Recommendations: Processor and Motherboard

[darkdestroyer6]

Nope, just get a good PSU, if you have a link to where you're getting parts from I'll take a look and see what you have to choose from.

www.ebuyer.com

Thanks :)

[CrashG]

Although it's only a 500w the Seasonic S12 II 500W PSU - 12cm Fan 80Plus Efficiency will be enough power.

Or you could go with the OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready ATX2.2 12cm

[darkdestroyer6]

Thanks. I looked into the PSUs u suggested and heres my specs for the PC im thinking of building:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair)

XFX 8600GT 512MB GDDR2 Dual DVI HDCP HDTV out PCI-E Graphics Card

Maxtor 500GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm *32MB Cache* - OEM

OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready ATX2.2 12cm LED Fan

ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP AiLifestyle Series P35 Socket 775 Socket eSATA 8 channel Audio ATX Motherboard or ASUS P5K-E

Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL5(5-5-5-18) DHX Technology Heat Sink Lifetime Warranty

Case - havnt decided on one yet

Any good?

[CrashG]

Thanks. I looked into the PSUs u suggested and heres my specs for the PC im thinking of building:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair)

XFX 8600GT 512MB GDDR2 Dual DVI HDCP HDTV out PCI-E Graphics Card

Maxtor 500GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm *32MB Cache* - OEM

OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready ATX2.2 12cm LED Fan

ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP AiLifestyle Series P35 Socket 775 Socket eSATA 8 channel Audio ATX Motherboard or ASUS P5K-E

Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL5(5-5-5-18) DHX Technology Heat Sink Lifetime Warranty

Case - havnt decided on one yet

Any good?

Looks pretty good. What's the total so far?

[darkdestroyer6]

Looks pretty good. What's the total so far?

I also want:

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Licence and media - 1 PC - OEM - DVD - 64-bit - English

Plexus DVI-D Dual Link Flat Panel Replacement Cable (Black) 2m

With these added it comes to - ?512.41

[+shift. MVC]

Note that with that 600W StealthXStream you won't be running SLI with high end cards. Maybe at the most two 8800GT would be pushing the SLI capabilities of that PSU.

[darkdestroyer6]

Do you think that i shouldnt get that PSU and get a different one then?

Can you suggest one?

[+shift. MVC]

That will be enough for your system, and it's inexpensive too. But there are much better alternatives such as Corsair HX520 or VX520. Or maybe Seasonic S12II 500W.

[darkdestroyer6]

Thank you, il look into them.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how much is too cheap to spend on a PSU?

[darkdestroyer6]

Also does anyone know whats the cheapest UK site to get computer parts from? such as:

www.savastore.com

www.ebuyer.com

www.microdirect.com

[+PeterUK MVC]

Also does anyone know whats the cheapest UK site to get computer parts from? such as:

Have you looked at http://www.scan.co.uk ?

[darkdestroyer6]

Have you looked at http://www.scan.co.uk ?

Thanks, il take a look.

Heres what im thinking:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair)

XFX 8600GT 512MB GDDR2 Dual DVI HDCP HDTV out PCI-E Graphics Card

Maxtor 500GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm *32MB Cache* - OEM

OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready ATX2.2 12cm LED Fan ( has been suggested to get a different PSU, looking into it)

ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP AiLifestyle Series P35 Socket 775 Socket eSATA 8 channel Audio ATX Motherboard or ASUS P5K-E

Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL5(5-5-5-18) DHX Technology Heat Sink Lifetime Warranty

Case - havnt decided on one yet

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Licence and media - 1 PC - OEM - DVD - 64-bit - English

Plexus DVI-D Dual Link Flat Panel Replacement Cable (Black) 2m

LG GSA-H55NBAL 20x DVD?RW/DL/RAM IDE Black Bare Drive - OEM

With these added it comes to - ?529.80

Edited May 2, 2008 by darkdestroyer6

[CrashG]

Thanks, il take a look.

Heres what im thinking:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair)

XFX 8600GT 512MB GDDR2 Dual DVI HDCP HDTV out PCI-E Graphics Card

Maxtor 500GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm *32MB Cache* - OEM

OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready ATX2.2 12cm LED Fan ( has been suggested to get a different PSU, looking into it)

ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP AiLifestyle Series P35 Socket 775 Socket eSATA 8 channel Audio ATX Motherboard or ASUS P5K-E

Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL5(5-5-5-18) DHX Technology Heat Sink Lifetime Warranty

Case - havnt decided on one yet

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Licence and media - 1 PC - OEM - DVD - 64-bit - English

Plexus DVI-D Dual Link Flat Panel Replacement Cable (Black) 2m

LG GSA-H55NBAL 20x DVD?RW/DL/RAM IDE Black Bare Drive - OEM

With these added it comes to - ?529.80

This PSU would be better than the OCZ 550W Seasonic S-12 80+ efficiency 12cm fan, Active PFC

Why not go with a SATA DVD burner Samsung SH-S203D/BEBN 20x DVD?R, 12x DVD?DL, DVD +RW x8/-RW x6, SATA, Black, OEM

[darkdestroyer6]

This PSU would be better than the OCZ 550W Seasonic S-12 80+ efficiency 12cm fan, Active PFC

Why not go with a SATA DVD burner Samsung SH-S203D/BEBN 20x DVD?R, 12x DVD?DL, DVD +RW x8/-RW x6, SATA, Black, OEM

Thanks il go with a SATA DVD burner:):)

Am still unsure about what motherboard for definite at the moment. (i know i keep on about motherboards, just want to make sure im getting the right one hehe)

However i do think i will get the ASUS P5K-E in the en:):)

[CrashG]

Thanks il go with a SATA DVD burner :)

Am still unsure about what motherboard for definite at the moment. (i know i keep on about motherboards, just want to make sure im getting the right one hehe)

However i do think i will get the ASUS P5K-E in the end :)

The Motherboard is a very important part of the system, so make sure you get something that's going to work for you. I like my P5K-E, it has a lot of features for a reasonable price, BIOS is easy to navigate.

[+shift. MVC]

That's not a bad choice of motherboard. I haven't used it before but ASUS is a good brand, and an ASUS P35 can't be bad at all.

[darkdestroyer6]

The Motherboard is a very important part of the system, so make sure you get something that's going to work for you. I like my P5K-E, it has a lot of features for a reasonable price, BIOS is easy to navigate.

Thanks. I just (maybe stupidly) want the very best i can get lol

[utdarkviper]

i love my new p5k-e wifi/ap. I just built my computer for around $800 (~?506). Check my specs and think about your choices. i went with the q6600 as well.

[CrashG]

i love my new p5k-e wifi/ap. I just built my computer for around $800. Check my specs and think about your choices. i went with the q6600 as well.

Yeah, I remember your quest for parts. :laugh: How's it running? Wasn't it your first build too?

[utdarkviper]

I love it! :jump: It runs so smooth. Yes, it was my first build and I will start making computers for my friends now lol.

[darkdestroyer6]

i love my new p5k-e wifi/ap. I just built my computer for around $800 (~?506). Check my specs and think about your choices. i went with the q6600 as well.

Nice, i think my idea of specs is pretty similar to yours.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 Stepping (2.4GHz 1066MHz) Socket 775 L2 8MB Cache (2x4MB (4MB per core pair)

XFX 8600GT 512MB GDDR2 Dual DVI HDCP HDTV out PCI-E Graphics Card

Maxtor 500GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm *32MB Cache* - OEM

OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready ATX2.2 12cm LED Fan ( has been suggested to get a different PSU, looking into it)

ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP AiLifestyle Series P35 Socket 775 Socket eSATA 8 channel Audio ATX Motherboard or ASUS P5K-E

Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Memory Non-ECC Unbuffered CL5(5-5-5-18) DHX Technology Heat Sink Lifetime Warranty

Case - havnt decided on one yet

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Licence and media - 1 PC - OEM - DVD - 64-bit - English

Plexus DVI-D Dual Link Flat Panel Replacement Cable (Black) 2m

Also:

A SATA DVD burner.

[utdarkviper]

I just picked out some parts from that site that was recommended (scan.co.uk). The price shown is with VAT included. Total is with carriage. This is the closest I could get to my build, but the PSU is modular and 20W more than mine. I couldn't find a dvd drive on that site but those are easy to come by. Even with one of those included though, you can easily make your budget. :D

LN20024

320MB MSI 8800GTS OC PCI-E(x16), Mem 1700MHz, GPU 575MHz, 96Streams, 2xDual Link DVI-I/HDTV, HDCP ?88.11

LN19488

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 SLACR, Kentsfield Core, Socket 775, 2.40 GHz 1066MHz 8MB Cache, Retail ?136.24

LN19051

Asus P5K-E/WIFI-AP, iP35, S 775, PCI-E (x16), DDR2 1066/667/800, SATA II, SATA RAID, ATX ?88.82

LN19302

4GB (2x2GB) Corsair TwinX XMS2, DDR2 PC2-6400 (800), 240 Pins, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 5-5-5-18 ?58.33

LN15216

520W Corsair HX Series Modular PSU, ATX, EPS12V, whisper quiet, 5 year warranty ?65.55

LN16546

500 GB Samsung HD501LJ Spinpoint T166, SATA II, 7200 rpm, 16MB Cache, 8.9 ms, NCQ ?44.29

TOTAL ?491.95

[darkdestroyer6]

I just picked out some parts from that site that was recommended (scan.co.uk). The price shown is with VAT included. Total is with carriage. This is the closest I could get to my build, but the PSU is modular and 20W more than mine. I couldn't find a dvd drive on that site but those are easy to come by. Even with one of those included though, you can easily make your budget. :D

LN20024

320MB MSI 8800GTS OC PCI-E(x16), Mem 1700MHz, GPU 575MHz, 96Streams, 2xDual Link DVI-I/HDTV, HDCP ?88.11

LN19488

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 SLACR, Kentsfield Core, Socket 775, 2.40 GHz 1066MHz 8MB Cache, Retail ?136.24

LN19051

Asus P5K-E/WIFI-AP, iP35, S 775, PCI-E (x16), DDR2 1066/667/800, SATA II, SATA RAID, ATX ?88.82

LN19302

4GB (2x2GB) Corsair TwinX XMS2, DDR2 PC2-6400 (800), 240 Pins, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 5-5-5-18 ?58.33

LN15216

520W Corsair HX Series Modular PSU, ATX, EPS12V, whisper quiet, 5 year warranty ?65.55

LN16546

500 GB Samsung HD501LJ Spinpoint T166, SATA II, 7200 rpm, 16MB Cache, 8.9 ms, NCQ ?44.29

TOTAL ?491.95

Thanks, with that price il be able to change some of the parts for better versions.

[gummyz]

Even for light gaming, I suggest moving away from the 8600 series, at this point. The performance is decent for today's games, but heading into the next 2-3yrs, newer games may become an issue (even @ 1024x768). I would suggest at least a 9600GT or a 8800 based video card. If you have already purchased the 8600GT, all is not lost as you'll find it may be perfect for your needs.

For the PSU, you can't go wrong with Seasonic. They are quiet and quite stable on voltage output. Corsair are very good and OCZ makes some decent stuff too :)

[darkdestroyer6]

Even for light gaming, I suggest moving away from the 8600 series, at this point. The performance is decent for today's games, but heading into the next 2-3yrs, newer games may become an issue (even @ 1024x768). I would suggest at least a 9600GT or a 8800 based video card. If you have already purchased the 8600GT, all is not lost as you'll find it may be perfect for your needs.

For the PSU, you can't go wrong with Seasonic. They are quiet and quite stable on voltage output. Corsair are very good and OCZ makes some decent stuff too :)

Thanks, no i havnt purchased anything yet. the only thing with the 9600GT and the 8800 is that they are so much more expensive then the 8600 series.