This isn't a generic 'what system should I buy thread'.
The aim is the same though, in a couple of weeks max I should have my new system, so I'm trying to understand some things here before I step into Nehru Place.
1. Considering I get the HD 5850 - Why should I get an extra PSU? Don't coolermaster cabinets come with a 500W PSU inbuilt? Isn't a 500W cabinet PSU enough to support an i series CPU, HD 5850 etc?
2. Considering I get an i3 or i5 CPU - How much am I looking to spend on a decent mobo? Single PCI E slot, and I'm guessing it'll be a 1156 pin mobo for the i series cpu? Also, do these mobo's support DDR3 Ram? Is this what is known as an AM3 mobo? I'm trying to keep my costs minimum BUT with an i-series processor. I've heard they're fun to OC.
3. Is 4GB DD3 Ram enough? - Will that do for now? How many RAM slots are on these new mobos? Could I buy another 2GB stick later? Jeez I'm so lost guys
4. I'm guessing the 5850 is about 15k. How much is the mobo? minimum to support the specs mentioned above?
Apart from those questions, I'll update the thread as and when I need to ask more. Thanks in advance and please bare with a noob
Also, I'll be around these forums for a while, the only reason I haven't got an Avi and signature is cause I'm in office.
Thanks again
Peace
The aim is the same though, in a couple of weeks max I should have my new system, so I'm trying to understand some things here before I step into Nehru Place.
1. Considering I get the HD 5850 - Why should I get an extra PSU? Don't coolermaster cabinets come with a 500W PSU inbuilt? Isn't a 500W cabinet PSU enough to support an i series CPU, HD 5850 etc?
2. Considering I get an i3 or i5 CPU - How much am I looking to spend on a decent mobo? Single PCI E slot, and I'm guessing it'll be a 1156 pin mobo for the i series cpu? Also, do these mobo's support DDR3 Ram? Is this what is known as an AM3 mobo? I'm trying to keep my costs minimum BUT with an i-series processor. I've heard they're fun to OC.
3. Is 4GB DD3 Ram enough? - Will that do for now? How many RAM slots are on these new mobos? Could I buy another 2GB stick later? Jeez I'm so lost guys
4. I'm guessing the 5850 is about 15k. How much is the mobo? minimum to support the specs mentioned above?
Apart from those questions, I'll update the thread as and when I need to ask more. Thanks in advance and please bare with a noob
Also, I'll be around these forums for a while, the only reason I haven't got an Avi and signature is cause I'm in office.
Thanks again
Peace