I think my main PC is due an upgrade due to a variety of problems with it now, it's a P4 2.26, 1GB, 240gb HDD etc
I won't use it to play games so graphics wise all it needs to do is run Vista aero nicely, minimal Photoshop use too.
I already have:
A 19" decent TFT
Coolermaster CM201 case
PSU
DVD-RW (Though a faster one could replace it for a few quid i guess)
Logitech Cordless Desktop Optical (Though again, if a better one is available for a few quid a new one wouldn't hurt, especially if the mouse didn't need rechargeable batteries)
I am guessing the following:
2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo - Seems sensible value
2GB RAM - No idea what, something cheap
Motherboard - Onboard Sound/Wifi/Bluetooth , no fans
Graphics Card - Something cheap, not needed for games, dual DVI? Should I go for onboard graphics?
Hard Disks - 2x 320GB-500GB drives whatever offers best value
CPU Heatsink - As quiet as possible, is passive cooling possible?
Any advice appreciated, I'm a bit out of touch with the latest hardware.
I won't use it to play games so graphics wise all it needs to do is run Vista aero nicely, minimal Photoshop use too.
I already have:
A 19" decent TFT
Coolermaster CM201 case
PSU
DVD-RW (Though a faster one could replace it for a few quid i guess)
Logitech Cordless Desktop Optical (Though again, if a better one is available for a few quid a new one wouldn't hurt, especially if the mouse didn't need rechargeable batteries)
I am guessing the following:
2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo - Seems sensible value
2GB RAM - No idea what, something cheap
Motherboard - Onboard Sound/Wifi/Bluetooth , no fans
Graphics Card - Something cheap, not needed for games, dual DVI? Should I go for onboard graphics?
Hard Disks - 2x 320GB-500GB drives whatever offers best value
CPU Heatsink - As quiet as possible, is passive cooling possible?
Any advice appreciated, I'm a bit out of touch with the latest hardware.
