I need help on a Custom-build Computer

SkylineRemix · 8th Jun 2007, 01:34 AM

Hi there,

I'm deciding to get a new desktop but i don't really know what should i need like for example the processors and which motherboard and so on.

So i would like to ask for help on opinions about what should i get. The custom comp that i want to build is more for gaming but not that extreme. A Graphic card that can play Need For Speed Most Wanted should be enough.

As for processor, i'm still pending on AMD or Intel C2D (btw, i don't really know what is overclock). And the RAM would be either 1 or 2 GB.

As for the sound system and the display, i don't know which to choose and ya... probably a 17-19" TFT or LCD monitor but don't know which brand to choose.

If there's anything else i'll update here cuz i can't really think of anything else here....

Thank You

Adrian Wong · 8th Jun 2007, 01:49 AM

Eh, you forgot the budget. It is about RM 3000, right?

SkylineRemix · 8th Jun 2007, 02:10 PM

Oh? the ucrrency use here is not USD ah? and ya... it's about RM 3000

Adrian Wong · 8th Jun 2007, 02:29 PM

No worries. Either way is fine. RM 3000 is about USD 870.

IMHO, you get the best value with a custom-build computer, but if you think you need good service, then you might want to consider a Dell system. Configurable.. and with good service.

But if you want a custom-built system... Hmm.. RM 3000 should get you a cheap Core 2 Duo E4300 system. Try to get 2GB of DDR2 RAM if you can.

SkylineRemix · 8th Jun 2007, 10:41 PM

Well, i have set a few things that i need to get with a RM3000 budget:

-Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
-19" TFT LCD Monitor (Dell or Samsung or Acer)
-2 GB DDR2 RAM

As for the mother board, graphic card and the sound card, i still don't know which one to get yet

For the mother board, if possible a ASUS mother board. As for the graphic card, i'm deciding between ATI Sapphire or a GeForce 7600GS (I got that from a broucher).

SkylineRemix · 8th Jun 2007, 10:46 PM

I would also like to ask for comments about this offer. Thx

Lenovo H100

-Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB Cache)
-Intel 946GZ Chipset
-Windows Vista Home Basic (If possible i would like to
change to XP)
-1 GB DDR2 SDRAm
-250 GB SATA (7200rpm)
-Dual Layer Multiburner Drive
-nVidia 7300LE 128MB Graphic Card
-19" Wide TFT
-LAN, 6 USB Port, Keyboard, Audio Ports, Speakers

RM 2788

* Free Seagate 3.5" 250GB External HDD

karhoe · 8th Jun 2007, 11:47 PM

Athlon 64 X2 4600+ - RM410
Abit K9N SLI 570SLI SLI ATX+2GL+S+1394 RM345
Kingston DDR2 667 - RM120
Western Digital SATA2 160GB - RM160
Asus SATA DVD RW - RM130
I don't suggest you to get 19inch widescreen TFT because of the aspect ratio and the vertical resolution, either you get 20inch wide screen or 19inch LCD, but if you insist, then get Samsung 940BW around RM700 max
Colorful 8600GT - RM455
Logitech multimedia kb and mse - RM50
Edifier M1310 - RM99
Cheap ATX casing with front USB panel and audio ports, but looked quite nice - RM50
Enermax FMA 460W - RM265

Total - RM2635

The remainder can use to buy Original XP, or perhaps upgrade your graphics card to 8600GTS

At leats its better than getting Lenovo, all OEM parts, with lousy PSU

SkylineRemix · 9th Jun 2007, 09:08 AM

I found out about these 2 things yesterday.

Wide TFT Monitor is cheaper than TFT Monitor.
So i guess i'll probably go for a 19" TFT Monitor instead of my previous plan, the wide one...

SkylineRemix · 9th Jun 2007, 09:15 AM

and btw... your kingston DDR2 is 1GB or 512MB?
and for the m/b... Asus one got any recomend ah?

I also found another one from dell which i'm not sure if it's worth it or not and also want your opinion.

Dell Dimension E520

-Intel Core 2 Duo E4300
-Windows XP Home
-1GB DDR2 SDRAM
-250GB SATA HDD 20.Gb with NCQ
-19" Flat Panel Monitor (What's the differents with Flat Panel and TFT ah?)
-256MB Nvidia Geforce 7300LE
-16x DVD Burner
-Dell A225 Stereo Speakers
-1 Year Limited Warranty

RM 2799

*The HDD maybe lower than 250GB cuz promotion ended... hehe

karhoe · 9th Jun 2007, 09:58 AM

The specs i gave you is 1GB DDR2

Compare your specs with my specs above, definitely mine is better

Every single part is better than your Dell or Lenovo

Dell and Lenovo is giving you

1) Shitty power supply unit
2) Lousiest graphics card

do you really want those?

8th Jun 2007, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 2	I need help on a Custom-build Computer Hi there, I'm deciding to get a new desktop but i don't really know what should i need like for example the processors and which motherboard and so on. So i would like to ask for help on opinions about what should i get. The custom comp that i want to build is more for gaming but not that extreme. A Graphic card that can play Need For Speed Most Wanted should be enough. As for processor, i'm still pending on AMD or Intel C2D (btw, i don't really know what is overclock). And the RAM would be either 1 or 2 GB. As for the sound system and the display, i don't know which to choose and ya... probably a 17-19" TFT or LCD monitor but don't know which brand to choose. If there's anything else i'll update here cuz i can't really think of anything else here.... Thank You

8th Jun 2007, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,961 Reputation: 2958 Rep Power: 65	Eh, you forgot the budget. It is about RM 3000, right? __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

8th Jun 2007, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,961 Reputation: 2958 Rep Power: 65	No worries. Either way is fine. RM 3000 is about USD 870. IMHO, you get the best value with a custom-build computer, but if you think you need good service, then you might want to consider a Dell system. Configurable.. and with good service. But if you want a custom-built system... Hmm.. RM 3000 should get you a cheap Core 2 Duo E4300 system. Try to get 2GB of DDR2 RAM if you can. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

9th Jun 2007, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 2	I found out about these 2 things yesterday. Wide TFT Monitor is cheaper than TFT Monitor. So i guess i'll probably go for a 19" TFT Monitor instead of my previous plan, the wide one... Last edited by SkylineRemix : 9th Jun 2007 at 09:39 AM.

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8th Jun 2007, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 2	Oh? the ucrrency use here is not USD ah? and ya... it's about RM 3000

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SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 2	Well, i have set a few things that i need to get with a RM3000 budget: -Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz -19" TFT LCD Monitor (Dell or Samsung or Acer) -2 GB DDR2 RAM As for the mother board, graphic card and the sound card, i still don't know which one to get yet For the mother board, if possible a ASUS mother board. As for the graphic card, i'm deciding between ATI Sapphire or a GeForce 7600GS (I got that from a broucher).

8th Jun 2007, 10:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 2	I would also like to ask for comments about this offer. Thx Lenovo H100 -Intel Core 2 Duo (1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB Cache) -Intel 946GZ Chipset -Windows Vista Home Basic (If possible i would like to change to XP) -1 GB DDR2 SDRAm -250 GB SATA (7200rpm) -Dual Layer Multiburner Drive -nVidia 7300LE 128MB Graphic Card -19" Wide TFT -LAN, 6 USB Port, Keyboard, Audio Ports, Speakers RM 2788 * Free Seagate 3.5" 250GB External HDD

8th Jun 2007, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 296 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 2	Athlon 64 X2 4600+ - RM410 Abit K9N SLI 570SLI SLI ATX+2GL+S+1394 RM345 Kingston DDR2 667 - RM120 Western Digital SATA2 160GB - RM160 Asus SATA DVD RW - RM130 I don't suggest you to get 19inch widescreen TFT because of the aspect ratio and the vertical resolution, either you get 20inch wide screen or 19inch LCD, but if you insist, then get Samsung 940BW around RM700 max Colorful 8600GT - RM455 Logitech multimedia kb and mse - RM50 Edifier M1310 - RM99 Cheap ATX casing with front USB panel and audio ports, but looked quite nice - RM50 Enermax FMA 460W - RM265 Total - RM2635 The remainder can use to buy Original XP, or perhaps upgrade your graphics card to 8600GTS At leats its better than getting Lenovo, all OEM parts, with lousy PSU

9th Jun 2007, 09:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 2	and btw... your kingston DDR2 is 1GB or 512MB? and for the m/b... Asus one got any recomend ah? I also found another one from dell which i'm not sure if it's worth it or not and also want your opinion. Dell Dimension E520 -Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 -Windows XP Home -1GB DDR2 SDRAM -250GB SATA HDD 20.Gb with NCQ -19" Flat Panel Monitor (What's the differents with Flat Panel and TFT ah?) -256MB Nvidia Geforce 7300LE -16x DVD Burner -Dell A225 Stereo Speakers -1 Year Limited Warranty RM 2799 *The HDD maybe lower than 250GB cuz promotion ended... hehe

9th Jun 2007, 09:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
karhoe I'm a regular Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 296 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 2	The specs i gave you is 1GB DDR2 Compare your specs with my specs above, definitely mine is better Every single part is better than your Dell or Lenovo Dell and Lenovo is giving you 1) Shitty power supply unit 2) Lousiest graphics card do you really want those?