Opinions on hardware I have chosen

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Lapsed, Jan 14, 2007.

  1. Lapsed

    Lapsed Corporal

    Here is a list of hardware I have been looking into , with a bugetary constraint of 300-350 pounds.

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?product_uid=114742 x1

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?product_uid=119481

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?product_uid=107617

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?product_uid=113698

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?product_uid=116150

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?product_uid=105805

    Basically , I want various opinions from people with more knowledge on the subject than me.

    I will be using the computer for my job as well as for playing games , such as WoW and Starcraft ( I wish for both of these to run smoothly )

    I may even look into some more graphically intensive games ; and I wish for these to play on my system at , at least medium spec.

    Basically , if any of the hardware above is not recommended, or there is something there sticking out like a soar thumb , I would like it to be pointed out.


    Thankyou in advance.

    - Ryan.

    Edit ; I should also point out that all the hardware should ideally come from that site , also , if there is a place where I can get specific hardware from at a cheaper price - point me in the right direction.

    I have also been told I would be better off getting a single core processor , which is more powerful for the same price. Is that a better idea with this setup?

    Also would it per chance run a game such as the new morrowind? ( incredibly graphicly intensive , but on lower setting )


    ...too many questions.
     
  2. shanemail

    shanemail Fold On

    Not sure why a new mobo would have support for AGP
    more likely to want multiple PCI-E x16 slots for SLI

    Also has 2x DDRII DIMMS
    and
    2x DDR DIMMS
    you can use either, but cannot use both at the same time
    you will be limited to a total of 2GB of either DDR or DDRII

    to achieve dual channel you need to instal matching RAM
    same brand,speed,size & chip type.
    not sure if you were planning on getting a matched pair of the 1GB DDRII
    or just one ?

    the case comes with a 350 Watt PSU
    you will need to check to see if that is going to be enough

    PS: you would be more likely to get more replies to this post if you list the part names / model numbers instead of just the links
     
    Last edited: Jan 15, 2007
  3. Lapsed

    Lapsed Corporal

    I should also ask you to explain in laymens terms ; I have above average knowledge about this subject than the average person , but I'm still confused by some of the stuff from the post above.

    I guess my main concern is the processor , and if the parts would work well together .

    Also concerning shanemails post , I will list the parts as names instead of links;

    • MotherBoard - ASRock 775DUAL-VSTA SKT 775 VIA PT880Pro/ultra with conroe support AGP PCI-E 7.1 channel audio ATX
    • Ram - OCZ (OCZ25331024V) 1GB DDR2-533 PC2-4200 Value Series Lifetime Warranty
    • Processor - Intel (BX80551PE2666FN) Pentium D 805 Dual Core 64 bit LGA 775 2 x 2.66 GHz 2MB (1 Mb per Core) Cache
    • Harddrive - Seagate ST3250820A 250GB Barracuda 7200RPM ATA/100 8MB - OEM
    • Graphics Card - Sapphire ATI Radeon X1650 Pro 256MB GDDR3 Dual DVI-I TVO PCI-E


    My two main worries are the graphics card and processor , but if you can spot something else that would be a problem - please point it out.
     
  4. Burning_Monkey

    Burning_Monkey MajorGeek

    I don't see anything that leaps right out and says that these items won't work together.
     

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