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02-17-2006, 02:18 PM
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My first build... advice needed please
Hi everyone!
I would like to have a go at building my first PC. I have already purchased the following: Case http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=91831 Really pleased with this case looks superb! My mobo is a Gigabyte GA-8I915G-MF http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=81420 This was recommended to me. My CPU is Intel P4 550 3.4GHz http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=63150 Got this from eBay brand new. I intend to run 1GB RAM with two sticks of 512MB DDR400 probably Crucial or Corsair... any thoughts? My next purchase will be the hard drive, I am looking at about 120GB SATA drive (I think) any advice here please? I will be using the tutorial here at pcmech to build it, I hope it is good! Anyway many thanks in advance. |
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02-17-2006, 02:31 PM
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I would be concerned about the power supply in that case. That board needs an ATX 2.0 spec unit with a 24 pin main ATX connector.
Either Crucial or Corsair will be fine. I prefer Seagate hard drives. |
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02-17-2006, 03:44 PM
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Many thanks for your quick reply
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02-18-2006, 08:48 AM
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02-18-2006, 09:04 AM
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That case is made by icute, I've actually purchased one before. The PSU in that case is horrible, one of the worst I i have ever seen. Voltage readings showed 16v on the 12v rail, which is dangerous. If you do get that case, I would seriously recommend replacing the power supply.
The only quality units ebuyer stock are Antec and Hiper. Don't be tempted by their own brand - horrible quality also. Consider 450w for those parts. FK
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02-18-2006, 11:48 AM
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You may not need 450 watts - it all depends on what video card you are going to use. If you are just going to use the onboard video, 300 watts is plenty.
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