PC configuration

viraks · 08-03-2008, 02:20 PM

Hello!

Since i'm not replacing my pc every year i would love to get as best price/performance as possible. Maybe u have some advices what i could change in this configuration not getting it more expensive.

CPU-
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.2GHz FSB800 2MB L2
Socket 775, 2.2 Ghz, FSB 800 Mhz, 64 Bit, Dual core, BOX
Mobo-
Asus P5K PRO
Video card-
Giga Byte Radeon HD3850, 256MB, 256bit, HDTV
2xDVI-I, S-Video, HD 3850, 256 Mb, 256 bit
RAM-
CSX 2048MB, DDRII800, CEC Xtreme OC, Kit of 2, CL5
HDD-
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10, 250GB, 16MB, SATAII
250 Gb, SATA II, 7200rpm, 16Mb
PSU-
Fortron SAGA 450W, v2.2 120mm FAN, PFC 450W

Thank you.

Fred · 09-03-2008, 01:05 AM

Most of that looks alright to me. A couple points I want to mention though:

I think your RAM selection is a bit excessive. I'd get some value RAM that's much cheaper. I've learned that the difference between the "high performance" RAM and value is pretty minimal in terms of real performance.
I'm not very familiar with ATI any longer; So with that in mind, if you're doing any gaming, I'd suggest a Nvidia 8600gt.

The rest looks fine to me, although it'd be helpful if you provided links and/or prices for reference.

dmbjohn · 12-03-2008, 08:20 PM

the 8600Gt are not that great really, the HD3850 is better imo I would go for an 8800GT or 9600GT if you can and use single card, or even a HD3870.

also maybe a PSU with a little more power, 600w area a corsair, PC power and cooling, Antec. I say that because you are looking to run some pretty nice stuff and it needs power.

check out G.Skill Ram maybe DDR2 1000 or DDR2 800 2GB x 2sticks.

I don't knwo much about that Mboard but I knwo asus makes nice boards, so does gigabyte.

08-03-2008, 02:20 PM	# 1 (permalink) Top
viraks Geek Trainee Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1 Status: Offline	PC configuration Hello! Since i'm not replacing my pc every year i would love to get as best price/performance as possible. Maybe u have some advices what i could change in this configuration not getting it more expensive. CPU- Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.2GHz FSB800 2MB L2 Socket 775, 2.2 Ghz, FSB 800 Mhz, 64 Bit, Dual core, BOX Mobo- Asus P5K PRO Video card- Giga Byte Radeon HD3850, 256MB, 256bit, HDTV 2xDVI-I, S-Video, HD 3850, 256 Mb, 256 bit RAM- CSX 2048MB, DDRII800, CEC Xtreme OC, Kit of 2, CL5 HDD- Seagate Barracuda 7200.10, 250GB, 16MB, SATAII 250 Gb, SATA II, 7200rpm, 16Mb PSU- Fortron SAGA 450W, v2.2 120mm FAN, PFC 450W Thank you.

09-03-2008, 01:05 AM	# 2 (permalink) Top
Fred Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 24 Male Posts: 700 Times Helpful: 43 Status: Offline My Computer	Most of that looks alright to me. A couple points I want to mention though: I think your RAM selection is a bit excessive. I'd get some value RAM that's much cheaper. I've learned that the difference between the "high performance" RAM and value is pretty minimal in terms of real performance. I'm not very familiar with ATI any longer; So with that in mind, if you're doing any gaming, I'd suggest a Nvidia 8600gt. The rest looks fine to me, although it'd be helpful if you provided links and/or prices for reference.

12-03-2008, 08:20 PM	# 3 (permalink) Top
dmbjohn Geek Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 94 Times Helpful: 7 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	the 8600Gt are not that great really, the HD3850 is better imo I would go for an 8800GT or 9600GT if you can and use single card, or even a HD3870. also maybe a PSU with a little more power, 600w area a corsair, PC power and cooling, Antec. I say that because you are looking to run some pretty nice stuff and it needs power. check out G.Skill Ram maybe DDR2 1000 or DDR2 800 2GB x 2sticks. I don't knwo much about that Mboard but I knwo asus makes nice boards, so does gigabyte. __________________ :John:

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