I've been reading around the forums here and elsewhere trying to decipher all the information i can about building a new system. My system would be mainly used for gaming/as a HTPC.
I've decided upon a Core 2 Duo e6400 2.13Ghz (seemingly easily overclockable to 3.2 / 3.4 Ghz).
What motherboard would you recommend?
- would be nice if it was capable of surround sound
- would have to leave room for upgrading (8gb max RAM, Quad Core)
- which is best for overclocking the e6400
I was looking at an ASUS P5W DH Deluxe... Is it a good choice?
What RAM would you recommend?
- I'd be looking for 2GB and again what would be best for overclocking?
With regards to the graphics card...I wouldn't need the best of the best...Something that can throw round HL2/CSS and the likes. I would be using this with a Samsung LE26r72b 26" LCD HDTV (native res of 1366x768). This has VGA, HDMI and Component inputs. Are there any good HDMI graphics cards (or will a DVI-HDMI cable suffice)?
Sorry for all the Q's. I'd appreciate any help. For the RAM and the Video Card, the important thing for me would price/performance ratio.
I've decided upon a Core 2 Duo e6400 2.13Ghz (seemingly easily overclockable to 3.2 / 3.4 Ghz).
What motherboard would you recommend?
- would be nice if it was capable of surround sound
- would have to leave room for upgrading (8gb max RAM, Quad Core)
- which is best for overclocking the e6400
I was looking at an ASUS P5W DH Deluxe... Is it a good choice?
What RAM would you recommend?
- I'd be looking for 2GB and again what would be best for overclocking?
With regards to the graphics card...I wouldn't need the best of the best...Something that can throw round HL2/CSS and the likes. I would be using this with a Samsung LE26r72b 26" LCD HDTV (native res of 1366x768). This has VGA, HDMI and Component inputs. Are there any good HDMI graphics cards (or will a DVI-HDMI cable suffice)?
Sorry for all the Q's. I'd appreciate any help. For the RAM and the Video Card, the important thing for me would price/performance ratio.