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Help me spec my new pc! - Liam - 2013-09-14 16:08

Hello,

Been away for a while bla bla bla!

Anyway I have about £150 in my pocket and a few things for sale and am wanting to build a cheap PC that will be able to be slowly upgraded over time!

This is what I have got so far:
Case: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aerocool-Strike-X-Screwless-Tower-Gaming/dp/B00606NC5S/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1379161029&sr=8-28&keywords=computer+case
CPU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-358-AM&groupid=701&catid=1967
motherboard: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-M5A78L-M-USB3-Motherboard-Socket/dp/B0054U7HIO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379160686&sr=8-1&keywords=motherboard
PSU: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpine-Quiet-Silent-Power-Supply/dp/7135799410/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379160728&sr=8-2&keywords=PSU
GPU: http://www.amazon.co.uk/GeForce-Graphics-Express-Profile-Cooling/dp/B008A1C2AM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379160759&sr=8-2&keywords=graphics+card
RAM: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-PC3-10600-Desktop-Upgrade-240-pin/dp/B001NA25VS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1379160798&sr=8-12&keywords=ddr3

edit: added spaces between the name and link so they are clickable.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Stephen - 2013-09-14 20:56

Whatever you do, don't get a cheap power supply. It might cost you even more later.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Luke - 2013-09-14 21:41

I would get a different power supply, as you can see in the reviews, it didn't last very long. As Stephen said, out of all the computer, get a good power supply.

You dont need a huge amount of power with them, no more than 650.

I suggest this pack: http://www.ebuyer.com/271798-corsair-430w-v2-cx-series-psu-cp-9020046-uk

It maybe only 430W but its very efficient and reliable.

This is a 500W version if you want any higher: http://www.ebuyer.com/278634-corsair-500w-cx-v2-psu-cmpsu-500cxv2uk

There is also a 750W however that is a bit expensive, Its worth the money for the efficiency.
I have the 430w in my other computer and its great.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Liam - 2013-09-15 08:18

Cheers,
This may be good then! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Elite-Power-Supply/dp/B004XG6I1W/ref=pd_cp_computers_0

I'll use my current HD, but is the rest compatible?

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Luke - 2013-09-15 10:38

The processor is not compatible with the motherboard.

Its an FM2 socket for the processor and the motherboard only supports AM3+ (AMD Phenoms etc).

Just be aware as you do need to make sure that the processors have the right socket, For example if you want to keep to an Athlon that's compatible with the current motherboard you need an AM3+

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/32743332/779644364/AMD-Athlon-II-X3-450-3-20-GHz-Processor-Socket-AM3-PGA-938-Triple-core-x-Box-Pack/ListingDetails.html?_%24ja=tsid:13315|cat:32743332|prd:32743332&$$ja=cgid:7025485977|tsid:48121|cid:130773417|lid:54129040977|nw:g|crid:22604417​697|rnd:1858613938203269924|dvc:c|adp:1o2|mt:

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Stephen - 2013-09-15 10:50

Nope, the CPU and mobo are different sockets. If you want to get an FM2 CPU you need a motherboard with an FM2 socket as well. I'm not familiar with AMD's latest tech so I'll let someone else say what is a good cpu/mobo combo. But for now those will not work together.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Luke - 2013-09-15 11:00

Im not an AMD user anymore but i believe AM3+ is the latest socket. Personally i would change the motherboard as that would probably be the cheaper option, however, I'm not sure what would be the right motherboard for that CPU

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Cola - 2013-09-15 11:02

Get some more money together first, and start out with a Haswell CPU with the onboard graphics option. That'll be alot cheaper in the long run, and will ensure more performance, as well as having a more future-proof system.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Liam - 2013-09-15 11:23

ok,

I know that i would regret in the long run not getting a quadcore so i'll probably get this instead:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005UBNL0A/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1BJH892ECB6XH4V6N3X1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=418448347&pf_rd_i=468294

Liam

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Stephen - 2013-09-15 11:47

That CPU will work with the motherboard you have in your list. I can't say how good it is though, I've been in Intel land for about 5 years Tongue

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Bez - 2013-09-15 11:50

If you use this site just as a guide itll make sure you have the right power, processor and motherboard to run the system http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Luke - 2013-09-15 11:55

Ive heard good things about the Bulldozer although i didnt own one so i dont know personally Tongue I do know that it apparently uses a lot of power though for a processor.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Zipppy - 2013-09-15 20:53

I have a FX-8350 Piledriver (2nd gen bulldozer) myself, It's actually pretty good with my ASUS Sabertooth 990FX board, the TDP is 125W, so it's not that bad.

But that is higher end than the FM2 chips, which have a mediocre Radeon built in, compared to a dedicated card. if all you play is LFS, and other graphically similar games, then the FM2 chips will do fine.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Liam - 2013-09-15 20:55

I'll go for the bulldozer Biggrin

Liam
Is this ok for a optical drive?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-GH24NS90-AUAA50B-SATA-Internal-Rewriter/dp/B007267YRC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1379278761&sr=8-3&keywords=optical+drive

Will it all fit into that case without any issues??

What else will i need like cables??

Liam

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Luke - 2013-09-15 21:11

Im not sure whether the motherboard supports SATA cables for the Disk drive.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Grinch - 2013-09-15 21:46

(2013-09-15 21:11)LuckyLukeT Wrote:  Im not sure whether the motherboard supports SATA cables for the Disk drive.

If you look closely on the Pics you see 6 S-ATA ports on the Board (down-left corner) so i think he will not have a problem with it. Smile

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Zipppy - 2013-09-15 22:03

(2013-09-15 20:55)Liam Wrote:  I'll go for the bulldozer Biggrin
4, 6 or 8 core?
(2013-09-15 20:55)Liam Wrote:  Is this ok for a optical drive?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-GH24NS90-AUAA50B-SATA-Internal-Rewriter/dp/B007267YRC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1379278761&sr=8-3&keywords=optical+drive

Will it all fit into that case without any issues??

What else will i need like cables??
They use SATA II cables, which are a washed-out red in colour. It's been a standard for while now. It should be fine, as long as you have a spot for it in your case's 5.25" bays.

I'd also recommend a higher-grade memory, something that comes with a heatsink on it tbh, those typically have faster speeds, which improve your processor's performance.

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Cola - 2013-09-16 04:53

Just to reply to Zipppy:

Zipppy Wrote:They use SATA II cables, which are a washed-out red in colour. It's been a standard for while now. It should be fine, as long as you have a spot for it in your case's 5.25" bays.

There's no actual difference in SATA cables, so you can use standard SATA cables for SATA-3 drives/motherboards, and the other way around as well. Smile

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Liam - 2013-09-16 15:53

Cheers,

Ram will be temporary until i get my finances back to it!

RE: Help me spec my new pc! - Liam - 2013-09-16 16:28

Also this is the cpu i'll go for!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-FX6300-Edition-4-1GHz-Socket/dp/B009O7YORK/ref=pd_sim_computers_13