Well I want to build my own pc But I havent a clue how I dont want to spend over 800 euro (excl monitor) I wont be playing much games I want a fast proccesor intel (maybe quad core) 500GB hardrive Good nough graphics card and any aul sound card will do Now im not sure how much memory I actually need (any advice would be helpfull!) Maybe about 4 GB now Id like 2-4 usb ports but other than that I havent a clue how to pick out a good motherboard And as for a cover I havent a clue (does it really matter will I just get the cheapest one ? ) So any advice on CPU's Graphic cards Motherboards Memory and covers will be very helpfull Also Do I have to get a fan ? Thanks
Intel CPUs come with coolers as long as you buy them marked 'retail' and not 'OEM'. Which country do you live in, and I will try and find a parts list for you.
Thanks for helping mate Im from ireland My main problem at the moment is what motherboard to pick I havent a clue tbh why are some so expensive and others not ? Also I dunno what Graphics card to pick I want a good one but not too expensive I thgink ill go with this CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 - 2.4 GHz, cache L2 8 MB Socket 775 or Intel Xeon X3220 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 105W Quad-Core Processor The second one is more expensive therefore its better ? Its powerfull and just about the right price Im going with a 500GB Hard Drive Also it need to be able to play x264 1080p movies and SolidWorks 2009 Should run smoothly
Graphics cards vary in performance in the same way CPUs do, but to a far greater extent. For basic usage like web browsing, word processing, downloads and watching Standard definition video, it doesn't really matter what graphics card you have. HD video adds a little demand, and is beyond the scope of the majority of integrated graphics chips. The main reason you would have a powerful graphics card though, is for games performance, and occasionally, graphics based processing (such as Folding at Home and 3D rendering). If you're not a gamer, and don't use GPU-accelerated programs, then you only need what is required to render HD video, for which I'd recommend a Radeon HD4670. Of the CPUs, the X3220 is not more expensive because it is more powerful. It is more expensive because it is intended for the server environment, not for home use PCs. It is also based off an older revision of the technology, so it could in fact be marginally slower.
Ok thanks ill go for the core quad then I couldnt run solidworks on my old pc because of the graphics card so I think I need a powerfull one As for games I dont play much but id like to be able to play games like Call Of Duty and Fallout Now I dont play often but I will a bit so is the Radeon HD4670 good enough or will I go higher ? BTW the games wont have to play on a very good onitor just a standard lcd screen
The HD4670 is enough to play games like that OK on a small screen, but I've no idea how much graphis power Solidworks requires. To be on the safe side, look at an HD4850, they're nearly double the performance, and still good value.
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Ok thanks You think I should go with the Q9100 instead of the Q6600 ? Also Can I add more usb slots to the board And What Sound Card ? Doesnt need to be good Just be able to fit with motherboard And should I get ddr3 or ddr2 memory (im getting 2 x 2 GB ) Btw thanks so much for your help
There is no Q9100 to my knowledge. The Q9300 is a bit faster than the Q6600, probably by about 10%, but uses less power. The motherboard comes with a USB header cable to add two more USB ports at the back, and also has an additional header that the case plugs into to give you two front USB ports. The motherboard also has integrated sound. Install the driver off the included CD, Plug speakers or headphones in and off you go.
Sorry I meant Q9300 Ok cool Just one more thing I think My friend has a Wifi card he will give to me Im not sure of the spec but will it probally fit into the motherboard ? And....... And should I get ddr3 or ddr2 memory (im getting 2 x 2 GB )
One more thing are you sure this proccesor comes with a cooler http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/966910/art/...00-2-5-ghz.html Will it not need a fan at all ?
