Building A Computer - Revision history

Dark: /* Platforms */

2009-01-29T23:40:32Z

‎Platforms

Dark: /* Platforms */

2009-01-29T23:40:01Z

‎Platforms

Dark: /* Suggestions */

2009-01-29T23:37:27Z

‎Suggestions

Dark: /* Suggestions */

2009-01-29T23:37:15Z

‎Suggestions

Dark: /* Looking ahead */

2009-01-29T23:35:30Z

‎Looking ahead

Dark: /* Looking ahead */

2009-01-29T23:34:59Z

‎Looking ahead

Dark: /* Buy a new computer */

2009-01-29T23:32:12Z

‎Buy a new computer

Dark: /* Suggestions */

2009-01-29T23:20:02Z

‎Suggestions

Firejack: /* Looking ahead */

2008-07-21T11:45:21Z

‎Looking ahead

Firejack at 21:11, 1 June 2008

2008-06-01T21:11:03Z

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 === Platforms ===
-Choosing what platform you go for is fairly straight forward right now. For Pure Performance, Intel is top of charts for processors and NVIDIA for graphics cards. This doesn't completely rule out AMD there their Dragon platform consisting of Phenom II and Crossfire can offer exceptional value for money and, in general performance matching an Intel/NVIDIA platform at most price points. (Although, Core i7 is untouchable if you can afford it!) Personal choice which you choose.
+Choosing what platform you go for is fairly straight forward right now. For Pure Performance, Intel is top of charts for processors and NVIDIA for graphics cards. This doesn't completely rule out AMD there their Dragon platform consisting of Phenom II and Crossfire (Especially the HD4850 X2)  can offer exceptional value for money and, in general performance matching an Intel/NVIDIA platform at most price points. (Although, Core i7 is untouchable if you can afford it!) Personal choice which you choose.
 Remember;
 * Crossfire works best with an AMD chipset and processor. This is because AMD now owns ATI and has optimized the configuration.

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 === Platforms ===
-Choosing what platform you go for is fairly straight forward right now. Intel is top of charts for processors and NVIDIA is top for graphics cards. This doesn't completely rule out AMD there their Spider platform consisting of Phenom and Crossfire is very good and close to the overall performance of a Intel/NVIDIA platform. Personal choice which you choose.
+Choosing what platform you go for is fairly straight forward right now. For Pure Performance, Intel is top of charts for processors and NVIDIA for graphics cards. This doesn't completely rule out AMD there their Dragon platform consisting of Phenom II and Crossfire can offer exceptional value for money and, in general performance matching an Intel/NVIDIA platform at most price points. (Although, Core i7 is untouchable if you can afford it!) Personal choice which you choose.
 Remember;
 * Crossfire works best with an AMD chipset and processor. This is because AMD now owns ATI and has optimized the configuration.

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 === Current Minimum System Spec ===
 When planning a new computer it is worth thinking about what screen resolution and Operating System you will be using so you can plan your system requirements. Higher screen resolutions require faster graphics cards with more video memory. Newer Operating systems require a slightly faster processor and more system memory.
 '''Windows Vista 64 Bit at anything above 1280x1024'''

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 ==== Suggestions ====
-'''Windows Vista 64 Bit @ 1280x1024'''
+'''Windows Vista 64 Bit at anything above 1280x1024'''
 * 2.4GHz Dual Core Processor
 * 4GB of memory

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 === Looking ahead ===
 In These times - Several things should be considered essential to a newbuild PC
-- Windows Vista 64bit (And windows 7 64bit when it arrives!)
+* Windows Vista 64bit (And windows 7 64bit when it arrives!)
-- a DX10 Graphics Card
+* a DX10 Graphics Card
-- 4GB of Ram (Its simply crazy not to when its so cheap).
+* 4GB of Ram (Its simply crazy not to when its so cheap).
-- a Tri/quad core processor is almost definitely affordable - but definitely a dual-core
+* a Tri/quad core processor is almost definitely affordable - but definitely a dual-core
-- For a New monitor - widescreen is the only option
+* For a New monitor - widescreen is the only option
-- As for Raid - Well - Dark has a simple recommendation - If you need to ask, its not worth your while.
+* As for Raid - Well - Dark has a simple recommendation - If you need to ask, its not worth your while.
 === Buy a new computer ===

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 === Buy a new computer ===
-Dark's Part Suggestion list can be found Here: [http://www.thetngc.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4394 OUT OF DATE]
+Dark's Part Suggestion list is now [http://www.thetngc.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4394 OUT OF DATE], but he recommends [http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=3486 Anandtech's guides]
 Firejack's Recommended Hardware list can be seen here >>  [[Recommended_Hardware]]

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 ==== Suggestions ====
-(Note: these are largely subjective opinions)
+ - Removed Windows XP - Any newbuild will be Vista 64bit - to utilise more than 4GB of memory, and DX10 Games.
 '''Windows Vista 64 Bit @ 1280x1024'''
 * 2.4GHz Dual Core Processor
-* 3GB of memory
+* 4GB of memory
 * 256MB DX10 graphics card
 '''Windows Vista 64 Bit @ 1650x1024'''
 * 2.4GHz Dual Core Processor
-* 3GB of memory
+* 4GB of memory
 * 512MB DX10 graphics card
 + the usual essentials such as hard disks, DVD drives etc and peripherals like monitor, mouse, keyboard speakers etc
 === What to Upgrade first? ===

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 Dual/Quad Core processors are another big advance in technology new games will be using. Artificial Intelligence and Physics promise to be features sure to take advantage of Multiple Core  Processors.
 Widescreen gaming is overlooked but not for much longer. Native support for Widescreen gaming is appearing in all games and promises a better viewing experience.
 === Buy a new computer ===

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 == What shall I buy then? ==
 === Platforms ===
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 * ATI(AMD) and NVIDIA have good energy saving features built into their systems. Such as Hybrid Power from NVIDIA but these are not available to Intel systems.
 * NVIDIA SLI works best with Intel processors using an NVIDIA chipset motherboard.
 === Current Minimum System Spec ===
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 === What to Upgrade first? ===
-First off make sure you have a decent processor. Any single core processor needs to be replaced which if your computer is that old probably means a new computer is needed. Any Dual Core below an Intel E6600 should be replaced or consideration given to overclock the processor. You need to be able to feed your system fast enough to make sure everything works to its potential. Don't buy an expensive processor with a rubbish graphics card as you will not get value for money. A balanced system is always better then an unbalanced one.
+First off make sure you have a decent processor. Any single core processor needs to be replaced which if your computer is that old probably means a new computer is needed. Any Dual Core below an Intel E6600 should be replaced or consideration given to overclock the processor. If you have a E6600 or better it would be worth upgrading your graphics card first for newer games as this processor should be powerful enough.
 Try to prioritize your upgrades.
 * Memory first. No matter how fast your processor or graphics card is. Unless you have enough memory your computer will slow dramatically.
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 === Buy a new computer ===
-Dark's Part Suggestion list can be found Here:[http://www.thetngc.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4394 OUT OF DATE]
+Dark's Part Suggestion list can be found Here: [http://www.thetngc.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4394 OUT OF DATE]
 Firejack's Recommended Hardware list can be seen here >>  [[Recommended_Hardware]]
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 Recommended UK sites for Buying PC components:
-* http://www.scan.co.uk (Highly recommended by Firejack. Free delivery offered to [http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=72583 Hexus.net] members )
+* http://www.scan.co.uk (Highly recommended by Firejack. Free delivery offered to [http://forums.bit-tech.net/ Bit-tech.net] and  [http://forums.hexus.net/scan-care-hexus/138839-scan2hexus-free-shipping-information-rules.html Hexus.net] members )
-* http://www.ebuyer.com
+* http://www.ebuyer.com (Free 5-day delivery)
 * http://www.aria.co.uk
 * http://www.overclockers.co.uk (Very good for Widescreen gaming monitors)
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 * http://www.tomshardware.co.uk
 * http://www.hexus.net/index.php (Personal favourite of Firejack)
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