[CallumUK]

Hi,

Well one of the PC's in the house has broke, some old packard bell. and in turn it has led me to seeking some advice on a new computer. I am looking to build it my self have a basic knowledge of building, but my main concern is where to find what I need at the right price. The computer is mainly used for surfing the internet, word processing and light gaming. I am looking to spend around £400 just on the system. need everything from case to USB ports.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advanced.

Callum.

[Macmac508]

Ok, well nothing very high end will be needed. Just something reliable and fast. I'm guessing your not looking to overclock.

I'll have a snoop now.

[Macmac508]

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz 1333FSB Socket 775 4MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor

Gigabyte GA-P31-DS3L iP31 Socket 775 8 channel audio ATX Motherboard

Inno3D 8600GT 256MB 128bit DDR3 DVI PCI-E Graphics Card

Corsair 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 675MHz/PC2-5400 XMS Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL4(4-4-4-12) Heat Spreader Lifetime Warranty

EV Black Mid Tower Gaming Case with Massive 14cm Front Fan - No PSU

Coolermaster eXtreme Power 380W PSU - ATX12V V2.01 20+4pin 1x PCI-E 2x SATA

LiteOn DH-20A1S 20X DVD1RW/DLRAM Black Bare Drive - OEM

Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB SATAII Hard Drive 16MB Cache - OEM

This set up comes to £384 on ebuyer. Could be better but its a start for a great price.

Theres a little preliminary set up. I could reccomend maybe the E8400 processor if you want to upgrade, and a better PSU could be put in if the budget will stretch.

The 8600GT isn't the best gaming card, but it is half the price of a 8800GT, but i depends on the type of gaming you want to be able to achieve. The motherboard is fine, for a simple set-up might be useful to spend a little more on the motherboard however, as it will allow you to easily upgrade in the future.

[Carbon]

I'd just get a prebuilt or secondhand with a PCI-E slot if all that's all you're going to do with it.

[alex]

That's a very well spec'd mobo MM, awesome for the money. Like's to oc as well.

I didn't see an o.s in the build.....

[CallumUK]

Thanks. Covers everything will be ordering later today. also HDD cable ? and are their any other little things I will need?

Thanks for the help so far.

[martroe]

I would pay the extra £5 and go for the Maxtor 500GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm *32MB Cache* - OEM drive here: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/141471

[Dave Hybrid]

Yeah. But. Maxtor drives 'ent a patch on Samsung as far as reliability goes IMO.

[martroe]

Maxtor by name only, Maxtor is now actually Seagate and the extra 16mb catch makes a difference on such a big drive. I always use Seagate drives so I would disagree with your reply.

[CallumUK]

need equivelant to PSU and Graphics that will work with the rest of the system ASAP

thanks in advanced.

[martroe]

Callum,
Graphics; Abit more expensive but I have just fitted one for a friend and its fine.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135098

Psu: Better than your first choice; http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124927

[CallumUK]

how about cheaper alternatives? to the PSU and graphics?

thanks

callum.