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naimcohen

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hi,
i want to build my own computer and have selected the following components:

motherboard: Asus P5GD1 Socket-775 I915P ATX - Sound Gb-Lan USB2 800FSB ATA/100 DDR Retail Box

Processor: INTEL P4 530 HT SKT 775 3.0GHZ 800MHZ 1MB CPU

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE 160GB UIDE 100 7200rpm 8mb Cache - OEM

Graphics Card: Leadtek PX6600-TD128 128MB PCI-Express DVI-I TV-Out Retail Box

RAM: Samsung Original 1GB DDR PC3200 400MHz 184pin Memory Module

DVD Rom: Samsung 16x48 DVD Rom Internal IDE OEM Black Bezel

CD-RW: Sony 52x32x52 IDE BLACK Drive - OEM

Case: I-Cute 0314TL ATX Gaming Case in Black with side window and 400w PSU(no power cord)

the site for the motherboard is: http://www.asus.com/products/mb/socket775/p5gd1/overview.htm#

i will be very greatful if you can tell me if these are compatible with eachother and what would you reccomend to upgrade

please reply asap as i will be purchasing the parts tomorrow

best regards

Naim Cohen
 
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The Pentium Guy

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Depends on what you're doing. If you're planning on doing video editing, then stick with the Intel P4, but just keep in mind that the heat output is a lot (you'll need a beter heatsink/fan). Otherwisde, I'd recommend AMD if you're into gaming or anything besides video editing.

Case: I-Cute 0314TL ATX Gaming Case in Black with side window and 400w PSU(no power cord)
^--- If you use the power supply included with the case, something will definately blow. Get an Antec 400W power supply or something. If you read up, you'll find an explanation of why 'generic' power supplies are never good.

Not sure what the price comes out to though..... I'd say roughly $800 or so? Give us your budget and we can help you further
 
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naimcohen

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my limit is about £550 not sure how many dollars

what power supply should i use?

why would it blow up?

and what do you meen by putting the ram in backwards?

thanks
 
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Yes, all the parts are compatable. But, I suggst buying say, an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ w/ Venice Core Link
and an nForce 4 Ultra board Link
It just so happens that you save 15 bucks if you buy a Venice Core A64 and a DFI motherboard. The price difference could mean that you could buy a better viedeo card if you were going to play games.
Also, I suggest getting a more reliable PSU. Usually the ones that come with cases are not that great.
Also, if you are deadset to go with Intel, I'd get two sticks of 512 MB of RAM. With AMDs there's isn't much difference in Dual Channel RAM (2 sticks of RAM) vs. Single Channel(1 stick of RAM) but I'd still go with 2 sticks, and it might even be cheper to buy 1 512s...



/readies baseball bat in case Dothan appears in this thread.
 
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naimcohen

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i want a pentium 4 because to me it is the most reliable.

what psu do you recomend and is the components i am using alright for a powerful fast computer?

shall i just get 2 512mb DDR sticks or is the 1GB DDR the same?

thank you

p.s i am ordering most of the parts from www.ebuyer.co.uk so if you can please recommend a good psu from there if easier.
 
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KoolDrew

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It would really help if we knew exactly what this PC will be used for. So what exactly will you be doing on this new PC? Gaming? Video editing? Just browsing the web and looking at pr0n?
 
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naimcohen

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a few games
software e.g making dvds
microsoft word etc
internet
tv card
videos/movies
pictures

and other random things i cant think about rite now

thanks
 
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how is pentium the most reliable? proof? AMD's are just as reliable as intel, if not more so. not to mention they are cheaper and faster.

"With the exception of the recently released dual-core CPUs, we have not recommended the Pentium 4 in over a year - it's not too surprising to see some of this reflected in motherboard shipments. To think that Intel has lost absolutely no ground to AMD in recent history is absurd in our opinion. AMD hasn't taken over the market, but they've surely grown to be far more than just a thorn in Intel's side. Just five years ago, motherboard makers were afraid to display AMD boards at their booths at Comdex or Computex, but today, AMD based motherboards are the most interesting and proudly displayed."

--anandtech.com
 
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naimcohen

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i think i will stick with the p4 but in the previous posts someone said that something will blow if i use the standard PSU within the case. why will something blow? and is a 1gb ddr the same as 2 512mb ddr or is there a difference?

thanks

 
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nick1985

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Originally posted by: naimcohen
i think i will stick with the p4 but in the previous posts someone said that something will blow if i use the standard PSU within the case. why will something blow? and is a 1gb ddr the same as 2 512mb ddr or is there a difference?

thanks
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reasons for sticking with P4? afraid of trying an AMD?
 
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naimcohen

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all my computers are p4 and they always work for me so i dont see a reson to switch to amd. and if it is only better for games than it wont be much of a diffrence to me because i dont play many games on my computers.

is there any other advantages?

thanks
 
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nick1985

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Originally posted by: naimcohen
all my computers are p4 and they always work for me so i dont see a reson to switch to amd. and if it is only better for games than it wont be much of a diffrence to me because i dont play many games on my computers.

is there any other advantages?

thanks
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who said it was ONLY better for games? its better for everything except a few programs.
 
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KoolDrew

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Originally posted by: naimcohen
i think i will stick with the p4 but in the previous posts someone said that something will blow if i use the standard PSU within the case. why will something blow? and is a 1gb ddr the same as 2 512mb ddr or is there a difference?

thanks
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AMD will give you more bang for your buck. Also using that PSU is not recommended. Choosing a quality PSU si very important. When it comes to case/PSU combos I only really suggest going Antec. So a Antec Sonata w/ 380w PSU would be a good choice. Another option would be buying a PSU seperate, but the 380w would probably be more then efficient and will keep costs down.

Also it is bettert to get 2 identical sticks so you can run them in dual channel for better performance. So get 2x512MB. You don't have to get the dual packs as that is more then a marketing thing. You could just buy 2 512MB sticks seprately and they would work fine in dual channel (it is best that they are the same)
 
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HomicidalSloth

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Let's not turn this into an AMD vs. Intel flame-fest... To the OP, if you want more info on AMD vs. Intel do some searchs here and on HardForum.com - You'll have enough to read to keep you busy for years.
 
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naimcohen

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ok thanks but i will probably stick with the p4. in the previous posts someone said that something will blow if i use the standard PSU within the case. why will something blow? and is a 1gb ddr the same as 2 512mb ddr or is there a difference?

thanks
 
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KoolDrew

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It may blow it may not, but you don't want to take that chance do you? A PSU is the most important poart when it comes to a system. Don't skimp on it.

...and is a 1gb ddr the same as 2 512mb ddr or is there a difference?
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I explained it in one of my above posts...
 
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