View Full Version : How is this build (used for modelling/gaming)?
mike45450
10-12-2008, 12:32 AM
So i'm trying to learn modelling with Maya (plus i'm a frequent Photoshop user, though nothing like huge images or anything), but my current PC is absolutely hopeless, and so i'm looking to build a new PC. I heard that the onboard graphics on AMD 780G motherboards are actually fairly decent, and a lot better than my current 9800 pro, plus if I choose to I can add a proper graphics card in later, which is a bonus. I plan on using my current (IDE) hard drives in this configuration. I already have monitor/keyboard etc. Anyway, here are the specs:
Lian-Li PC7-B Plus II
450W Corsair VX Series PSU
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H
AMD Phenom 9550 @ 2.2Ghz
2GB (2x1GB) Corsair TwinX XMS2 DDR2 PC2-6400 (800) (I have no plans to upgrade to Vista)
Pioneer DVR-216DBK (since the one IDE connector on the motherboard will be to connect my current 2 hard drives)
It comes to £312, which to be honest, i'm extremely surprised. Does anyone have any suggestions of changes? Keep in mind that i'm on a pretty tight budget, and need it to be as cheap as possible (though I don't wanna skimp on quality of components much).
Detale
10-12-2008, 01:29 AM
You should really consider going intel and 4gb of ram. I know you said you're on a budget but the results will be worth it. i will see what kind of build I can put together for you in a bit. An initial suggestion would be this kit (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4086974&CatId=333) from Tiger. you could then save up and replace the parts you want to. I think it's a decent cheap system to start from. I will still see if I can get some good specs for around $300 bucks
clocker
10-12-2008, 03:19 AM
D., the British pound is currently exchanging at the rate of $1.69= 1 pound, so you have @ $525 to work with.
peat moss
10-12-2008, 03:25 AM
D., the British pound is currently exchanging at the rate of $1.69= 1 pound, so you have @ $525 to work with.
Even better then . :D
mike45450
10-12-2008, 09:09 PM
Well i've been researching stuff all day, and have updated the list. This will probably be the final version unless anyone has any decent suggestions?
-Antec 300 case
-Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G
-Corsair VX450W PSU
-Q6600
-2GB (2x1GB) Corsair TwinX XMS2 DDR2 PC2-6400 (800mhz)
-512MB PowerColor HD 4850 PCS+ Edition
-Pioneer DVR-216DBK
-Plus 2 old IDE hard drives
£435
Detale
10-13-2008, 04:26 AM
I say again you should go for the 4 GB of ram on newegg This gskil 1066 ram 4GB for $20 more than you are going to pay man.
Corsair 800 you picked (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145589&Tpk=Corsair%20TwinX%20XMS2%20DDR2%20PC2-6400) 2GB $69.99
Gskil 1066 I suggest (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166) 4GB $89.99
Thats 2 more gigs of faster Ram for $20 US check out the prices near you. Where are you going to order from man??
Also the motherboard you picked is kind of an older model. I think maybe you should go with something like
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3R (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128344)
Now cases are a personal thing but in your price range I think this is a better case
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137)
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-119-137-17.jpg
It has 5 External 5.25" Drive Bays when the Antec 300 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042) only has 3
It also has a Esata port on the case which is good for next gen external drives.
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-119-137-06.jpg
again it's a personal thing but a suggestion none the less. The PSU, CPU , and DVD drive all look fine to me. Good luck man. :)
clocker
10-13-2008, 08:47 AM
D., he is in England...Newegg is not an option.
4GB of memory is only useful if he installs a 64bit OS.
So Mike, what OS are you going to use?
Acid_death69
10-13-2008, 10:44 AM
best places to buy from in england i would think are http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ and http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/ i use both of them for my builds.
mike45450
10-13-2008, 01:19 PM
So Mike, what OS are you going to use?
I'll stick to 32bit XP. My internet connection is really slow at the moment, so I can't be bothered to "obtain" it, and buying is outta the equation (pushing my budget as it is).
@Detale
I have no need for so many drive bays, plus I don't need any external hard drives.
As for the motherboard...yeah, that is something i'd like to improve, but unfortunately I don't have much money left in my budget. Are there any decent motherboards for around £10 more?
Detale
10-13-2008, 06:22 PM
£10 more than what? Whats the total MOBO budget?
I only suggest these options because you may not want theses options ATM but if you do in the future you may regret not getting them now. Like for $20 more you get twice the ram at a faster speed and if you do want to install a 64 bit OS then you will have what you need :) or if you need more drive bays you will have them.
What site are you ordering from so I can get some idea of the prices you are going to pay??
tesco
10-13-2008, 06:37 PM
£10 more than what? Whats the total MOBO budget?
I only suggest these options because you may not want theses options ATM but if you do in the future you may regret not getting them now. Like for $20 more you get twice the ram at a faster speed and if you do want to install a 64 bit OS then you will have what you need :) or if you need more drive bays you will have them.
What site are you ordering from so I can get some idea of the prices you are going to pay??
5 drive bays what would anyone need that many for unless they're manufacturing pirated dvds or something? :lol:
Detale
10-13-2008, 07:52 PM
Now there's an idea!! You can use them for HDD's also. Currently in my tjo7 build I have 4 Hdd's and I will prob have 2 more in a few weeks
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