Please help choose the parts for a new PC

[BlizzardWolf]

I'm going to build a new PC, but i don't know what parts to buy, please help. This is what I need: A pc for non-gaming purposes, but I need a minimum of 1gb ram and also, I need a computer that's very fast for multittasking and stuff like that.

Thanks for your helP! ALso, please pick all the parts from Newegg! THANKS!

 

[V00D00]

1) Go to newegg.
2) pick a motherboard you like
3) a) go to the manufacturer's site and check out:
3) b) which processors it supports
3) c) which memory it supports
4) and buy it
5) Insert a video card and a hard drive

and bingo, you have a computer.

For multitasking, you can either get yourself a Athlon dual core, or a Intel P4 with hyper threading.

 

[Gadzookie]

if you dont game intel is the way to go !

Pentium D 820 2x1MB 2.8GHz (775) - Retail $248
Motherboard ASUS 945P P5LD2 $132
Memory Corsair PC-4200 2x1024MB Value $163
Optical Drive NEC 3540A Black dvd burner $42
Case and Power Supply Antec Sonata II + SmartPower 2.0 450W PSU $115

as for the video card well just get the cheapest one you can find or look for a motherboard that has On board video persoanlly i would get a cheap 6600 tc or a x700 pro

i dont know what kind of hardrive you need either how much space you looking for ?


also i dont know your budget but if you can afford it go with a 830 instead

 

[BlizzardWolf]

Originally posted by: Gadzookie
if you dont game intel is the way to go !

Pentium D 820 2x1MB 2.8GHz (775) - Retail $248
Motherboard ASUS 945P P5LD2 $132
Memory Corsair PC-4200 2x1024MB Value $163
Optical Drive NEC 3540A Black dvd burner $42
Case and Power Supply Antec Sonata II + SmartPower 2.0 450W PSU $115

as for the video card well just get the cheapest one you can find or look for a motherboard that has On board video persoanlly i would get a cheap 6600 tc or a x700 pro

i dont know what kind of hardrive you need either how much space you looking for ?


also i dont know your budget but if you can afford it go with a 830 instead

Is it true that Pentium D has overheating issues? And also, how the heck do you install 2 CPUs? I never built a computer before.

 

[emilyek]

If you're just looking for an inexpensive net surfer kind of rig-- go Dell or HP.
It's hard to beat them if you are spending less than 1k total on a system.

 

[grimdeath]

they are DUAL CORE cpu's not dual processors(2 cores put together onto one peice)

 

[Gadzookie]

intel proccesors are hotter then there amd counterparts but they dont overheat lol

there called dual core cuase they have two processors inside one, its not really two processors

oh and i forgot the floppy drive dont forget one of those if you need one there like 9 bucks

 

[BlizzardWolf]

Hmm.. I don't need Dual core though... How about an Intel 3.2 ghz? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116201

Or should I get the Intel 3.0ghz? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116171


However, there are so many 3.0ghz and 3.2 ghz that are around the same price, please help me pick the best one from this list: http://tinyurl.com/adlpp thank you!

 

[alimoalem]

forget single core. u stated u want a computer that's fast at multi tasking. that's what dula core processors are meant for. the cpu in my sig's not bad. strap on 1 gig of pc4200 ram (or 2 while you're at it) and get any motherboard that fits it and has the extras you want. i agree with Gadzookie, get a 6600 or an x700pro. each can be had at a little over $100 on newegg, i believe.

 

[BlizzardWolf]

Originally posted by: alimoalem
forget single core. u stated u want a computer that's fast at multi tasking. that's what dula core processors are meant for. the cpu in my sig's not bad. strap on 1 gig of pc4200 ram (or 2 while you're at it) and get any motherboard that fits it and has the extras you want. i agree with Gadzookie, get a 6600 or an x700pro. each can be had at a little over $100 on newegg, i believe.

There are many reviews that the Penitum D has overheating issues, and since im a n00b at building pcs, i dont want my computer to explode when i turn it on and burn my house down. :Q

 

[BlizzardWolf]

Am I supposed to get DDR 533 (PC4200) or DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) RAM??

 

[Gadzookie]

those two intel processors you linked arent emt64 and one is for the older socket 478

i would stick with socket lga 775 i also recomend this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116197

also look for intel processors that are above 630 i think those are the ones that have 64 bit support

 

[BlizzardWolf]

Originally posted by: Gadzookie
those two intel processors you linked arent 64 bit compatiable and one is for the older socket 478

i would stick with socket lga 775 i also recomend this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116197

also look for intel processors that are above 630 i think those are the ones that have 64 bit support

I think i will get the Penitum D instead... does the Penitum D support 64 bit? Also, do Pentium D tend to overheat a lot? People say they do in teh reviews

 

[Gadzookie]

i dont think they over heat unless you overclock them YES intel procs are hotter then AMD processors but that doesnt mean there overheating i htink thats what scaring you

if you do plan on overclocking then you will need a better HSF

yes the pentium d has 64 support i still recomend the 830 proc at 3ghz

 

[BlizzardWolf]

I don't think i really need 64bit, is it OK just to get a pentium 4 3.0ghz ht with windows xp home?

 

[Ike0069]

Just make sure you buy everything OEM. Buying retail is a complete waste, especially CPU's, MB's, and RAM!

 

[BlizzardWolf]

Originally posted by: Ike0069
Just make sure you buy everything OEM. Buying retail is a complete waste, especially CPU's, MB's, and RAM!

I heard buying OEM CPU's are very risky

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: BlizzardWolf

Originally posted by: Ike0069
Just make sure you buy everything OEM. Buying retail is a complete waste, especially CPU's, MB's, and RAM!

I heard buying OEM CPU's are very risky

From whom?