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Building a new PC

Discussion in 'Techno-Magic' started by DarkStrider, Nov 12, 2006.

  1. DarkStrider

    DarkStrider I've seen the future and it has seen me Distinguished Member

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    Remove all ads!
    I'm thinking of having a new PC built by a company recommended to me Mesh Computers. Here is the basic spec for £799.

    AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5200+ AM2 Processor with HyperTransport™ Technology
    ASUS nForce 590 SLI Deluxe PCIe Mainboard
    1024MB DDR2 533Mhz Memory
    320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
    256MB GeForce 7600GT SLI Ready
    Sony 18x Super Format DVD Writer
    7.1 Channel Surround Sound Audio
    10 USB, 2x Firewire, WiFi, 2x GB LAN
    Classic Warranty-3Years free parts & lab.

    Now the changes I'm going to propose are 512NB graphics card, 2GB memory, a second hard drive and a second DVD drive.

    Comments? Suggestions?

    Thanx
    DS
     
    DarkStrider, Nov 12, 2006
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    I think some people have had issues with SONY products, but other than that it sounds like a dream to me. I really want a new PC, but the cash isn't there right now.
     
    Brallrock, Nov 12, 2006
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  3. Barmy Army

    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    Rich git.
     
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  4. DarkStrider

    DarkStrider I've seen the future and it has seen me Distinguished Member

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    :lol: Barmy I managed not to spurt my coffe all over my keyboard and monitor, thanks :D
     
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    Do you knoq roughly how much all of that will cost? I'm currently trying to decide on a new gaming rig and it's too damn confusing!
     
    Duffin, Nov 12, 2006
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  6. DarkStrider

    DarkStrider I've seen the future and it has seen me Distinguished Member

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    @duffin when I get a quote I'll let you know, the second drives can wait and I can install them myself. But I'm guessing somewhere around £900-950 with the extra memory and upgraded graphics card.
     
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    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    Like i said - minted! ;)
     
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    [​IMG] Ok, that's enough of that Barmy. Please refrain from such comments in the future.
     
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  9. Barmy Army

    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    I'm sure Darkstrider knew I was only joking...
     
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  10. Blackthorne TA

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    For the AMD AM2 processors, the faster DDR2 RAM makes a significant difference in throughput unlike for the Core 2 Duo. Get the fastest DDR2 RAM you can afford.
     
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  11. Harbourboy

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    Again, based on other comments on these boards, why would anyone NOT go for a Core 2 Duo? They seem to be miles better than anything else.
     
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  12. Blackthorne TA

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    Some people like certain companies, especially if they've had good luck with them in the past.
     
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  13. Harbourboy

    Harbourboy Take thy form from off my door! Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    But even the best companies bring out good and bad stuff. I reckon you should go with whatever is the best price v performance available at the time - and everything single thing I have ever read on the subject has said that Core 2 Duo is where it is at at the moment, by some distance.
     
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  14. Taza

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    While Core 2 Duo certainly has more power, there's the "why change what's working" angle for some people.

    Right now I'd fully recommend a E6600 from a price/performance ratio viewpoint, though.

    And then again, boycotting dens of evil like Sony is a whole different thing. They seem to put a lot of effort to screwing over customers for no real reason.
     
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