Opinion on these Specs

Platinum · 05-08-2008, 03:38 PM

Hey I have to build a computer for this guy who will be using it in his deli to run 4 monitors. Basically each monitor would be running a powerpoint presentation to show different menus. This machine doesn't need too much, just looking for something cheap, but capable of supporting 4 monitors... so here are the specs I put together, let me know what you think...

Barebone - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...49693&CatId=31
Ultra nForce 680i LT SLI Socket 775 Barebone Kit - Pre-Assembled, Ultra Black Defender ATX Mid-Tower Case, 400 Watt XVS Modular Power Supply
$169.99
CPU - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...545&CatId=3587
Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 Processor HH80557PG025D - 1.60GHz, 512KB Cache, 800MHz FSB, Allendale, Dual-Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor
$39.99
HDD - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...749875&CatId=8
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 40GB Hard Drive - 7200, 2MB, SATA-300, OEM
$29.99
RAM - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...808&CatId=1554
Crucial 1024MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory
$24.99
Video (x2) - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...056&CatId=1558
PNY GeForce 8500 GT / 512MB DDR2 / SLI Ready / PCI Express / Dual Link DVI / VGA / HDTV / Video Card
$64.99 x 2 = $129.98
CD Rom - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...205935&CatId=4
Lite-On PLDS DVD-ROM/CD-RW Retail Combo Drive - 52x32x CD-R/RW, 16x DVD-ROM, Black
$24.99

Current Total: $419.93

I didn't really look elsewhere besides tigerdirect. I mean, most of the parts are pretty cheap here, so saving 3 dollars on a hard drive, or cd rom isn't going to be much of a difference. The big things are the barebone kit and 2 vid cards.

What do you guys think tho? Unless you can find something substantially cheaper, do you think these parts are good?

g25racer · 05-08-2008, 04:01 PM

You def wont be able to run 4 monitors with that setup. You need more everything. The ram, hdd processor, and vid cards are all crap! Sorry to bust your bubble but thats the truth!

Platinum · 05-08-2008, 04:23 PM

OK, well I was told I dont need a powerful system for it. Instead of just bashing the specs why dont you tell me what you think I need... why would I need more than a gig of ram? why do I need more than a 40gb hdd? the vid cards have a vga and dvi output... why are they not good enough? and since when is crucial memory crap?

The only thing it will mainly be running is powerpoint and a program to run the monitors... I was thinking ultramon. Both programs don't require a lot to run...

Suggestions, instead of just calling that system crap?

g25racer · 05-08-2008, 04:30 PM

Ok here's my minimum recomendations!!

1. 2-3gb ram
2. (2) 8600gt's or (1) 8800gt
3. HDD space doesnt matter but, you will want one with alot more cache than 2mb. LOL You will want atleast a 16mb cache if not 32mb!
4. Most Important!! Dump that processor. Get one with way more cache and faster! 512kb cache will not do anything!!

Platinum · 05-08-2008, 04:33 PM

Why do I need 2-3gb of ram to run powerpoint and a program to run the multiple monitors?
As far as the video card. how am I supposed to run 4 monitors off a video card that only has 2 DVI sources?

g25racer · 05-08-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platinum

Why do I need 2-3gb of ram to run powerpoint and a program to run the multiple monitors?
As far as the video card. how am I supposed to run 4 monitors off a video card that only has 2 DVI sources?

What OS you gonna run?
First of all nvidia and windows wont even recognize 4 monitors w/o using some kinda software. How do you want the monitors configured? Do you want it to be a stretched picture or to all show the same thing?

Cleric7x9 · 05-08-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g25racer

What OS you gonna run?
First of all nvidia and windows wont even recognize 4 monitors w/o using some kinda software. How do you want the monitors configured? Do you want it to be a stretched picture or to all show the same thing?

yes, windows will run four monitors, and the original setup is plenty to run four powerpoint presentations

Nevakonaza · 05-08-2008, 06:13 PM

for what you want to do with that system those what you listed are fine.

i would however change the processor for this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116036

and get another gig of that ram you posted

the 2 8600GT would be fine

firsttimebuilder · 05-08-2008, 06:17 PM

to me a $500 pc doesnt seem feasible even if its just for office use
id save up a bit more and get 2DX9 cards a bigger HD and a slightly better proc

g25racer · 05-08-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firsttimebuilder

to me a $500 pc doesnt seem feasible even if its just for office use
id save up a bit more and get 2DX9 cards a bigger HD and a slightly better proc

Why dx9 when the 8600gt's are dx10???

05-08-2008, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Platinum Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 736	Opinion on these Specs Hey I have to build a computer for this guy who will be using it in his deli to run 4 monitors. Basically each monitor would be running a powerpoint presentation to show different menus. This machine doesn't need too much, just looking for something cheap, but capable of supporting 4 monitors... so here are the specs I put together, let me know what you think... Barebone - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...49693&CatId=31 Ultra nForce 680i LT SLI Socket 775 Barebone Kit - Pre-Assembled, Ultra Black Defender ATX Mid-Tower Case, 400 Watt XVS Modular Power Supply $169.99 CPU - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...545&CatId=3587 Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 Processor HH80557PG025D - 1.60GHz, 512KB Cache, 800MHz FSB, Allendale, Dual-Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor $39.99 HDD - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...749875&CatId=8 Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 40GB Hard Drive - 7200, 2MB, SATA-300, OEM $29.99 RAM - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...808&CatId=1554 Crucial 1024MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory $24.99 Video (x2) - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...056&CatId=1558 PNY GeForce 8500 GT / 512MB DDR2 / SLI Ready / PCI Express / Dual Link DVI / VGA / HDTV / Video Card $64.99 x 2 = $129.98 CD Rom - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...205935&CatId=4 Lite-On PLDS DVD-ROM/CD-RW Retail Combo Drive - 52x32x CD-R/RW, 16x DVD-ROM, Black $24.99 Current Total: $419.93 I didn't really look elsewhere besides tigerdirect. I mean, most of the parts are pretty cheap here, so saving 3 dollars on a hard drive, or cd rom isn't going to be much of a difference. The big things are the barebone kit and 2 vid cards. What do you guys think tho? Unless you can find something substantially cheaper, do you think these parts are good? __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. (______(________________((() SIG-ARETTE

05-08-2008, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,548	You def wont be able to run 4 monitors with that setup. You need more everything. The ram, hdd processor, and vid cards are all crap! Sorry to bust your bubble but thats the truth! __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

05-08-2008, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Platinum Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 736	OK, well I was told I dont need a powerful system for it. Instead of just bashing the specs why dont you tell me what you think I need... why would I need more than a gig of ram? why do I need more than a 40gb hdd? the vid cards have a vga and dvi output... why are they not good enough? and since when is crucial memory crap? The only thing it will mainly be running is powerpoint and a program to run the monitors... I was thinking ultramon. Both programs don't require a lot to run... Suggestions, instead of just calling that system crap? __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. (______(________________((() SIG-ARETTE

05-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,548	Ok here's my minimum recomendations!! 1. 2-3gb ram 2. (2) 8600gt's or (1) 8800gt 3. HDD space doesnt matter but, you will want one with alot more cache than 2mb. LOL You will want atleast a 16mb cache if not 32mb! 4. Most Important!! Dump that processor. Get one with way more cache and faster! 512kb cache will not do anything!! __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

05-08-2008, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Platinum Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 736	Why do I need 2-3gb of ram to run powerpoint and a program to run the multiple monitors? As far as the video card. how am I supposed to run 4 monitors off a video card that only has 2 DVI sources? __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. (______(________________((() SIG-ARETTE

05-08-2008, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nevakonaza Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: C:/Windows Age: 19 Posts: 6,840	for what you want to do with that system those what you listed are fine. i would however change the processor for this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116036 and get another gig of that ram you posted the 2 8600GT would be fine __________________ Core 2 Duo E6300 OC'd @ 2.7Ghz AC Freezer 7 Pro MSI P35 Neo Combo(45nm ready) 3Gb GeIL DDR2 @ 772 Mhz (Dual channel) Asus Extreme 8800GT G92 512Mb with Glaciator cooler WD Caviar 400Gb Sata II Gigabyte GZ-X1 Black case Lite-On 48X DVD writer Dual layer. Windows Vista Ultimate x64 And soon MacOS 10.5.1 Leopard

05-08-2008, 06:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
firsttimebuilder Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: strawberry fields (next to the walrus) Posts: 1,066	to me a $500 pc doesnt seem feasible even if its just for office use id save up a bit more and get 2DX9 cards a bigger HD and a slightly better proc __________________ FTB

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