Advice needed

JMT · 31 May 2009 at 09:19

Hi Guys,
I have joined your forum to ask for advice on a new system I would like to build (my first) I am getting on in years and I find all the technical stuff confusing but would like to have a go at a build. The computer I have now is an old athlon xp 2600 based system which I had given a few years back (my first ever pc) which is now showing its age.
I use my computer for general bits and pieces, a bit of photo editing browsing the web use corel draw 8 occasionally etc etc. As this pc is going to have to last a long time do I save up my pennies and go for a i7 build.
I would be grateful for your advice as to what I should do and what components I should buy.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.
Mike.

Leeroy123 · 31 May 2009 at 09:21

All depends on your budget i would think, how much do u think you would like to spend on a system.

RJC · 31 May 2009 at 09:24

Will you needs operating system and monitor.

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shadowake · 31 May 2009 at 09:25

Leeroy123 said:
All depends on your budget i would think, how much do u think you would like to spend on a system.

+1

Unless your spending £850+ (preferably 1000) i7 isn't worth it.

JMT · 31 May 2009 at 09:41

Hi Guys,
Thank you for your replies.
I already have a 19" lcd monitor and xp home 32 bit.
As I said this system will have to do me for some years to come so I would rather save up and have a bit of future proof if there is such a thing in computing!
It would be nice to have knowledge like you guys as to what components all work together.
Thanks again.
Mike.

JonJ678 · 31 May 2009 at 11:02

Future proof computers don't exist.
i7 is very expensive for rather little gain at the moment, and if a 500 quid system and a 1200 quid one feel the same as each other now they'll feel the same in 5 years time.
i7 is for workstations and enthusiasts. People use them for gaming but I'm not really sure why, I don't think you want one.

wbc1 · 31 May 2009 at 11:30

There is no need for i7 systems unless you do a lot of video encoding etc, or just have money to burn, get an intel duo core set up or maybe amd phenom II 720 set up, both will be around £500 mark and you won't tell the difference between that and i7 in day to day use.

JMT · 31 May 2009 at 11:35

Thank you for your reply

Hi,
Thank you for your advice. What would you advise for a general purpose Pc.
I am not a gamer but a pc with the capability to play the odd mild game would be nice.
As I am a total novice with all this would you be kind enough to advise me as to what I should buy.
Many thanks,
Mike.