PC advice

[magicroundabout]

any other recomendations sipi

[Simon Pieman]

Unless you're fussed about sli, I would get an intel p35 chipset board as it runs cooler (consumes less power).

This one has just been given the top rating in the magazine I read

http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=64412&source=froogle

or you could get the asus equivalent with built in wi-fi

[Simon Pieman]

The foxconn one supports ddr3 memory, which may be a factor for future upgrades, especially when shelling out a ton on it

[Ralphy]

I have a PC related question for you geeks.

When ripping music from CD's into my iTunes, it takes quite a while. What can I do to speed up the process?

Is it a case of getting a faster CD Drive or is a faster processor needed?

[Simon Pieman]

Combination of factors but its your processor more than anything because it's doing the most work (converting the music into a file format).

[magicroundabout]

Unless you're fussed about sli, I would get an intel p35 chipset board as it runs cooler (consumes less power).

This one has just been given the top rating in the magazine I read

http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=64412&source=froogle

or you could get the asus equivalent with built in wi-fi

looks good to me.

so whats the p35 chipset all about? what gains is it against the mobo's i posted?

[Ralphy]

Combination of factors but its your processor more than anything because it's doing the most work (converting the music into a file format).

Sod it, my credit card is coming out soon.

Faster PC required for my music needs.

Whats the best option for me? Quad Core ?

What speed CD ROM drives are standard these days? How can I find out what speed my current one is?

[Simon Pieman]

Unless you're fussed about sli, I would get an intel p35 chipset board as it runs cooler (consumes less power).

This one has just been given the top rating in the magazine I read

http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=64412&source=froogle

or you could get the asus equivalent with built in wi-fi

looks good to me.

so whats the p35 chipset all about? what gains is it against the mobo's i posted?

Cheaper and runs cooler which means it will overclock nicely. There's probably no major benefit to either option, but the price tag will definite suit and the upgrade potential is better.

There is a new intel chipset out (x something or other) but I don't know much about that. Likewise nvidia have the 780 chipset out now too.

[Simon Pieman]

Combination of factors but its your processor more than anything because it's doing the most work (converting the music into a file format).

Sod it, my credit card is coming out soon.

Faster PC required for my music needs.

Whats the best option for me? Quad Core ?

What speed CD ROM drives are standard these days? How can I find out what speed my current one is?

If you want the lastest processors you will need a new motherboard too.

Quad core seems an excessive luxury. You'll also need more power for it. If you do go quad core get the Intel Q6600, but I think a Core 2 Duo will be easily good enough.

As for the cd rom, don't get too hung up. A 48 or 52x read speed is around the norm these days.

[magicroundabout]

Unless you're fussed about sli, I would get an intel p35 chipset board as it runs cooler (consumes less power).

This one has just been given the top rating in the magazine I read

http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=64412&source=froogle

or you could get the asus equivalent with built in wi-fi

looks good to me.

so whats the p35 chipset all about? what gains is it against the mobo's i posted?

Cheaper and runs cooler which means it will overclock nicely. There's probably no major benefit to either option, but the price tag will definite suit and the upgrade potential is better.

There is a new intel chipset out (x something or other) but I don't know much about that. Likewise nvidia have the 780 chipset out now too.

so this really is ideal for me and gaming coupled with the E6750 processor? and if cheap enough some ddr3 ram

[Simon Pieman]

I'd leave the DDR3 ram until it becomes cheaper and standard. I'm not even sure if there is going to be a real benefit to it in speed terms, but at least you have the option.

I'd say get a new heatsink (this one below - look at the reviews and piss easy to fit) and 2GB of fast memory and job's a good'n. All for under £300.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/105994

[Ralphy]

48 or 52 speed hey?

How can I find out what this PC has currently?

Any system check I can do?

[Simon Pieman]

Do you have Nero installed Ralphy?

[Ralphy]

Nope.

[Simon Pieman]

there's probably an option in your burning software to change the read speed. Set it to maximum and see what it tells you. I'd just get a dvd rw drive for £20 regardless.