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JHADD

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    new build
    « on: October 30, 2008, 10:03:42 AM »
    Im thinking of building a new computer for general home use and a bit of video editing, price range around £450.
    Could any one advise on best components and is there a big saving as opposed to buying a prebuilt computer.
    I last built a computer about 5 years ago so not upto date with the latest hardware.
    Thanks in anticipation jhad.

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    Re: new build
    « Reply #1 on: October 30, 2008, 10:08:14 AM »
    Do you need a keyboard?  Mouse?  Operating system?  Monitor?
    There's usually a decent saving on building your own but it does depend.

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      Re: new build
      « Reply #2 on: October 30, 2008, 11:49:05 AM »
      As i would be keeping my present system i would need all the components mentioned.

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      Re: new build
      « Reply #3 on: October 30, 2008, 11:51:00 AM »
      Just need to finish off a few things here, give me a bit of time and I'll cook you up a build.
      I'll give a parts list, possibly more than one, and also any prebuilt systems that look OK to me.
      Few more questions - what OS would you like?  Do you plan on gaming at all?

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        Re: new build
        « Reply #4 on: October 30, 2008, 03:32:40 PM »
        I would probably dual boot with Winxp and Vista i already have xp on my present computer.
        Ive never been into gaming i dont know about the future probably not.

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        Re: new build
        « Reply #5 on: October 31, 2008, 04:07:08 AM »
        OK, here's a rig for £449.52, excluding delivery.  It's pretty decent for the money, I know the monitor is Dabs value but they're good products, I haven't used this monitor but I've had plenty of Dabs value products and they've always been excellent.

        XP Home
        Dabs value 19" widescreen
        Coolermaster Elite 330 case with 460W PSU
        Intel Celeron dual core E1400 2GHz
        MSI P43NEO-F motherboard
        Gigabyte HD4670
        2GB Kingston HyperX RAM
        Hitachi 500GB HDD
        LG SATA DVD drive
        Logitech EX110 wireless keyboard/mouse set

        I cooked this up last night whilst waiting for a reply so I missed the non gaming part, but you could always swap the graphics card for something like this if you plan on any light gaming (save £15) or this if you definitely don't want to game and save nearly £40.
        Also, I didn't include two operating systems - Vista goes for around £80, and I'd also recommend more RAM, which would set you back another £15 for this set.
        You might then need to cut back on other areas if this stretches your budget too much.

        Let us know.

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          Re: new build
          « Reply #6 on: October 31, 2008, 06:22:37 AM »
          Thanks for your help will ponder over this i already have Winxp im just a little worried about the Celeron processor i think i will go for better what do you think ive heard its not a very good processor.
          How does the price you quote compare with a prebuilt machine of simular spec.
          Thanks again jhadd

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          Re: new build
          « Reply #7 on: October 31, 2008, 06:38:34 AM »
          What's wrong with the Celeron CPU?
          To stay at around that budget with a different you could compromise on the motherboard or go AMD, but it's a fairly powerful CPU IMO.
          I'm looking at around £500 for a Dell Inspiron, with a faster CPU, smaller/lower resolution monitor, worse graphics card, and Vista (compared to the first build with no modifications, this is).  A prebuilt machine is usually not so upgradeable either - "they" usually give you a PSU that's just adequate for the job, and a motherboard with sometimes few expansion slots, so to upgrade would often cost too much to be worthwhile.

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            Re: new build
            « Reply #8 on: October 31, 2008, 08:37:03 AM »
            So a celeron cpu is good i must have been given wrong info on this, can you recommend where to buy these components.
            I can cut back on the monitor as i already have Medion 17" and can use older monitor on my existing computer.
            Thanks again jhadd

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            Re: new build
            « Reply #9 on: October 31, 2008, 09:08:22 AM »
            The links I've given are from dabs.com - an online retailer, and my own choice to buy from.  very reliable, quick delivery, good prices.  I don't work for them, by the way.
            Older Celeron CPUs are bad, newer ones are, whilst still a budget choice and so not top end, perfectly acceptable.  I wouldn't hesitate to use one in a budget rig for myself or someone else.

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              Re: new build
              « Reply #10 on: October 31, 2008, 09:11:55 AM »
              Thanks for the information i shall lokk into building this system thanks again jhadd

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              Re: new build
              « Reply #11 on: October 31, 2008, 09:15:13 AM »
              You're welcome, if you need any more information feel free to post back.
              Let us know how you go.