Help with my first build

andy_hubb · 3 May 2007 at 21:36

I've got £750 to spend, but need a monitor and OS. So far I have come up with:

I'm especially unsure about the graphics card and the monitor.

Also would it be better to buy a case which comes with a PSU? e.g sonataII..

Any suggestions for saving money/ better components would be much appreciated!

andy_hubb · 3 May 2007 at 21:52

Thanks for the quick reply!

What graphics card and case would you recommend?

andy_hubb · 3 May 2007 at 22:05

Thanks again for the responses.

I won't be overclocking at first, but im sure I will a few months down the line.

I see you've changed the RAM - I thought the RAM on offer was better?

With the motherboard, is the gigabyte better than the asus?

Also i've heard that vista basic has quite a few features removed?

I like the new choice of the monitor tho!

[EDIT] I think you're right about the CPU. What CPU would you recommend then? What do you think of the Intel Core 2 Duo E4400? also, how does the e6300 and the e6320 differ?

andy_hubb · 3 May 2007 at 22:19

I see you have both chosen the X1950 graphics card over the 8600...are they both DX10 - as I heard that is the way to go.

I like the new case tho!

Regarding CPU's - is the E6300 much better than the E4400?