Ok, Christmas build, i need help, im such a noob.

[klaus5000]

so then, i will get the corsair but even though it is 54000 wont make a difference? and as long as my current mobo selection is okay, i will order this later, and also look for this gfx card change.

 

[daisymtc]

Motherboard change to MSI P31
Get 2 case fans and thermal gease

 

[klaus5000]

So my list should be:

Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz Socket 775 800FSB 2MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor

Motherboard:
MSI P31 Neo-F iP31 Socket 775 8 channel audio PCI-E ATX Motherboard

Hard Drive:
Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB SATAII Hard Drive 16MB Cache - OEM

Gfx Card:
Asus 8400GS 256mb DVI VGA HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card

Memory:
Kingston 2GB KIT (2X1GB) DDR2 667MHz/PC2-5300 CL5 Non Ecc 1.8V

Case:
Casecom KB-7720BK Black ATX Midi Tower Case - No PSU

PSU:
OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready ATX2.2 12cm LED Fan

x 2 fans
Extra Value 80mm green LED fan with external speed control (sleeve bearing)

and thermal grease...

or shall i get the other ram and other suggestions? Thanks, and the msi board is cheaper!

EDIT: THE COMPARISON OF MOBO
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134615/ProductComparison

 

[klaus5000]

Got to be better than

LOL

 

[Jet]

Ah, proven wrong

Yep! For sure. I love my E4500. It's nice having the option of an 11X multiplier!

Just don't get a motherboard that has anything less than a 965 chipset in it.

 

[klaus5000]

where does it say 965 etc?

 

[Kornowski]

Klaus5000, Would you be willing to sell your Athlon? How much for?

 

[klaus5000]

Klaus5000, Would you be willing to sell your Athlon? How much for?

I really cant decide anything about this, until i get new one running, as i will be using this still until i get new one, then i will see whats what, but thanks for interest.
And i am still iffy on parts, as you all say different hehe...

 

[klaus5000]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135303 seems good, has that 965 chipset. ?

 

[Kornowski]

Chipset Type Intel P965 Express / Intel ICH8

Yup, it does

 

[klaus5000]

Yes, but is it good, and works with all my other parts? i think so, and if you agree i will get that.

 

[Kornowski]

That would work, Yeah...

 

[klaus5000]

So then, final revision.

Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz Socket 775 800FSB 2MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor

Motherboard:
Foxconn P9657AA-8KS2H iP965 Socket 775 8 channel audio ATX Motherboard

Hard Drive:
Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB SATAII Hard Drive 16MB Cache - OEM

Gfx Card:
Asus 8400GS 256mb DVI VGA HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card

Memory:
Kingston 2GB KIT (2X1GB) DDR2 667MHz/PC2-5300 CL5 Non Ecc 1.8V

Case:
Casecom KB-7720BK Black ATX Midi Tower Case - No PSU

PSU:
OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU - SLI Ready ATX2.2 12cm LED Fan

x 2
Extra Value 80mm green LED fan with external speed control (sleeve bearing)


OCZ Ultra 5+ Silver Thermal Compound

Seems good? not amazing as we know, but alot better than current pc.?

i am so sorry about being annoying.

 

[Kornowski]

Yeah, it's a lot better than what you have at the moment!

I'd get the Corsair RAM instead though, as I'm sure I've said before

I'm pretty sure it's compatable, (other opinions?)

Nah, it's not annoying, don't worry mate!

 

[klaus5000]

It is annoying, i say the same things! But i want to get this right. And yes, if i get other opinions on the corsair ram i will get it i wont order now so i can see if any replies.

 

[Number1SuperGuy]

Ah, isnt the cpu any good? i liked the look of it, as i only have 300 quid budget you see...
and the case is now 10 quid...
and is that gfx no good? gotta be better than my 64mb mx 440...

all of ebuyer..

But i am fretting that the parts wont work togther.

If you're wanting a gaming computer around 300 pounds check out this computer I just got done designing: http://www.computerforum.com/104809-hardcore-budget-build-600-a.html

EDIT:

It is annoying, i say the same things! But i want to get this right. And yes, if i get other opinions on the corsair ram i will get it i wont order now so i can see if any replies.

The build uses Corsair RAM by the way.

 

[klaus5000]

wow, that seems good, better than my version? If yours is better i'll build that! please reply, that seems cool.

 

[Kornowski]

It is annoying, i say the same things! But i want to get this right. And yes, if i get other opinions on the corsair ram i will get it i wont order now so i can see if any replies.

Nah, trust me man, I was like this before I built mine it's daunting the fist time, it'll be Ok though!

I'm pretty sure the Corsair RAM will work

 

[klaus5000]

What you think of that 600$ = £300 build?

 

[Number1SuperGuy]

wow, that seems good, better than my version? If yours is better i'll build that! please reply, that seems cool.

Sorry for the delay. To answer your question quickly my build is much better than the one you currently have. For an easy comparison I went to the UT3 System Score Calculator and compared our builds. They didn't have parts as "low end" as the ones you've selected so I picked the next step up and still wound up with a score of 14.6. With your actual parts it'd be closer to 13 if not less. That's not too bad but if you're wanting to play newer games like Crysis you'll be in trouble. My build scored about 21.6 which is very, very good.

EDIT: For a bit more comparison, if you bought a $2000=1000 pounds computer you'd get a 24-25 on that calculator.