frogact Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 So I just bought... ASUS p5qc // intel core 2 duo E8500 I need suggestions..for a case, video, sound.. I obviously don't need TOL, but I want reliability. Any suggestions?? jfroggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracion1 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Before anyone suggests anything: What's your budget for the total build? "In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Without some kind of budget guideline, it's hard to say. As for sound, go for a Sound Blaster (can't beat 'em!) You'll pick up a very good one for £50 or so. For graphics, you've got two basic options, NVIDIA or ATI. NVIDIA - Slighty more expensive, more clockable, better for gaming, more mainsteam, run hotter, not so well made. ATI - Slightly cheaper for same performance, less clockable, better for video playback/general use, better management software, run cooler, generally better made and more reliable. It's up to you, I've got a PNY NVIDIA 9800GT 512mb - picked it up for £100, and it's great. You could probably get a ATI Radion HD 4850 512mb for just over £100, which will have a bit better performance. These are the two GFX cards I recommend considering, unless you're a hardcore gamer either of these will suffice for MOST games, and will continue to do so for a couple of years, best of luck! : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 As for a case, it doesn't really matter. As I've got a Micro ATX mobo, I went for a media center style case, as long as it's cool and light you'll be fine. I suggest you spend around £35 on a case, no more and no less : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogact Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 That's a good point about a budget..I honestly haven't even thought about it. TBH, I was at fry's today and I bought the mb and processor on a whim because I'm tired of messing with the one I have and trying to fix it. I'd guess about mid-range.. thanks for those suggestions. They help a lot. The guys at Fry's are getting tired of me. lol jfroggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Damn, the cpu cooler i was gonna suggest isn't availble in USA. No fancy links, takes too much time with one hand (burned 3 fingers on right hand earlier today lol). Cooler - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835233003 Mobo is atx so you'll need a case that takes atx. Antec 300 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... ntec%20300 , low price good cooling CM Centurion - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811119068 P180/2, Sonata are really nice but more expensive. Gpu... Midrange? 9800gt/4830 or 9800gtx+/4850. Pick the cheapest one with an aftermarket cooler is my advice. WD Caviar - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6822136319 (+sata cable) Samsung optical - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6827151173 (+sata cable) OCZ 500w - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817341016 (great price after rebate, even modular!) Gskill pc6400 4gb - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231122 J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Oldjoe knows his stuff. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogact Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks, guys, you're the best. One last question..if I already bought a dual core processor, do you still recommend the after market cooler? jfroggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzs Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Depends if you want to overclock or not, stock would be fine for normal use and overclocking (C2D's OC well with stock) but if you want to go insane OC'ing (4ghz+ etc.) then an aftermarket cooler is a good suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogact Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Overclocking is probably beyond the realm of my technical abilities...I think it means to make your computer go faster than it's supposed to? Since most of my apps are office related..I'm guessing I should be fine. Thanks again. Newegg luvs you guys. jfroggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Over clocking your processor will make your computer run a bit faster, and can easily be done from the Bios. Even without clocking, I recommend a cooler. I got one for like £10, and it's great :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJoe Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Lower noice is always nice... If you don't want the one i posted, go for something like this: Rosewill cooler (pwm) - 25$ Even cheaper Rosewill cooler (pwm) - 20$ I can't say you'll enjoy your Intel fan. J'adore aussi le sexe et les snuff moviesJe trouve que ce sont des purs moments de vieJe ne me reconnais plus dans les gensJe suis juste un cas désespérantEt comme personne ne viendra me réclamerJe terminerai comme un objet retrouvé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 My dad has the $25 one, it's silent and very good. Also, the clip mechanism is tough, but extremely good once on. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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