Spec me up...

[ace2109]

Hi guys,
If you read my other post you will note that i now need a new rig.

Can you spec me a good but cheap pc to run vista business. I wnat to run it as a media pc with my 46" tv

ace

 

[semi-pro waster]

Do you have a budget here? Are you a gamer or is that unimportant to you? Do you just need the base unit or do you need Vista Business into the budget? If you can answer those questions it would make it easier to help you.

 

[Dodger]

And one more question to add to semi-pro waster will you be overclocking?

 

[ace2109]

not really a gamer mostly used for internet etc and i already have vista business. Dont really have a budget guys around 250 if possible cheap as ships really i already have a hdd and a dvd drive.

ace

 

[ace2109]

And one more question to add to semi-pro waster will you be overclocking?

no

 

[semi-pro waster]

This is probably about the basics of what you could get away with, graphics are onboard so won't be fantastic but would certainly do until you upgrade.

Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 "LGA775 Allendale" 1.80GHz (800FSB) - Retail £65.99
(£77.54) £65.99
(£77.54)
Antec NSK4400 Mini Tower Case - 380W SmartPower PSU £39.99
(£46.99) £39.99
(£46.99)
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC5300C4 667MHz Value DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB5300DC) £44.99
(£52.86) £44.99
(£52.86)
Asrock Conroe945G-DVI (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £41.99
(£49.34) £41.99
(£49.34)
Sub Total : £192.96
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.95
Vat : £35.51
Total : £238.42

 

[Dodger]

Yeah £250 is a very tight budget. I would go with semi-pro waster's spec.

 

[Jaffa_Cake]

Not sure how well it will perform to a 46" tv with onboard gfx

 

[Cupra]

the reselution on hdtv isnt like a moniter is low

 

[Participant]

Fine because the res won't be that huge.

 

[Dodger]

Hum can u push your budget any higher?

 

[Jaffa_Cake]

the reselution on hdtv isnt like a moniter is low

True, i have had issues with bad gfx on tv output before. Probobly because my tv is very old

 

[ace2109]

what about £300???

Also would it help if i said i would love a shuttle system??

 

[ace2109]

i can also use my chieftec case so that should save a bit of money aswell

 

[semi-pro waster]

what about £300???

Also would it help if i said i would love a shuttle system??

The first bit would, the second wouldn't in the least. But if you want a Shuttle system then this should be ok and it includes a discrete graphics card.

OcUK GeForce 7300 GT SILENT 256MB DDR2 HDTV/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail £21.99
(£25.84) £21.99
(£25.84)
Shuttle XPC SS30G2 Aluminium Barebones System - Intel Core 2 Duo (LGA775) £119.99
(£140.99) £119.99
(£140.99)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 "LGA775 Allendale" 1.80GHz (800FSB) - Retail £65.99
(£77.54) £65.99
(£77.54)
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC5300C4 667MHz Value DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB5300DC) £44.99
(£52.86) £44.99
(£52.86)
Sub Total : £252.96
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £8.95
Vat : £45.83
Total : £307.74

 

[ace2109]

looks good guys what about without the shuttle case and just using my own could that bring the price down

 

[Dodger]

looks good guys what about without the shuttle case and just using my own could that bring the price down

Yeah could save you a fair bit.

 

[semi-pro waster]

Ok, now including a PSU but you need to use your old case. You may also be able to use your existing graphics card depending on if it still works and save a bit extra.

Akasa Ultra Quiet 460W Paxpower Active PFC ATX2.0 PSU - Black Nickel with Blue LED Fan £44.99
(£52.86) £44.99
(£52.86)
OcUK GeForce 7300 GT SILENT 256MB DDR2 HDTV/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail £21.99
(£25.84) £21.99
(£25.84)
Asrock 4CoreDual-VSTA (Socket 775) PCI-Express/AGP DDR2 Motherboard £39.99
(£46.99) £39.99
(£46.99)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 "LGA775 Allendale" 1.80GHz (800FSB) - Retail £65.99
(£77.54) £65.99
(£77.54)
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC5300C4 667MHz Value DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB5300DC) £44.99
(£52.86) £44.99
(£52.86)
Sub Total : £217.95
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £8.95
Vat : £39.71
Total : £266.61

 

[ace2109]

great thanks