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03-06-2007, 11:38 AM
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Will this build be compatible?
Hi, I am new to making computers. Right now I only have a laptop, and it is not meeting my needs for playing newer games. I want to build a desktop PC, so I have been browsing on NewEgg.com. I do not know that much about hardware, so I'm wondering... are all of these compatible with eachother? Will it work, and will it be good for gaming? Also, is there anything else that I need, or anything else that you would recommend? Thank you.
Motherboard (1) = $159.99 - GIGABYTE GA-M59SLI-S5 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128011 Motherboard (2) = $219.99 - Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121059 Processor (1) = $214.99 - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103778 Processor (2) = $313.00 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003 Video Card = $142.99 - BFG Tech BFGR76256GTOCE GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143049 Hard Drive = $69.99 - Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144417 Case = $89.99 - RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black SECC STEEL ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062 RAM = $229.99 - OCZ Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1100 (PC2 8800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227159 CD\DVD Drive $28.99 - LG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE Super-Multi DVD Burner, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136108 Monitor = $179.99 - LG L1752TX Black 17" 8ms DVI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1400:1, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824005073 Keyboard = $23.99 - Logitech Media Elite 967559-0403 Black 102 Normal Keys 18 Function Keys USB + PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126178 Mouse = Previously purchased Logitech G7 Wireless Mouse Operating System = Previously purchased Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Speakers\Headphones = Previously purchased Plantronics gaming headset. - $1,140.91 - OR - $1,298.92 - Last edited by Yoman650; 03-06-2007 at 12:46 PM. |
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03-06-2007, 11:48 AM
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My 2 big recommendations would include switching your CPU to a Core 2 Duo, and also switching your monitor to something without built in speakers. You won't likely be satisfied with their quality, so you may as well get the two separately.
Actually, I have a third idea. Go with an Asus P5 series board for an Intel chip. Those are common recommendations around here. Welcome to PC Mech by the way!
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03-06-2007, 12:18 PM
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Thank you, I edited my post to include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and a compatible motherboard. I've also chosen a cheaper alternative to the monitor. Would these changes be a better choice for games? Also, I want to keep the price as low as possible, but still have a fairly powerful gaming PC.
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03-06-2007, 12:38 PM
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C2D is more powerful than AMDs X2 line for the same price point all the way up the line, so yes, it will be better for gaming.
As for a slick gaming monitor, I usually recommend an LG Flatron. There is a 17" and a 19" on newegg that has a contrast ratio of 1400:1, making for some incredibly clear picture. Check those out. |
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03-06-2007, 12:48 PM
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I changed the 17" LG. Is there anything else that I should add to my computer? Such as a better power supply? And is a better sound card necessary for right now, or should I just go on-board for now? Keep in mind, I'm looking to keep this near $1,000.
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03-06-2007, 01:25 PM
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I have been looking around, to see if I could make this any cheaper without much performance loss.
What about changing the "Motherboard (2) = $219.99 - Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813121059" to a "$122.99 - GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128012" It looks like a much cheaper board, with not much of a difference in performance. Input please. Thank you. |
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03-06-2007, 01:52 PM
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as far as monitors go I wouldn't go less than 19" - to me they kinda look like 17" CRTs, it's probably illusion, but that's how it looks to me.
Also Motherboards made by Intel usually are not overclockable, if you ever decide to do that. ASUS boards seem to be most loved here. |
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03-06-2007, 02:04 PM
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So you would recommend the ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard ($208.99) over the Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard ($219.00)?
And after that, say I just bought all of this. Would I be all set to run it? Or would I have to make any extra purchases? |
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03-06-2007, 02:04 PM
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[QUOTE=Yoman650]So you would recommend the ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard ($208.99, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131025 ) over the Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard ($219.00)?
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03-06-2007, 04:55 PM
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I'd recommend an Asus P5B at $120.
You do not need that ultra high speed ram - DDR2-667 Corsair Value Select is all you need. |
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03-06-2007, 05:31 PM
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Thank you for recommending RAM. I was looking for a cheaper alternative. Ok, as of now I plan on getting this...
*Motherboard = $119.99 - ASUS P5B LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131030 *Processor = $314.00 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003 Video Card = $299.99 - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130082 Hard Drive = $69.99 - Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144417 Case = $89.99 - RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black SECC STEEL ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062 *RAM = $159.99 - CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098 CD\DVD Drive $28.99 - LG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE Super-Multi DVD Burner, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136108 *Monitor = $179.99 - LG L1752TX Black 17" 8ms DVI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1400:1, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824005073 Mouse = Previously purchased Logitech G7 Wireless Mouse Operating System = Previously purchased Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Speakers\Headphones = Previously purchased Plantronics gaming headset - $1,278.93 - * = Recommended I upgraded the video card, and changed everything else with a "*" to the recommendations of others, and decided to just go get a keyboard at Best Buy or CompUSA and not waste my time ordering one off of NewEgg. Ok, SHOULD this computer run, if I were to go out and buy all of this right now? Last edited by Yoman650; 03-06-2007 at 05:38 PM. |
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03-06-2007, 05:36 PM
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Some good choices, but switch the hard drive to a version with 16MB of cache. My suggestion would be a Seagate 7200.10 drive, but the Western Digitals are fine too.
You need a retail boxed optical drive if you want burning and DVD playing software. I wouldn't use the power supply in that case; Raidmax units are not great quality - and you've got a powerful video card there. Get yourself a case without a PSU, and purchase something like this separately - the PSU is not a part to cut costs on: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001 FK
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03-06-2007, 05:48 PM
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*Motherboard = $119.99 - ASUS P5B LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131030
*Processor = $314.00 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003 Video Card = $299.99 - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130082 Hard Drive = $69.99 - Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144417 Case = $89.99 - RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black SECC STEEL ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062 *RAM = $159.99 - CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098 CD\DVD Drive $32.99 - LITE-ON 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM IDE DVD Burner included extra White bezel, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106050 *Monitor = $179.99 - LG L1752TX Black 17" 8ms DVI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1400:1, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824005073 *Power Supply = $129.99 - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001 Mouse = Previously purchased Logitech G7 Wireless Mouse Operating System = Previously purchased Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Speakers\Headphones = Previously purchased Plantronics gaming headset - $1,412.92 - * = Recommended Changed optical drive, also added the power supply, should I get another case? That was probably the hardest to pick out for me, so can anybody recommend a case that will be good? Would THIS be a good case to get? Or can\should I just get that case and replace the power supply? Thank you. Last edited by Yoman650; 03-06-2007 at 05:52 PM. |
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03-06-2007, 05:51 PM
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If you like the case then get it, but you'd probably be able to save a bit of money by going for something without a PSU already installed. A case is a very personal thing - I prefer plainer cases, which might not be what you want.
That said, take a look at Thermaltake and Coolermaster cases. I can recommend both from a quality point of view. FK |
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03-06-2007, 06:23 PM
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*Motherboard = $119.99 - ASUS P5B LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131030
*Processor = $314.00 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003 Video Card = $299.99 - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130082 *Hard Drive = $79.99 - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250620A 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148143 Case = $69.99 - XION Onyx XON-303 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811208021 *RAM = $159.99 - CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098 *CD\DVD Drive $32.99 - LITE-ON 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM IDE DVD Burner included extra White bezel, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106050 *Monitor = $179.99 - LG L1752TX Black 17" 8ms DVI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1400:1, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824005073 *Power Supply = $129.99 - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001 Mouse = Previously purchased Logitech G7 Wireless Mouse Operating System = Previously purchased Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Speakers\Headphones = Previously purchased Plantronics gaming headset - $1,386.92 - * = Recommended Went with a cheaper case without a power supply. I looked at both CoolerMaster and ThermalTake and they were pretty expensive. I can always upgrade later, anyways. Changed HDD to what was recommended. This looks pretty finalized. Any other recommendations? And thank you guys so much for your input, you helped a lot. Last edited by Yoman650; 03-06-2007 at 11:45 PM. |
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