first build

[homi1ife]

Hi, I been looking up some components and i was wondering if this build will be ok.... this computer im trying to build will be mainly use for gaming, multi-tasking, searching, downloads, etc.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103539

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130283

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440

Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144701

OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059


As for the motherboard i didn't know which to pick. I had 2 in mind and those were http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131530 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131569 . I couldn't tell much of its difference. Can someone help tell me which Motherboard would work for this system?

Also, as for the case i didn't really know the power outage that would work with this. I wanted a case with PSU included could someone also help me find out which case/PSU would work well together for this computer?

And can someone tell me what else am i missing? I would be using my old mouse, speakers as long as my keyboard and moniter.

Thx for the help. O just before i forgot my budget around 600-850 dollars.( can go over) if you guys feel its neccesary to make changes plz do so.
Thx once again

[Alaron]

Your list looks good, well done.

The A8N-E and the A8N5X are essentially the same board. The only difference is that the A8N-E has 3Gb/s SATA, while the A8N5X has 1.5Gb/s. And in the real world, you'll never notice a difference. You'll be happy with either one.

My suggestion for the case is the Antec Sonata II. It comes with an excellent Antec 450w power supply that would be a good fit for your system.

My only change is to try to fit the 3800+ X2 in your budget. The chip is $154 at Newegg, and dual core is the way to go.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103562

[homi1ife]

Originally Posted by Alaron Your list looks good, well done. The A8N-E and the A8N5X are essentially the same board. The only difference is that the A8N-E has 3Gb/s SATA, while the A8N5X has 1.5Gb/s. And in the real world, you'll never notice a difference. You'll be happy with either one. My suggestion for the case is the Antec Sonata II. It comes with an excellent Antec 450w power supply that would be a good fit for your system. My only change is to try to fit the 3800+ X2 in your budget. The chip is $154 at Newegg, and dual core is the way to go. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103562

according to what u said thx for the suggestion about the case i was thinking about getting that one too, but is there like a cooler case lol. i mean flashy stuff hehe its ok if it dont. anyway about the 3800+ X2 is that do i neccessary it? i mean can u give me a simple explaination about single core and dual-core. and if i do change that do i need to change things neccessary for SLI? sry but i get confuse about dual-core. hehe
plz help trying to explain it to me THX a BUNCH

[Alaron]

I wouldn't bother with SLI. Its not worth the cost.

I realize the Sonata II is not flashy, but it is well built and one of the few cases that comes with a good power supply. If you want a different case, feel free to buy anything you like. Just pick up the power supply separate. The Antec 450w is a good choice.

I would try to fit in the dual core. Multi-cores let you multitask easier, and more and more applications can take advantage of the multiple cores. With AMD's recent price cuts, that $154 is an excellent deal.

[homi1ife]

Originally Posted by Alaron I wouldn't bother with SLI. Its not worth the cost. I realize the Sonata II is not flashy, but it is well built and one of the few cases that comes with a good power supply. If you want a different case, feel free to buy anything you like. Just pick up the power supply separate. The Antec 450w is a good choice. I would try to fit in the dual core. Multi-cores let you multitask easier, and more and more applications can take advantage of the multiple cores. With AMD's recent price cuts, that $154 is an excellent deal.

o i understand, well Sonata II was my first case choice lol so i'll be using it. buying a case and a PSU double up the money for a case/PSU so i'll say no lol. and also let me get this straight in getting the 3800+ it will help me multi task faster huh? is tehre anything else to it beside that?

well i think about it. anyway beside those things is there any thing else u suggest i should change?

[blue60007]

Yeah, the Sonata II is a good value...

I'd definitely go for the 3800+ X2. Games are starting to, and will continue to, become multi-threading - meaning they can utilize both cores.

[homi1ife]

if i do get the 3800 X2 will i need to change my parts in order to fit it into it?

[glc]

No.

[homi1ife]

i just check the video card out of stock and that was http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130283
anyone suggest a different kind of card or just wait like 1 weeks for it?

[Alaron]

Newegg has the ETA on that card as August 4th. I would sit tight, 5 days isn't too long.

[homi1ife]

yea i understand,

btw i was wondering if i use all these build including the 3800+ X2 when would u think i need an upgrade and same goes if i choose the 3700+

[Alaron]

Hard to give an exact time, considering each person's needs are different, and who knows how much power games and other programs you use will need in the future. I will say that the 3800+ X2 will give you a lot more time because of the dual cores.

[homi1ife]

o i see, thx

i also wanted to ask im planning to get this new computer wireless. Do i buy a wireless card and install it inside the computer or some of my friend said just get a USB wireless adapter? CAN someone help me out with this one.

THX

[blue60007]

Yeah, you'll need a wireless adapter card. You can do USB adapters, but I think a PCI card is best. What brand router do you have? Usually its best to try and match brands up.

[DarkPacMan77]

if you went with an intel board you could get the motherboard that I am getting with built in wireless.

it has a remote for on/off also.

Price is $230 - $280, a little high but worth it for the expansion. Doesn't really apply, but if there is something that is compatible with amd like that, I think that would be sweet.

[homi1ife]

Originally Posted by blue60007 Yeah, you'll need a wireless adapter card. You can do USB adapters, but I think a PCI card is best. What brand router do you have? Usually its best to try and match brands up.

umm i didn't really get a router yet. i dunno much about router or wireless much. anyone got suggestion as to what brand best to use ( cheap but good use ) and also if what kind of PCI card? + USB adapter thx.

[Binh]

Just go with the main brands, like netgear or linksys. The price of the router depends on how far you need the wifi to reach. I suggest the Netgear Wgt624 as a router and the Netgear Wg311T as the card. Use PCI wireless, not USB.

[glc]

No need to go wireless if your broadband connection is in the same room as your computer.

[blue60007]

yeah, if you can wire a connection - it'll be much cheape and easier. Are you wanting to connect to the internet from a room that doesn't have any network connections?

[homi1ife]

im going to my old computer to my parents but it doesn't got a wireless card or anything. i dont even think i t can wireless. if there a wayy to check if my old cmputer has a wireless card then i be willing to check it. also my parents not going to use the computer alot so i dont want to have wires all over the floor. so if there some way that can solve my problem plz state it.

THX

[glc]

Where is the broadband modem going to be installed in relation to where the computers are going to be?

[homi1ife]

so can u tell me what exactly do i need? do i need a modem or something? thx for the help once again.

[homi1ife]

one of my friend told me to get a Socket AM2 ddr-2

do i really need it? im not going to play the most recent games and also should i need it?
will it affect my other parts?

[blue60007]

It's very new. It's still got a lot of bugs and quirks (like memory compatibility issues). There is very little, if any, performance boost for AM2 over 939.

[homi1ife]

also the computer im planning to go wireless or make it (old computer) isn't going to be very far. its like next door.

[glc]

Please tell us where your broadband modem is going to be physically located? Are you using cable or DSL?

[homi1ife]

Originally Posted by glc Please tell us where your broadband modem is going to be physically located? Are you using cable or DSL?

im using DSL and i want the router to be near my DSL modem. kinda like close to one another.

[glc]

Yes.....that's what you want. NOW - which computer is that going to be next to - your new one or your old one? With DSL, you can use any phone jack in the house.

You will need only ONE wireless adapter - I'm trying to determine WHICH computer that needs to be installed in.

[homi1ife]

well my room has a phone jack just for DSL cuz there was a problem with my phone line b4 so they made a jack just for DSL. also the place where my old computer going to be should be next to my room and in that room there aren't any phone jack i found. and im hoping that the new router is near my new computer meaning in my room and try to get my old computer to go wireless.

[newbuilder14]

Same here, they made a jack for the DSL modem.