Advise on Computer Specs

RSP SG

Am looking to get a new computer.

Main uses for this PC will be ...

1. Internet Surfing
2. Gaming eg. SIMS 2 and Football Manager.
3. Watch DVDs.
4. Burn DVDs.

Any advises on the specs that I should look out for?

Budget 1K++

Edited: 1k to 1.3k

Budget solely for CPU....

nOrmalbOi SG

$1099 and $1999 both also $1k++ leh!!

Laughing

RSP SG

ok..

1k - 1.3k

ceecookie SG

hmm....we need ur budget more specifiacally as a $500 diff can already means a dual core or a single core..

anyway looking at ur requirement u probly need a 512MB RAM or 1GB RAm with dual core and 80GB...however due to ur budget u might have to forgo dual core and have 512 Mb RAM....u too need DVD-RW driver...its avail as a upgrade...it will most likely be from 2.4GHZ- 2.8GHZ...one more thing do not choose those PC wif shared memory...a 128Mb graphic card is enuf preferrely ATI Radeon due to its presence in the Xbox 360

skeujin SG

computer can wear specs? new range from oakley? Laughing

ceecookie SG

Laughing

turned it to a pun

RSP SG

OK 1 GB RAM sounds good to me.

80GB HDD works well for me too.

Pardon but whats the difference between single and dual core? in terms of performance, reliability and durability.

nOrmalbOi SG

Will do up something for u tonite if i dun feel too lazy at home.. Laughing

meanwhile u can go to vr-zone to have a look at what u can get within your budget.

Wink

RSP SG

that'll be great!

ceecookie SG

dual core means have 2 core...er i dunno much of these but they will increase the performace...something like turbo and twin-turbo... Laughing
but if u wan 1GB ram those package that have it cost $1800 and up Rolling Eyes
set ur own one at sim lim even more

Aveme SG

i think you should mention here whether you are going to include a monitor within this budget of yours and maybe speaker since you are into gaming and the sound quality may make a difference.These 2 can add a substanial amount into the budget

ceecookie SG

his budget is not much to include high end one w/o sacrificing his pc spec

Aveme SG

yeah but if he mentions it,it may give people a better idea on what to recommend him to give him as best a configuration he can get for his budget.

RSP SG

oh forget abt the speakers ...it's not included in the budget..I've got good enough systems at the moment..

The budget is solely for the CPU..

ceecookie SG

do u want the lcd monitor?
if u shave it off the package u can save $300-$500 at the most

RSP SG

no need for LCD monitor..

lpx88 SG

go hardwarezone.com and check out the singapore pricelists there too Wink anyway jus curious...anyone noes roughly how much i can get for a 1GB ram?

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Internet surfing: Use back the old modem or router. Saves cost

MSI K8NGM2-IL - $373 (AMD Bundle)
PC3200 Kingston CL2.5 512MB RAM - $72 (one piece)
Seagate 80GB HDD 7200rpm (SATAII) - $92 (5 years warranty)
Samsung SH-W162 16X DVD+/- RW (Dual Layer) - $75
CoolerMaster Centurion 5 with side windows - $95
Antec Smart Power 430W - $140
CoolerMaster TBF-B12 Triblade Fan - $23

Mouse, keyboard, speaker, monitor use back old one also.

Total: $870

ndmmxiaomayi SG

$160 to $330 depending on the technology. CL4 will cost around $300++

CL2 to CL2.5 cost around $160 to $200++, depending on the brand.

All these are just one piece only.

nOrmalbOi SG

I think u got ur prices sala leh.. CL2 all faster than CL3.. and CL3 is more expentive?

Laughing