fuzzy's computer build

[fuzzy2308]

i want to upgrade it so i have better graphics and better cooling system etc and so i can play games better.
i pretty much want to start with the case and go from there so any help would be great this is my current set up.
any tips, opinions of advice would be great

its a dell insperon 530

• Case
• ugly white and silver case from dell painted black inside and out
• big ass fan at the back i had to cut and file shit away to get it in there. also did the same with the front .

• Processor
• Intel Celeron quad core 450 / 2.2 GHz

• Mainboard
• Chipset type Intel G33 Express
• Data bus speed 800.0 MHz

• RAM
• Installed Size 4.0 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory Speed 667.0 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Features Dual channel memory architecture
• Configuration Features 2 x 512 MB

• Storage Controller
• Type 1.0 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
• Storage controller interface channel qty 4.0
• RAID level RAID 1


• Storage
• Hard Drive 1.0 x 500.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm
• Hard Drive (2nd) 1.0 x 1TB


• Graphics Controller
• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0



• Audio Output
• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio


• Power
• Device Type Power supply
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Provided 300.0 Watt


• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home

this is one of the cases I'm looking at, XClio I'm not a fan of the screw-less installation.

[fuzzy2308]

my current psu is 300.0 Watt if i get a 480W will i kill any thing?

[dijm8]

so do u want to start fresh ? or use old parts from ur current pc ?

also give us a budget...ill see what i can recommend for ya

[fuzzy2308]

i want to use parts from my current pc

[dijm8]

well with that motherboard its going to be abit hard at getting better graphics with only a 6 pci express slot...most cards run a x16 now

hmm...

[dijm8]

cmon go get urself a i5 or i7 build you know u want too

[fuzzy2308]

a i7 would be awesome i will look into it

these are some of the cases that i like so far
Thermaltake Black Soprano Chassis with 430W PSU i really like the clean look of this one but im not shor of the amoun of air flow it would get. and the tool free instilation

Thermaltake Black Armor Chassis with 430W PSU i also like this one but its abit out of the price range that I'm willing to spend on a case.

Unistar International - PC and Server Hardware Products this one i like allot and have found it locally for $200 with a 430w psu the only down side is the tool-less installation i would like my precious parts to be held in nice and tight by screws. also i have my doubts about the large fans running at a decent speed.

[Tom_1569]

Check what form factor the Dell Motherboard is, being Dell it may not be ATX common form factor of those cases.

Personelly that rocket case looks terrible, and would be shit for dust.

Look at some of the cheaper cooler master cases, the 690 is a good case.

Personelly I wouldnt spend to much upgrading the dell, its still out dated compared to todays specs, and your pretty much throwing wasted money at it, better to save and just build a new one in my opinion.

[50LTRv8]

Check what form factor the Dell Motherboard is, being Dell it may not be ATX common form factor of those cases.

Personelly that rocket case looks terrible, and would be shit for dust.

Look at some of the cheaper cooler master cases, the 690 is a good case.



Personelly I wouldnt spend to much upgrading the dell, its still out dated compared to todays specs, and your pretty much throwing wasted money at it, better to save and just build a new one in my opinion.

Bingo, the dells are NOT standard size, which means when you transfer them to a new case it won't work, time to start over. I would go a I7 930

[dijm8]

yeh i must agree..i wudnt upgrade the dell...i had a pretty gd HP system that i bought no too long ago... but still went ahead an built a whole new system....so id suggest starting fresh m8...be alot quicker system from starting fresh then upgrading the dell....

whats your kind of budget you looking at spending?

[fuzzy2308]

Check what form factor the Dell Motherboard is, being Dell it may not be ATX common form factor of those cases.

Personelly that rocket case looks terrible, and would be shit for dust.

Look at some of the cheaper cooler master cases, the 690 is a good case.

Personelly I wouldnt spend to much upgrading the dell, its still out dated compared to todays specs, and your pretty much throwing wasted money at it, better to save and just build a new one in my opinion.

how whould i find out what form it is, i had a look at the case yesterday and it has dust filtrs on but i think it would still be a problem with dust.

ive been looking at them but havent really found anything that tickles my fancy's yet

i think i might just update the case, psu and video card and maybe a few other lil things

[fuzzy2308]

Bingo, the dells are NOT standard size, which means when you transfer them to a new case it won't work, time to start over. I would go a I7 930

a i7 is very tempting i might have no choice but to get one if my curent doesnt fit into the next case

[fuzzy2308]

yeh i must agree..i wudnt upgrade the dell...i had a pretty gd HP system that i bought no too long ago... but still went ahead an built a whole new system....so id suggest starting fresh m8...be alot quicker system from starting fresh then upgrading the dell....

whats your kind of budget you looking at spending?

my budget if pretty crap at the moment im only working 2days a week so no really makeing any money lol whitch is why i want to upgrade it while i have the time

[Kurtp]

Yeah mate, definitely time for a full upgrade. Problem with computers is there is a snowball affect with the motherboard, as it is the part that is most important and constantly updating! Bitch of a thing that must be overcome to have the best of the best =p

[kalekale]

my current psu is 300.0 Watt if i get a 480W will i kill any thing?

Your pc will only pull as much as it needs. You could put a 2000 watt psu in there and it wont do anything. It just means you could run 18 graphics cards and 48 hard drives

[fuzzy2308]

I'm definitely getting a new power supply i found a 480W for $55 and a 680W for $69 will they be all right?
I'm still looking at video cards ive found a Sapphire HD 4850 but not to shore of the price yet and a Nvida GT220 for $150.

[fuzzy2308]

Yeah mate, definitely time for a full upgrade. Problem with computers is there is a snowball affect with the motherboard, as it is the part that is most important and constantly updating! Bitch of a thing that must be overcome to have the best of the best =p

i will find out some specks on new motherboards over the weekend maybe its a good idea to upgrade it

[fuzzy2308]

Your pc will only pull as much as it needs. You could put a 2000 watt psu in there and it wont do anything. It just means you could run 18 graphics cards and 48 hard drives

awsome thamks mate

[kalekale]

eXtreme Power Supply Calculator

Here's a good site for how big you need your power supply.

[dijm8]

just make sure u get a known brand with the psu's m8...dnt get some unkown brand which can make ur pc blow...stick with corsair, seasonic, thermaltake, antec

[fuzzy2308]

eXtreme Power Supply Calculator

Here's a good site for how big you need your power supply.

thanks mate i will have a play there later

[fuzzy2308]

just make sure u get a known brand with the psu's m8...dnt get some unkown brand which can make ur pc blow...stick with corsair, seasonic, thermaltake, antec

will do, are there any other well known brands to look? for or any to keep away from?

[fuzzy2308]

are any of theese video cards any good? ATI 4350,
Nvida GT220, Sapphire 4850.
can any one recommend any decent ones for around the $150-$200 mark

[stocky]

Check what form factor the Dell Motherboard is, being Dell it may not be ATX common form factor of those cases.

Personelly that rocket case looks terrible, and would be shit for dust.

Look at some of the cheaper cooler master cases, the 690 is a good case.

Personelly I wouldnt spend to much upgrading the dell, its still out dated compared to todays specs, and your pretty much throwing wasted money at it, better to save and just build a new one in my opinion.

690 is a good case. I got one. Real handy as you dont even need a screwdriver to work on it, and has removable hard drive trays

[dijm8]

corsair
seasonic
xfx
thermaltake
zalman
silverstone
OCZ
lian li
coolermaster
antec

ther all the well known brands that make quality psu's any other company stay away really
most ppl dont know but the psu is 1 of the main parts u dont want to dodge out on, its the life of your machine