Jarlxl
08-22-2007, 12:49 PM
Hello, I'm planning on making a new computer within the next few weeks. My main questions are about the motherboard and processor so I hope it's ok to post here, sorry if I've got the wrong forum :(
Firstly here's my current computer that I've had for a year or so. (I didn't put it together, just bought it cheap)
AMD Athlon 64 3500+
1 gig ram (made from four 256mb sticks)
Nvidia Geforce 7600gt 256mb PCI-E
Asus motherboard, probably old.
I use my computer quite alot for university and gaming, but am finding it's not up to par with current games, and gets slow if I try and run too many things at once, quite often I have programming environments up along with other programs, and my computer becomes sluggish.
I want my new computer to feel fast, and be able to handle running multiple programs at once. I want to be able to play all of the latest games (currently playing BF2142, CS:S and DOW on this computer), but I don't mind not having the best graphics card, and if I did need it I would get it at a later date, so if possible I'd prefer to keep using my 7600gt.
I don't mind how much I spend on the motherboard ram or processor but I'd prefer to get the most for my money, and not needlessly spend alot more for a small improvement (like most people! :p)
My question is: If I were to buy the parts in the next couple of weeks, what would be the best motherboard and processor? From what I've read on these forums people are suggesting to get the 'Intel Core 2 Duo E6750' with a motherboard that goes with that. Or would I be better off getting the AMD 'Athlon 64 X2 6000+ AM2' with one of the suggested motherboards on this site.
I'm happy to get a good case and fan, but would really prefer a quiet machine- I guess that's a key point.
If it's agreable I'll go with 2gigs of ram, and possibly get another 2gigs on top of that.
Thanks for your time, if any more information is needed let me know. :)
*Edit*
I've spent a few more hours reading these forums and other sites, especial Jamie Nixx's posts, it sounds wise to go with:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750
and
Asus P5N-E SLI Motherboard
I'm from the UK, where would be some of the cheapest places to get these?
Also, which RAM would work best with the above componants? (and 2GB or 4GB?)
*Edit2*
How does this PC look, if I were to buy that instead of make my own (if I could get it cheap)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INTELCORE-2-DUO-E6750-400GB-2-GB-DDR2-512MB-8500GT_W0QQitemZ250157118628QQihZ015QQcategoryZ179 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Firstly here's my current computer that I've had for a year or so. (I didn't put it together, just bought it cheap)
AMD Athlon 64 3500+
1 gig ram (made from four 256mb sticks)
Nvidia Geforce 7600gt 256mb PCI-E
Asus motherboard, probably old.
I use my computer quite alot for university and gaming, but am finding it's not up to par with current games, and gets slow if I try and run too many things at once, quite often I have programming environments up along with other programs, and my computer becomes sluggish.
I want my new computer to feel fast, and be able to handle running multiple programs at once. I want to be able to play all of the latest games (currently playing BF2142, CS:S and DOW on this computer), but I don't mind not having the best graphics card, and if I did need it I would get it at a later date, so if possible I'd prefer to keep using my 7600gt.
I don't mind how much I spend on the motherboard ram or processor but I'd prefer to get the most for my money, and not needlessly spend alot more for a small improvement (like most people! :p)
My question is: If I were to buy the parts in the next couple of weeks, what would be the best motherboard and processor? From what I've read on these forums people are suggesting to get the 'Intel Core 2 Duo E6750' with a motherboard that goes with that. Or would I be better off getting the AMD 'Athlon 64 X2 6000+ AM2' with one of the suggested motherboards on this site.
I'm happy to get a good case and fan, but would really prefer a quiet machine- I guess that's a key point.
If it's agreable I'll go with 2gigs of ram, and possibly get another 2gigs on top of that.
Thanks for your time, if any more information is needed let me know. :)
*Edit*
I've spent a few more hours reading these forums and other sites, especial Jamie Nixx's posts, it sounds wise to go with:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750
and
Asus P5N-E SLI Motherboard
I'm from the UK, where would be some of the cheapest places to get these?
Also, which RAM would work best with the above componants? (and 2GB or 4GB?)
*Edit2*
How does this PC look, if I were to buy that instead of make my own (if I could get it cheap)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INTELCORE-2-DUO-E6750-400GB-2-GB-DDR2-512MB-8500GT_W0QQitemZ250157118628QQihZ015QQcategoryZ179 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem