uk build

[Declan D]

hey folks
im back here browsing thinking i wanna try this building lark but in all honesty i dont do much with my comp no major gaming, mosty online stuff, photo editing and other really basic stuff.
i am in uk and newegg dont deliver outside america :( so i assume it will be dearer here as every thing is
basicly im looking for someone to recomend a real basic build thats upgradable in small sections

what i do really want is high ram as i do like multi tasking with lots of diff windows open
i have keyboard mouse and monitor but thats it. open to sugestions on everything else

[rexh]

I just built a system using The Wise Monkey and RickyTick's recommended budget build sticky with the exception that I installed 4 gigs of RAM and I could not be happier. The build went very well and the build cost without monitor, mouse and keyboard was under $470 shipped. I am sure that will be slightly different in the UK. Anyway the system is super fast, I just finished editing and burning a home movie dvd in under ten minutes while surfing the web and the CPU temp never went above 51 degrees. I don't think you can go wrong following the suggested build.

[RickyTick]

I think rexh is right on the money. Take our Budget Build (http://forums.mysuperpc.com/showthread.php?t=1642), double the ram, and you'll do fine.

[Declan D]

hey thanks for the advice
heres what i have priced so far
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160853
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2H AMD 780G Socket AM2+ VGA DVI HDMI 8-channel Audio MATX Motherboard £69.99
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155158
AMD Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 2MB (2x1MB) L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor £56.25
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124734
Western Digital WD3200AAJS 320GB Hard Drive SATAII 7200RPM 8MB Cache - OEM £36.08
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123067
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Licence and media - 1 PC - OEM - DVD - 64-bit - English £84.21

http://www.memoryc.co.uk/products/description/4GB_DDR2_PC2_6400_Team_Elite-5_5_5_15-Dual_Channel_kit/index.html

http://www.awd-it.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4608

at the moment i have left the case out and video card i have read that for some things u don't need a video card so i thought that could be added later
as for the case this is the case recommended
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128045
but i think nearly £100 for the box seems a bit much any ideas on cheaper ones
how about
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/161317 or
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134831 or
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/141707
any new advice/recommendations would be appreciated especially from any uk people
thanks dec

[The Wise Monkey]

Hi Declan, I am from the UK too, it sucks that everything is so much more expensive here... XD

Anyhoo, this OCZ RAM is on sale at the moment, and from ebuyer too so free delivery:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146049

It depends on what you are looking for in a case, to be honest. Do you like LEDs? Do you want a door? Do you mind where the front panel connections are situated, and even if there are any? You need to take all these things into cosideration - bear in mind that you will need to live with it every day. :)

PSU wise, this Arctic Power one is good value:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124922

[Declan D]

thank you wise one
as for case dont mean to be rude to any one on here but im not a geek so i dont really care for lights and things on a pc case (some look cool but there not for me )
all i need it for is to fit the bits in i would like a few usbs on the front but dont know if thats to do with case or something u add.
that mem seems cool its not much dearer than the 1 i found and its from ebuyer so free delivery with all other stuff
what do u think about the video card issue

thanks again
dec

[The Wise Monkey]

This Antec 300 case is pretty nice, and won't break the bank:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/143854

Built-in graphics have become really good for all the basic stuff, but won't be able to play games that much. See how it goes using the built-in graphics and you can always a separate card in later if you need to.

[Declan D]

thanks
ill price all this up see where i get at least im saving a bit buying psu and case seperate not alot but it all helps i realy hope i can make this posible thanks again
do u know of anything else from the budget list that i would be beter replacing with the diferent pricing in uk
dec

[Declan D]

OK this is it and at under 400 i think i can go ahead with it very soon

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160853

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155158

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124734

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146049

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124922

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/143854

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149316

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123067

is there any thing i have forgotten as for main stuff i will prop buy tools and strap but mate might have some he works in comps

thanks for all help on this site if/when i go ahead will deff need help and will leave feedback
dec

[RickyTick]

Looks good to me. You didn't list a mouse or keyboard, but that's not a big deal.

[Declan D]

Hey again
I will use wireless mouse and keyboard I already have

Just 1 thing I have sudenly thought about will I need network card for wireless internet. If so can u recomend a good one thanks again

Dec

[The Wise Monkey]

Belkin do some good USB adapters, or you could get a PCI card. They all increase in price as the range increases - how far away is your PC from the router?

If you are going to be doing any media streaming, you might want to consider some Powerline adapters. These turn your existing mains power cables into network cables, which is pretty good. Just plug one in one socket and plug another elsewhere in your home, and you are all set. :D

[Declan D]

hey my router sits on my comp so range isn't a problem i would rather have an internal 1 than external and as internet is my main thing i want a pretty good one

i am very confused by the power line adapters are they acting as the wireless bit of it all

[The Wise Monkey]

1. Plug one of the adapters into your mains socket.
2. Plug an ethernet cable from your router into the adapter.
3. Plug the other adapter into a mains socket near your PC.
4. Plug another ethernet cable into the adapter, and plug the other end into the PC.

That's pretty much it - it is faster than standard wireless, and you can have the PC as far away as you want without worrying about losing signal.

Here are some adapters; they are getting really cheap nowadays:

http://ebuyer.com/product/150039