New Computer - HELP!!!

Sandok · Jan 28, 2007, 03:37 AM

Okay, I need help to build a new PC... I wanna build one myself but unfortunately, I'm desperately low on cash... I mean, REALLY low on cash.

Thus the reason for this thread, I was wondering, could ANYONE help me build a VERY cheap PC? It has to be under 1000$ and the lower the better

And I need the whole lot... HD, DVD, etc etc except for peripherals (Mouse, Kezboard, etc)

Also, I know that C2D is the absolute must have and the E6300 can easily overclock (or E4300 when it comes out) but would AMD be such a bad choice? I dunno, inspire me folks

Necrosis · Jan 28, 2007, 04:00 AM

This wouldn't be too big of a problem if you lived in the states. Where are you planning on buying the parts from?

Sandok · Jan 28, 2007, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

This wouldn't be too big of a problem if you lived in the states. Where are you planning on buying the parts from?

Unfortunately, I have very limited choice of where I can buy from and thus, it'd be a Swiss / French website (I've bought stuff from them before www.ldlc.ch ) but the prices aren't always the same as in the US. However, they have a huge (and I really mean HUGE) amount of choice so shouldn't be too much of a problem

BlueMak · Jan 28, 2007, 09:06 AM

If you pay for p&p you can have my x1800xt (PCIE) for 140 euros.

Sandok · Jan 29, 2007, 01:30 AM

Hmmmm I'll look into it... First though I gotta purchase a mobo for a vid card to fit into

Sandok · Feb 27, 2007, 03:06 AM

Okay I'm almost ready to buy something finally...

So what you guys think of the following?

Mouse/Keyboard: Logitech Cordless Desktop S510
Speakers: Logitech Z-4
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-520HX
Case: Gigabyte GZ-X1
Graphics Card: Leadtek WinFast PX7600 GT
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
Hard Drive: 2x Western Digital 250 Go
DVD Burner: Lite-On LH-18A1P-488C
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4300
Memory: Corsair Value Select 2 Go
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3P
CPU Cooler: ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT

???

***temeteus82*** · Feb 27, 2007, 03:12 AM

sounds good to me.

Sandok · Mar 2, 2007, 01:54 PM

Well in the end, I had to skimp on some things to stay within budget... However, now I got three really serious questions to ask you guys...

Number1: Is it worth having two HardDrives or should I just live with one?

Number2: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer or Audio? There is a substantial price difference and I know of no reviews on either... Any info? Do they both have EAX and all or wa?

Number3: Vista OEM purchase... 64bit or 32bit? I know 32bit is more userfriendly with drivers and all right now but 64bit is the future no?

Dyre Straits · Mar 2, 2007, 03:11 PM

I'll leave #2 and #3 for others to answer.

But, for #1, I say it's well worth having a second HDD. Place the Pagefile on this one and remove it from the system drive. It speeds things up quite nicely.

***temeteus82*** · Mar 2, 2007, 03:58 PM

#2 Don't use X-fi in vista! And I don't recommend X-FI for vista now ...
#3 32-bit hands down!

Sandok · Mar 2, 2007, 04:53 PM

Hmmmm okay I then will get that second HD...

As for the X-Fi, if you don't suggest me purchasing it, what should I go with? Onboard audio? *shudders*

***temeteus82*** · Mar 2, 2007, 04:54 PM

on board for now...

**kris23** · Mar 4, 2007, 06:02 PM

an X-FI barely works in vista....... the drivers are ABSOLUTE GARBAGE and thats not an overstatement..... gaming mode slows the comp down like crap, it took like 8 trys to install the drivers without it going BSOD on me.... and the sound is not as great really......

Sandok · Mar 5, 2007, 12:58 PM

Well I bought a X-Fi anyways in the end, but given that you guys say Vista and it don't gel yet, I decided to avoid Vista in that case. I mean, XP works fine right?

Anyways, my system isn't exactly what I wanted oringally but well, you can see under my name what I got

Necrosis · Mar 5, 2007, 01:12 PM

Strange I don't not having any issues w/ my X-Fi in Vista. The only problem I did have is the install disappeared one time. However, I just re-installed & it's been solid for a month.

Sandok · Mar 5, 2007, 01:42 PM

Hmmm well that's good news then

Vista Home Preium... I'm gonna get you soon enough

First though, I gotta sort out my system... Tis a mess...

Neshi · Mar 5, 2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyre Straits

I'll leave #2 and #3 for others to answer.

But, for #1, I say it's well worth having a second HDD. Place the Pagefile on this one and remove it from the system drive. It speeds things up quite nicely.

how do i do this?! i wanna know!!

Sandok · Mar 5, 2007, 05:13 PM

Start ---> My Computer and Right Click properties.

Next, go under the advanced tab and under performance, click the settings button.

Here click the advanced tab and under virtual memory, click change

Enjoy

Sandok · Mar 6, 2007, 10:03 AM

Little question my lovelies... Those of you with the Core 2 Duo CPUs, do you advise turning on the Speedstep, Thermal Moniter, C1E Halt and all or should I just leave em deactivated in the bios?

**kris23** · Mar 6, 2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandok

Little question my lovelies... Those of you with the Core 2 Duo CPUs, do you advise turning on the Speedstep, Thermal Moniter, C1E Halt and all or should I just leave em deactivated in the bios?

i dont own one but if u want to shave a few watts in expense for performance then leave speedstep on, but if u want everything going full blast then leave it off.

i dont know much else about the other feature so ya