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Help with computer parts?
« on: May 26, 2010, 06:20:01 AM »
Hi, im completely new to the world of computer building etc and i desperately need some help!
I have a cousin who has recommended some parts and this is the list that ive got so far...
Motherboard      http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-237-GI
Processor            http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-259-AM
Memory              http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-086-GL
Graphics Card      http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-219-SP
Power Supply       http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-117-AN&tool=3
Hard Drive         http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-067-HI
Extra Cables         http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-010-AK
Speakers             http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-050-LG&tool=3
DVD drive            http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-101-LG
Network card       http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-019-BE&tool=3
Case                  http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-002-XG&tool=3

I already have a monitor, it isnt widescreen but square in shape. It is flatscreen though. I also have my own keyboard and mouse already. I can probably stretch my budget a maximum of £50 more to about £680 as this is my first one and i intend to upgrade as i get more money (im still in school). Are there any parts that will be completely awful? Also, I will be using Windows 7 64 bit and i intend to be running small animation programmes on it.
Thanks for your help :)

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Re: Help with computer parts?
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2010, 01:02:42 PM »
To be quite honest I'm not sure I should reply to this thread as I do have somewhat of an involvement, so if anyone feels I'm out of line just let me know (I work for this company).

A few suggestions for you.
OEM version of the drive - saves some cash, and you only lose the retail box and a SATA cable.
Samsung F3 HDD - faster drive.
5770 graphics card - a lot better than the 5750.
Corsair RAM - more reliable.
Asus board - cheaper and better.

Other than that your build looks OK although personally I'd buy or build an i3 system instead ... you may want to consider calling the sales line and seeing if they can tweak some of their prebuilt systems to match your budget though, often it's possible to get a better deal on a prebuilt machine than you can get from buying the parts, and you'd also get a full system warranty and peace of mind.  Not pushing you to go that route at all, just offering alternatives.

P.S. Welcoem to the forums!