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David McMahon
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Post subject: New PC Build  Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:49 am |
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Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk England
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David McMahon
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:14 pm |
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Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk England
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I'm glad my thread was so useful!
When I get the parts I will start another!
*Stares at Mike's Lock button....
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Evan
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:08 pm |
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David McMahon
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:37 pm |
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Evan wrote: David, why don't you go with the Intel Core i7 875K 2.93GHZ instead since you can easily overclock it and then pair it with an appropriate Gigabyte Socket 1156 motherboard? -Evan This system is for a customer, strictly no over-clocking! I want S1366 tech to stay as future proof as is possible. He mentioned wanting it to last 10 years, so I hope ATX is still around then! Also the P55 chip-set has PCI-e expansion issues, but as you can see it won't be a problem for that card or his 19" monitor! If this was my system I would consider the 875K as yeah it only needs simple over-clocking 
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Evan
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:07 pm |
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You don't have to tell them you overclocked it. Tell them this is Intel's "starter bike" line of processors and once they are comfortable with the system you can "take off" the training wheels so they have an even better experience or just keep them at 2.93GHz. <g>
I just noticed that, for a similar price, you could get a faster processor that could also become a *much* faster processor. I need to look at the specs of Socket 1156 and Socket 1366.
Good luck on the build.
-Evan
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David McMahon
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:45 pm |
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Evan I don't disagree with you, just that this guy gives me enough trouble without wondering if his O/C has caused problems! It should be a nice upgrade for him, as his current system is a S478 P4 3.0Ghz with a slow PATA!! HDD and 1Gb of DDR1 Ram! He also has more startup apps than a teenagers Windows ME system running "limewire!" I wonder if Scott will tell me off for calling it DDR1? Actually this guy was one of my first customers from 2005, so I do value him... ish!
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Evan
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:28 pm |
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David wrote: ...this guy gives me enough trouble without wondering if his O/C has caused problems! 'nuff said... David wrote: Actually this guy was one of my first customers from 2005, so I do value him... ish! and 'nuff said. <g> You know your customer's needs better than I do. -Evan
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karl@hull
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:58 am |
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budget graphics card ?????????? i would have gone for a sapphire radeon hd5450 fanless sapphires latest drivers for catalyst control centre include settings for lcd tv`s 1080p 1080i http://www.ebuyer.com/product/199429$20 or £15 more but worth it, good luck siya karl..........
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David McMahon
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:03 am |
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I don't buy ATI cards because they retire them too early, my ATI X1950XT is more than capable of Aero, yet the drivers are legacy for Windows 7 (No aero)
p.s ordered the stuff hoping on delivery tomorrow, normally I use the cheap delivery but wanted a project for the weekend!
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FatGuy
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:17 pm |
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Amine wrote: Scott,
The aim behind building my own PC is to spend less for such specifications and to gain a precious experience that will be useful for maintaining and upgrading my system. You will spend much more building your own system. You can get a much better deal purchasing one from the major manufactures. The experience is great though.
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David McMahon
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:47 pm |
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FascistNation
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:41 pm |
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Amine wrote: ....According to audio PC users and builders, choosing the right machine is important otherwise you risk frustrating troubles as IRQ conflicts, excessive latency, clicks, pops, dropouts and worse. IRQ conflicts...my Fast Eddie + digital coax i/o 16-bit ISA(?) ADC-DAC card days... a long time ago.
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karl@hull
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:54 am |
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like most pc enthusiast`s i have plenty of full legitimate versions,
of xp home/ xp pro/ vista basic/ vista premium excetera......and some
spare ddr 2 memory sticks all i need is a,
coolermaster elite with power supply £50
gigabyte intel board g31 £30
intel e3300cpu £40
500gb western digital caviar blue £35
dvd/cd drive £12
2 x sata 2 cables £4
total cost of build £171 or $267
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Atol
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:19 am |
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The one thing about Building a computer is you can rebuild it. The cost to build your own system even if it low end. i3 with intergraded gpu. $500 give or take. Then Upgrade to dual Ati Crossfire setup or a i7 cpu and pritty much have a new system.
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karl@hull
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:02 am |
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Evan
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:07 am |
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Are you suggesting that instead of ATI or do have that card or do you want that card?
-Evan
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David McMahon
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:11 am |
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Quick update, built the PC. It didn't start first time! I put the memory in the wrong slots! It is nice and stable to use so far
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karl@hull
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:01 am |
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well done three cheers for dave,
sorry evan, the gigabyte video card speaks for itself, it is a
modern day, feat of engineering, no need to post comments on perfection,
if i was spending over a thousand pounds on a desktop pc i would use that card,
two of them or four would be better ( quad sli )
but i do not think they would fit
they would also double as a hand warmer on a cold day, lol , siya karl.......
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Evan
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:48 am |
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I was impressed with the card when I looked at it, I just didn't know why you posted it. All good reasons though. I need to keep that one in mind for an upgrade for an old system I'd like to use for an HTPC. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
-Evan
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karl@hull
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Post subject: Re: New PC Build Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:06 am |
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the saphire radeon hd5450 cost less than half the price of the gigabyte evan, and its more available, and comes with a choice of display port or hdmi, and the default display is a lot better than my saphire radeon hd 4650 costing a third more, the saphire hd 5450 is a newer card, and will overclock on a budget, http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews ... 450_512mb/
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