Computer Parts

[PaulMacC]

I would like the safest bet I dont want to have to return anything so recommendations

[N!ck]

I would like the safest bet I dont want to have to return anything so recommendations

Well the RAM I said and i don't know what processor will work.

[PaulMacC]

Has anyone got a processor they know that will work?

[Sam]

Riight

Processor = http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=28356

- £156.00 inc. VAT (Though they currently have for around £149 on some deal thing)

90% sure it's fine with your motherboard. I've checked a few sources and its Socket 775, and can handle quad-core.. So why not? ;P

Though i'd reccomend getting a completely new motherboard.

If you're looking for on-board graphics, then http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=35359 has it, and also a PCI-E (x16) slot if you wish to eventually purchase a gfx card.

- £65.84 inc. VAT

It's also Micro-ATX, because i re-call someone earlier in the thread saying it needed to be? o.O

Then also purchase the processor from above, and the RAM below

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=29108

- £34.44 inc. VAT

Total Cost: £249.28

I'd strongly suggest purchasing all 3 parts listed above. All 3 are 100% compatible (though it is late, so if i've made a silly mistake someone please point it out). You're also under your budget, and are gettting a newer motherboard, 2GB ram + a quad-core processor.

[Recursion]

Riight

Processor = http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/CPUs+%2F+Processors/Intel/Core+2+Duo/Intel+Core+2+Quad+Q6600+2.4GHz+95W+G0+Stepping+(Re tail+775)+?productId=28356

- £156.00 inc. VAT (Though they currently have for around £149 on some deal thing)

90% sure it's fine with your motherboard. I've checked a few sources and its Socket 775, and can handle quad-core.. So why not? ;P

Though i'd reccomend getting a completely new motherboard.

If you're looking for on-board graphics, then http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Motherboards/Socket+775+(Intel)/Gigabyte+GA-EG41MF-S2H+Intel+G41+Socket+775+Motherboard+?productId=35 359 has it, and also a PCI-E (x16) slot if you wish to eventually purchase a gfx card.

- £65.84 inc. VAT

It's also Micro-ATX, because i re-call someone earlier in the thread saying it needed to be? o.O

Then also purchase the processor from above, and the RAM below

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Memory/DDR2/DDR2+1066+(PC8500)/OCZ+2GB+PC2-8500+DDR2+Intel+Optimized+Titanium+(2x1GB)+?produc tId=29108

- £34.44 inc. VAT

Total Cost: £249.28

I'd strongly suggest purchasing all 3 parts listed above. All 3 are 100% compatible (though it is late, so if i've made a silly mistake someone please point it out). You're also under your budget, and are gettting a newer motherboard, 2GB ram + a quad-core processor.

Check if the BIOS can handle Quads, they usually can for LGA775 but you never know.

[PaulMacC]

Hm, I'll go for the 3 Sam listed if someone can confirm that they all work, I dont wanna have to return things.

[N!ck]

http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=28356
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=30158
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=34970

You may as well get 4GB RAM, not much more.

I can't guarantee the screw holes on the motherboard will line up with the holes in your case as it's an OEM PC and they do it like that sometimes just to be awkward.

[N!ck]

Double post lag :S

[PaulMacC]

http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=28356
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=30158
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=34970

You may as well get 4GB RAM, not much more.

I can't guarantee the screw holes on the motherboard will line up with the holes in your case as it's an OEM PC and they do it like that sometimes just to be awkward.

Oh, hm does the motherboard have onboard gfx?
What do I do if the screw holes dont line up?

[N!ck]

Oh, hm does the motherboard have onboard gfx?

Yes .

Send it back .