- Jul 17, 2001
- 220
- 0
- 0
Hi, i'm buying a PC for my little brother and I have some questions. These are the parts I have already decided on -
CPU - Pentium 4 2.2 Ghz
RAM - Micron 256 MB 266PC
That's all
.
My questions:
1. HDD - Generally speaking, should I choose Maxtor or IBM? I think i'll get 80GB. Which one's more reliable?
2. What is a good motherboard to go with the Pentium 4 2.2 CPU?
3. I'm having a hard time deciding on a video card. My options:
a. GAINWARD 128MB Geforce 3 Ti200 for 819 New Shekels (I live in Israel).
b. Leadtek 128MB Geforce 3 Ti200 for 920 New Shekels.
c. MSI 128MB Geforce 4 4200 for 1154 New Shekels.
Is there a real difference between a 128MB GF3 and a 128MB GF4, or is it not worth it to spend extra 300 Shekels for a GF4??
4. Do I need a 350W PSU or a 430W PSU?
5. Also, have you ever heard of a company named HEC that manuafacters PSUs? Are they any good?
Sorry if i'm asking too many questions, but I know the good people of this forum will help me out. I bought my current PC with the aid of this forum (Logistical aid, not financial aid - the people here are not that good) and I trust the people of this forum 100 percents.
Thanks!
CPU - Pentium 4 2.2 Ghz
RAM - Micron 256 MB 266PC
That's all
My questions:
1. HDD - Generally speaking, should I choose Maxtor or IBM? I think i'll get 80GB. Which one's more reliable?
2. What is a good motherboard to go with the Pentium 4 2.2 CPU?
3. I'm having a hard time deciding on a video card. My options:
a. GAINWARD 128MB Geforce 3 Ti200 for 819 New Shekels (I live in Israel).
b. Leadtek 128MB Geforce 3 Ti200 for 920 New Shekels.
c. MSI 128MB Geforce 4 4200 for 1154 New Shekels.
Is there a real difference between a 128MB GF3 and a 128MB GF4, or is it not worth it to spend extra 300 Shekels for a GF4??
4. Do I need a 350W PSU or a 430W PSU?
5. Also, have you ever heard of a company named HEC that manuafacters PSUs? Are they any good?
Sorry if i'm asking too many questions, but I know the good people of this forum will help me out. I bought my current PC with the aid of this forum (Logistical aid, not financial aid - the people here are not that good) and I trust the people of this forum 100 percents.
Thanks!