chrisk61
03-16-2008, 09:41 AM
Hello i am looking to build a computer and i was wondering if anyone could help me. Please bare with me im not an expert. I would want my new computer to have quiet abit of RAM and a hard drive, as i would want it for work, music, pictures, films, games (but only a couple doesnt need to be a compelte gamers PC)
I have been looking at website such as PC World as well as a cheap website called pyramid.com. So if anyone is looking for some components they think i should look at then any on this website would be appreciated.
I currently have a Packard Bell iMedia 1601.
I think i have a fairly decent case, it is a Altissimo µATX Chassis
i like the size, space for a couple fans. i like the fact that it has 2 USB ports at the back and 2 at the front. So when i am looking for a motherboard i need it to be able to connect the 2 front USB ports if i keep this case (unless all motherboards can connect 4 USB ports.
Would it be worth keeping the case? i had a previous post were some1 suggested to keep the case but what do i do about the power supply? I have looked on the manufacturer website and i cannot find were it says how powerful it is. What is a good power source to have?
Also when i have been looking at motherboards i have been confused the information given. I dont understand things such as the difference between "bus speed" and "clock speed" and i dont know what a good "speed" is for each of these. Also which is "the better" Athlon or Intel? When i have see several motherboards it says
Video
Graphics Controller Intel GMA 3100
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Video Memory Installed ( Max ) / 256 MB (max)
would that mean that a graphics card is already installed into the motehrboard and can i not install a new one?
any help on these topics would be appreciated as well as a compatible processor with any recommended motherboards. As for price range i dont want to spend too much money, for e.g. under £100 for a processor, £20 - £ 60 for a motherboard
thanks for anybodys help
I have been looking at website such as PC World as well as a cheap website called pyramid.com. So if anyone is looking for some components they think i should look at then any on this website would be appreciated.
I currently have a Packard Bell iMedia 1601.
I think i have a fairly decent case, it is a Altissimo µATX Chassis
i like the size, space for a couple fans. i like the fact that it has 2 USB ports at the back and 2 at the front. So when i am looking for a motherboard i need it to be able to connect the 2 front USB ports if i keep this case (unless all motherboards can connect 4 USB ports.
Would it be worth keeping the case? i had a previous post were some1 suggested to keep the case but what do i do about the power supply? I have looked on the manufacturer website and i cannot find were it says how powerful it is. What is a good power source to have?
Also when i have been looking at motherboards i have been confused the information given. I dont understand things such as the difference between "bus speed" and "clock speed" and i dont know what a good "speed" is for each of these. Also which is "the better" Athlon or Intel? When i have see several motherboards it says
Video
Graphics Controller Intel GMA 3100
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Video Memory Installed ( Max ) / 256 MB (max)
would that mean that a graphics card is already installed into the motehrboard and can i not install a new one?
any help on these topics would be appreciated as well as a compatible processor with any recommended motherboards. As for price range i dont want to spend too much money, for e.g. under £100 for a processor, £20 - £ 60 for a motherboard
thanks for anybodys help