So I'm finally junking my PII 350 MHz based machine, and I would really appreciate your help in hitting upon the right components I should go in for. All I'll be keeping is my printer/scanner/webcam/keyboard/mouse/FDD/CD RW/old HDD for backup
I have no idea about prices, and they would matter when I suggest stuff to my dad, so as far as possible try to give an estimate.
Do suggest brands/models for:
processor I want AMD
motherboard I hear an Asus motherboard would be best?
RAM DDR, 256MB... 512MB would be great though
HDD 7200rpm. SATA would be awesome. 80GB should suffice.
soundcard I have a half duplex one right now, heh. Which one should I go in for? I listen to music with my PC a lot, and I have it hooked up to my music system - will there be a tangible difference in quality?
video card - I'm not a gamer. I use Photoshop and now that I'm getting an upgrade my bro would be using 3DsMax, Maya and stuff. A decent video card..?
Perhaps onboard stuff be good enough for the soundcard and video card?
ATX cabinet / SMPS I got no ideas.
DVD drive no idea
Can I get this much in 25K? Or is it completely inadequate. I also need....
monitor I want 17". I don't think I want a flat screen since they seem to be too costly, don't really know though
UPS APC best?
Thanks a lot, guys
I have no idea about prices, and they would matter when I suggest stuff to my dad, so as far as possible try to give an estimate.
Do suggest brands/models for:
processor I want AMD
motherboard I hear an Asus motherboard would be best?
RAM DDR, 256MB... 512MB would be great though
HDD 7200rpm. SATA would be awesome. 80GB should suffice.
soundcard I have a half duplex one right now, heh. Which one should I go in for? I listen to music with my PC a lot, and I have it hooked up to my music system - will there be a tangible difference in quality?
video card - I'm not a gamer. I use Photoshop and now that I'm getting an upgrade my bro would be using 3DsMax, Maya and stuff. A decent video card..?
Perhaps onboard stuff be good enough for the soundcard and video card?
ATX cabinet / SMPS I got no ideas.
DVD drive no idea
Can I get this much in 25K? Or is it completely inadequate. I also need....
monitor I want 17". I don't think I want a flat screen since they seem to be too costly, don't really know though
UPS APC best?
Thanks a lot, guys