darkpeace/psu/List_of_Recommended_PSUs_Nov_2006.pdf

Then you're well on your way to having a good, cheap, but highly upgradable (this is where the PSUs listed above come in) PC.

8) - TabrisarkPeace

 

[CaptRobertApril]

Yeah, definitely upgrade your CPU. I think that there is a law against paying as much for your case as for your processor. :lol:

 

[Lashyu]

thank u all
i'm still bouilding the computer..
donwt forget i donwt play any games so i donwt need like best computer..
and i prefer to keep my money..
i'l come with the final computer

 

[Lashyu]

i'm thinking about changing the motherboard to this motherboard
what do you say about it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127013


and to this motherboard i can add a cheaper memory
like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231107
or this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820161067

so what do u say about the motherboard?
and the memory?

 

[apt403]

i'm thinking about changing the motherboard to this motherboard
what do you say about it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127013

well, its a micro-atx board, so it probably wont fit in regular size cases. for the ram get the G. Skill stuff.

 

[evilr00t]

What?

Micro-ATX boards fit in ATX cases just fine, the case just looks... kinda empty ;-)

 

[geofelt]

I total $422 for the components you listed. You need to add a CD drive($30), and an OS($80). Your best bet is to buy a complete budget system from dell or office depot for less, and it will include some other parts which you could sell to recoup some more $. Even the slowest new processor will surf the net nicely, and 512 memory would suffice.

 

[-silencer-]

Well, my mom thought my old single-core Athlon XP was fine for her email/web and occasional office application, until I built a Pentium D 805 machine for her. I wouldn't go single core with anything today, unless I was going purely for a power-friendly Celeron M 410 or Yonah T1300 based mobile-on-desktop machine. My personal always-on email/chat/web machine is based around the Celeron M 410 that I bought for $53 about a month ago. True, it's noticeably slower than the D 805 for the occasional use of an office application, but that machine uses less than 100W on full load. The Pentium D 805 is less than $100 and uses the common 775 socket.. consider the option of building a machine around this processor too..

 

[evilr00t]

(thread hijack) Wait a minute, you bought a Celeron M for a super expensive Socket 479 board?

 

[-silencer-]

Nope.. this is a 478 socket M Yonah chip.. in a $145 MSI Speedster-A4R.

 

[digitaldoc]

Don't pay $80 for an Athlon 64, and one of the slower ones at that. Definitely go dual core, even if you have to wait a month to save up a few more dollars. I second the vote for a Pentium D 805 for the budget conscious who still want a dual core chip.

 

[TabrisDarkPeace]

i'm thinking about changing the motherboard to this motherboard
what do you say about it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127013


and to this motherboard i can add a cheaper memory
like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231107
or this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820161067

so what do u say about the motherboard?
and the memory?

I like that Abit AM2 mainboard with the GeForce 6150 very much, thank you for pointing it out to me. (It will serve well as a configuration even I've overlooked). http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/techspec.php?categories=1&model=327

And yeah, comparing those 2 sticks of RAM, the G.Skill is the better deal.

You'll need a Socket AM2 (still: Athlon 64) processor for that board though won't you ?, instead of Socket 939 ?

Damn I am glad Abit is back, with mostly the same engineering crew but a new head honcho. Asus have really let slip, and DFI have not pushed any of their mainboards of late.

Gigabyte, Abit, and DFI are my consumer picks, with MSI in the list depending the board in question. (oh, and Epox + a few others).

Asus however I've removed from my personal list as nothing since the Asus A7V-133C has impressed me when compared to other vendors offerings at the same price point. (Yes I am aware Gigabyte and Asus share manufacturing facilities, but Gigabyte have done a much better job of late).