Help building a new PC

[AirStrike]

Just thought I would throw this up to help out any way looking to build a new PC. This was distributed on the cover DVD of the latest PC User and makes life a whole lot simpler. You simply install the program and run it, then from the drop down box select what the computer will mainly be used for and then using the slider set how much you want to spend.

Keep in mind most of the prices are RRP, so you will spend less if you shop around. Also while I don't agree with all of the setup's it is a good starting point.

[stocky]

looks useful. would be good if i could disable options though. so i could tell it i dont need a monitor, hard drive, etc

[AirStrike]

looks useful. would be good if i could disable options though. so i could tell it i dont need a monitor, hard drive, etc

Yeah that was a pain, at least it gives you an itemised costing so you can subtract the cost from the total.

[Tom_1569]

Any chance the source code is available??
I like the concept of the program, but being able to swap it around for parts i can source at the price i can get, would be heaps better.

[AirStrike]

Any chance the source code is available??
I like the concept of the program, but being able to swap it around for parts i can source at the price i can get, would be heaps better.

Some how I doubt they would release it
Apparently it will be updated each month, so at least the pricing will stay some what current. As an example though the Intel E8500 is listed at $330 within the program yet you can get it from MSY for $216.

[Tom_1569]

Some how I doubt they would release it
Apparently it will be updated each month, so at least the pricing will stay some what current. As an example though the Intel E8500 is listed at $330 within the program yet you can get it from MSY for $216.

Haha yeah, no one ever wants to share their hard work these days lol.
THOUGH.... could give it to customers and get them to build, then just rep in the profits with the price differences.

[AirStrike]

Haha yeah, no one ever wants to share their hard work these days lol.
THOUGH.... could give it to customers and get them to build, then just rep in the profits with the price differences.

CHA CHING!!!

[NickVR]

How realistic are prices? Would it be easy to find these parts for the prices stated? If so I could have a much better computer than I thought for the prices stated. Great little program BTW.

[arrow224]

Urgh, I dislike the 500W generic PSU suggestion. It is a good idea to go for a brand name that is trusted, like Enermax, Antec, or Corsair.

[CSP]

Urgh, I dislike the 500W generic PSU suggestion. It is a good idea to go for a brand name that is trusted, like Enermax, Antec, or Corsair.

500W wouldn't be enough for any decent video acceleration these days either.

[Tom_1569]

500W wouldn't be enough for any decent video acceleration these days either.

Urgh Why wouldnt it??

[CSP]

Urgh Why wouldnt it??

Because of the amount of power decent graphics cards suck down. That's without even considering any other components.

[Tom_1569]

Because of the amount of power decent graphics cards suck down. That's without even considering any other components.

Just seen your other thread with the graphics card listed, I see what you mean in that case. THOUGH most users wont be using that high end of graphics card let alone two of them.
For most graphics cards for general game playing and multimedia a 500 watt PSU is plenty.
Ive got a 520 watts PSU thats running, 6 H/d's, dvd rom combo, and a raid controller, its quite happy running that no problems. Also will be used to run HDMI/DVI.

[Ozzie]

Just seen your other thread with the graphics card listed, I see what you mean in that case. THOUGH most users wont be using that high end of graphics card let alone two of them.
For most graphics cards for general game playing and multimedia a 500 watt PSU is plenty.
Ive got a 520 watts PSU thats running, 6 H/d's, dvd rom combo, and a raid controller, its quite happy running that no problems. Also will be used to run HDMI/DVI.

Not to mention the graphic cards that do suck the power need their own source.
The cards that run off the m/b power dont need a huge power supply

[Tom_1569]

Not to mention the graphic cards that do suck the power need their own source.
The cards that run off the m/b power dont need a huge power supply

yep spot on, though why did you revive this thread :P

One good thing, I see CSP is FINALLY Banned

[Ozzie]

yep spot on, though why did you revive this thread :P

One good thing, I see CSP is FINALLY Banned

haha true

I revived it? lol it was in the "new posts"

[Friction]

I'm sure the 500W PSU that was listed was for a very basic and cheap setup option that didn't have a very high usage GPU listed.

This program is great to get an idea of what you can get when you are on a certain budget. It is just a guide and not to be taken as a bible.

[Tsunamix]

I'm not bad with PC hardware. Doing a degree at RMIT (via Open University) in IT, So if you want advice shoot us a PM. If your in Brisbane I can probably organise parts for you (tell you where and who and how much).

[StormVY]

Since this is still a sticky and completely outdated I figured I'd add this to bring it up to speed...

New system recommedations

How to put it all together yourself

[schrinky]

LOL 500watt PSU, i would never use one, for how much a quality modular 650watt PSU costs, spend the extra, end up with a much more stable current, therefore a better life expectancy out of your parts in relation to the quality of the power. A generic PSU at 550watt will not be the same as an Antec or Coolermaster 550watt. I've got a 750watt in my machine, but im running an OC'd core i7, with a Nvidia GTX 470 (requires min 700watt PSU). Most people will never need more than 550, but you need to remember what the quality of the power is like.

[Tom_1569]

LOL original thread is from 2008, its now 2011. Thats like saying a VT is worth 15 grand, not any more buddy.