-=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer
- From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:39:27 -0400
help..I need some help configuring my new computer that I want to purchase.
I am looking at the IBUYPower site. But there is so much to configure ..
I want a (not too heavy weight wise), (not too loud) gaming type system that
will stay "cooled nicely" have a decent power supply and decent memory and
large hard drive. I would like to be able to create dvds and CDs on it,
floopy drive, Any help would be appreciated. Looking to keep cost
moderate.
In just looking at the start of the configuration, I am not really sure what
the exact diff is between the first options, IntelCore 2 Duo, Quad Core,
Core 2 Duo DDR3, Core i7 OR AMD Athlon X2 DDR2-800, AMD Phenom II X4,
Phenom II AM3 DDR3. Ok, the Intel versus AMD is for processor right? I
have always gone with Intel in the past. I am assuming as each gets more
expensive, the power is greater? I was looking possibly at the one of the
Intel ones.
thanks,
christy
----- Original Message -----
From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 8:14 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer
Thanks Don,
That is very helpful advise. I hope to have some time this weekend to
really go at it and try to narrow down components.I dont know what this is:
dual video adapter array. So then a premium fan and heatsink is better than
extra cooling fans or liquid cooling systems and will weigh less?
I had wondered how much of a power supply to get, so at least 600 watts. I
also meant to ask about noise, really dont want a noisey monster of a
computer. I probably would upgrade the video card somewhat and am thinking
at least 4 mg of memory. But I have to see what this will all cost along
with purchasing Operating system. At the ibuy site, I need to see which one
looks like a midtower.
christy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don" <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:15 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer
> Power computers need lots of cooling so most come with full or extra large
> towers to provide space for extra cooling. To lower your weight, look for
> a
> mid tower case as an option. Also, remove anything you really don't need,
> such as a dual video adapter array, a second hard drive or optical drive
> etc. You could also splurge on a premium fan and heatsink for the CPU
> instead of extra cooling fans or liquid cooling systems.
> Do *NOT* get chintzy with the power supply! You will likely need at least
> a
> 600 watt unit. If you upgrade the standard video card, you should also
> upgrade the standard power supply. Ditto if you upgrade or add any
> cooling
> fans and other power hungry devices.
>
>
> Don
>
> cristy wrote: Thanks Don, I checked it out and will again. Wow, so many
> options to choose from though, I may have a few questions on the
> essentials
> vs. a little more that I may want on some options. I am wondering if I can
> get one that is not so heavy weight wise that can still have alot of power
> and zip to it. I pretty much feel I will be needing the same things one
> wouldlook for in a gaming machine since I will be so multimedia oriented
> withit. I also noticed the OS did nto come with it by the time I added up
> options wow ..lol...I will have to go through and ask some questions on
> what
> I would or would not need for what I am looking for. christy
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