first build need ya to check it:)

[toolowdown]

here it is let me know what ya think. and i have monitor,graphic card,keyboard,mouse already so didnt list them

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119112 coolmaster centurion

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103539 amd 3700+ san diego

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138272 biostar tforce4sli

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144415 western digital 160gb sata

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106013 lite-on cd/dvd burner

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440 corsair value select 2-512mb ddr400

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116056 xp home service pack 2/oem


ok i have took out what i dont need is there anything im missing or cables and such? this will be my first build so im kinda nervous:/ but im gunna do it i was gunna buy a dell but im gunna build instead. so i can learn and be proud of it

[whubbard]

Can you please edit your post, and include EVERYTHING, just so I can look at compatibility. Also, Can you say what each product is (ie Cooler Master Centurion) and tow just supply the link, that way We dont have to click every...single....link...

Thanks

EDIT: well i clicked all the links and heres what i have to say.
1) do you need the Floppy Drive?
2) You might want to spend a bit more, and get a better HD
3) No need for Audio card, or Lan card, Its built into your MB.
4) With what you just saved, get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103747

Otherwise, its a pretty decent all around build. I'll look at it a bit closer now.

[glc]

What video card do you have? I'm asking because the power supply in that case may not be adequate for it.

[jer888]

im just curious, what is this computer going to be for?
whats your budget?
what graphics card do you already have?

core 2 duo is the best way to go right now

[toolowdown]

i have a 7600gt glc. just a mid range card im gunna use this system for casual gameing. im not worried about being the fastest or haveing the settings at max just playing and learning how to build. i just didnt want to purchase another dell and not be able to upgrade the way i want to lol.
right now i have a celeron so this will be a great improvement and my heart is set on a amd. so is this list all compatiable? if it is im gunna order wensday i get my money wensday night thank you all for your time i appreciate the quick response.

[jer888]

Originally Posted by toolowdown my heart is set on a amd

me too but i would defintly go with a core 2 duo man ul be dissapointed if you dont

the rest of it looks fine though

[toolowdown]

ok i looked at the core 2 duo if i went with it would this mb and chip,ram work with my other stuff on the above list?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130059 MSI 945P Neo3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115005 E6300 Conroe

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145568 CORSAIR DDR2 667

if it will work with the rest of my list and be better setup ill go with that let me know got 2 days till order lol. thank you all for your time.

[newbuilder14]

Not sure about that motherboard but I'd recommend an Asus P5B.

[toolowdown]

ok well i guess ill have to just build the amd system cause that would put me over what i have in money thank you for all your help. the amd system will do fine alot of people on wow,dungeon online run the same setup and do really well. ill be posting as soon as i start the build and will prolly need some help im little nervous but think ill do fine i also will order a wrist strap and bring some cardboard home from work.

[Alaron]

My suggestion, switch to this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131569 Biostars aren't the best quality, Asus is top-notch.

[newbuilder14]

Alaron, he is using a Core 2 Duo.

[Alaron]

Originally Posted by toolowdown ok well i guess ill have to just build the amd system cause that would put me over what i have in money thank you for all your help. the amd system will do fine alot of people on wow,dungeon online run the same setup and do really well..

Sounds like he's going with AMD.

[toolowdown]

ok here is my final list will order in 24hrs


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129155 Antec 450 watt

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103531 amd 3800+

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131569 ASUS A8N5X


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144415 western digital 160gb sata

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106013 lite-on cd/dvd burner

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440 corsair value select dual 1 gb

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116056 xp home service pack 2/oem

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823165016 ps2 keyboard

and i have a 7600gt graphic card got the ps2 keyboard cause i realized i would need one for booting up. ill give to my son when im done ok check it over please one last time and i shall get it ordered. i am exicted and ready to do my first build. i have taken two days off next week so that i can build it. thank you all for your info. will i need any cables or extra stuff?

[newbuilder14]

Looks fine, good luck. You will not need any extra cables.

[whubbard]

Just letting you know, your missing your centurion case on you 'final list'.
Also, you shouldn't need anything more, unless you want to make you system look a bit more flashy. Add a LED fan, or a cathode...but then again your 'side window' is very very small, and its not even really a side window.

[newbuilder14]

Antec Sonata II he listed as the 450W Antec PSU.

[whubbard]

Oh...oops...thats a good case
build looks good...ORDER AWAY!!

[newbuilder14]

Order that case by tonight... the $40 rebate on that extremely good case ends tonight.

[whubbard]

I hate it when you think you have a big rebate...like his 40%!! (i love messing with figures to make me look bigger) and then you go to order, and realized that the rebate expired the day before.

[toolowdown]

hehe i cant order till 12:01 am tonight so guess im screwed on the rebate but its ok ill just have to forget the rebate my check hits the bank exactly at that time. im excited and cant wait i guess ill get the stuff middle of next week. i took thursday and friday off so i can get started with the build right now and for the next week im reading the forum and manual's that come with the mb like crazy but i have faith in everyone here to help if i need it thank you all once again for the info and support. my son is also excited and im gunna make it like a father son thing so he can learn to. cheers everyone

[whubbard]

Order it at 11:59...and then it will take a bit of time to be processed...you should get the rebate. Also if your account is denied...it will just retry in a few more minutes...but will save the rebates.
However, I'm affraid that the rebates are done on East Coast Time...but I could very well be wrong, since NewEgg is based in California (I think)

[toolowdown]

i have a question i have been reading the mb manual and when you post for the first time and enter bios to set the boot up order there are alot of things you can set. what exactly besides the boot up order do you set before you install os? sorry if im confusing or rambling just want to understand what im to do when i enter bios before os install.

[glc]

Date and time. There may be other things, depending on what board it is and what components you are using - you may have to make some settings concerning IDE (PATA) and SATA and RAID or lack thereof.

[toolowdown]

two questions and then ill hush for now lol.

1. when i do the out of case build and test for a post do i leave the memory and graphic card in the mb when i nstall in case?

2. when i install xp os do i need to have it connected to the internet?

sorry if these questions are silly was just wondering

[whubbard]

1) Well it will be much easier to take the card out (and safer). It takes like 10 seconds to take it out...better than having it get caught on something and break. (Also, I don't think you really need to do any out of case build. If you get reliable parts, you should be fine.

2) No, internet is not required at anytime for XP. But once it is installed you will need to activate it either over the phone, or using the internet.

[toolowdown]

ok ty whubbard i appreciate it


the order is done should get it by sat or mon and im so excited i will post as soon as i start to build.

[whubbard]

No Problem.

Enjoy your new computer!!

[glc]

I don't think you really need to do any out of case build. If you get reliable parts, you should be fine.

You may be daring, but I always without fail go for an out of the case POST with minimum components - and I've been building for over 10 years. It's caught problems on several occasions. When I build something, I want it to stay built, not rip it all back out when something doesn't work.

[toolowdown]

ok glc i will do the out of case first thing. thank you for the info

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by whubbard Also, I don't think you really need to do any out of case build. If you get reliable parts, you should be fine.

Originally Posted by glc You may be daring, but I always without fail go for an out of the case POST with minimum components - and I've been building for over 10 years. It's caught problems on several occasions. When I build something, I want it to stay built, not rip it all back out when something doesn't work.

I agree with glc...doing an out-of-case POST prior to assembling everything in the case is a good way to be sure your core components are all okay. I've been building (as a hobby) for 9 years now and only build with quality name brand components, but I've come across DOA or defective motherboards, video cards, RAM and power supplies (no bad CPUs) over the years. Having all the parts out of the case makes it easier to troubleshoot (substituting known good parts) and then easier to get the defective part packed up and ready to ship while waiting for a RMA.

Cricket