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<blockquote data-quote="Silverblade The Ench" data-source="post: 4676587" data-attributes="member: 19083"><p>Best get one made to YOUR specifications and prices at a trustworthy local shop...so do your homework on PCs <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>my suggestions:</p><p></p><p>Antec gamer case, think they have "2000" version out now?</p><p>Trust me, a good case is a must have, good foundation to build from, those cases keep it all cool and are easy to work on (bad cases I HATE from experience).</p><p></p><p>Now, how much money do you want to spend?</p><p></p><p>if well off and/or want a high power rig for art etc, a new i7 CPU and associated motherboard, is killer, but I do 3D render and artwork where that kind of power really shines. May not be so important to you, that kind of rig is not needed for general gaming.</p><p>Problem is, i7 CPUs *require* specific motherboards and DDR3 memory which is much more expensive than DDR2.</p><p></p><p>If you want a cheaper les powerful rig, a DDR2 memory system with Intel CPU (of which there are lots, get one for around £ or US $ 130 to £160, you don't need the mega expensive latest SPUs which are over priced)</p><p></p><p>Do NOT bother with AMD CPUs, always fans who love 'em and will tell you to get them, but at moment, they aren't as good as the Intel CPUs IMHO and Intel is always reliable <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Vista is good, despite what folk say, just get it set up right.</p><p></p><p>two hard drives, 1 for back up (RAID is a pain in the arse, I just back up or sync files over).</p><p></p><p>ASUS and Asrock are my fave motherboards. Money well spent. Again, like a case, a good motherboard makes a huge difference.</p><p>Many varied versions, always pay decent money for one, good motherboard is VITAL. I expect to pay £70 to £150 for a motherboard.</p><p></p><p>Are you going to do art work? if so a 64 bit system (and windows version) is an idea, my art rig is 64 bit 8 GIG RAM, bloody awesome for artwork!</p><p></p><p>But for games/net general use, normal 32 bit version of Vista with 2 GIG RAM will do. (2 gig is a mimimum and no point putting more in, really).</p><p></p><p>Soundblaster souddn card, that is a genuine Creative Soundblaster. You don't need the ultra expensive one (which is for musicians).</p><p></p><p>DVD writer (for back ups). Blue-Ray burner if want to do BIG back ups.</p><p></p><p>a powerful and quiet PSU, it's a huge difference to get a quiet power supply, and for modern systems you need a beefy PSU, say 600 or more watts.</p><p></p><p>I love HIPER power supply units, very quiet, also, if you get an ANTEC case, make sure the PSU comes with a long lead, or lead extender for the motherboard (a cheap & common item in computer shops), as the antec has the PSU in the bottom of the case, so power lead has to be extra long to rach up to the motherboard</p><p></p><p><em>always </em>have spare mouse and keyboard.</p><p></p><p>when you buy hardware like motherboard, CPU or hard drive, you can qualify for "OEM" versions of windows, <em>much </em>cheaper than normal ones, but have no manual (pfft who needs one!) (have ot buy them at the SAME time)</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silverblade The Ench, post: 4676587, member: 19083"] Best get one made to YOUR specifications and prices at a trustworthy local shop...so do your homework on PCs :) my suggestions: Antec gamer case, think they have "2000" version out now? Trust me, a good case is a must have, good foundation to build from, those cases keep it all cool and are easy to work on (bad cases I HATE from experience). Now, how much money do you want to spend? if well off and/or want a high power rig for art etc, a new i7 CPU and associated motherboard, is killer, but I do 3D render and artwork where that kind of power really shines. May not be so important to you, that kind of rig is not needed for general gaming. Problem is, i7 CPUs *require* specific motherboards and DDR3 memory which is much more expensive than DDR2. If you want a cheaper les powerful rig, a DDR2 memory system with Intel CPU (of which there are lots, get one for around £ or US $ 130 to £160, you don't need the mega expensive latest SPUs which are over priced) Do NOT bother with AMD CPUs, always fans who love 'em and will tell you to get them, but at moment, they aren't as good as the Intel CPUs IMHO and Intel is always reliable :) Vista is good, despite what folk say, just get it set up right. two hard drives, 1 for back up (RAID is a pain in the arse, I just back up or sync files over). ASUS and Asrock are my fave motherboards. Money well spent. Again, like a case, a good motherboard makes a huge difference. Many varied versions, always pay decent money for one, good motherboard is VITAL. I expect to pay £70 to £150 for a motherboard. Are you going to do art work? if so a 64 bit system (and windows version) is an idea, my art rig is 64 bit 8 GIG RAM, bloody awesome for artwork! But for games/net general use, normal 32 bit version of Vista with 2 GIG RAM will do. (2 gig is a mimimum and no point putting more in, really). Soundblaster souddn card, that is a genuine Creative Soundblaster. You don't need the ultra expensive one (which is for musicians). DVD writer (for back ups). Blue-Ray burner if want to do BIG back ups. a powerful and quiet PSU, it's a huge difference to get a quiet power supply, and for modern systems you need a beefy PSU, say 600 or more watts. I love HIPER power supply units, very quiet, also, if you get an ANTEC case, make sure the PSU comes with a long lead, or lead extender for the motherboard (a cheap & common item in computer shops), as the antec has the PSU in the bottom of the case, so power lead has to be extra long to rach up to the motherboard [I]always [/I]have spare mouse and keyboard. when you buy hardware like motherboard, CPU or hard drive, you can qualify for "OEM" versions of windows, [I]much [/I]cheaper than normal ones, but have no manual (pfft who needs one!) (have ot buy them at the SAME time) :) [/QUOTE]
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