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08-03-2006, 10:22 PM
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Please help me build my (1st) new gaming rig.
Hello everyone, I'm buying a new computer soon, and I think I'd like to put it together myself. I'm hoping to save a few $$ and get exactly what I want in my new rig. I'm not too worried about putting it together myself. . . I think that I can manage that part (If not, I'll be asking you guys some more questions, hehe), what I'm really worried about is getting the most bang for my buck, and compatibility issues.
So, without further ado, here's my rig version 0.90: MoBo: ASUS M2N-E Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131022 PSU: Antec TruePower 2.0 TP2-550 EPS12V ATX12V 550W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, TUV, CB, FCC CLASS B, CUL - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129017 Case: Antec Performance I P180B Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability through the majority of chassis 1.0mm cold rolled steel around the 4 x HDD area ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129017 HDD: Update Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KSRTL 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136039 Memory (2 GB): Update CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590 CPU: Update AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Windsor 2000MHz HT Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor Model ADA4200CUBOX - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103747 Graphics Card: Update DIAMOND X1900GT256SB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103010 I have a couple of optical drives that I think will work well in the new compy. I don't think that there have been any advances in optical drives like there have been in HDD's . . . have there? They still have the 'ol ribbon cables on them, and I'm hoping that they'll fit on the motherboard. So, does all of this look compatible? Are there any glaring noobish mistakes? Do you have any suggestions? I'd really appreciate any help that you could offer. Oh, and how hard is it to put all of this stuff together? Thanks in advance! |
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08-03-2006, 10:43 PM
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nice build, everything checks out to me.
the only thing i don't know by heart is the GPU, but i'm sure it is ok |
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08-04-2006, 12:09 AM
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Looks pretty similar to my new build, so looks good to me
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08-04-2006, 01:16 PM
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Are the AM2 Mobo's the way to go, or is socket 939 better, at the moment? I see a lot of people complaining about memory compatibility issues with the AM2 boards. Does anyone have any insight on this?
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08-04-2006, 01:23 PM
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08-04-2006, 02:05 PM
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9mm wins.
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If you go with AM2 and stick with quality DDR2-800 memory, I think you will be fine.
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08-04-2006, 02:25 PM
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As minsonngo said, make sure you get ddr2-800 if you do am2.
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08-04-2006, 05:30 PM
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Thanks for all of the help so far.
Ok, I'm thinking of switching to this Mobo because it supports SLI. . . though then I would need to switch to an Nvidia card, right?: ASUS M2N4-SLI Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131068 Also, I noticed that the power supply that I spec'd has a 24+4 pin connector. What does that mean. . . will it work with this mother board ok? Does anyone have any preferances in graphics cards in the $250 - $300 range? |
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08-04-2006, 05:36 PM
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9mm wins.
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I think you mean 20+4 pin. That just means that you can use the PSU with a motherboard that takes the 20-pin connector OR the newer boards that use the 24-pin ones. Basically the 20+4 connector is a 24-pin connector with a removable 4-pin.
Yes, the motherboard and PSU are good together. Last edited by minsonngo; 08-04-2006 at 05:42 PM. |
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08-04-2006, 05:46 PM
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Yup, it is 20+4. All these numbers floating around in my head . . .
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08-04-2006, 05:52 PM
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9mm wins.
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Don't pass out...
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08-05-2006, 09:27 AM
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How about the power suppy? Will this be able to run a couple of geforce 7800 or 7900's? Or, should I get a better PSU?
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08-05-2006, 09:36 AM
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9mm wins.
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The PSU you listed is good. It is SLI and Crossfire certified.
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