So, this is gonna be my first try on building a new computer... I'm just replacing the one i have, and, since i'm not a gamer nor multimedia fan, i'm just building a mid-low range computer, but that could be expanded in future.
Up to now, i just have selected de RAM and the processor, and i would like you all to say what ye think and which MoBo/PSU/GPU/HDD/Fans i need or that could be a fine option.
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ socket AM2 (single core) Orleans 2.4 Ghz.
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM 512 MB PC-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHZ x2 = 1.0 GB Kingston ValueRAM PC-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHZ for Dual Channel.
That's all. About the other componnents:
GPU: 256 MB, either Nvidia or ATI, GDDR2 or better, midrange graphic card for basic multimedia (movies and some Illustrator/Flash work) and basic games (uhhmmm... AOE III and maybe even Command and Conquer). If SLI/CROSSFIRE support, which one is better? SLI for having more time? Thus, Nvidia GPU for more compatibility?
MoBo: I was thinking in Asus/MSI with support for what i listed before, audio, LAN, IEEE 1394, PCI-E architecture, support for up to DDR2 800 Mhz and at least 4 gb of RAM, support for SATA, SATA II, UDMA 100/133 and ye know, all else that motherboards have. Chipset either Nvidia (if the GPU you recommended has SLI) or AMD/ATI (if GPU has CROSSFIRE). SLI/CROSSFIRE support, and maybe even RAID.
PSU: 500-600 W... I really don't know about brands, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Fans: Again, little i know, so links and help in this area would be greatly appreciated.
HDD: 160 GB. I plan to expand and leave this one in future for Windows and basic programs, and then buy according to what i need. For now, just this one. Either Seagate or WD (i have been told WD HDD are more silent, any confirmmations?). SATA/SATAII, so at least 8 MB buffer.
Anything else that isn't here, either i already know what it is, i didn't knew it was needed/i didn't knew about it, or please post anything you may want to add.
The most expensive part would be the Motherboard.
Also, should i buy a sound card? Even although i'm not working with audio?
Thanks for any opinnions.
Up to now, i just have selected de RAM and the processor, and i would like you all to say what ye think and which MoBo/PSU/GPU/HDD/Fans i need or that could be a fine option.
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ socket AM2 (single core) Orleans 2.4 Ghz.
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM 512 MB PC-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHZ x2 = 1.0 GB Kingston ValueRAM PC-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667 MHZ for Dual Channel.
That's all. About the other componnents:
GPU: 256 MB, either Nvidia or ATI, GDDR2 or better, midrange graphic card for basic multimedia (movies and some Illustrator/Flash work) and basic games (uhhmmm... AOE III and maybe even Command and Conquer). If SLI/CROSSFIRE support, which one is better? SLI for having more time? Thus, Nvidia GPU for more compatibility?
MoBo: I was thinking in Asus/MSI with support for what i listed before, audio, LAN, IEEE 1394, PCI-E architecture, support for up to DDR2 800 Mhz and at least 4 gb of RAM, support for SATA, SATA II, UDMA 100/133 and ye know, all else that motherboards have. Chipset either Nvidia (if the GPU you recommended has SLI) or AMD/ATI (if GPU has CROSSFIRE). SLI/CROSSFIRE support, and maybe even RAID.
PSU: 500-600 W... I really don't know about brands, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Fans: Again, little i know, so links and help in this area would be greatly appreciated.
HDD: 160 GB. I plan to expand and leave this one in future for Windows and basic programs, and then buy according to what i need. For now, just this one. Either Seagate or WD (i have been told WD HDD are more silent, any confirmmations?). SATA/SATAII, so at least 8 MB buffer.
Anything else that isn't here, either i already know what it is, i didn't knew it was needed/i didn't knew about it, or please post anything you may want to add.
The most expensive part would be the Motherboard.
Also, should i buy a sound card? Even although i'm not working with audio?
Thanks for any opinnions.
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