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Need a new computer
JC:
--- Quote from: Orthux on July 24, 2011, 08:15:21 pm ---The power supply is something I would spend more on, it's arguably the most important component of a build and it's something that is going to last through many builds.
The Thermaltake frio is a great cooler, it is a little expensive but it's the only thing I have had a good experience with, even coming from a £250 custom WC loop. I mean checks the reviews out for the thing, it's one hell of a budget cooler.
Finally, I sort of agree with you about the 955 but I'm sure Vephy won't be looking to overclock for some time which is why I suggested the 965.
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Yup, I agree, good coolers are great (I have a Corsair A50 personally) but if you're not overclocking then a 'great' Air cooler is pretty much un-needed and thats a good place for savings, the CM Hyper 212+ is pretty much the highest reviewed budget cooler out there (and will be totally sufficient even if Vephy decided to overclock).
PSU I again agree on, good to spend a bit more on a decent one (and there is tangible benefits of going for a decent one over a no-brander) but it is still a Corsair which is at least a good brand so it should do everything Vephy needs. The differences between the CX and HX line seems to be a better selection of components in the HX ones (eg better capacitors etc) so it will most likely last longer.
I guess it really depends on how important saving money is, if Vephy doesn't mind spending a bit more I'd go for pretty much everything you have suggested, but if you want to save a little I'd take a look at those suggestions :P
Orthux:
Yeah I'd say get the cooler JC recommended and try and find some money for that PSU, I think that would be a good compromise.
Zurvivorman I'm sure me or JC could help you out with parts if you're looking to build it yourself (the best and for me the only option), I guess it comes down to if you want Intel or AMD. I've never done an Intel build so I wouldn't be able to help you out there.
Bgpgraebner:
Thinking of my cheap-ass laptop, I think I should get a new desktop as well.
Can you guys help me too?
A few things that I need are here:
A) A quiet overall build, in my house there's no room for noise
B) Good overall performance, something that can run GTA 4 and NFS Shift on Windows 7 and also RS on HD if possible :3
C) Has to cost, at an utter most, 1000 BRL
Plshalp :3
Orthux:
I'm working on a silent pc right now, it's one hell of a costly thing to do. I guess it depends on how much noise you can tolerate.
Also remember if you want suggestions from me you'd have to build it yourself, it's super easy but people are often hesitant to try it.
Edit: For example here is the core of a quiet pc:
410.37 GBP = 1,039.03 BRL
And then you have the graphics card to worry about, this is something I'm still stuck at in my journey to a silent pc.
Bgpgraebner:
Got no problem with building it myself, all my desktops were always self-built (if not, my dad would have built them ##)