Building a 2nd computer

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 11:20

Hi,

Thinking of building a second computer mainly for internet access and not too expensive. Looking for a reliable energy efficient computer.

have got a case, spare 320gb sata hdd, dvd drive and leads.
was thinking of :

OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w Silent SLI Certified Modular Power Supply £54
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H AMD 880G £72
AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 250 3.00GHz £47

not sure what memory to get - looking for 4gb.

not sure if I would be better off going for Intel instead or sticking with amd. any ideas??

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 11:30

have been looking at Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit with is on for £40 - wondering if thats ideal or should i go for a 1333mhz set

edit: I like the one above - seems ok.

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 11:31

what sort of intel build ?

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 11:50

thanks for the information. gives me an idea now.

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 12:20

how about this one for an based build build:

Intel Pentium Dual-Core G6950 2.80GHz (Socket LGA1156) £75
Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H Intel H55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 microATX Motherboard £70
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C8 1333MHz Ultra Low Voltage Dual Channel Kit £30
Corsair Builder Series CX 430W ATX Power Supply £39

what do you think ?

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 12:25

or maybe same intel build with the corsair memory

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 12:25

working out to £215.

could put a better graphics card in there in the future (if required).

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 12:31

found it on overclockers

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-033-CS

predator70 · 7 Feb 2011 at 12:36

thanks for all the help everyone. much appreciated.