Getting New Computer - Need Help on Buying Parts.

[FrostyBoy]

I don't have a LOT of money, but I do want a high-end system that will last at least 3 years, without having to upgrade too much.

I live in Singapore, went down to Sim Lim and had a good look around (Sim Lim is Singapore's hub for computer stores, 7 levels and on each level about 30 stores).

Anyway, so I have pulled together this list:



GIGABYTE GA-K8NS 939, AMD 64 (3500) + FAN = $626

PSU HECPower OP 435 WATTS = $109

MSI GeForce 6800 GT PCI-E 256MB = $750

PC3200 400mhz 512MB MEMORY = $98

SEAGATE HD 80GB SATA = $117

= $1731



This is all I need, I have the other parts and they don't need upgrading.

So before I take the plunge and buy all this, can anyone STOP ME before I do something stupid; in other words, should I be getting a different motherboard, not getting the 64 bit cpu, etc

[notyoueither]

It looks good. What do you have for a power supply now?

[notyoueither]

On second thought, that 6600GT looks to be on the expensive side. As does the RAM and hard drive. What kind of dollars?

[FrostyBoy]

I think it's a 350, good point, I always forget about the power supply. I know I need at least a 400. I will go for a 450 though.

[Urban Ranger]

It depends on what you're doing...

[FrostyBoy]

Originally posted by notyoueither
On second thought, that 6600GT looks to be on the expensive side. As does the RAM and hard drive. What kind of dollars?

Singapore Dollars

[notyoueither]

What is the exchange to US?

[FrostyBoy]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
It depends on what you're doing...

general use, but mainly I want to be able to play a game that needs a lot of juice.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Sn00py
general use, but mainly I want to be able to play a game that needs a lot of juice.

Games don't need such a high-end system because developers don't want to cut their own throats. Limiting their potential buyers base with game development costs raising is dumb.

You definitely don't need the 6600GT.

[Fake Boris]

Let me suggest you something.

You said you want to keep your system for at least 3 years. This is a bold but achievable objective, but the first step you should do in order to ensure its success is to get a socket 939 motherboard with a PCI-Express slot. That way, you'll have a much easier time upgrading your CPU and video card down the road.

This is what I did with my Socket A system; I got it more than two years ago, and I was able to breathe new life into it just by buying a new CPU and vid card.

[Giancarlo]

No, no, no.. don't get Socket 754! Get Socket 939. It is newer and you will be able to get PCI Express on a Socket 939 board. My system is Socket 754 and it should do fine for like three years.. but the 939 will last a tad bit longer.

[Urban Ranger]

Micros these days can last a long time. The average user has no use for massive computational power.

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger


Games don't need such a high-end system because developers don't want to cut their own throats. Limiting their potential buyers base with game development costs raising is dumb.

Two words: Doom3, Farcry. Those games require a ton of resources... especially graphics card related.. I recommend at least getting a 6600.

[Fake Boris]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
Micros these days can last a long time. The average user has no use for massive computational power.

Yup, but 1) he said specifically that he wants to play a demanding game and 2) socket 939 is not about today's performance, it's about long-term expandibility.

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by Oncle Boris
Let me suggest you something.

You said you want to keep your system for at least 3 years. This is a bold but achievable objective, but the first step you should do in order to ensure its success is to get a socket 939 motherboard with a PCI-Express slot. That way, you'll have a much easier time upgrading your CPU and video card down the road.

This is what I did with my Socket A system; I got it more than two years ago, and I was able to breathe new life into it just by buying a new CPU and vid card.

If the video lasts him for the 3 years, then the 754 board and processor should be cheaper.