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Need a good Mobo
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7. November 2008 @ 22:23 |
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Hi, i'm helping a friend build a computer and these are the specs so far:
HD: 750GB
Graphics: 9800gtx+
Psu: Rock 500w
CPU: Intel Q8200
Ram: 2G Kingston
All these parts are from Austin.net.au (local shop)
The only thing left is a Motherboard. I'm more of an AMD know-it-all as Intel was always confusing (and is getting more confusing every day)
If it could be one of them from here and under $130 it would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Nikhilr51
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9. November 2008 @ 09:49 |
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PSU isn't a good idea, go for a better quality unit like Antec, Seasonic, Corsair or Zalman.
Also, the 9800GTX+ is fine, but can sometimes be overpriced (not sure about Australia), if an HD4850 is similarly priced, buy that instead.
Also, I recommend Corsair RAM over Kingston.
Motherboard I would recommend one of the Gigabyte G31 boards, as I own one very similar and it works well.
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9. November 2008 @ 17:33 |
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Thanks for your fast reply Sam,
I know the 'rock' psu sounds dodgy but he's on a tight budget ($800) and it'll still work. I've told him it's a bit dodgy.
The Kingston ram is a fair bit cheaper as it's on a sale. I know corsair is better (I have it).
Thanks for telling me about the HD4850. It's about $20 cheaper.
As for motherboard, how's the gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L? It's quite cheap and looks ok.
Thanks again,
Nikhilr51
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9. November 2008 @ 17:36 |
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No, wrong attitude. Cheap PSUs explode/catch fire, destroying components. Don't think it won't happen to you, it can and will.
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10. November 2008 @ 06:48 |
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Ok, i guess your right, better to be safe than sorry. A Cooler Master PSU 430W sounds nicer and its $3 cheaper (the 70W is a reasonable compromise).
So the motherboard is ok? (just making sure)
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10. November 2008 @ 08:19 |
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I wouldn't even buy that, Coolermaster units can be a bit iffy too. Try and find a Corsair VX 450W, or an Antec Earthwatts 500W. Those units are proven to be solid and reliable, and trust me, 450W is ample for your system.
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10. November 2008 @ 17:31 |
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I know corsair psus are good but the 450w costs double the coolermaster (who I allways though were good) any psus under $60 from Austin.net.au would be nice.
Thanks,
Nikhilr51
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10. November 2008 @ 18:43 |
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11. November 2008 @ 02:25 |
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I couldn't change his mind and he went with a 430w Thermaltake :-(
Meh, if it blows up it's his pc. Thanks for your help though.
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11. November 2008 @ 08:24 |
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Depends which thermaltake really, the TR2 units aren't bad, but the Purepower ones are pretty dire.
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11. November 2008 @ 16:58 |
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he's gone with a oem one which actually looks ok now that I read up a bit on it. It's the first thermaltake psu at Austin.net.au
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11. November 2008 @ 17:05 |
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Thermaltake's lower end units are ok reliability wise, but I wouldn't trust a 430W one for more than about 250W, and that system is likely to draw at least 250W under full load, more like 280.
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11. November 2008 @ 17:19 |
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I don't think the parts he will be using will draw too much power. I guess that'll be fine.
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11. November 2008 @ 17:26 |
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I've just stated how much power I think they use, and how much I trust that unit to provide, up to you, but if you experience problems, tough luck.
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11. November 2008 @ 17:36 |
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well it's not my computer anyway :-) can't say I didn't warn him.....
Thanks for your help
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