computer recent specification

[suzytek]

i want to buy a new computer
what is the recent specification and the best type
thank you

 

[wahnula]

suzytek,

It is difficult to recommend a PC without knowing your needs and how it will be used. It is safe to say that right now the most bang for the buck is with Intel's Core 2 Duo( the "2" is IMPORTANT!) E6300, E6400 or E6600 CPU and either an Intel 975 or 965 chipset, or the nVidia i680 chipset. Do you plan to buy a pre-built PC or build your own?

Tony

 

[paparazi]

I want to buy a car, what is the most recent and best?


What is it for? how do you intend to use it?
What is your budget?
Server
work station
graphics
games

etc, etc

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[suzytek]

I'M SORRY
you are right
i wont to build my pc with my self, i want to buy the mother board and all the cards (sound, tv,...)
and the cd drive, monitor, ....
i want to collect a home pc, no high graghic, may be some games, also office

 

[wahnula]

What is your budget?

This is very important too. No sense collecting a parts list if it is out of your price range.

Tony

 

[suzytek]

500 - 1000 dolar

 

[wahnula]

Motherboard:

http://www.directron.com/p965neof.html

$100

E6300 CPU:

http://www.directron.com/bx80557e6300.html

$200

1 GB DDR2 800 Dual-channel RAM:

http://www.directron.com/twin2x1024a640.html

$126

Video Card (can always upgrade):

http://www.directron.com/silenthdt256m.html

$110

OS Windows XP w/ Vista Upgrade coupon $136

http://www.directron.com/oemxpro2v1pk.html

Case & PSU:

http://www.directron.com/rcb541skn1.html

$48

Optical Drive $30

http://www.directron.com/lh18a1p185.html

Hard Drive Seagate 7200.10 $80

http://www.directron.com/st3250620as.html

19" LCD $170

http://www.directron.com/mw9bbk.html

Mouse & Keyboard $10

http://www.directron.com/smart2b.html

Did I forget anything??? Total $920+shipping

These are just suggestions and I'm sure others will have opinions, but you have a good basis for a system with a decent upgrade path.

Tony

 

[wahnula]

Oops...

Floppy + Card Reader $23

http://www.directron.com/fa402a.html

Right on the money now!!!

 

[ArizonaGeek]

Floppy + Card Reader $23

They still make floppy drives?

Cheers
Rob

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The answer is "PEBKAC!

 

[wahnula]

Rob,

Did you check this out? It's a combo, really slick. I still use a floppy all the time, for disk diagnostics, F6 drivers, bootdisks etc. The first PC I build without one will undoubtedly need one for something or other...

 

[Ploper001]

Laptops have survived for ages without Floppy Drives and desktops can too.

With Vista accepting USB Flash Drives for SATA Drivers, and with BIOS updates typically being run from Windows, there really are very few needs for a floppy drive:

- On an old PC without USB
- For installing Windows XP on a system with an SATA main HDD


I mean if you have a floppy drive and you're buying a new PC and it will fit in the case that you get, then by all means transfer it...just disable it in the BIOS until you need it. Otherwise, if you don't have one, there's not much point in buying one specially.

 

[paparazi]

Ploper001
OK, so you don't use a floppy from one month to the next but the point is, it's there for those one or two occasions when they can be an absolute godsend.
That combined with the fact that this unit has a very useful card reader makes this a worthwhile purchase.
I am forever using my card reader to download my digital pictures (that can be as much as a Gigs worth of images and attaching my 30D canon direct would simply be too slow in comparison)
Martin

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[wahnula]

paparazi,

So you approve of my choices??? I was sure you would have some changes to offer......especially among GFX cards, not my strong suit.

Tony

 

[wahnula]

paparazi,

So you approve of my choices??? I was sure you would have some changes to offer......especially among GFX cards, not my strong suit.

Will that BTX case work??? I chose all these parts in about 30 seconds, this case may be better:

http://www.directron.com/rc330kkr1.html

Tony

 

[paparazi]

Yup, it's a pretty rounded system so any adjustments would be personel preferences.
The only points I would make are:

Passive 7600GS cards run hot, pick this one instead:

Also: as this is close to suzytek's budget I have given a cheaper AMD optionobviously slightly slower overall)

Swap the DDRII 800 Corsair for Kingston 667mhz Value:

http://www.directron.com/kvr667d2n5k21g.html

The Intel Motherboard for an Nvidia AM2

http://www.directron.com/k9n4ultraf.html

And the Intel E6300 for an AMD X2 4000

http://www.directron.com/ado4000ddbox.html

With an overall saving of over $140

Just options.
Martin


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