This tutorial is intended to assist you in building a basic PC. There are obviously a plethora of possible PC configurations and hardware that you could put into your new PC if you choose. But, what we are trying to do here is help you put together a basic PC. For this reason, we are only requiring the basic components and tools to get you up and running.
Tools Required
- Screwdriver – A Phillips-head (cross-point) screwdriver is what is used in most PCs.
- Screw Extractor – If you have surgeon’s fingers you may not need this. But, if you’re human, it is likely you might drop a screw into your PC during this procedure and be too big-thumbed to get it out. A screw extractor can help you grab those screws and get them out without messing with the hardware. You definitely do not want to run your PC with loose screws in there. It could cause a short circuit.
- Flashlight – Unless you are in a fantastic lighting situation, you will likely need a flashlight to get a look of the landscape in your PC while you’re working.
- Tweezers – May be helpful for you in switching jumpers later in the tutorial.
Hardware Required
- PC Case
- Floppy Disk Drive
- Hard Drive
- CD-ROM Drive
- Processor
- Processor Cooling Fan
- Motherboard
- Memory Modules
- Power Supply
- Video Card
- Keyboard & Mouse
To build a basic PC, you will need at least a motherboard, a memory module, a processor with cooling fan, a power supply, a hard drive, a floppy drive, a video card and a CD-ROM.
Most electrically sensitive hardware comes in a static bag which is designed to protect the electronics from static electricity shock. Leave your hardware in these bags until you are ready to install them.
Software Required
- System Disk
- Device Drivers (these usually come with the hardware above)
- Operating System (for the purposes of this tutorial, we will assume you are choosing Microsoft Windows as your operating system – PC Mechanic has lots of great information on Linux and other alternatives)
Cables and Miscellaneous
- Drive cables
- Motherboard spacers (usually come with the motherboard, but are used to space the motherboard up off the mounting plate)
- Screws (usually a whole pile of screws will come with your PC’s case, but if you are using a case you happened to have around, you will need to collect some screws)
- Power cords (for both your PC and your monitor. They usually come with the hardware when you buy it, of course)
- CPU Cooling Compound
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Are these components compatible to build a new system from the ground up and am I missing anything?
LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 – OEM $23.99
Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-B Blue Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case – Retail $86.99
Seagate ST3640323AS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive – OEM $64.99
ASRock A780GXH/128M AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard – Retail $89.99
EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported $135.00
KINGWIN ABT-730MM 730W ATX / BTX SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply – Retail $74.99
ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound – Retail $8.99
OCZ Gold 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Quad kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2G8008GQ – Retail $92.99
AMD Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition Kuma 2.8GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core Processor Model AD785ZWCGHBOX – Retail $69.00
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders – OEM $99.99
MASSCOOL FD08025S1M4 80mm Case Fan – Retail $12.90 ($1.29each)
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler – Retail $29.99
Grand Total: $880.03 Including Shipping.
dont waste a gtx 260 on a athlonx2, spend the extra 150$ to get a phenom2. or save 50$ and buy a 9800gt of a 9600gt.
hey, is that RAM compatible with your motherboard? find the QVL (Qualified Vendor List) for your motherboard at the motherboard maker’s website…make sure your ram is listed on the QVL. if not..the ram wont boot and you have wasted $92 (unless you RMA)
lol. i already built my pc but was finding instructions for a friend cant be bothered doing it for him – gotta study for exams. I saved up money from working for over 2 years (I’m only 16) and bought:
intel i7 950
asus rampage II extreme
nvidia gtx 295
coolermaster storm sniper case
6 fans including built in ones
razer keyboard and mouse
22″ Asus monitor (i know its not big but parents wouldnt let me go bigger)
6g of RAM
1 x Velociraptor 300gb HDD (10000rpm is SO AWESOME)
1 x Seagate 250gb (already had)
1 x Seagate 500gb
it took me ages to get enough but it was SOOO worth it.
wow must have spent alot awsome sys
What are you overclocking at?
oh and windows 7 RC of course ^^
What do I need to do to build in an hdmi output so I can hook it up to my HDtv?
Depending on your Video Card you can buy a quick adapter, If you have a DVI you just get the adapter like i have on mine. if you have the older kind I’m not sure they make an adapter but even if you get an adapter, to see Hi Def your video card has to support it. but none the less you can still view it on your HD TV
“Ok so this is most everything that I am purchasing for my computer build. I know my way around a computer pretty well for the most part but this is to be my very first build solo or otherwise and I am just wondering if this setup sounds like it will work and whatnot. Its just alot of very expensive parts and I dont want to fry anything. Thanks in advance for any and all help.”
NZXT Zero Black/Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case
ABS Tagan BZ Series BZ1300 1300W ATX12V / EPS12V
EVGA E760 CLASSIFIED “Overclocker’s Pick” 3-Way SLI (x8) + PhysX 1366 Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 965 Nehalem 3.2GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
BFG Tech GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP set up in quad SLI.
CORSAIR XMS3 12GB (6 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
GEIL GMCEC01 Fan & Heatsinks
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive
LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-Ray DVD Drive SATA Model DH-4O1S-58
HT | OMEGA STRIKER 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card
Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 B2L-00047 Black USB Ergonomics Keyboard and Mouse
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
22” widescreen HDTV Acer desktop monitor
Siviem,
Have you built your system like you had posted??? If yes, how is it working and where did you purchase all the parts from???
TK2099
Hi i was wondering where can i buy al lthis i’m not planning o nbuilding my own pc but wil ldo on future i’m 15 years old now but i just want to get the hand of it so whe ni become older i will do it myself
also what happen if i play gta iv on a normal monitor?
my 3 favorite places to buy parts are http://www.tigerdirect.com – http://www.geeks.com & http://www.newegg.com i’ve built a lot of computers and probably over 90 per cent of the stuff i’ve used has come from these 3 places. you can find all the info you need to build a pc from carefully reading their websites. have fun…
try egghead first.very good about help and returns
had lots of problems with tiger
john t
good luck
hey compared to you people im new at this stuff, compared to everybody i know, im a nerd
but anyways, i decided that i would save up and buy parts to make my own computer 
(im only 14 so its gonna take awhile) also i am trying to find this case that i saw when i was like 5 or just really young and i wanted it
the name of it is:
xg viper 2 (in black and red)
if you can tell me where to find it online i will love you foreva
but anyways can you check if these parts are compatible and will work well together (might change case if viper case is found) also sorry about the long names and stuff but i am copying the names from newegg, just a fyi
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CASE:
COOLER MASTER NV 690 NV-690C-KWN2-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case – Retail
HARD DRIVE:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive – OEM
CD-ROM DRIVE:
Sony Optiarc Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1678A – OEM
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE:
NEC Black 1.44MB 3.5″ Internal Floppy Drive Model FD1231M – OEM
PROCESSOR:
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor – Retai
MOTHERBOARD:
GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard – Retail
MEMORY MODULES (RAM):
Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC24G6400ELK – Retail
POWER SUPPLY:
comes with case
VIDEO CARD:
EVGA 256-A8-N341-LX GeForce 6200 256MB 64-bit DDR AGP 8X Video Card – Retail
KEYBOARD:
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro (2.0) – Retail
MOUSE:
comes with keyboard
MONITOR:
Acer X223Wbd Black 22″ 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2500:1 – Retail
SOUND CARD:
HT | OMEGA STRIKER 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card – Retail
SPEAKERS:
Genius SP-S110 100W (P.M.P.O.) 2.0 Black Speaker – Retail
OPERATING SYSTEM:
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 SP2B for System Builders – OEM
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and thats it if i should add anything or change anything, you be my guest to inform me, thanks!
Hey, First of all I must warn you that you are wasting your money on such a built
you are trying to find a case maybe incompatible with your mobo and parts are old too (why are you using a floppy ?? this invention is obsolete ???) save your money and buy a mass storage device or (pendrive)
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your monitor needs a good vga card i suggest 9600 Gt (it’s A PCI-e) so you need to change mobo too (HDD, CPU are fine) you need also a good power supply, if you are buying genuine windows DON’T get 7 beta and start saving for year 2011 to buy a retail version
if you built the pc written in your post , your gonna loose it after 1 year or you have to upgrade (come on it’s vista and 7 century)
i thoug you were talking to me lol about the floppy i was like wtf i never say anyhing about making a pc just thoug about it… anyway thanks for info and man i think i wil lhave to play gta in some 2 or 3 years when i get the money myself to buy pc cuz my momma hates me
er i need a floppy for my own reasons, and i hate windows vista, ive had it on one of my computers since the first beta! also i have already pre-ordered windows 7, and i have the rc of windows 7 on another of my computers. windows xp media center is like xp pro but better, im a xp fan more then any other os. so anyways about this build, im not going to build it cause i made far too many mistakes with it, so im gonna remake it.
If you ever plan on upgrading your hardware, don’t get the OEM… impossible to upgrade.
Where can I buy parts for my PC?
see my answer to “Aristides” from June 18.
hi,
this is the first computer im trying to build and i wanted to know if everything was compatible
ultra M923 full tower ATXcase 99.98
EVGA X58 SLI LE Motherboard 229.99
intel cor i7 920 processor BX80601920 279.99
Patriot Viper Tri channel 6GB PC10666 DDR3 Memory 89.99
Hitachi DeskStar 7K1000.B Hard drive 79.99
Ultra LSP750 750-Watt power supply 79.98
LG Super Multi Blu-ray/HD DVD-Rom Drive 139.99
BFG GeForce GTX 280 Video Card 299.99
Asus Xonar DX PCIe 7.1 sound card 89.99
120Hz Samsung Syncmaster 2233RZ 22″ 3D Gaming LCD Monitor + NVIDIA 3D Vision IR Glasses & Base Station 599.99
heyyyyy good build i would probably go with ocz or corsair ram, ive heard of problems with patriot ram on the evga board. Also i have the same motherboard and the sound quality is very good for on board sound so i would probably drop the sound card or if you really want some good audio go with a creative card, one of the x-fi’s or something. personally i think creative makes THE best audio cards. but everything else is cool….. and if you build it look into overclocking. the i7 overclocks really well and the board makes it pretty easy.
Hi, can you tell me if this will all work together and, what cables are required exactly and what PSU do I need?
Antec Three Hundred Tower Gaming PC Computer Case
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antec-Three-Hundred-Tower-Gaming-PC-Computer-Case_W0QQitemZ330281949505QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_DesktopComponents_RL?hash=item4ce6569941&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A16|66%3A4|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A200
ASROCK SKT-AM3 M3A780GXH S/V/L 5200MT/s MOTHERBOARD
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ASROCK-SKT-AM3-M3A780GXH-S-V-L-5200MT-s-MOTHERBOARD_W0QQitemZ360156445744QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motherboards_CPUs?hash=item53daff3c30&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A16|66%3A4|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A200
AMD Phenom II X4 955 BlackEdition Socket AM3 Processor
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-955-BlackEdition-Socket-AM3-Processor_W0QQitemZ150356383176QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motherboards_CPUs?hash=item2301f055c8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A16|66%3A4|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A200
2GB DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 240-PIN DIMM RAM FOR DESKTOPS <= *2
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2GB-DDR3-1066MHz-PC3-8500-240-PIN-DIMM-RAM-FOR-DESKTOPS_W0QQitemZ120441389463QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MemoryRAM_JN?hash=item1c0addc197&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A15|66%3A4|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A200
BRAND NEW HITACHI 1TB 1000GB SATA DRIVE 7200 RPM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-HITACHI-1TB-1000GB-SATA-DRIVE-7200-RPM_W0QQitemZ370221037094QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_HardDrives_RL?hash=item5632e4b626&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1690|240%3A1308|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50#ShippingPayment
LG 22x DUAL LAYER DVD RW IDE DRIVE INTERNAL BURNER NEW
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LG-22x-DUAL-LAYER-DVD-RW-IDE-DRIVE-INTERNAL-BURNER-NEW_W0QQitemZ250434487888QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Drives_Storage_CD_DVD_Drives_ET?hash=item3a4f0f0650&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A4|39%3A1|72%3A1683|293%3A1|294%3A200
XFX ATI RADEON HD 4850 PCI GRAPHIC CARD DUAL TV OUT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XFX-ATI-RADEON-HD-4850-PCI-GRAPHIC-CARD-DUAL-TV-OUT_W0QQitemZ290328533071QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW?hash=item4398edd84f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A15|66%3A4|39%3A1|293%3A2|294%3A200
Thanks
This is what I pulled together. I kinda looked at the plugs and such and wanted someone’s expert opinion on whether all these parts will work together. Obviously there could be better stuff to buy so don’t tell me I should go with something else unless it’s around the same price or works and the other one doesn’t. Thank you in advance for your reply.
* PC Case- http://www.xoxide.com/thermaltake-armor-case-250mm-black.html
* Hard Drive- http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=st315005n1a1as-rk-barracuda-3-5-sata-1.5tb-hd&vgnextoid=c3ea13e46d031210VgnVCM1000001a48090aRCRD&vgnextchannel=0dd96d82a9211210VgnVCM1000001a48090aRCRD&reqPage=Model
* CD-ROM Drive- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136162
* Processor- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471
* Processor Cooling Fan- Help Me Find One
* Motherboard- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157157
* Memory Modules- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220314&Tpk=memory%20modules
* Power Supply- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194034
* Video Card- http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4236616&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#detailspecs
I’m thinking of building my own PC for the first time. I’ve owned several Dells in the past and won’t ever buy another one. I use my PC for web browsing, Excel (with lots of macros), Word, and other general business use. I’ve spent some time at http://www.newegg.com looking at components, but at this point I’m kind of confused, and would greatly appreciate any suggestions. My only component bias right now is that I’d like to stay with Intel processors. I plan to purchase a new monitor as well, in the 23-24 inch widescreen LCD category. Thanks in advance.
Mike
Im making a new computer but i dont know where to get my PSU or my Motherboard. Could someone help me?
P.S Do you even need Floppy Drives or Zip Drives now? What about sound cards? Also, where do i look to see if my components are compatible with each other?
btw this is my first computer and im only 12
Hi I Am Making A New Computer And Before I Order All The Things I Would Like To Know Whether This System Would Work And If It Would All Fit Into The Case.
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred
Motherboard: Gigabyte Ga-Ex58-Extreme Mb
Power Supply: 1200w “Gigabyte” Odin Pro
Processor: Intel I7 950 3.06g
Memory: Kingston 6gb Kit 1066mhz(Pc3-8500) Ddr3 X2
Video: Galaxy Gf Gtx 295 X2 In Sli
Monitor: Acer B273hu 27
Dvd Drive: Lacie D2 Dvd+ -R22x Lightscribe Usb2.0
Tv Tuner: Leadtek Pci-E Leadtek Winfast Pxdvr3200h Hybrid Tv Tuner
Card Reader: Lian Li. Cr-36
Mouse: Razer Mamba
Mouse Pad: Razer Exactmat
Keyboard: Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard
Speakers: Logitech Z-5500
Windows Vista Ultimate (64 Bit)
Ms Office Professional 2007
Hard Drive: Seagate 1tb 3.5″ Barracuda 7200.11 Hdd X2
Sound Card: Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion
Will this system work if installed correctly and more importantly will it fit into the case???
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred
Motherboard: Gigabyte Ga-Ex58-Extreme Mb
Power Supply: 1200w “Gigabyte” Odin Pro
Processor: Intel I7 950 3.06g
Memory: Kingston 6gb Kit 1066mhz(Pc3-8500) Ddr3 X2
Video: Galaxy Gf Gtx 295 X2 In Sli
Monitor: Acer B273hu 27
Dvd Drive: Lacie D2 Dvd+ -R22x Lightscribe Usb2.0
Tv Tuner: Leadtek Pci-E Leadtek Winfast Pxdvr3200h Hybrid Tv Tuner
Card Reader: Lian Li. Cr-36
Mouse: Razer Mamba
Mouse Pad: Razer Exactmat
Keyboard: Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard
Speakers: Logitech Z-5500
Windows Vista Ultimate (64 Bit)
Ms Office Professional 2007
Hard Drive: Seagate 1tb 3.5″ Barracuda 7200.11 Hdd X2
Sound Card: Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion
Hi Peetree,
Overall, the system looks like it could be put together but here are a few things to keep in mind:
1) The Antec 1200 case is a bottom loading PSU tower. With that 1200w hulk of a psu you have (good choice btw) is designed with a top venting fan rather than the standard side fan. This could be a potential heat issue with your SLi 295s occupying space directly in the path of your furnace, um PSU.
2) Make sure that you have the space to use the other expansion slots with the 295s in SLi. On several boards (Rampage II Extreme), the extra slots are taken up by two double wide video cards and completely covered with Tri Sli.
3) Always make sure to check your vendor approved ram lists (although most ram works, you may as well be sure) and I would go with RAM with a higher clock speed. If your mother board supports fast ram, say 1600mhz, you should jump for it. Especially if you plan on overclocking later. This will give you a bit more head room so you don’t go past ram speed mfr. specs.
So look at those three points and see.
I am a stundent, working on a TIGHT budget. Hence i have decided to build a system with following Specs. I would GREATLY appreciate any comments/crtiques. Thx in advance.
Motherboard M4A785TD-V EVO
CPU AMD Phenom II x4 955
Video Card EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
RAM (Corsair XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 x1)
Optical LITE-ON 22X DVD SATA Model iHAS422-08
Hard Drives Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB
Card reader Rosewill RCR-IM5001 USB2.0 Card Reader
Power Supply CM extreme power plus 500w
Case NZXT LEXA BlackLine Black Steel
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
OEM 64-bit w/SP1 (includes Windows 7
Upgrade Option)
do you need a floppy disk drive
and
are these compatible
PC Case: NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Floppy Disk Drive: could it be external
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive – OEM
CD-ROM Drive: LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD±R DVD Burner – OEM
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX
Processor Cooling Fan: in my pc case
Motherboard: ASUS M4A78 Plus AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
Memory Modules: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5
Power Supply: hec HP585D RETAIL 585W ATX12V Power Supply – Power Cord Included
Video Card: ASUS EN9600GSO/DI/512MD3/V2 GeForce 9600 GSO 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
forgot to say these are all on newegg.com
This is my first solo build, I’m pretty proficient with computers but I need to check some things! Just a few easy questions… hopefully! I’d be very grateful for your answers
1) With a blu-ray dvd drive and hd monitor will this video card, http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155218 be sufficient to play blu-ray dvds? Also does this card look half decent?
2) Does a liquid cooling system negate the need for a dedicated processor fan? Or heatsink?
Thanks!
Steff
My mom bought me this laptop for $2000 and it was a big waste. Now since I got instructions making a PC…. what to do with this laptop hmmmmm oh! delete everything and clean it off to make it look brand new and the get most of the money unless they rip you off like EB games does. Need some advice for parts and costs and I am not selling this laptop until I get a job just incase. Can’t wait till I get into PC gaming!
Hi,
Any idea whether these components are compatible? I know I don’t have everything here.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
1. AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX
2. BIOSTAR TA790GX XE AM2+/AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard – Retail
3. SAMSUNG EcoGreen F2 HD103SI 1TB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive – OEM
4. CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5C – Retail
Also, if I’m not playing any games, what sort of graphics card do I need?
Thanks,
Hey Guys,
Im in the process of trying to buy and build a custom pc
these are the parts ive chosen please give me feedback on these parts and point out and flaws thanks.
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Processor:Intel Core i7 920
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1.5tb Hard Drive
Motherboard:Asus P6T Motherboard
RAM: Corsair XM23 1600Mhz DDR3 (6×2GB)
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 260
Case: NZXT Tempest ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair TX750W Power Supply
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper N520
Disk Drive: LG GH22NP20 DVDRW Drive
Sound Card: Creative Labs X-Fi Extreme Audio
OS: Windows Vista 64 bit.
Please Give Me Feed Back And point Out Any Flaws Thanks…
i have your proc, hard drive, mobo, case, and power supply in mine, just different RAM, vid card, DVD drive, no additional sound card, and am using Win XP. mine is running great though i had to tweak my OCZ 1333 MHz memory in BIOS to get it to work w/o crashing. i might consider upgrading to the GTX 285 if i were u. i am getting great gaming performance with it.
Hmm Id Love to upgrade but i dont have the cash but i do have two GTX 260s In SLi
What Video Card Do you have?
Thanks
Basically Im new to building computers and was wonder if what I have in mind so far is any good and is it everything i need?
CPU – Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz
GPU – GeForce GTX 285 or GeForce GTX 295
Motherboard – Intel X58
RAM – Corsair 4 or 6 GB 1333Mhz DDR3 CL7
PSU – Thermaltake Tough Power 850W Q-FAN
HDD – Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB
Case – Something like a Cooler Master Cosmos
OS – Vista 64 Bit
CD/DVD – A decent LG model most likely
Let me know if Im missing anything and what your thoughts are on this setup
Is your ram dual or triple channel? [says on motherboard]?
I suggest you get 2 or 4 ram [if dual channel] or 3 or 6 ram [if tripple channel] it speeds things up a lot.
Is your ram dual or triple channel? [says on motherboard]?
I suggest you get 2 or 4 ram [if dual channel] or 3 or 6 ram [if tripple channel] it speeds things up a lot.
Crucial Ballistix is great, fastest on the market I think…
Its tripple channel so im guessing 6GB RAM would be better then? Also would this setup run ok with an OC Intel i7 920? or would that be undercutting the other stuff?
new to building a pc
Mobo: Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P
CPU: Athlon II X2 240
RAM: Kingston DDR-1333 2gb (x2)
HDD: Seagate Baracuda 500gb
GPU: Sapphire HD4850 vapor-x
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF922
as for PSU, Monitor, DVD drive & OS ..i’ll use the old one ..
or should I upgrade the PSU (from Cooler Master Power Plus 550w to Cooler Master Silent Pro M500) ?
is there anything else that I’m missing?