Building A new PC

Sam1993 · 22 Sep 2007 at 11:22

Hi there I want to build a new PC what is a QUAD CORE and has a 8800 Graphics card but I dont know what other components to go for I was thinking about a P5K MOBO and a 250-400gb HDD.

I will be using the pc to learn how to code(Program),Designing and creating websites, abit of rendering and gaming.

My budget is around £600-£700, so could anyone give me a list of products what suit my needs?

Cheers,
Sam.

Edit: These are the specs I have came up with before. Either this spec:

ASUS P5K Intel iP35 Socket 775 Motherboard
Intel 2 Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600
Hiper HPU-4M580 580w ATX 2.2 PSU
Pioneer DVR-112DBK 18x18 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter - (Black) OEM
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music 7.1 Soundcard - OEM
BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC2 320MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
2x Crucial 1GB DDR2 PC2-6400/800MHz CL4-4-4-12 Ballistix 2.2V SLI Ready
Western Digital Caviar SE16 400GB 4000AAKS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition inc. SP2 - OEM - 1Pk (N09-01528)

Or:

Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-520HXUK)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition inc. SP2 - OEM - 1Pk (N09-01528)
Leadtek GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
Samsung SH-S203BEBN 20x20 DVD±RW Dual Layer Serial ATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
Gigabyte GA_P35C_DS3R (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 & DDR3 Motherboard
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400C5 800MHz Value DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400DC)
Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "LGA775 Kentsfield" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail
Western Digital Caviar SE16 400GB 4000AAKS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM

But I was just wondering if I can make anything better but stay within my budget?

yantorsen · 22 Sep 2007 at 11:48

personally i'd be tempted to get a better gpu and not get a sound card.

Sam1993 · 22 Sep 2007 at 12:01

I am wanting to get a sound card because i may be getting surround sound for my pc.

Margaret · 22 Sep 2007 at 12:35

Sam1993 said:
I am wanting to get a sound card because i may be getting surround sound for my pc.

Use onboard then and save money.

Also personally I'd get a 8800GTX and get a E2160 instead of a Quad Core. (Save money on Quad to get a better GPU)

Sam1993 · 22 Sep 2007 at 13:59

I am deffently going to get a quad core chip and a 8800gts because i wont be overclocking I will need those extra cores though because I play FSX, render and some other demanding programs so i will be getting those 2 things no matter what lol.

Sam.

stickroad · 22 Sep 2007 at 14:00

Well if your getiting a GTS go for the 640 version. The 8800GTS 320 will be fine at the moment but it will start to struggle in the upcoming months.

So the 8800GTS 640 or the HD2900XT, both cracking cards.

Sam1993 · 22 Sep 2007 at 14:10

stickroad said:
Well if your getiting a GTS go for the 640 version. The 8800GTS 320 will be fine at the moment but it will start to struggle in the upcoming months.

So the 8800GTS 640 or the HD2900XT, both cracking cards.

Ok cheers, I will stay with nvidia though never had a ATI card and never will lol.

Sam.