Hi,
First post. Be nice. 🙂
Need some advice for my new build.
Current Build (Primary PC):
Barton 2500+@2075Mhz(166X12.5)
MSI KT400
(1GB+256+256) DDR400@333 (Mobo cannot support all sticks at 400)
ATi Radeon X800 XL
Segate 320GB 7200.10 SATA /w Rosewill PATA Converter
Maxtor 80GB
19" Philips 190CW Widescreen LCD + 15" Samsung 152S LCD
I need a "secondary" PC to:
1) Use my 320GB HDD on a native SATA mobo as the SATA to PATA converter is giving problems and bottle-necking the HDD
2) Run Windows 2003 server for minor web + database development
3) Dump and convert my miniDV tapes to DVDs. Please note that I already have a PCI Firewire card so the motherboard does not need IEEE1394 support and also, I'll do the conversions overnight so speed is not an issue here.
Points to Note:
4) I'm buying only the processor, motherboard and RAM.
5) The mobo should have built-in GPU.
6) I live in Bangladesh and I'll be buying the parts from local market. I have given the prices with part names below (newegg prices include shipping)
7) I'll overclock the processor as much as possible with stock cooler.
8) I'm buying it within next 7 days.
9) I have gone through the "Recommended low/mid/high end builds as of July '08" post and also some research on the parts mentioned below.
10) Later, I "might" make this PC my primary one by replacing the processor with a better one and getting a good GPU ('former' gamer with no extra time now). But that's not happening within next 6-10 months.
Budget:
$200 Max with as much as I can save from it 🙂
Preferred range $150-$180
Parts List:
Processor
Celeron Conroe 430 (1.8Ghz)
($40 At newegg, $42 at local market)
Or
Core 2 Duo E2200 (2.2 Ghz)
($80 At newegg, $85 at local market)
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA G31 M2SL
($69 at newegg, $70 at local market)
Or
Asus P5KPL-VM
(Deactivated at newegg, $75 at local market)
RAM
Will get a 1GB DDR2 800 stick. Plan to buy another stick later.
($25-$29 at local market)
What I need advice on:
A) In the local market Core 2 Duo below E2200 are not available. Otherwise I might go for a E2160 straight away. Now buying a E2200 seems a bit too much for me considering it wont be my primary PC. (Yes, I'm still happy with my Barton 2500+). Considering the local price, performance and overclockability, not to mention the number of core(s), should I go for the Celeron or the Core 2 Duo?
B) After doing some research, I figured G31 chipset would be best for me since there is a GPU built in and it supports DDR2 800 RAM. It also supports FSB upto 1033 so hopefully I can later upgrade. How useful would it be to reach deep into the wallet and cough up some extra $ to get a G33?
C) If I should go for a G31, I have already listed two locally available brands. There are other brands available like Biostar, DFI, Intel and some other (will get the names tomorrow from the market). Abit is available but expensive. Which one should I go for? Gigabyte seems to be a good choice keeping in mind I'll be overclocking.
D) Which brand's ram should I get? Brand choices are limited over here. Available ones include: Kingston, TwinMos, AData etc. (Will go to the market tomorrow to get all the available names/brands.) All are mid-performance so no 'extreme' versions available.
Parts Re-used
I) Segate 320GB 7200.10 SATA
II) PCI Firewire card
III) Casing + PSU (extra available)
CPU History:
Motorola 68040 25MHz
486DX4 100Mhz
K6II 400Mhz
Duron 1.2Ghz
Palomino 1600+
Barton 2500+
First post. Be nice. 🙂
Need some advice for my new build.
Current Build (Primary PC):
Barton 2500+@2075Mhz(166X12.5)
MSI KT400
(1GB+256+256) DDR400@333 (Mobo cannot support all sticks at 400)
ATi Radeon X800 XL
Segate 320GB 7200.10 SATA /w Rosewill PATA Converter
Maxtor 80GB
19" Philips 190CW Widescreen LCD + 15" Samsung 152S LCD
I need a "secondary" PC to:
1) Use my 320GB HDD on a native SATA mobo as the SATA to PATA converter is giving problems and bottle-necking the HDD
2) Run Windows 2003 server for minor web + database development
3) Dump and convert my miniDV tapes to DVDs. Please note that I already have a PCI Firewire card so the motherboard does not need IEEE1394 support and also, I'll do the conversions overnight so speed is not an issue here.
Points to Note:
4) I'm buying only the processor, motherboard and RAM.
5) The mobo should have built-in GPU.
6) I live in Bangladesh and I'll be buying the parts from local market. I have given the prices with part names below (newegg prices include shipping)
7) I'll overclock the processor as much as possible with stock cooler.
8) I'm buying it within next 7 days.
9) I have gone through the "Recommended low/mid/high end builds as of July '08" post and also some research on the parts mentioned below.
10) Later, I "might" make this PC my primary one by replacing the processor with a better one and getting a good GPU ('former' gamer with no extra time now). But that's not happening within next 6-10 months.
Budget:
$200 Max with as much as I can save from it 🙂
Preferred range $150-$180
Parts List:
Processor
Celeron Conroe 430 (1.8Ghz)
($40 At newegg, $42 at local market)
Or
Core 2 Duo E2200 (2.2 Ghz)
($80 At newegg, $85 at local market)
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA G31 M2SL
($69 at newegg, $70 at local market)
Or
Asus P5KPL-VM
(Deactivated at newegg, $75 at local market)
RAM
Will get a 1GB DDR2 800 stick. Plan to buy another stick later.
($25-$29 at local market)
What I need advice on:
A) In the local market Core 2 Duo below E2200 are not available. Otherwise I might go for a E2160 straight away. Now buying a E2200 seems a bit too much for me considering it wont be my primary PC. (Yes, I'm still happy with my Barton 2500+). Considering the local price, performance and overclockability, not to mention the number of core(s), should I go for the Celeron or the Core 2 Duo?
B) After doing some research, I figured G31 chipset would be best for me since there is a GPU built in and it supports DDR2 800 RAM. It also supports FSB upto 1033 so hopefully I can later upgrade. How useful would it be to reach deep into the wallet and cough up some extra $ to get a G33?
C) If I should go for a G31, I have already listed two locally available brands. There are other brands available like Biostar, DFI, Intel and some other (will get the names tomorrow from the market). Abit is available but expensive. Which one should I go for? Gigabyte seems to be a good choice keeping in mind I'll be overclocking.
D) Which brand's ram should I get? Brand choices are limited over here. Available ones include: Kingston, TwinMos, AData etc. (Will go to the market tomorrow to get all the available names/brands.) All are mid-performance so no 'extreme' versions available.
Parts Re-used
I) Segate 320GB 7200.10 SATA
II) PCI Firewire card
III) Casing + PSU (extra available)
CPU History:
Motorola 68040 25MHz
486DX4 100Mhz
K6II 400Mhz
Duron 1.2Ghz
Palomino 1600+
Barton 2500+
