I need advice on the latest and powerful computer window system

[QLVNCH]

can anyone tell me whats the latest and most powerful PC system? like how much RAM, GHz, and the latest video card, sound card,...

I AM A COMPUTER NOOB

[i an not a nerd]

First off, Welcome to PC Guides.

Ok, I would just like to ask one thing: Why are you asking this?

here goes:

CPU: AMD Athlon64 X2 4800+ S939 Dual-Core Processor

RAM: The Mushkin REDLINE ram

MOBO: DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-DR

VID CARD: for SLI, 2 of BFG Tech BFGR68512UOCX Geforce 6800Ultra 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card

Sound Card: Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro

Everything else is up to you.

[classicsoftware]

Wow:

I disagree. In order to spec out a system, we need to know two things:

1) What will you use the PC for? Please be explicit. Gaming? Video editing? Photo editing? Play lots of music?

2) What is your budget?

Without these questions answered we cannot give the system specs you require.

[QLVNCH]

I think ill mostly using it for gaming and watching medias.
Budget might not be a problem for me
I asked this question because i am a comp noob, thats qhy i ask and please dont laugh at my question because its stupid

PLEASE GIVE ME ALL THE INFORMATION I NEEDED TO BUY THE LATEST POWERFUL COMP CAUSE I DON WANNA HAVE AN OUT OF DATE COMP AND SOON BUY A NEW ONE.

[PrntRhd]

I asked this question because i am a comp noob, thats qhy i ask and please dont laugh at my question because its stupid
We don't usually laugh when the question is sincere, that is how we all learn from reach other.

[QLVNCH]

thank you, also can you recommend what internet connection i should get? from what i know DSL speed needs distance to run good, and cable needs large bandwith?
also please answer my original questions, thank you

[classicsoftware]

Unless you plan to run may games at once or watch a movie and play a game at the same time, I would not spend the extra for a dual core processor.

AMD chips are supposed to be better for gaming.

1 Would get a GIG of RAM

SATA hard drive

Top end DVD player/recorder.

SB sound card.

The best video card you can afford after you get the rest. Are you going to build this yourself? If not you will have to find a local shop that can build one to your specs. They will also be able to guide you.

[r53s]

Here is the latest video card...

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,121129,tk,dn060305X,00.asp

[classicsoftware]

I personally prefer cable over DSL but it depends on the speed and the price. Provide more details about what the providers in your area offer and we can help you select an ISP

[pop pop]

If money is no object, we could get really ridiculous here. You could go right over the top an spend over $1000 on the CPU alone...and it doesn't have to be dual core. Top of the line 512MB nVidea 6800 Ultras are down to between $700 and $800. So you could spend another $1400+ and slam two in for an SLI rig. Then you could spend maybe $1200 on 4GB of Crucial Ballistix RAM. Toss in two to four 10000RPM Raptors in whatever Raid config(s) you like, add 7.1 Dolby surround sound system, a 24" wide apsect LCD, dual layer DVDRRW, etc, etc...

If you want to spend $7000, you can do it. So you can see, you have to define your budget. You can build your own nice rig for about $1500 that will not be out of date tomorrow, or you can spend a fortune. The great thing about building your own is if something better shows up, or your budget allows it, you can always modify and upgrade as circumstances allow.


I would suggest you go to Newegg and window shop. First decide what CPU you want. Like Classic said, AMDs are good for gaming, but high end Intels aren't bad either. Definitely go for 64 bit support on the CPU, get the fastest clock you can afford. When you've decided on the CPU, that will focus your mobo choice. If you are a hard core gamer, go for a board with PCIe16 and SLI support. Even if you don't use SLI right away, you'll have it if you decide you want it. Naturally, get a mobo with the best FSB support available.

RAM--Like Classic said, 1GB is the sweet spot. You can add more later if you need it. Go with Crucial, Corsair, or Kingston. All three are good. Match the RAM to the mobo and CPU. Likely you'll want high speed, low latency DDR2 dual channel for maximum bandwidth. Look up some of Saphallines posts on RAM for tons more information and guidance.

Graphics cards are a world unto themselves and will require soul searching and research on your part. It'll come down to ATI or nVidea, naturally PCIe16 and 256MB minimum. The ATI boards will fare better on FPS type games, the nVidea based boards will perform much better on sims (comabat flight type) because of their use of OpenGL. For ATI, probably a mimimum is an x800XL. For nVidea, I wouldn't want much less than a 6800GT.

HDDs--SATA absolutely, maybe even SATAII, with at least an 8MB buffer. Seagates are very good and have a 5 year warrantee. Get one or more with NCQ support for an added performance boost. Make sure the mobo supports NCQ if you get HDDs with that. The WD Raptor is the world's fastest HDD that is not SCSI (I think). I have one and it's incredible.

Next, is the monitor. I'll only talk LCD. At a minimum, get a 19", preferably 12 to 16 ms response. If your going to put all that computing and graphics power under the hood, you want something great to look at.

Sound--You can go nuts here too. The choices and prices are wide open. I prefer Klipsch. You can spend $130 or you can spen $500+ here.

Decide on the primary and secondary uses. Do your homework. Set a budget. Window shop. Pull the trigger. Ask more questions as you go if you need to.

[QLVNCH]

wow, thank you very much for the info everyone, they are helpful