New Computer time...Help!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HangOver

hmmm not sure we should start the PC/Apple/OS debate ;)

---

No debate!

I just converted :cool: 2 workmates and their families to 20" iMacs

They've never been happier...

Photos, Music, Internet, Web Pages....

They're doing it all after less than a week of having them, they've had PCs for years....

Comments... So easy, Runs quicker than my PC, easier to do, just works etc...

I'm just posting a very competitive option....

And 450W is way to low for a modern PC - Think around 800W+ if you want to run more than 1 HDD, Burner, High End VidCard

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HangOver

Just checked its a 2.3 dcore and runs Vista like a dream.
By chance I also run two Nvidia 8600 GT cards I have a 400W power supply and havent had any issues

---

How many "auxilary" items.. HDDs, Burners etc.?

My PC couldnt cope... I had to upgrade... Now on Portables so no issues!

900w PSU was about 200W above my useage, but that was it...

Thermaltake Case
6 fans
4x1Tb HDDs
1xBluRay Burner
1xDVD Burner
1xDAT Drive
3Gig DC On ASUS board (cant remember the version!)
2x8600GT
4Gb Ram

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Tombie2

No debate!

I just converted :cool: 2 workmates and their families to 20" iMacs

---

Just because your a good salesman doesnt make it good product ;)
damn it I said I wouldn't go there lol


Regarding PSU it depends on exactly what you are running really I just double checked mine and I have about 50-60w to spare I'm OK with that. PSU work more efficiently at 80% or more capacity, apparently. The newer Dcore cpus help a lot they quite low energy consumption.
I suppose getting a higher wattage psu wont hurt as it will only draw required current rather than the full 900w.

Sometime I think people see these huge wattage PSU's and top end CPUs and think because their PC is less then its slow and outdated but more consideration should be taken regarding the actual use of the PC. Like I said before mine is only a 2.3Dcore and the CPU doesnt get any where near maxing out the cpu cycles; but then at home all I do is email and surf the net, more or less.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HangOver

Just because your a good salesman doesnt make it good product ;)
damn it I said I wouldn't go there lol


Regarding PSU it depends on exactly what you are running really I just double checked mine and I have about 50-60w to spare I'm OK with that. PSU work more efficiently at 80% or more capacity, apparently. The newer Dcore cpus help a lot they quite low energy consumption.
I suppose getting a higher wattage psu wont hurt as it will only draw required current rather than the full 900w.

Sometime I think people see these huge wattage PSU's and top end CPUs and think because their PC is less then its slow and outdated but more consideration should be taken regarding the actual use of the PC. Like I said before mine is only a 2.3Dcore and the CPU doesnt get any where near maxing out the cpu cycles; but then at home all I do is email and surf the net, more or less.

---

Yes, we agree there... High power isnt the most with PCs ... Except for "power junkies"

Not a good salesman - Let them play on the MBP I have and they were impressed - So followed it up by themselves and liked them...

In the end, I'd recommend getting what is affordable, and does what you need... Everything is outdated within months anyway!

My MBP is first Generation.. Core Duo 2.0Ghz... And like yourself, never get near maxing the CPUs out. Unless doing a high graphic job in CS3

Recently picked up on "fleabay" the following brand new system.

Intel Quad core 2.88
4 GB 1066 RAM (Kingston)
Nvidia 8800GT - 1 GB
500 GB Seagate HDD
860w PSU
LightScribe DVD burner

all in a nice case for $1500

Forked over another $200 for Vista Home Premium 64 bit.

Latched in my 2 other HDD's from my previous system, and she's running sweet as.

Here's one from left field--

buy one from your LOCAL PC guy,, pay a bit more,,
get better service, better warranty, better advice,

I bought a $1200 dell a year ago, and it is still as fast as the day I bought it. I did however remove all the dell software straight away. I am running a 305 watt PSU, 3HDDs, 3GB ram, TV card, Burner, 3 Fans, and A nvidia hd 4850. Hasn't blown up yet, doesn't even run hot.

I have never heard a good thing about dell but but the only thing I have been able to fault is the size of the case. I had to shop around to find a 512 Graphics card that would fit inside the original case.


Cheers

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Here's one from left field--

buy one from your LOCAL PC guy,, pay a bit more,,
get better service, better warranty, better advice,

---

I hear what you're saying, and I did try.

I couldn't bring myself to spend the extra grand though.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Here's one from left field--

buy one from your LOCAL PC guy,, pay a bit more,,
get better service, better warranty, better advice,

---

Problem is how do you know the Good Local PC guys from the bad?

I recommend a Dell system, taking out the option of an extended warranty. See my thread about my experience with Dell and a warranty claim.

Dad bought a new Dell desktop in May and it is well spec'd, properly installed and configured and fast.

Ok. Stop chatting amongst yourselves and start spending my money ;)

Now, where were we......

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by feral

System 2.
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 System
HIT Online

Intel Core2 Duo E8400 (3 Ghz)
All-In-One Motherboard
2GB DDR2 RAM
250GB HDD
Dual Layer DVD Writer
Black ATX Case (w/Front USB+Audio)

---

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HangOver

IMO if money is tight go for the all in one Motherboard even though I'm not a fan of them myself. What you really want to be looking at is the upgradability in the future. All parts can be upgraded but I expect the CPU 3Gb/Dcore will last a fair while.
I have a 2.4Gb Dcore, (from memory) running 64bit vista and using a cpu monitor it hardly touches the CPU cycles so you'll be fine with a 3Gb.

What I mean is if you are getting a motherboard with x2 ram slots and are putting in x2 sticks of ram you will need to dump the existing ram to upgrade.

Do you have both the motherboard make/model numbers available?

---

I have contacted Hit and they provided the M/B info and power supply.

"The E8400 PC Sys, comes with MSI G31M3 L V2 motherboard & 550w Power supply."


Now the screen I have picked out is a BenQ22"WideScreen HD with HDMI Input. According to Hit the video card should be a nVidia 8400GS 512MB HDMI. Whirlpool has a fare amount of talk that a 512mb card should be sufficient for any LCD monitor.

I am not into gaming or anything like that BUT I just want to future proof the computer. At this stage it will run XP with the jump to Windows 7.

Almost there...:confused: