Computer configuration

d1v

Sweden868 Posts

April 30 2008 19:44 GMT

Alright, I turn to you in request of help. My gf's computer is wrecked (beyond repair, I'm afraid) and I'm supposed to buy a new one. Knowing that TL.net has it's fair share of it-specialists, I now ask you to help me compiling a new system. My gf would use her computer for surfing, chatting and occasionally some gaming, so it doesn't have to be a high-end machine, but something, which can handle Windows XP/Vista, MSN and SIMS 2 and so on.

Now, that's what I thought of, but I guess there are better alternatives:

Processor:

Intel CORE2DUO E4600

Mainboard:

ASUS P5N-E SLI, PCX, nForce650

RAM:

No idea, any suggestions?

Harddisk:

Well, use the old HD (if possible?)

What do you think? Is this compilation rubbish, or is it ok?

Thank you in advance!

GeneralStan

United States4789 Posts

April 30 2008 19:46 GMT

The harddrive is the least durable, most vulnerable part of the machine, so you should really buy a new one

FreeZEternal

Korea (South)3396 Posts

April 30 2008 19:52 GMT

RAM: 2GB
Harddisk: If you have enough space in there, just use the old HD.

zdd

1463 Posts

April 30 2008 19:53 GMT

If the most processor intensive thing required is the sims 2, which has requirements of 800 mhz, 256mb ram, and 32 mb video ram, then any computer will work pretty much. For example something like this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3756596&CatId=31 for $150 should work fine.

d1v

Sweden868 Posts

April 30 2008 19:59 GMT

Right. What do you think of this offer?

http://www.stegcomputer.ch/shop.asp

zdd

1463 Posts

April 30 2008 20:06 GMT

Hm that link just points to the whole site, not any particular product. I like this one however: http://www.stegcomputer.ch/details.asp?prodid=net-pc-02 although it seems a tad overpriced.

d1v

Sweden868 Posts

April 30 2008 20:10 GMT

Oh, I'm sorry, my bad. zdd, do you think this will be enough to run SIMS2 and similiar bs? And btw, the price is Swiss Francs, which are around 1:1 to USD, but normal salaries in Switzerland are averaging at like 4500 - 5000 USD, so no big deal with the price there.

jimminy_kriket

Canada5543 Posts

April 30 2008 20:13 GMT

i think you linked to the wrong page.

http://pc.ncix.com/pcbuilder/index.php?action=getprice&id=2766050&platformid=1000

Something like this should be fine, its a canadian site but the prices should be similar for all places. Capable of running sims 2 with ease, and most older games.

zdd

1463 Posts

April 30 2008 20:29 GMT

On May 01 2008 05:10 d1v wrote:
Oh, I'm sorry, my bad. zdd, do you think this will be enough to run SIMS2 and similiar bs? And btw, the price is Swiss Francs, which are around 1:1 to USD, but normal salaries in Switzerland are averaging at like 4500 - 5000 USD, so no big deal with the price there.

Yeah that should be more than enough to run sims 2, everything else like chat, web browsing, etc should work perfectly too

d1v

Sweden868 Posts

April 30 2008 20:31 GMT

#10

Thank you all so far, I'll continue to look around and I'm always glad to hear some more suggestions.

jimminy_kriket

Canada5543 Posts

April 30 2008 20:40 GMT

#11

I dont know about that celeron computer. Dual cores are so cheap these days it seems foolish not to get one.

d1v if you have the time you should start learning about building your own computer. Its always cheaper that way and you get to pick your parts. A good place to start is www.tomshardware.com.