thinking about building a computer

[Farmer Mick]

was thinking now that i have some money saved i can start with building a new pc seen as the one i am currently using seems to be encountering new problems every other week

 

thought that you guys may be able to help me im on a budget of around 500 and 600 pound

 

here is what i already have and doesnt need replacing

 

 

MoBo: asus m3a78-cm

gfx card: ati radeon saphire 5670

 

and well the rest i need and would like some help with finding the right components

 

thanks

[trakaill]

Dont all new AMD CPUs use the AMD3 socket?! This seems to be a AMD2. You might have to replace the mobo.

 

If im wrong then..youd be in decent shape..

 

if you go amd youd buy something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727 which is AMD3

[Zealot]

http://www.steam-gamers.net/forum/showpost.php?p=490171&postcount=50

 

Although I dunno if you'd like what I picked.

 

Took the case cause its fucking sexy, mobo cause didn't wanna spend $140 for one with integrated gfx. PSU cause I heard XFX psu's = Seasonic and both are awesome, oh it's modular. GPU is pro, might wanna spend more or less depeing on if you wanna sli. Ram changed easily to run at 1600 mhz in bios.

[Chaoz`]

Dont all new AMD CPUs use the AMD3 socket?! This seems to be a AMD2. You might have to replace the mobo.

 

If im wrong then..youd be in decent shape..

 

if you go amd youd buy something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727 which is AMD3

 

yeah all the new CPU's from AMD are socket AM3, it's only Intel that's making it difficult

so yeah mick should get a new mobo or buy a second hand AM2 CPU if he can.

[trakaill]

http://www.steam-gamers.net/forum/showpost.php?p=490171&postcount=50

 

Although I dunno if you'd like what I picked.

 

Took the case cause its fucking sexy, mobo cause didn't wanna spend $140 for one with integrated gfx. PSU cause I heard XFX psu's = Seasonic and both are awesome, oh it's modular. GPU is pro, might wanna spend more or less depeing on if you wanna sli. Ram changed easily to run at 1600 mhz in bios.

 

Im pretty sure your PC was above his budget... I dint total it up and converted though..

[PotshotPolka]

Two prefabs from the "make a rig thread" I wish we'd use more often.

 

http://www.steam-gamers.net/forum/showpost.php?p=327758&postcount=2

http://www.steam-gamers.net/forum/showpost.php?p=328198&postcount=4

 

If the parts are old/no longer for sale just find a comparable one.

[Farmer Mick]

its am2+ so it can use am3 sockets

 

http://uk.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=L8sWyNMUTe1HHyAc&content=download

 

here is a list ive compiled, took bits and pieces from the different builds suggested would like to know if these would work

 

mobo: asus m3a78-cm

gfx: ati radeon saphire 5670

 

case: cooler master HAF 922 £80.84

 

PSU: OCZ 500w Modxstream pro £53.90

 

Ram: Kingston Hyper X 4G 1066Mhz Non ECC Kit4 Module £79.99

 

CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T £156.50

 

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 640GB 7200rpm £40.95

 

Optical Drive: Sony AD-7241S-0B 24x Internal DVDRWRAM SATA Black LightScribe £14.99

 

 

total of £427.17

[u egg]

I'd buy Phenom ii x4 955 BE instead of 965. It's cheaper and you'll get the same performance as a 965 both overclocked (Max 4 ghz o/c on 965 and max 3.8/4.0 ghz with 955 as I heard).

 

Also ddr2 for the ram ? Why don't you buy ddr3 ? Doesn't sdram stand for laptop (not sure about that) ?

 

For the graphic card... it all depends of what you want to do with that computer... If you want to play a lot, forget the 5670 and buy at least a 5750/5770.

[Farmer Mick]

I'd buy Phenom ii x4 955 BE instead of 965. It's cheaper and you'll get the same performance as a 965 both overclocked (Max 4 ghz o/c on 965 and max 3.8/4.0 ghz with 955 as I heard).

 

Also ddr2 for the ram ? Why don't you buy ddr3 ? Doesn't sdram stand for laptop (not sure about that) ?

 

For the graphic card... it all depends of what you want to do with that computer... If you want to play a lot, forget the 5670 and buy at least a 5750/5770.

 

dont plan on overclocking

 

mobo doesnt support ddr3 and i dont thnik sdram is for laptop, i think you are thinking of SODIMM

 

just recently got the 5670

 

thanks anyway

 

just realised my mobo only supports ddr2 upto 1066 mhz would it be better to go for this??

 

 

also found this any good?

[trakaill]

dont plan on overclocking

 

 

Then the unlocker multiplier of the 965 will be quite useless.. but I guess it doesnt matter seems your under budget..