[Requiem]

Okay I plan on building my own desktop soon. In the price range of $1000-xxxx. The price range is a little uncertain but I need the whole deal. Processor, ram, graphic card, HD, disk drives, etc. Post a complete setup of a custom built computer in which you think is a great deal.

It will be used for everything, gaming, multimedia, college, work, etc.

[mphenterprises]

?:| LOL Requiem, you're serious right? ;-) So you are basically asking someone to do all the research for you. Does that seem right or fair? If that is the case, you should just pay someone to build the system for you.



You may not like this response but I am sure you probably have seen me mention this to others: do your own research and come up with a starting point. Ask questions based on the research you have done. From the posts I have seen from you, I can tell you are more than capable to do most, if not all, of your own research. It is not fair to ask others such a blanket request like, "Design a system for me and then I will go buy it." That is essentially what you are doing. I just designed exactly what you are asking; however, the difference is that it is for a client.



We all will be more than happy to answer any questions you have but you cannot expect people to just design a computer for you. That is just not right.

[spike]

............YEAH!!! ;-)

[Requiem]

Maybe I should just ask one question.

How can you tell how much RAM a processor can hold?

[mphenterprises]

One has nothing to do with the other. Do you mean how can you tell how much RAM a motherboard can support? If I have missed your point, can you please clarify it a bit?

[Requiem]

Yeah

[mphenterprises]

Well, the motherboard should be your second selection. The first is the processor. Once you decide whether you want AMD or Intel, you can then choose the motherboard that supports the processor you chose. The easiest way to find out how much and what kind of RAM a motherboard can support would be to look at the specifications for that motherboard. For example, here is an example of a random motherboard's specification:

Memory

4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 1066*/800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture




In this example, this motherboard can support up to 8GBs of DDR21066, DDR2800, or DDR2667 memory. The motherboard has four (4) slots where you can, theoretically, put up to 2GBs in each DIMM (slot).

[rgreen4]

Requiem - I just put one together with an Intel C2D E6750 on a Gigabyte P35 series MB. The E6750 (2.66Ghz) is one of the new processors that utilize the 1333MHz FSB. The Gigabyte website also makes memory selection a little easier by giving a list of supported memory chips for the various sizes and speeds.

[mjd420nova]

WOW, that's really a loaded question. What I do when looking to build a new unit is to spend a couple weks looking in the newpaper adds for various components and the prices for them. I look for straight prices, no rebates as most rebates are to sell an item but seldom honored by the offering companies. Look for a processor/motherboard combination and the motherboard should have a PCI-E interface to keep with the newer technology. The other items would be to your preference, hard drive interfaces, CD/DVD drives and such. Video would be to your liking but should be 256 MB at the least. Intel processors work best with Nvidia and AMD works best with ATI video cards. Don't forget the cost of the OS too. Good luck

[Knifeblade]

Well, the motherboard should be your second selection. The first is the processor.



Mph, I'm gonna challenge this~~~~~~~ The mobo determines everything, including the CPU, RAM, Graphics, Sound, etc etc. Shouldn't the mobo be the first thought????????????

[mphenterprises]

Hi Knifeblade. See, that is what I had initially. But then I started thinking, which came first...the chicken or the egg? In technical terms, do you build a system around a motherboard or do you build a system around the processor. I would say you can choose either way.



I am sure this can be debating long after we are gone. However, when I am building systems, I normally start with the processor and work from there. I do not think there is a "right" or "wrong" answer. That may be a tad hypocritical based on what I said previously but it's the truth. There is no right or wrong. As long as the processor is compatible with the motherboard or vice versa, one cannot go wrong.

[techie4fun]

Is the quote going to WORK this time????
> MPH enterprises stated

I am sure this can be debating long after we are gone. However, when I am building systems, I normally start with the processor and work from there. I do not think there is a "right" or "wrong" answer. That may be a tad hypocritical based on what I said previously but it's the truth. There is no right or wrong. As long as the processor is compatible with the motherboard or vice versa, one cannot go wrong.
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I agree with him.
GREAT SCOTT!! FOR THE LOVE OF Heaven and Earth, it worked!!! Phew, thought I was going to have another stroke....
:^0

[smax013]

mphenterprises said:

Hi Knifeblade. See, that is what I had initially. But then I started thinking, which came first...the chicken or the egg? In technical terms, do you build a system around a motherboard or do you build a system around the processor. I would say you can choose either way.


I am sure this can be debating long after we are gone. However, when I am building systems, I normally start with the processor and work from there. I do not think there is a "right" or "wrong" answer. That may be a tad hypocritical based on what I said previously but it's the truth. There is no right or wrong. As long as the processor is compatible with the motherboard or vice versa, one cannot go wrong.

I would say it depends on which is more important to you...the processor or some feature that you can only get on a certain motherboard. If there is some particular feature on a motherboard that is fairly unique, then that might lead you to choose the motherboard first. If on the otherhand you just HAVE to have say an Intel processor, then you might tend to select the processor first. I agree that is somewhat of a chicken or an egg scenario...which do you prefer...scrabbled eggs (or over easy, etc) or Kentucky Fried Chicken (or BBQ'd, etc)? ;-)

[techie4fun]

:DYou know Smax, it's totally unfair to mention that delicious Kentucky Fried Chicken after I've already eaten something... Now I'm hungry again and I have no idea where the nearest KFC place is... :(

[Knifeblade]

LMAO

How very true, it can be the chicken or egg. I just want my avatar back:_|. And my signatureB-)

[mphenterprises]

LOL Knifeblade, you crazy LOL

[lilxkid24]

simple answer, find the best stuff out there then just build!!!! make sure you don't fry up anything because i don't think theres a warranty on custom built computers.

[rgreen4]

You can put your signature back, some of us have. Cosmos even had an animated GIF again, but different.

[Knifeblade]

Hey, rg started it, lmao. B-)

[smax013]

techie4fun said:

:DYou know Smax, it's totally unfair to mention that delicious Kentucky Fried Chicken after I've already eaten something... Now I'm hungry again and I have no idea where the nearest KFC place is... :(

So, I gave you the munchies, eh? I could have mentioned White Castle and sent you off on an advneture like Harold and Kumar! ;-)