Tiny pc building issue

QlimaxUK

QlimaxUK

QlimaxUK

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hi all this is my first post to ocuk hope u can help me out with this one.
so im thinking bout building a new pc.... but havin trouble figurin out what psu to use

so far my potensial pc will contain...
Intel Core2duo with 1333 MHz FSB, 2.33 GHz clock
EVGA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard
GeForce 8500 GT 256MB DDR2 PCI-E Graphics
2 GB RAM @ 667 MHz
160 GB SATA + 40 GB IDE
16x DVD+-RW IDE (may add another similar drive possibly a SATA one)
 
You will be good with 400W, but there are lots of PSU calculators on the net, here's one:

http://web.aanet.com.au/SnooP/psucalc.php

Btw, you sure you want to go nForce? The P35 chipset is considered to be a better choice!

800MHz RAM is much the same price as 667, and will give a significant performance improvement.

The 8600GT is slightly more expensive than the 8500GT, but will give you much more performance.
 
ok thanks for that. im impressed with the super-swift response
so 400w - 620w range ther.... being the cheap-skate i am i may go for the 400w :D

im using a 300w in my current pc wher specs on box suggested a minimum of 350w :) but system run just fine, stable n everything.

In response to michael baxter, thanks for the advise i was meaning to ask for possible amendments i could make to these choises. The reason the 667 RAM is because iv already brought it for my current system and was going to use that instead of buying more :) as this is more of an upgrade then a new pc

since i forgot to mention this b4 heres a list of the parts i havnt got a was thinkin of buying:
Intel Core2duo with 1333 MHz FSB, 2.33 GHz clock
EVGA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard
GeForce 8500 GT 256MB DDR2 PCI-E Graphics

also i was looking at the 8600 GT if i remeber right i think its bout £10 more so im a bit half/half bout it, to refer back to my previous comment, im a 'cheap-skate' LOL

as for the Motherboard i just dont have a clue on this one lol i just know its compatable with my others choises thats it :p also i need the whole chipset thing expained to me as i dont do this kinda thing full time

thanks for the help think this is my last query for now.
 
QlimaxUK said:
The reason the 667 RAM is because iv already brought it for my current system and was going to use that instead of buying more :) as this is more of an upgrade then a new pc
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Sounds a very good reason! And when you come to upgrade, surely 1066/1333MHz memory will be affordable - which would make a great upgrade!

Here is an alternative shopping list, which I believe will save you about £20:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-171-IN
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-086-GI
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-058-OK

The CPU is the E2180, do a search on the OCUK forums for more information on why this is an excellent choice. The Gigabyte motherboard is also well discussed in the forums. If you're a cheap skate, then the extra for the 8600GT is well spent, you wont need to upgrade so soon - it also offers the most 'bangs per buck' at the moment.

If you go for a new PSU, which is probably wise, then I found these to be a good value and excellent quality:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-022-AK

If you think you might upgrade to better graphics card or be overclocking in the future, you might want to invest in a higher rated PSU.

I hope your build goes well!
 
just checked... is it worth the extra £20 for the graphics card u suggest
and u said earlier that the P35 chip was better then the one on the board i chose, so how much better is it and how do i tell how 1 chipset is better then another... apart from price oc :)

my price budget is 'quite' flexable neway so i think ill stick with the 1333 but thanks for suggesting alternatives :)
 
LOL! Your postings are everywhere!

Like I said, check out what others are saying on the forums about the P35!

My summary is:

1. It's a very popular chipset and thus well supported in terms of drivers etc
2. It has a performance advantage, although this is marginal
3. It's considered a good choice for overclocking, and will work well with the E2180 for this reason

Another thought would be use a M/B with onboard graphics, although does carry a performance penalty. You could upgrade to a seperate graphics card later.

SEARCH THE FORUMS!

For example (and lot's more):

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17785884&highlight=650i
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17788374&highlight=650i
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17787148&highlight=650i

You decide!
 
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ye lol, soz bout that but the thing thats really buggin me atm is this chipset thing, in the past whenever choising components iv never looked at the chipset as i never seen it as important as other specs, so am i right or wrong?
and how do i tell the difference?
 
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