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[freezwizard]

i wanna assemble a computer case

i wanna assemble a computer case for 3D graphic programs such as maya and 3D s max

and i want it for new games like (assassin's creed)

i've a poor budget

i want a case only and i've LCD

what could i choose? (processor - motherboard - Ram - VGA card )

thanks

 

[batuchka]

For those applications u want multi core + lots of RAM and a poor mans multicore: enter the x3 Toliman Poor man multicore cum low power config:

x3 8650 + Palit 780G = $268 (Video pro)
Asus TA-M11 + CM 460 = $119
Hitachi 250GB = $66
2 x 2 GB ddr2 800 Kingston = $64
Palit HD4670 Super = $132
Samsung SATA DVDRW = $36
$671 after 2% cash discount

 

[archdoink]

Need advice on building PC

Hello. Currently this is the system and components I am using.

Mainboard : Gigabyte 8I945GME
Chipset : Intel i945G/GZ
Processor : Intel Pentium 4 524 @ 3066 MHz
Physical Memory : 2048 MB (2 x 1024 DDR2-SDRAM )
Video Card : Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Hard Disk : HDS728080PLA380 (82 GB)
Hard Disk : Hitachi (320 GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F ATA Device
Network Card : Realtek Semiconductor RTL8169 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Operating System : Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium Home Edition 6.00.6001 Service Pack 1
DirectX : Version 10.00

I am intending to upgrade to a Core 2 duo PC with dedicated Video care. But what I want to keep from this computer is my 2 hard disks, DVD-ROM drive and 2GB Ram. Is it possible for this to be done at Sim Lim and how should I convey the requirements? Also when I shift the two hard disk over, must my Windows Vista be re-installed? Currently, all the WINDOWS files are in the 82GB hard disk while my personal files are in the 320GB one.

Thanks for any help in advance. =)

 

[batuchka]

Ok since u have Intel preference this is what i would do:

E5200 + Biostar G31 = $179 (Tradepac)
Palit HD4670 Super = $129
Now with 1 IDE port u can run max 2 IDE/PATA devices so i would think your IDE DVDRW is expendable?
Get a SATA DVDRW - nowadays $34 can get one already!
Yes best if you reinstall Vista and if i were u i'd resell those 2 x 1GB and hoot 2 x 2 gb hehe

 

[archdoink]

Thanks for the quick reply. So do I need to bring down my current PC to the store to let them transfer everything over for me or is this easy to do by myself at home?

 

[archdoink]

Sorry. Forgot to add: Is it okay if I chose a core 2 duo processor instead of a dual core one?

 

[batuchka]

Sure get E7300 but what is your intended use/budget actually?

 

[archdoink]

I'll be using it for normal word processing and intensive video viewing and a little bit of photo editing. Budget I'm trying to keep it under $500. Should I bring my current PC down to allow the sales staff to do the necessary transfer or can I just dismantle what I already have and re-install it into the new CPU?

 

[batuchka]

Hmm depends if you comfy with installing on your own? Ok how about:

E7300 + Biostar TP43D2A7 = $301 (Bizgram)
Palit HD4670 Super = $129
Samsung SATA DVDRW = $34 (Video Pro)
$464
Reuse your PSU as forumites have reported that GPU running fine in god forsaken 250W PSUs hehe

 

[archdoink]

That looks reasonable. Should I get a new casing too or can I stick to my current one?

 

[batuchka]

Well if you can overshoot just a bit off $500 then why not?

 

[archdoink]

All right. Thank you so much for the help. Really appreciate it. =)

 

[batuchka]

Sure and Merry X'mas ^^

 

[20brew]

My new set up computer

hi all ,
not sure if its the correct place to post , 2 weeks back i just got my first diy pc build up . with specs as below
Cpu Intel E7300
Board Gigabyte GAEP45-UD3r
Ram Kingston p800 2gb x 2
Manli nvidia 9800GT 512MB

Recently i discover that after some time of gaming , it will suddenly hang and the grahics will change colour, , can someone help me and tell me whats wrong with it ? its just 2 weeks old . its my first diy pc i think i got conn . Games i play , call of duty 4 , supreme commander , company of heros , combat arms., its happens most on combat arms , occasionally on call of duty 4 and company of heros , i just did a 1 to 1 exchange for the graphic card but the prob still here , can someone help me with this ? its my first diy pc

 

[fanfreddy]

More specify about this hang issue ? I'm not a expert on gamer but memory is essential for gamer PC, check your ram is sufficient or working properly may help.

 

[20brew]

More specify about this hang issue ? I'm not a expert on gamer but memory is essential for gamer PC, check your ram is sufficient or working properly may help.

It happens on two occasion while i was playing company of heros for abt 1 hr , and happens all the times when i was playing combat arms for about half an hour , the screen will just hang and i have to force restart my com , but if it hangs and resume back , all the graphic texture or colour will change .

 

[batuchka]

Hmm what PSU u using and try to check temps in BIOS?

 

[20brew]

Hmm what PSU u using and try to check temps in BIOS?

im using acbel 430w - 510w psu , how to check bios temp? sorry im noob in all this

 

[20brew]

Hmm what PSU u using and try to check temps in BIOS?

im using acbel 430w - 510w psu , how to check bios temp? sorry im noob in all this

 

[batuchka]

When PC boot up press Del key and u see a blue screen - go to harware health and see your temps. Hmm if Acbel e2 470 should be ok for 9800GT but if 430 u may be underpowered to run it