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[nJoyo]

But, is it any usefull?

 

[nJoyo]

I've chosen two systems, and they both are similar but it's just a motherboard difference. Right.. you guys help me choose.
1st Build
Intel i5 760 2.8GHz Socket 1156 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor £154.25
Asus P7P55D-E LX Intel P55 - £104.99
Corsair XMS3 (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz -£86.94

Total: £346.17

2nd Build
MSI P55-GD65 iP55 Socket 1156 Gigabit Lan 8 Channel Audio ATX Motherboard - £103.13
Intel i5 760 2.8GHz Socket 1156 8MB L3 Cache Retail Boxed Processor £154.25
Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit £86.94

Total:£344.32

 

[ignatzatsonic]

But, is it any usefull?

What do you mean?

It is compatible with the motherboard you chose or it would not be on that list.

But it is a bad choice.

Take the saved money and put it toward a SSD hard drive or a bigger monitor or a new power supply or ???


I have no idea what other components you need.

You originally stated you wanted to stay in a budget of about 300 pounds.

If you are willing to waste money on RAM, then you apparently don't really have a budget after all.

You ought to slow down and decide exactly what NEW components you need and then budget for all those components, rather than just quickly grabbing at stuff piecemeal. Then research those components.

It isn't something you can do in an hour.

You made need a new case, a new power supply, etc. I don't even know if that motherboard is a decent choice.

 

[nJoyo]

Now, i'm actually so confused cause, im not sure if i should really get the intel i3 or the intel i5....i keep to my budget....and if you make me an overall specifications then it will be good for me

 

[nJoyo]

I've got the OCZ 600W MODXSTREAM PRO POWER SUPPLY, which is more than enough for me right now.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Nobody can make you any specifications because no one knows what components you really need, no one knows your budget, no one knows how you use the PC, no one knows your source of parts, and on and on.

If you are in a panic to do something quick, you should buy a pre-assembled PC rather than build your own. You have to come to grips with that first. Otherwise, you will waste money, buy incompatible parts, assemble stuff wrong, etc.

Slow down or buy a pre-built machine.

 

[Petey7]

I was about to say the same thing. Go with a prebuilt machine. Dell is pretty good about giving you some customizing options. Although, some people prefer HP desktops.

 

[nJoyo]

Where can i buy em?

 

[Petey7]

Laptops, Desktop Computers, Monitors, Printers & PC Accessories | Dell

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Where can i buy em?

Oddly enough, Dell.com

 

[nJoyo]

Lol, I don't want one which is already pre-made i don't want that...all the parts i've chosen there all compatible, it's just a question of how good the parts are

 

[Petey7]

You're going to need more than what you have picked out. You need a case, power supply, HDD, disc drive, network card, and so on. Most Dell computers let you more or less choose all the parts, they are guaranteed to be compatible, and Dells technical support is pretty good too.

 

[nJoyo]

Got the rest, i just need a Motherboard, CPU, and RAM. I've got the PSU, Gfx, and the case.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

If you need only those 3 pieces, there is nothing particularly wrong with any of the combinations you have mentioned. I'll take your word for it that you know all of those parts are compatible and will integrate with the other parts you already have.

But in all cases, you are overspending on RAM. If that is OK with you, pull the trigger and do it. You won't be happy till you buy something.

 

[nJoyo]

Shall i go with the intel i3 or the intel i5, i'm actually confused by looking at many reviews..some reviews say that intel i3 are better and intel i5. I'm really looking just to do some decent graphics work, and playing games.

 

[josef613]

well, an i3 is a dual core with HT (hyperthreading) and can act like a quad core, while an i5 is a real quad core, but doesn't have HT.
an i3 with HT would not act the same as an i5, just saying. So an i5 might be the better choice here.
of course, you have to look at more specs, like the cache, and also clock speed, but look at cache first.
an i3 that has a high clock speed could be better than an i5 in some ways, but like i said, a real quad core would be better than a virtual quad.

 

[Darician]

Unless you're going to pick an i5 750 or 760, I don't really see the point of paying for the i5 6xx series as they are far too overpriced and since you obviously will not be using the integrated graphics, there would be no point. The i3 is relatively economical and a great performer and does quad-core via HT but it's not a true quad-core but for a true quad-core, you can pick the i5 750 or 760 and it would be a great choice.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Shall i go with the intel i3 or the intel i5, i'm actually confused by looking at many reviews..some reviews say that intel i3 are better and intel i5. I'm really looking just to do some decent graphics work, and playing games.

You will have to deal with your own indecisiveness.

In the long run we are all dead and PC component choices hardly matter.

 

[nJoyo]

it's actually a very hard decision to make i can't still make my decision on which to buy.

 

[Petey7]

I have to go with the posts above me. If your going for the i5 760 like we discussed earlier, it will likely be worth it in the long run. One thing you have to consider it how "future proof" your computer will be. You don't want it to be severely outdated and underpowered in a year.