[jpatto]

Im considering to build a dual core AMD 64 bit Windows Vista Ultimate system. Just wanted your lot advice if this is something i should/shouldn't do and what hardware you would recommend (best and cheapest). Any Uk websites appreciated as ill have to pay tax if in any other country. Any feedback is welcome.

Many thanks

[nitroshift]

Please mods move this thread to the "Hardware Hangout".

@jpatto
This is minimum necessary.

[glent]

UK Websites I've used in the past
Ebuyer ( I use them alot )
Overclockers
Aria
KustomPC
Chillblast
Check them all for specials offers

[ripken204]

well how much do u want to spend?
you should get a dual core cpu, 2gig of ram, 7900gt or something similar(you want to game?)

[jpatto]

Thanks for those links!!

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well how much do u want to spend?
you should get a dual core cpu, 2gig of ram, 7900gt or something similar(you want to game?)

I probably want to spend minimum as possible for good suff but lets say around £1500 - £2000. I want it to be future proof so dont want to upgrade too soon either. I do programming mainly but i think making a really good system maybe worth while. Gaming is on odd ocassions.

Thanks

[puntoMX]

Are you going to use the Visualization technology? If so then look for the cheapest AMD CPU that has it. Non of the iNTEL 8xx/9xx have it. The iNTEL CPUs that have it, like the Core2Duo and later, don´t perform well with Visualization technology, e.g. VMware / Virtual Machine. Sure the Core2Duo´s FPU is fater in 32 bit .

[nitroshift]

puntoMX, on Jan 6 2007, 10:17 PM, said:

Are you going to use the Visualization technology? If so then look for the cheapest AMD CPU that has it. Non of the iNTEL 8xx/9xx have it. The iNTEL CPUs that have it, like the Core2Duo and later, don´t perform well with Visualization technology, e.g. VMware / Virtual Machine. Sure the Core2Duo´s FPU is fater in 32 bit .

You mean "Virtualization"?

[puntoMX]

Indeed...

Thanx for pointing me .