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07-24-2006, 06:24 AM
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Newb Building Gaming Computer
I'm planning on buying these parts within days. I need to know if these are compatible and if anything is wrong. Please make any suggestions.
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...Core_Duo2.html Motherboard - D975XBX Rev. 304 http://www.intel.com/products/mother...5xbx/index.htm Graphics Card - ATI X1800XT 512mb PCI-E http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HIS-X1800XT-51...QQcmdZViewItem or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Radeon-X1800-x...QQcmdZViewItem Hard Drive - 250GB Western Digital SATA http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-WD-250GB-S...QQcmdZViewItem CD-RW/DVD-ROM - Hitachi IDE http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HITACHI-LG-INT...QQcmdZViewItem Monitor - DELL 19" LCD http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-DELL-19-LC...QQcmdZViewItem I still need 2x1GB RAM, PSU, Case. Please make any suggestions about anything here. I'm such a newb here. EDIT: Memory - 2GB (2x1GB) Corsair http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2Gb-2X1Gb-Cors...QQcmdZViewItem Would this work? PSU - OCZ 520W http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OCZ-Technology...QQcmdZViewItem Would this work? Last edited by dalenorth; 07-24-2006 at 11:34 AM. |
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07-24-2006, 08:27 AM
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I highly suggest you don't buy off Ebay - it's a gamble at best. You could get away with the 256MB version of that video card - it'll perform about the same, and it's going to be cheaper.
Look at Corsair for the RAM. Antec is a good choice for PSU and Antec, THermaltake, Cooler master, Lian li, have good cases. Find one you like the looks of.
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07-24-2006, 08:33 AM
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Try looking at Newegg.com for all your parts. What's your budget for this build? Will you need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, ect.? You will also need a copy of Windows for your OS.
EDIT: Nevermind you live in England. Last edited by Stevevai9; 07-24-2006 at 08:35 AM. |
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07-24-2006, 08:34 AM
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Updated first post with an option of graphics card, which is better?
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07-24-2006, 08:36 AM
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07-24-2006, 08:45 AM
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Memory
The memory cards say 675 and my motherboard says 667, is that ok?
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07-24-2006, 08:49 AM
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Check out ATI's clearance before going off of eBay. They have some really good deals, and I thought I saw a Radeon X1800 in there.
Try using Pricegrabber, Froogle, Bizrate, or another site that find the best deal for each part. |
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07-24-2006, 09:45 AM
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Hitachi optical drives aren't that great. Look at Liteon, better quality and comes with the burning software. OS: XP home will be fine unless you need some specific feature of Pro (mostly networking options for business environments that you would already know you needed if you did). Agreed about stay away from E-Bay, whole lot of scam artists selling computer parts there.
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07-24-2006, 11:34 AM
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Updated first post, added PSU.
Are the things compatible then? |
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07-25-2006, 04:39 PM
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Hitachi opticals are fine - they are LG's.
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07-25-2006, 05:26 PM
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Probably will need to drop the memory down to PC2 5300/667. The mother board may not work with what you selected.
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07-25-2006, 06:17 PM
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It should work fine.
Do you plan on overclocking or is this going to be stock? Because I would suggest something other then the badaxe. The Gigabyte DS3's and Asus p5wdh's have been doing really good. I too suggest you stay away from ebay.
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07-26-2006, 01:59 AM
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I probably won't be overclocking as I've never done it before.
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07-26-2006, 03:05 PM
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Ok, I'm gonna OC a little and I like this board now.
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...me=GA-965P-DS3 Is this gonna work with what I got in the original post? PS: How do I edit my first post again? |
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07-26-2006, 03:11 PM
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Yes it will, personal favorite of mine and many others. Have fun.
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07-26-2006, 03:24 PM
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Ok I'll get the Gigabyte Gs3 board.
What about this Graphic Card, will it work with what I have? Sapphire X1600 Pro 256MB - 4th one down http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...00_Series.html In a few months time I'll have money to upgrade this anyway, just want to know that this works for now. Current List: CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...Core_Duo2.html Motherboard - GA-965P-DS3 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...me=GA-965P-DS3 Hard Drive - 250GB Western Digital SATA http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-WD-250GB-S...QQcmdZViewItem CD-RW/DVD-ROM - Hitachi IDE http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HITACHI-LG-INT...QQcmdZViewItem Monitor - Looking for 19" Dell with 8ms Response time Memory - Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C5 TwinX (2x1GB) - 4th one down http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...S2_Memory.html PSU - FSP Sparkle AX500-A Blue Storm 500W ATX2.0 - 4th one down http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal..._Supplies.html Case - ATX form factor http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mod-Gaming-PC-...QQcmdZViewItem Last edited by dalenorth; 07-26-2006 at 03:33 PM. |
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07-26-2006, 03:26 PM
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That video card will be fine.
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07-26-2006, 04:17 PM
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On just another note, optional. Just wanted to let you know.
The ram you picked will serve you really nicely. But if you can pay a lil more, these are some of the top overclocking ram right now atm for conroe. Like I said optional. The chips inside are Micron D9's. Very famous, very very overclockable. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...ll_Memory.html 3rd one down.G.Skill 2GB DDR2 HZ PC2-6400 (2x1GB) CAS4 Dual Channel Kit (F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ) (MY-013-GS) Otherwise looking to be a great build. |
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07-26-2006, 04:54 PM
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Due to a slight money problem atm I won't be able to get the E6600 now, I can't get it anyway because on overclocker.co.uk it doesnt arrive until August.
Should I get a CPU that I can use for a month or two and use it as a spare later or shall I get the Conroe E6300 1.86Ghz and keep it or upgrade that at a later date? Is there any sites that do have the E6600 now? Last edited by dalenorth; 07-26-2006 at 05:32 PM. |
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07-26-2006, 04:55 PM
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07-26-2006, 05:46 PM
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Well newegg, fry's and a whole bunch of site should have it tomorrow. I doubt they will be there for too long. But ya its a great idea if you wanna get a cheap chip now and upgrade later. The e6300 will still make a budget powerhouse. However if you wanna wait and get a chip now and save up for a e6600 or whatever, I would suggest a Intel Pentium D 805 or 915.
Dunno man, tough decision, your call. Either will be fine. |
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07-27-2006, 01:20 PM
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07-27-2006, 01:27 PM
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It should work will all processors socket 775 from conroe and below.
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07-27-2006, 02:09 PM
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...Dual_Core.html
The first one (Intel Pentium 4 805 Dual Core) has a 90nm technology. I read that the Conroe has a 65nm. Is this CPU gonna work with this http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...me=GA-965P-DS3 Also the CPU has 533fsb, does that work with my memory (3rd one down) http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...ll_Memory.html Last edited by dalenorth; 07-27-2006 at 02:14 PM. |
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07-27-2006, 02:31 PM
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Ok one the cpu support list, it lists the proccessor on the since bios version. Now Im not sure if that means itll support it out of the box or you will have to flash the bios, then again, it gives no "ok" for any of the cpu's on that list, as it should be supporting conroe, even step5's out of the box.
There should be no reason it shouldnt support that cpu. I would think it would be ok. And the memory. Dont worry, with lower fsb proc's it should automatically downclock. Youll just end up having alotta possible bandwith, which is good..for overclocking. And it doesnt matter what the die size is of the cpu. That just means the internal cpu die size is dfferent. The only thing that usually limits the compatibility of the cpu is the socket, the vrm stand of the motherboard (dont worry bout this one), and the BIOS, sometimes for new cpus, you need to flash the bios. An example would be with some 975x boards and supporting conroe. |
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07-27-2006, 04:20 PM
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Already got: SO WOULD ALL THESE WORK?
Sapphire X1600 Pro 256MB - 4th one down http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...00_Series.html Motherboard - GA-965P-DS3 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...me=GA-965P-DS3 Hard Drive - 250GB Western Digital SATA http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-WD-250GB-S...QQcmdZViewItem CD-RW/DVD-ROM - Hitachi IDE http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HITACHI-LG-INT...QQcmdZViewItem Memory - 3rd one down http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...ll_Memory.html PSU - FSP Sparkle AX500-A Blue Storm 500W ATX2.0 - 4th one down http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal..._Supplies.html Case - ATX form factor http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mod-Gaming-PC-...QQcmdZViewItem Need to get: CPU, Monitor, Keyboard + Mouse, ANYTHING ELSE? CPU - Waiting for money for a Conroe E6600. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...Dual_Core.html PD 805 Monitor - Looking for 19" Dell with 8ms Response time Last edited by dalenorth; 07-28-2006 at 02:11 AM. |
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07-27-2006, 05:04 PM
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Try the on-board audio first. With a decent speaker system, the on-board is pretty good.
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07-27-2006, 05:13 PM
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This motherboard has on-board sound? Where does it tell you that?
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And without wanting to labour the point - get ALL your products from overclockers.co.uk. Their service and RMA support is top notch, which cannot be said for ebay vendors. Paying for delivery on each ebay item isn't remotely cost effective either. FK
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07-28-2006, 03:28 AM
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Monitor
Is this monitor worth getting? I'll mainly use it for gaming.
OcUK Value Hanns-G HC194D 19" LCD Monitor Half-Way down the page http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal..._Monitors.html |
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