Possible new pc

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by metrock 66, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. metrock 66

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    Hey Guys...This is what i am thinking of ordering over the next few weeks what do you think of the spec?. Mainly used for browsing,i-tunes,downloading,some uploading but not gaming my current pc is a dell 1100 512 ram bit old and slow now so looking to upgrade. Total price £355 from http://www.computerplanet.co.uk PS i was going to keep my dell screen for now it has a blue connector with the two screws either side should this be ok for this setup??... I.E it will work???

    Black & Silver ATX Tower Case
    Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 (2 x 2.4 GHZ) 800FSB - 2 MB
    ASUS SKT-775 P5GC-MX/1333 S/V/L 1333FSB (O.C)
    2GB DDR2 PC-6400 800 MHZ (2 x 1 GB 800)
    Motherboard Integrated 3D Video
    350W PSU
    320 GB SATA HDD UDMA 300 7200 8MB - FREE UPGRADE TO 400 GB
    Samsung 16x DVD-ROM Black (IDE)
    Motherboard Integrated 5.1 Sound
    Fast 10/100 Ethernet Lan (Broadband Ready)
    4 X USB 2.0 Ports
    Speeze QuadroFlow VIII - Low Noise
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-BIT
    OpenOffice 2.3.1
    LOGITECH DELUXE 250 KEYBOARD BLK USB OEM
    GENIUS MOUSE NETSCROLL 120 OPTICAL PS/2 BLACK RET
    LOGITECH SPKR 2.0 S-120 BLACK OEM
     
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  2. greenbrucelee
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    The DVI connector for the monitor should be ok.

    Why not just upgrade the dell PC by adding in some ram and a second hard drive? it'll be good practice for you.
     
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  3. metrock 66

    metrock 66 Byte Poster

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    Well yes i suppose i could add more ram but by the same token i have been really looking forward to a new pc :D will not be getting rid of the dell like you say i will use that to practice on.
     
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  4. greenbrucelee
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    The new build seems fine for the spec and for what you want it for :)
     
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    Cheers GBL thanks for the input, like i have said in previous posts i have an old pc from a friend but there is no actual make on the case the motherboard is a legend qdi and thats all the info there is along with a mercury 300watt psu... I have tried looking for memory for this on crucial.com but to now avail i think its to old...lol:blink
     
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  6. Povester

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    I know you said you won't be using the system for gaming, but it may be worth getting a cheapy graphics card aswell. It might help free up some system resources and it'll probably improve your Vista experience (ie. Windows Aero may not be available just using onboard graphics).

    Plus, you'll get the added experience of adding hardware for your A+
     
  7. greenbrucelee
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    Run this test from QDI it will tell what the mobo is and what type of ram it is http://www.testmyhardware.com/qdi.html. I think the ram will be ddr at best
     
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  8. Jimbooo

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    Also, regardless of your skill level, have you considered building your own? You could probably build a better spec for that price! There are tutorials and advice all over the Internet. If you can do the research then you would save some cash!

    Also, loads of us would be happy to help on this forum. :)
     
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  9. greenbrucelee
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    good point Jimboooo, a pc isn't really all that difficult to builds. Its a bit like a jigsaw fit in the part in its appropriate place :D
     
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  10. Jimbooo

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    Yep, a jigsaw with an explosive potential :P
     
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