Getting a new PC, advice appreciated Options

[Ramirez]

So, I can now consider getting a new machine that will be able to play the game but I am somewhat overwhelmed by all the components on http://www.ebuyer.com (where I will almost certainly be buying them). A friend is going to help me build the thing but I'd like some idea o what I need before we go and order parts. Right now I am not entirely sure what I need to be able to run the game reasonably well. I checked the system reccomendations and they looked easy enough, but when it came to looking at the components I got all confused I don't want to spend much more than £500... I guess I could go nearer £600 but I would prefer not to... it is just all very confusing. I don't need to play the game on the highest settings, just... reasonably well

For example, this http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/63119 caught my eye when I was browsing but I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking at. Then there are the dual core things

Then I started looking at graphics cards and got even more confused... Something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/115739 is a nice price but I have no idea what it does.

Nothing is certain at the moment and my friend can probably help when he gets back but I was just hoping some people here coul give me some pointers before I go spending.

This post has been edited by Ramirez: Sep 24 2006, 10:28 AM

[ThePerson98]

Hmm..for one that would run oblivion for a good price..
You want Socket AM2
I would suggest..
Athlon 64 X2 3800 AM2
1 GB Corsair Valueselect
7600 GT PCI Express
ASUS M2N-E ATX AM2
Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB SATA 3.0GB/sec WD2500KS


That's just a draft of what I would buy, no real research put in..That would run oblivion probably high, but not max graphics. But leaves room for much expansion

I don't mean to post links to different forums. But I know of forums that could prove to be much more help.
discussions.hardwarecentral.com No www

This post has been edited by ThePerson98: Sep 27 2006, 04:15 AM