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16th Nov 2007, 17:50
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OK, this may sound like a stupid question but as in my introduction thread, I am new to the world of computing and my limited knowledge of a computer allows me to identify the various components and that's it.
Basically, I am hoping to build my own tower. Now, I know that if I try and save up to buy all the components when I have the money, I'll never save up (because I'm useless). Subsequently, I've decided that I will buy bits here-and-there. What would people say the first thing is you should buy for your computer? Basically, here's the specs I am looking at and so, if you could assist that would be great:- 2 x 750GB Sata HDDs (one being a back-up) 4GB of RAM 1 x DVD/R Now, I don't know what motherboard I would need to be compatible with the above. Likewise, I am not too clued up on RAM and so, if anybody could offer any advice about what I should look out for. I think I should be looking for similar to RAMBUS DRAM from research I have done. Also, for your info, I will be running Windows XP Professional on the comp (until the glitches in Vista have been wiped out) So, in essence, what should I be looking out for in a motherboard and RAM? |
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16th Nov 2007, 18:02
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I'd suggest buying the motherboard and CPU last as these tend to date quicker.
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16th Nov 2007, 18:06
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16th Nov 2007, 18:14
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Not all, depends on the spec of the board.
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16th Nov 2007, 18:16
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Cheers for the quick advice Dave. What would you advice I purchase first then? The case? The HDDs? I think it'll be three months (given that it's Christmas) before computer is finished and I'm looking at a budget of around £500 - £600.
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17th Nov 2007, 00:06
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There isn't really a first thing to buy. You need to have a very clear understanding of what your main usage is going to be and any secondary uses. Also a clear budget (which I see you have). What do you see yourself using the pc for? I wouldn't purchase 4gb of ram as 1) 1gb is the sweetspot for XP, even for gaming. And 2) This o.s can't see more than around 3gb so you'll be wasting a gb. RDram has error correcting built in, and is basically only useful for multiple cpu applications, as in servers. Gone are the days when it was faster than DDR ram and we're now on DDR3 for home usage. It's also very expensive for what it is. You'll also need a dedicated (and extremely expensive) motherboard for these modules as the only home (for want of a better word) motherboards that accept these types of modules are 2 cpu socket ones.
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17th Nov 2007, 03:07
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So, for what I'm looking for, what type of motherboard, CPU & RAM would you suggest I look at getting? If I can reduce by budget, that'd be great :) |
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17th Nov 2007, 03:36
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Forgot to mention, I'd also be looking to install a Digital TV Tuner and so, it'd have to be capable of running digital TV :)
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17th Nov 2007, 08:57
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Seriously, for that usage you're not going to need anything too powerful.
Considering the usage quoted I doubt you'll even need a dedicated gpu, although as you quote hd tv as a need I would simply to get hi def content protection (HDCP)support. The majority of the cost is going to be the hdd's I would think. I'll be back in a bit, off to nosey.
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17th Nov 2007, 09:00
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