Computer Building

[Stewie521]

So I decided to build my own computer to run my Minecraft server on, and I was wondering about some cheap but still decent parts for it. As of right now, I've only really looked at Memory Express's website, but my dad suggest asking here, so if you have any suggestions, fire away!

Thanks!

[Tom]

I've bought from both ncix.com and canadacomputers.com in the past.

If you're not looking for uber anything, look at one of the new Intel or AMD CPUs with the graphics built in. Dual Core at least. Minecraft is a cpu hog.

[Thorin]

Hey Tom, what are the specs on the server you've got Minecraft running on?

[Lazybones]

I can vouch for ncix as well if you can't find what you want at memx.

[Stewie521]

If you're not looking for uber anything, look at one of the new Intel or AMD CPUs with the graphics built in. Dual Core at least. Minecraft is a cpu hog.

My CPU is actually below 20 % while I play, it's the RAM that gets up there...

[Tom]

Hey Tom, what are the specs on the server you've got Minecraft running on?

Just note that it runs more than minecraft:

Motherboard: MA790FXT-UD5P
CPU: Phenom II x4 810
RAM: 8GB DDR3
Main Storage: 2x500GB RAID1
Data Storage: 7x1TB RAID5
Extra Storage: 1x640G
GFX: Nvidia GForce 8400GS (low profile & fanless)