Newbie - Please help

[Jediknight]

Hi all

I'm new to this site. I'm going to attempt a pc build as it seems like more fun than just buying one off the shelf.

I've already got a p4 and therefore will want to use some of the hardware I've already got as my budget is tight.

I've got a few problems, first the pc is noisy due to the power supply (just a bog standard one) and the 4 fans running in the machine. I want to make the machine less noisy and am prepared to buy a new case and or power supply/fans to quieten it down. Can you guys recommend a case/psu/fans etc.

Also I have a p4, 2.53Ghz Intel processor, 533Mhz which is ok but I want a better motherboard as I'm using a Asus p4s8x which I've had some problems with. My dilemma is do I buy an 800Mhz/533Mhz FSB board which will run with my current processor or go for a 3/3.2Ghz processor now. Is there much difference?

Any help/advice would be appreciated. Hopefully one day, I'll have enough knowledge to help someone else out on here!!

Thanks

 

[Noir]

you will probly not find any big difference in the way that the computer will run i say just go with what you have. i am in the same boat i am trying to biuld a new computer too but with that high of ghz you will not notece much of a change

 

[lostintech]

...were on the same boat when it comes to navigating through the sea if it-internet technology...and waddling throught the swamps and mucks of computer usage terrain...

...as for the computer making to much sound...you could use a heat retardent spnge of sorts to wrap the inside of the casing,.....and or ...with the same stuff wrap the driver casing....