Help with new PC

JCH1976 · 24 Mar 2009 at 15:50

I am looking to build my first computer from scratch and it will be used for gaming, internet and probably downloading music/movies.

Could anyone give me some advice on the best way to start and maybe some of the best parts to buy on a budget. I am a complete novice.

I am currently using a dell 4600 wich I have upgraded a little but it's getting old and time to move on, the only thing that maybe worth salvaging is the ATI radeon x800 pro graphics card.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

JCH1976 · 24 Mar 2009 at 16:01

I have been looking at cpus around £145 and graphics cards around £120 and motherboards around £90. Not sure how good a system I couldl get for those sort of prices.

JCH1976 · 24 Mar 2009 at 16:03

Ok I was thinking round about the £600 mark, I already have a keyboard, mouse and monitor. Not sure what OS to go for but I was thinking Vista 64mb

JCH1976 · 24 Mar 2009 at 16:14

Thanks Ro55o.
Is there much difference between the coolmaster Elite 330 and 335 because I have seen a 330 with 650w psu for £73.
Is it worth getting a 1tb harddrive, I have seen a samsung spinpoint F1 HD103UJ SATA II 32mb cache for £80.

JCH1976 · 24 Mar 2009 at 16:25

Sorry I forgot to mention I will not be buying everything at once it's going to be an ongoing project over 3 or 4 months but I don't know if that will make any difference.
What parts would be the best to buy first (obviously the case but after that?)
Sorry if all of these are stupid obvious questions but I am a complete novice.

JCH1976 · 24 Mar 2009 at 16:31

The PSU is a coolmaster xtreme power plus - 2 x 6pin PCI-express connectors, 3xsata, 20+4 pin (whatever that means)
I think I would probably prefer the larger hard drive so when I come to upgrade this PC then I don't have to worry about it (am I on the right lines with that?)

JCH1976 · 24 Mar 2009 at 16:46

Thanks for all your help Ro55o it's much apreciated and from a fellow Fifer as well.
I was looking to but components as I went along but with what your saying I might just save the money and buy everything in one go and hopefully get a good deal.