-=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer
- From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:55:03 -0400
Hi Gman,
..I told you I was "confused" hee hee...hmmm, I do not know that much about
the fans and cooling systems, of course I do not want my machine running too
hot and I use it alot. suggest away "heatsink/fan models" but were will they
be a choice in the config thingy at the site that I was using? I am all for
the less expensive part ;), I just picked a vid card, I want a decent one
with all the photos and movies I mess with but do not need top of the line,
I only knew I would at least want one with 512 memory in it and was looking
at name brands. I do want an operating system, did not see that in the
config thingy but need to find it and see what it cost, I guess I will take
the plunge and try Vista. I have the OS that came with this computer that
was already in it along with the system restore disk (xp home) in my Dell
computer. I knew I needed one and thought I had mentioned it in my second
email.
I was confused about the burners, I want to be able to read and write CDs
and DVDs, I thought sony would be a good brand. I was not sure whether to
do a combo or not and was confused about what I needed. I just chose the
tower, I really did not know what to choose, would you recommend a different
one? I have not bought a computer in five or more years. The one I have
now was not custom built. The one I had before this one was and I loved it
but technology has grown so much, I am like a newbie again picking out the
parts ;0
thanks for your help,
christy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gman" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 6:25 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer
> Cristy,
> I've taken a peek at the config for the system you're talking about and,
> as
> you may have guessed, I have some questions/concerns.
>
> The first thing that struck me is the Intel Certified Liquid CPU Cooling
> System Kit. This is part of a water cooling setup and that's likely
> something you DON'T want to play with. Water cooling is used primarily by
> serious gamers who want to overclock the heck out of their systems to
> squeeze out as much power as possible. the liquid cooling helps keep
> temps
> lower than air cooling, but it's overkill (as well as expensive and quite
> messy) for those who don't overclock. If you're concerned about heat
> dissipation (and you should be), I can suggest a couple of really good
> heatsink/fan models that will readily take care of your needs.
>
> The second thing that struck me is that there appears to be an odd
> graphics
> item highlighted. In config2, it's showing the ATI Radeon HD 4870 (one
> heck
> of a nice choice, if it's compatible with everything else here *). But
> just
> under that is a line showing "Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA". The problem
> here is that the ATI Radeon brand is owned by AMD/ATI, and they are
> nVidia's
> primary competition in the graphics arena. IBuyPower seems to have a
> signal
> crossed somewhere here.
>
> My next observation is that you have elected to go without an operating
> system. The hard drive will arrive blank and you'll have to install your
> own operating system. Do you already have a Retail OS install disk to
> install onto this new system? If you do, be aware that it cannot be
> installed on more than one system at a time.
>
> Next, I see two very similar optical burners selected (LG & Sony brands).
> Any special reason why you want two of them for this build?
>
>
> * - I've checked for the compatibility I mentioned earlier and it seems
> that
> this video card will work with everything else listed here. My specific
> concerns were that it can actually fit in the Nzxt tower you picked out
> (it'll be tight, but it'll still physically fit) and that the Corsair
> power
> supply will have the necessary power connectors it needs (the video card
> requires two six-pin PCI Express connectors and the PS had 4 of them).
>
> One other thing is that I want to congratulate you on selecting a really
> good power supply to replace the cheapie that comes with the Nzxt tower.
> Pack the cheapie away somewhere as an emergency spare. :)
>
> Peace,
> Gman
> http://www.bornagainamerican.org
>
> "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 11:35 AM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer
>
>
>>I have tried one configuration which I can upload to show on the yahoo
>>group
>> site. It ended up being more than I wanted to spend, but not sure where
>> I
>> could/should cut down the cost or other things that may not be needed. I
>> also have not added in an operating system which I need to find out where
>> to
>> buy at the best price. I guess I will go with windows vista, time to
>> finally make the jump I guess. This config was with intel processor.
>>
>> thanks,
>> christy
>>
>>
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