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    Re: Help with Building a PC

    So which RAM would you recommend? How can I interpret the numbers included on the technical specifications?

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    Re: Help with Building a PC

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    So which RAM would you recommend? How can I interpret the numbers included on the technical specifications?
    Look at latency ratings. Anything with 6-6-6-15 and under has low latencies and look for 1066mhz PC2-8500 RAM. AMD Phenoms work better with lower latency RAM.Also try not to pay more than £45 to £50 for DDR2 RAM.

    Any of these RAM kits will do the job:

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148859

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/166818

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148036

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164796

    I would go for the Corsair RAM has it has reasonably low latencies and the voltage is not too high.

    If you want to get the RAM from Scan get this one:

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/4GB-(...S-5-5-5-15-EPP

    This RAM is slightly cheaper but for £2 less than the lower latency stuff is not worth it:

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/4GB-(...S-5-6-6-18-EPP

    On Ebuyer the same RAM kit is much cheaper.

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    Re: Help with Building a PC

    I would replace the EDIMAX WiFi card with a Netgear WG311GE, Netgear are just so much more reliable.

    I hope this helps.

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    Re: Help with Building a PC

    But my Netgear card is pain to get working with Linux!

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    The build looks fine to me and the Edimax card will be fine as many people in this thread have said. Make sure you activate your free Scan postage and check the Today Only and Shop Offers webpages on the Scan website just in case any bits are cheaper.
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    Thanks, I think I'll order the parts tomorrow. Oh and by the way, what is the difference between the two parts listed on this search page:
    http://www.scan.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=Gigabyte+MA770-UD3

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    Re: Help with Building a PC

    Quote Originally Posted by postdaemon View Post
    Thanks, I think I'll order the parts tomorrow. Oh and by the way, what is the difference between the two parts listed on this search page:
    http://www.scan.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=Gigabyte+MA770-UD3
    The motherboard which says "DDR2 1066/1333(OC)" is the second revision of the motherboard and the one you should get. It has the later SB710 southbridge which means you maybe able to unlock the Phenom II X3 720 to a quad core if you are lucky.

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    Re: Help with Building a PC

    Not sure I like the look of the 4650; its quite a way down the URL="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2362-6.html"]list[/URL]. I have a x1950pro and its had its day. If you need to save money £40 will get you an okay second hand card (thinking 8800gt for 45-50 or 3870 for £40).

    They are more of pain to choose and are more effected by availablilty.

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    Yeah, I am just getting the 4650 as a temporary card, and I'll update in the future. Should I get second hand computer components? Does anyone have any bad/good experience with buying used off ebay or something like that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by postdaemon View Post
    Yeah, I am just getting the 4650 as a temporary card, and I'll update in the future. Should I get second hand computer components? Does anyone have any bad/good experience with buying used off ebay or something like that?
    So far I have had very few issues with buying compputer components off Ebay but TBH buying new means you have a warranty which is useful when components have issues.

    Also if you opt for Scansure it is also another layer of protection:

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Scansure/Index.aspx

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    Then I think I might search for some part on ebay...what are the parts least likely to fail?

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    Then I think I might search for some part on ebay...what are the parts least likely to fail?
    I would look at the Ebay shops of companies like Novatech as they will have a warranty of some sort. I would not buy PSUs and hard disks off Ebay at all. Motherboards I would buy off a shop like Novatech's Ebay shop otherwise it is not worth the potential hassle with a faulty motherboard. DVD rewriters are usually cheaper to buy from a retailer. RAM I would buy from a retailer in case of issues like incompatibility unless of cause you know it will be fine but you are taking a chance though.

    The only parts I would consider buying off Ebay usually are the CPU,graphics card and case. With the CPU and graphics card make sure that the seller has a returns policy too.

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    Thanks CAT-THE-FIFTH.
    Just another question, do you think buying the following graphics card instead of the one I listed above is a good idea?
    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/1GB-S...-DL-DVI-I-HDTV

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    Re: Help with Building a PC

    TBH if you're going more towards £50 I'd say get a GDDR3 4670 because 1GB of RAM won't really make much of a difference with that card.

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    Re: Help with Building a PC

    Thanks, if that's the case I'll just stay with the one I stated.

    The other things is, do the screws I need to screw in the parts come with the case/components, or must I purchase them from a hardware store? Are there any other tools I should get ready to build the computer?
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