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Not really sure if this is the right place to have this, so if it is wrong please redirect me, or if possible, could a mod move this to it's rightful place? Thank you in advance. So after thinking alot what can make my computer better, I noticed that I should stop looking at Ghz'es and Mhz'es and GB's as much as I do. (Different parts) First I thought my RAM was good. (3GB) But it is actually quite bad, from what I have heard (266Mhz) Same thing with my processor. The Ghz is quite good (3 Ghz), but it's a single cored Intel Pentium D. Coming with a motherboard, that I have no idea about it's specs. My PSU is on 400W at it's top. I'm going to replace all these parts first, then I will proceed on graphics card and other things. (Might need to buy RAM, Processor and motherboard in one piece) The reason of me buying everything in separate parts (They come on different dates) would be that I can't afford any other solution. I live in Sweden, and I need to know wich PSU to get first. If there is any more information you need just let me know. Thank you in advance. [b]Specs[/b] Field Value Computer Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate OS Service Pack Service Pack 1 Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421 DirectX DirectX 11.0 Computer name OTTO-COMPUTER Username Otto Logon Domain Otto-Computer Date / Time 2011-10-08 / 17:26 Motherboards CPU type Intel dual-core Pentium D 930, 3000 MHz (15 x 200) Motherboard Name Asus P5LD2-FM-DH-VP Motherboard Chipset Intel Lakeport i945P System Memory 3072 MB (DDR2 SDRAM) DIMM1: Hynix HYMP512U64P8-C4 1 GB DDR2-533 DDR2 SDRAM (5-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz) DIMM2: A-Data 1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM (5-5-5-15 @ 333 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz) DIMM3: Hynix HYMP512U64P8-C4 1 GB DDR2-533 DDR2 SDRAM (5-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9 @ 200 MHz) BIOS Type AMI (28/11/06) Communication Port Communications Port (COM1) Display Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 210 (512 MB) Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 210 (512 MB) 3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 210 Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [Nodb] Multimedia Sound Card Creative CA20K1 X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity Audio Processor Sound Card Realtek ALC888/1200 @ Intel 82801GB ICH7 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-1] Sound Card Realtek ALC888/1200 @ nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller Storage IDE checks Intel (R) ICH7 Family Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF IDE checks Intel (R) N10/ICH7 Family Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C0 Hard Drive Generic 2.0 Reader-CF USB Device Hard Drive Generic 2.0 Reader-MS USB Device Hard Drive Generic 2.0 Reader-SD USB Device Hard Drive Generic 2.0 Reader-SM USB Device Hard Drive Generic 2.0 Reader-xD USB Device Hard Drive WDC WD2500JS-55NCB1 ATA Device (232 GB, IDE) Optical Drive ATAPI iHAS124 B ATA Device SMART Hard Disks Status OK Partitions C: (NTFS) 232.9 GB (89.1 GB free) Total Size 232.9 GB (89.1 GB free) Input devices Keyboard HID Keyboard Device Keyboard HID Keyboard Device Mouse HID-compliant mouse Mouse Wacom Mouse Mouse Wacom Mouse Monitor Networking Primary IP Address 192.168.1.104 Primary MAC Address 7A-79-00-00-00-00 (User Specified) Network adapter Fujitsu Siemens Computers WLAN 802.11b / g (SiS163u) # 3 Network adapter Hamachi Network Interface (5.52.10.185) Network adapters Intel (R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection Network cards Realtek RTL8188SU Wi Fi 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter (192.168.1.104) Peripherals Printer Fax Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer FireWire controls VT6306/6307 VIA Fire II IEEE1394 Host Controller (PHY: VIA VT6307) USB1 Intel 82801GB ICH7 controls - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1] USB1 Intel 82801GB ICH7 controls - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1] USB1 Intel 82801GB ICH7 controls - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1] USB1 Intel 82801GB ICH7 controls - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1] USB drive Fujitsu Siemens Computers WLAN 802.11b / g (SiS163u) # 3 USB Device Realtek RTL8188SU Wi Fi 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter USB Device USB Composite Device USB Device USB Composite Device USB Device USB Input Device USB Device USB Input Device USB Device USB Input Device USB Device USB Input Device USB Device USB Input Device USB Device USB Mass Storage Device DMI DMI BIOS vendor American Megatrends Inc. DMI BIOS Version 0109 DMI System Manufacturer FUJITSU SIEMENS DMI System Product P5LD2-FM-DH-VP DMI System Version System Version DMI System Serial Number System Serial Number DMI System UUID D8F9A14F-5B90DB11-809F013C-5FADF4A3 DMI Motherboard Manufacturer FUJITSU SIEMENS DMI Motherboard Product P5LD2-FM-DH-VP DMI Motherboard Version Rev 2.xx DMI Motherboard Serial Number MB-1234567890 DMI Chassis manufacturer Chassis Manufacture DMI Chassis Version Chassis Version DMI Chassis Serial Number Chassis Serial Number DMI Chassis Asset Tagging Asset-1234567890 DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case DMI Total / free memory sockets 4 / 1 [B] [/B]
[QUOTE=Confuzzed Otto;32682038]Not really sure if this is the right place to have this, so if it is wrong please redirect me, or if possible, could a mod move this to it's rightful place? Thank you in advance. So after thinking alot what can make my computer better, I noticed that I should stop looking at Ghz'es and Mhz'es and GB's as much as I do. (Different parts) First I thought my RAM was good. (3GB) But it is actually quite bad, from what I have heard (266Mhz) Same thing with my processor. The Ghz is quite good (3 Ghz), but it's a single cored Intel Pentium D. Coming with a motherboard, that I have no idea about it's specs. My PSU is on 400W at it's top. I'm going to replace all these parts first, then I will proceed on graphics card and other things. (Might need to buy RAM, Processor and motherboard in one piece) The reason of me buying everything in separate parts (They come on different dates) would be that I can't afford any other solution. I live in Sweden, and I need to know wich PSU to get first. If there is any more information you need just let me know. Thank you in advance. [b]Specs[/b] [massive and mostly unnecessary spec list] [/QUOTE] so basicly you have Pentium d @ 2ish MHZ GTS 210 (2-way sli) 3 gb ram 232 gb of space and your gonna upgrade and you want to know what psu you should get? go between 600 and 750W i have a core2quad @ 3.00 and dual GTS 250's and 720w works for me .
[QUOTE=Koenigsegg;32682115]so basicly you have Pentium d @ 2ish MHZ GTS 210 (2-way sli) 3 gb ram 232 gb of space and your gonna upgrade and you want to know what psu you should get? go between 600 and 750W i have a core2quad @ 3.00 and dual GTS 250's and 720w works for me .[/QUOTE] I think I would need a new Motherboard to deal with new RAM and new processor, since the one I have is around 5 years old.
[QUOTE=Confuzzed Otto;32682148]I think I would need a new Motherboard to deal with new RAM and new processor, since the one I have is around 5 years old.[/QUOTE] as i said, 720w works for me, you should probably get something around that number so you dont have to constantly upgrade it
[QUOTE=Koenigsegg;32682165]as i said, 720w works for me, you should probably get something around that number so you dont have to constantly upgrade it[/QUOTE] Sorry about that I misunderstood what you wrote. A question about when you get new PSU's, do they come with parts and wires, or no wires, or how is it? [editline]8th October 2011[/editline] [b]OCZ ModXStream PRO 700W[/b] Is this a good PSU? It's on around 90$ if my currencies are right
Ive never tried OCZ so i really cant vouch for them. however it's 700w and modular so it looks ok
[QUOTE=Koenigsegg;32682403]Ive never tried OCZ so i really cant vouch for them. however it's 700w and modular so it looks ok[/QUOTE] If I put this in, would it damage any of my older components? Saving up the money for it, it'll take some time :v: [editline]8th October 2011[/editline] Do you suggest any name of a motherboard that would fit into a SCALEO H from fujitsu siemens? I need names for the parts I should get, so I know what I'm earning up to.
What do you want to upgrade to eventually? 600W should be plenty for just about any single GPU.
[QUOTE=Confuzzed Otto;32682692]If I put this in, would it damage any of my older components? Saving up the money for it, it'll take some time :v: [editline]8th October 2011[/editline] Do you suggest any name of a motherboard that would fit into a SCALEO H from fujitsu siemens? I need names for the parts I should get, so I know what I'm earning up to.[/QUOTE] Ive never heard of psu's damaging components, so probably not. Unless you smash things in while your installing it. As for the motherboard, unless your okay with Micro-ATX. (their quite small) i'd recommend getting a new case before the motherboard. To clarify, if you want to keep your case then get a Micro-ATX motherboard. For names: i'd recommend Asus or MSI
[QUOTE=Shadaez;32682822]What do you want to upgrade to eventually? 600W should be plenty for just about any single GPU.[/QUOTE] Going to take almost a complete computer overhaul in steps. Want to keep the old case as long as I can since it's easier that way, also cheaper. [editline]8th October 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Koenigsegg;32682894]Ive never heard of psu's damaging components, so probably not. Unless you smash things in while your installing it. As for the motherboard, unless your okay with Micro-ATX. (their quite small) i'd recommend getting a new case before the motherboard. To clarify, if you want to keep your case then get a Micro-ATX motherboard. For names: i'd recommend Asus or MSI[/QUOTE] I'll check on the Micro-ATX motherboard right away.
[QUOTE=Confuzzed Otto;32682269]Sorry about that I misunderstood what you wrote. A question about when you get new PSU's, do they come with parts and wires, or no wires, or how is it? [editline]8th October 2011[/editline] [b]OCZ ModXStream PRO 700W[/b] Is this a good PSU? It's on around 90$ if my currencies are right[/QUOTE] bad, especially for that price
[QUOTE=reapaninja;32684379]bad, especially for that price[/QUOTE] 100,78 dollars without shipping to be exact. If you think it is bad, then what do you suggest? Electronics are quite cheap here in Sweden, just so you remember that..
XFX 650W or Corsair TX650V2 will be far better quality and output more useful power fine for any single GPU setup or the antec high current gamer series
Where in sweden do you live? Webbhallen still has some TX650'ies left in stock, in gothenburg, stockholm and solna, so that you can save the shipping money. And it is cheaper then on komplett and inet. Well if you want to save yourself about 30 bucks that is.
[QUOTE=naos;32685563]Where in sweden do you live? Webbhallen still has some TX650'ies left in stock, in gothenburg, stockholm and solna, so that you can save the shipping money. And it is cheaper then on komplett and inet. Well if you want to save yourself about 30 bucks that is.[/QUOTE] Can you link me up? Can't find it on Webhallen
[url]http://www.webhallen.com/hardvara/129358-corsair_powersupply_650w_enthusiast_series[/url]
Seems expensive with the shipping. I don't have the money until the end of this month, even though I don't actually know how much I get... [editline]9th October 2011[/editline] Hoping it will be enough though, if not, I ask my parents for some help :v:
Well you could have actually interpreted what i wrote right, and go to the actual store and pick it up.
Webhallen have stores? Didn't know that. I live far away from any of those cities, so I will need to ship it. But I'll buy it as soon as I get it. A question, how do they look when I get them? Are there any cables coming out from them or do you need to open the thing and put your old cables in?
It doesn't seem to be modular, so all the cables are in. Although modular ones just have ports in which you plug in the cables you need.
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