[lauraa]

So I need to kill my computer and see what's inside it? :cryvaultboy:

Well I guess you could also figure out your HDD's make and model and google it. Go to Start->Computer->Right Click the C drive->Properties->Hardware tab. The name ought to be there. Make sure the type is "Disk Drive" and not "CD/DVD drive".

[Sabrina Steige]

Well I guess you could also figure out your HDD's make and model and google it. Go to Start->Computer->Right Click the C drive->Properties->Hardware tab. The name ought to be there. Make sure the type is "Disk Drive" and not "CD/DVD drive".

"WDC WD10 02..bla..-ooY..bla SCSI Disk device"

No mentioning of a IDE or SATA. :/

[Hairul Hafis]

Hi, I'm kinda new to the whole "custom building" thing, I THINK this is the right place to request a custom build, sorry if it isn't...
Anyway, would it be possible for someone to reccommend a PC/custom built pc to be able to play Skyrim on high - ultra settings? I'm not sure which websites to go to to purchase the parts either.
I was hoping to spend at the very maximum $1000, but I'm not too sure now as Skyrim's graphically intensive game so far...
So would $1000 be too low for a budget? I don't need a monitor/keyboard/mouse/operating system/speakers or anything like that as I already have all the accessories.
I live in Australia, and I have a friend who can put together the parts but I know it would definetly help if it already came assembled.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thankyou.

[biiibi]

"WDC WD10 02..bla..-ooY..bla SCSI Disk device"

No mentioning of a IDE or SATA. :/

N-no you have to google it and find out there.

[Brandon Bernardi]

Gaahhh, this BSOD's won't end! I've installed my new GPU, but this error keeps coming up:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/316383_510604628672_160100387_30202219_1190480791_n.jpg
Anyone? Help? This is driving me insane, to no end!
This one just came now:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300643_510605122682_160100387_30202222_1269654355_n.jpg

I get these like ever two days in work, happens when I'm leaving, I have the laptop shut down and while its doing that I pull the charger out but it works fine with a restart.
I doubt this is what your doing?

[roxxii lenaghan]

Hi, I'm kinda new to the whole "custom building" thing, I THINK this is the right place to request a custom build, sorry if it isn't...
Anyway, would it be possible for someone to reccommend a PC/custom built pc to be able to play Skyrim on high - ultra settings? I'm not sure which websites to go to to purchase the parts either.
I was hoping to spend at the very maximum $1000, but I'm not too sure now as Skyrim's graphically intensive game so far...
So would $1000 be too low for a budget? I don't need a monitor/keyboard/mouse/operating system/speakers or anything like that as I already have all the accessories.
I live in Australia, and I have a friend who can put together the parts but I know it would definetly help if it already came assembled.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thankyou.

there were a few more responses in your thread in the skyrim forums but here's a start:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1163&products_id=17198 video card $169
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_31&products_id=13521 case w/ 500W psu $105
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=18143 hdd $139 once it's back in stock
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_912&products_id=13600 6GB RAM $55
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=18146 MB $145
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=18220 bluray/dvd combo drive $69
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_346_1184&products_id=16531 cpu $229

Total = $911

you can tweak with other options but this system would max skyrim. if you were going to tweak anything go with the gpu to be more future proof. also, you'd need an OS...do you have one already?

[Andres Lechuga]

N-no you have to google it and find out there.

I googled, but I have no idea what I'm looking for.. :confused:

[Melung Chan]

Which of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001315%2040000020%204017&IsNodeId=1&page=2&bop=And&CompareItemList=20|24-236-052^24-236-052-TS%2C24-236-049^24-236-049-03%23 would be the better purchase?

There is a bit of a price, size, appearance, and response time difference, but other than that, they seem very similar (VW246H is a daily deal at the moment). Which would be better for gaming?

P.S. What in the heck does VH and VW stand for, anyhow? I never understood the Asus naming convention.

[tannis]

*snip*

Hey, thanks for that list! I used it as a base and made some tweaks and here's what I came up with:

(Links are from a finnish site, but everything important should be understandable for non finnish speakers. I can translate if not)
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/ENGTX560-TI-DCII-TOP?pid=1320690188784
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/RC-502-KKN1?pid=1320690227653
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/HDS721010CLA332?pid=1320690238209
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/SATA-05?pid=1320690265331 (How many of these do I need?)
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL?pid=1320690339638
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/P8Z68-M-PRO?pid=1320690355930
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/CH10LSRBB?pid=1320690370494
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/BX80623I52500K?pid=1320690384804
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/RS550-ACAAE3-EU?pid=1320690401788 (I'm really not sure about this one)

Together they cost 968.00€

So, what do you people think?
Should I change something?
Do I still need something?

I'm getting a new monitor and windows 7 later on, but DAMN windows 7 is expensive!

[Ann Church]

Is this where I can request a custom build ? I need some help with it, or should I just post on the main board instead ?

[Makenna Nomad]

Is this where I can request a custom build ? I need some help with it, or should I just post on the main board instead ?

Yea you can request a custom build here.
You just need to tell us your budget, if you need extra things such as a monitor, os, etc and if you can put the computer together yourself.

[Lindsay Dunn]

Yea you can request a custom build here.
You just need to tell us your budget, if you need extra things such as a monitor, os, etc and if you can put the computer together yourself.

Thanks. Give me a mintue.

[Damien Mulvenna]

Hi guys. I'm new to this so bear with me here. Skyrim is just round the corner and with what limited knowledge of PC's I have (namely where the on button is) I think I need a new computer. I don't know how good my current computer is or what the specs are or even how to find them, but I'm sure my computer is to old. So with that said I need your help. I will now have to you ask a series of newb questions. Before you answer the questions some information for you all. I live in the UK and I would think roughly ￡750 - ￡1000 would be my budget.

Is it better to buy a pre assembled computer or build it myself?

If it is better to build it my self how hard is it to do?

If I have to build it myself can you list the parts I would need and where I could find them.

How good would this final build be?


I already have a mouse, keyboard and monitor. So I think all I would need would be a version of windows. Thanks for the help guys.

[JUan Martinez]

there were a few more responses in your thread in the skyrim forums but here's a start:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1163&products_id=17198 video card $169
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_31&products_id=13521 case w/ 500W psu $105
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=18143 hdd $139 once it's back in stock
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_912&products_id=13600 6GB RAM $55
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=18146 MB $145
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=18220 bluray/dvd combo drive $69
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_346_1184&products_id=16531 cpu $229

Total = $911

you can tweak with other options but this system would max skyrim. if you were going to tweak anything go with the gpu to be more future proof. also, you'd need an OS...do you have one already?

I have a spare copy of Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit... but I plan to use wireless networks to connect to the internet for browsing... would I need a network card for that?
Thanks

[Robert DeLarosa]

I have a spare copy of Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit... but I plan to use wireless networks to connect to the internet for browsing... would I need a network card for that?
Thanks

Yes, you'd need to get a wireless network card.

While it doesn't matter for skyrim, if you plan on doing online gaming, you really do owe it to yourself to run a wired connection. Wired is far superior to wireless both in terms of speed and reliability. You also really should do it if you plan on doing things like a NAS or other networked backup solutions (probably getting ahead of myself with this last piece)

Also, I'm pretty certain Z68 boards don't support triple-channel, so you'd be better off getting a 2x4GB memory kit rather than the 3x2GB kit linked.

[Nick Swan]

Does anyone know how I can find out what exact sound card I have? I need to install new drivers for it.

[A Lo RIkIton'ton]

So, fairly odd request; does anybody know of a USB 2.0 to 2.5mm + USB adapter? Meaning one side, I can plug my USB headset into, and the other side has a 2.5mm jack, so i can plug it into my Xbox 360 controller, and a USB, so i can power it? lol... Or any other ways to get a USB headset (wired) to work with an Xbox 360. Thanks.

[jess hughes]

Also, I'm pretty certain Z68 boards don't support triple-channel, so you'd be better off getting a 2x4GB memory kit rather than the 3x2GB kit linked.

Thanks, will do wired instead. Also, can you recommend a different memory kit for me? I really don't know which to get.

[Wane Peters]

My processor is an Intel Core2 CPU 4400 @ 2.00 GHz.

I'm looking for the best video card I can get that my processor will be able to keep up with without any signs of struggling during gameplay. I'm hoping to be able to run Skyrim at max settings or very close to it. Do I have any options with this?

[No Name]

Does anyone know how I can find out what exact sound card I have? I need to install new drivers for it.

Start > Run > Dxdiag should work.

Depending on your computer it's quite probable your sound is handled by your motherboard, at which point you'll either need your motherboard model or your computer model (prebuilt like hp/dell) to get drivers for it.

[Klaire]

Would this memory kit be compatible with the ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard?

G.Skill Ripjaws
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=888&products_id=13931

Thanks, I really have no idea about hardware... just want to be sure.

[Imy Davies]

Hi, I'm kinda new to the whole "custom building" thing, I THINK this is the right place to request a custom build, sorry if it isn't...
Anyway, would it be possible for someone to reccommend a PC/custom built pc to be able to play Skyrim on high - ultra settings? I'm not sure which websites to go to to purchase the parts either.
I was hoping to spend at the very maximum $1000, but I'm not too sure now as Skyrim's graphically intensive game so far...
So would $1000 be too low for a budget? I don't need a monitor/keyboard/mouse/operating system/speakers or anything like that as I already have all the accessories.
I live in Australia, and I have a friend who can put together the parts but I know it would definetly help if it already came assembled.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thankyou.

there were a few more responses in your thread in the skyrim forums but here's a start:

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1163&products_id=17198 video card $169
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_31&products_id=13521 case w/ 500W psu $105
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=18143 hdd $139 once it's back in stock
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_912&products_id=13600 6GB RAM $55
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=18146 MB $145
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=18220 bluray/dvd combo drive $69
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_346_1184&products_id=16531 cpu $229

Total = $911

you can tweak with other options but this system would max skyrim. if you were going to tweak anything go with the gpu to be more future proof. also, you'd need an OS...do you have one already?

Would this memory kit be compatible with the ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard?

G.Skill Ripjaws
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=888&products_id=13931

Thanks, I really have no idea about hardware... just want to be sure.

The Coolermaster case is alright, but I'd avoid the PSU that it comes with. Their eXtremePower line is rather low quality in terms of components. Get the case w/o the PSU if you like it and get this PSU instead:http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16290

Alternative case: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1171&products_id=17935

Better HDD: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12711

Better Motherboard (Full ATX): http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=18137

That RAM will work....either board. Highly suggest the AsRock though.

And do you really need a Blu-Ray drive? Could save some money there and go with this http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=17957

Shift it towards a better video card like the http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1164&products_id=15875


May want to give uMart a look to do price-checks:
http://umart.com.au/

Which of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001315%2040000020%204017&IsNodeId=1&page=2&bop=And&CompareItemList=20|24-236-052^24-236-052-TS%2C24-236-049^24-236-049-03%23 would be the better purchase?

There is a bit of a price, size, appearance, and response time difference, but other than that, they seem very similar (VW246H is a daily deal at the moment). Which would be better for gaming?

P.S. What in the heck does VH and VW stand for, anyhow? I never understood the Asus naming convention.

The VH is the better panel due to the 2ms response time. It's been well regarded in the past for gaming purposes....still a solid choice.

They're just model designations, but response times seems to be main difference here. They have a VK lineup too, which includes a webcam I believe.

Hey, thanks for that list! I used it as a base and made some tweaks and here's what I came up with:

(Links are from a finnish site, but everything important should be understandable for non finnish speakers. I can translate if not)
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/ENGTX560-TI-DCII-TOP?pid=1320690188784
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/RC-502-KKN1?pid=1320690227653
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/HDS721010CLA332?pid=1320690238209
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/SATA-05?pid=1320690265331 (How many of these do I need?)
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL?pid=1320690339638
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/P8Z68-M-PRO?pid=1320690355930
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/CH10LSRBB?pid=1320690370494
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/BX80623I52500K?pid=1320690384804
http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/RS550-ACAAE3-EU?pid=1320690401788 (I'm really not sure about this one)

Together they cost 968.00€

So, what do you people think?
Should I change something?
Do I still need something?

I'm getting a new monitor and windows 7 later on, but DAMN windows 7 is expensive!

Suggest you make similar changes as noted above for the system you pretty much copied.

MOBO: http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/P8P67-REV-3.0
PSU: http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/P1-550S-XXB9?pid=1320749080582
HDD: http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/HD103SJ?pid=1320749157976

The case is fine. They also have the Bitfenix Shinobi as well http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/SHINOBI-BK-W?pid=1320749227096

http://www.jimms.fi/tuoteinfo/GFC-00599?pid=1320749520738 ...not that bad.

don't need all those SATA cables really. The motherboard box usually comes packed with a few already.

Hi guys. I'm new to this so bear with me here. Skyrim is just round the corner and with what limited knowledge of PC's I have (namely where the on button is) I think I need a new computer. I don't know how good my current computer is or what the specs are or even how to find them, but I'm sure my computer is to old. So with that said I need your help. I will now have to you ask a series of newb questions. Before you answer the questions some information for you all. I live in the UK and I would think roughly ￡750 - ￡1000 would be my budget.

Is it better to buy a pre assembled computer or build it myself?

If it is better to build it my self how hard is it to do?

If I have to build it myself can you list the parts I would need and where I could find them.

How good would this final build be?


I already have a mouse, keyboard and monitor. So I think all I would need would be a version of windows. Thanks for the help guys.

Better to build yourself with that budget.

There are several videos in the OP on how to build one.

CASE: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/266538
MOBO: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/260771
CPU: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/251596
RAM: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/264750
SSD: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/264770
HDD: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173804
PSU: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/159920
GPU: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/271298
DVD: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/260945
OS: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/259863


Should be under ￡1000

My processor is an Intel Core2 CPU 4400 @ 2.00 GHz.

I'm looking for the best video card I can get that my processor will be able to keep up with without any signs of struggling during gameplay. I'm hoping to be able to run Skyrim at max settings or very close to it. Do I have any options with this?

Aged CPU now. Wouldn't go farther than a Radeon 6770 or GTX 550 Ti with that to be honest and those would already be held back by that CPU. If you want max, should upgrade the CPU too so that it's reasonable to get a more powerful card.

[D LOpez]

The Coolermaster case is alright, but I'd avoid the PSU that it comes with. Their eXtremePower line is rather low quality in terms of components. Get the case w/o the PSU if you like it and get this PSU instead:http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16290

Alternative case: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1171&products_id=17935

Better HDD: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12711

Better Motherboard (Full ATX): http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=18137

That RAM will work....either board. Highly suggest the AsRock though.

And do you really need a Blu-Ray drive? Could save some money there and go with this http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=17957

Shift it towards a better video card like the http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1164&products_id=15875


May want to give uMart a look to do price-checks:
http://umart.com.au/

Thankyou so much... you've been really helpful =)

[Jonathan Braz]

Better to build yourself with that budget.

There are several videos in the OP on how to build one.

CASE: BitFenix Shinobi Black Mid Tower Case
MOBO: Asus P8P67
CPU: Core i5 2500K
RAM: G-Skill 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600Mhz RipjawsX Memory Kit CL9 (9-9-9-24) 1.5V
SSD: Crucial M4 64GB
HDD: Samsung F3 1TB
PSU: Antec TruePower New 650W Modular PSU
GPU: Sapphire HD 6950 2GB GDDR5
DVD: ASUS DRW-24B3ST
OS: Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Should be under ￡1000

---

It's ￡955.60

Are these all the parts I need ?

Thanks for all the help and for the links in the op.

[Steve Fallon]

*snip*

Thank you so much for your reply! I can finally get a new PC!