what parts do i need for my p.c pls

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  1. WOZBALDY

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    hi all got abit of a problem.just got myself a p.c and it keeps shutting down so its going back to them.

    i am going to build my own

    i am going to use a
    AMD 3800+ DUAL CORE CPU but i don`t know what are the best other bits i need use the p.c for burning /pictures /avi-dvd etc

    need
    1 gig ram
    80 gig h/d
    motherboard
    case and power supply
    pioneer 111 dvd

    can anyoune reccommend what bits would be best and where the cheapest place to get them is got about 450-500 quid
    CHEERS WOZ
     
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    Try newegg.com or Tigerdirect.com
     
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    any idea what motherboard for the amd i would need? and ram for the board
    that might be enough info for me
     
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    for motherboard get a socket 939 something along the lines of Asus A8N and ram get PC3200 DDR 400mhz. Also may need a video card for that system
     
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    what one of these 3 would be best and is ram fine?what video card and is this cheap
    A8N5X PCIE 57.00
    gigabyte sli-2000 £62.85
    A8NVM 58.00
    ABIT KN8PCI-E 62.00

    1 GIG CORSAIR XMS PC3200 DDR400 CAS 3-3-3-8 £79.77

    CHEERS WOZ
     
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    Hi, the Abit KN8 is very good, and as for your video card it all depends on your budget. Arguably the best mid-range card right now is the 6800GS,Newegg has for around $170..
     
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    will it run without a video card for now has the abit got on board video
    cheers woz
     
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    Hi, it doesn't have any onboard video, only sound onboard. Your going to need a video card..
     
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    No the abit hasnt got on board video, one that has is Asus A8N-VM.
     
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    No the abit hasnt got on board video, one that has is Asus A8N-VM.

    is this one as good as the abit have heard asus are alright?
    are the 3800+ dual core alot better than the 3700+
    would i notice the difference if i was burning and digital pics

     
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    with the dual core u could do both at once with out ne problems with one core u could do both but be sloooow, Also asus are one of the best motherboard maufactures around at the moment
     
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    so lastly to sum it up

    geta Asus A8N-VM with on board vid
    amd 3800+ dual core
    1 gig ddr400 3200
    case with 450 power

     
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    yep, sounds good and it will all fit lol, and u have got a spare PCI-E slot for an upgrade for the video card, nice.
     
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    thanks for your help m8 will order it up now
    do you know of the best place to get it i am in the uk
    was going to order it from
    scan computers seen quite cheep
     
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