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12-08-2007, 06:52 PM
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New computer build
Hey everyone,
I am new and was looking at advice. I built a computer a couple years ago and kind of left the gaming scene for a while. I am trying to get back in it and have compiled a couple parts and was wondering how they looked. Thanks dan Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-US-BL Blue Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply - Retail Item #: N82E16811166015 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $89.99 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822136073 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $104.99 ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131011 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $174.99 XFX PVT71JYPF4 GeForce 7950GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814150197 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $20.00 Mail-in Rebate $189.99 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - Retail Item #: N82E16820145034 Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy $40.00 Mail-in Rebate $87.00 AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADX6400CZWOF - Retail Item #: N82E16819103191 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy Rosewill RCX-Z5-Ultra 92mm x 2 Two Ball + Long Life Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail Item #: N82E16835200037 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant -$30.00 Combo $259.98 $219.98 Subtotal: $866.94 |
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12-08-2007, 06:57 PM
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Don't forget a cd drive.
I wouldn't use the power supply that comes with that case. Also, for a good gaming rig, you might want to up that video card. Right now the sweet spot is the 8800gt or the 3850(I believe). Not sure about AMD boards or processors, someone else will comment on that. HD and Ram look good though.
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12-08-2007, 08:42 PM
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thanks i have a couple cd drives from a previous computer, and why shouldnt i go witha psu from the case
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12-08-2007, 08:50 PM
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Very few cases come with quality power supplies. One that does is the sonata III.
Here's a link about good power supplies: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195 |
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12-09-2007, 12:14 AM
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If you choose to get any old cheap PSU, than in about a year I'd say the PSU would most likely die out on you and probably take out some parts of the computer with it. Choose a quality PSU. |
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12-09-2007, 09:03 AM
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If you're getting a retail CPU you don't need a separate heatsink (and you really don't want a Rosewill heatsink). The retail CPU comes with the proper heatsink and you have to use it or you'll lose the 3 year warranty that comes with a retail CPU.
What kind of games are you thinking of playing? What is your budget?  Cricket
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12-09-2007, 10:50 AM
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my budget is under 1,000 and i want to get back into counterstrike, battlefield and other games like that and maybe WoW depends if my roommates can convince me or not. Also probably unrealtournament. Do you have any suggestions for a better gaming pc?
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12-09-2007, 11:07 AM
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I was just reading a magazine and read the intel quad core's were coming down in price would moving to an intel machine provide faster gameplay?
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12-09-2007, 03:26 PM
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Here is what my build would be if I went intel
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822136073 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $104.99 XFX PVT71JYPF4 GeForce 7950GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814150197 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $20.00 Mail-in Rebate $189.99 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM Item #: N82E16835100007 Return Policy: Consumable Items Return Policy $5.99 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - Retail Item #: N82E16820145034 Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy $40.00 Mail-in Rebate $86.00 ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131153 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy -$10.00 Instant $189.99 $179.99 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115017 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $279.99 Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-BA Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811166004 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy COOLMAX CR-550B ATX 550W "140mm Fan" Power Supply - Retail Item #: N82E16817159033 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant -$10.00 Combo total is 970 ish but 100 in mail in rebates |
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12-09-2007, 03:45 PM
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Would drop the Coolmax PSU, they aren't that great and the one you picked looks to be more of an older ATX 1.0 type PSU. If your looking for a good low cost PSU, look to FSP. They have a couple of 500w units that are reasonably priced.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104034 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104037
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12-09-2007, 03:55 PM
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Also look ath the P5K mb line instead.
And you don't need the artic silver unless you're adding a different heatsink for overclocking. The retail processesor comes ready to go. |
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12-10-2007, 01:11 PM
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Hey guys new set up i am looking at now
here it is COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-SSN3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811119103 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant $60.00 Mail-in Rebate $199.99 $179.99 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822136073 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $104.99 ASUS CROSSHAIR AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131593 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy -$20.00 Instant $249.99 $229.99 EVGA 512-P2-N757-TR GeForce 8600GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814130290 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $20.00 Mail-in Rebate $299.98 ($149.99 each) Rosewill RD550N-2DB-SL-BK ATX Form Factor 12V V2.2 / SSI standard EPS 12V 550W Active PFC Power Supply - SLI Ready - Retail Item #: N82E16817182089 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant $79.99 $59.99 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - Retail Item #: N82E16820145034 Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy $40.00 Mail-in Rebate $87.00 AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADX6400CZWOF - Retail Item #: N82E16819103191 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $179.99 Subtotal: $1,141.93 |
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12-10-2007, 01:47 PM
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I would get a better PSU.
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12-10-2007, 02:15 PM
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yea i noticed a different thread and changed it to a better one
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12-10-2007, 05:49 PM
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I don't know if you already have an OS but if you don't, you'll have to tack on another 100 or so smackaroos
 Also I've been out of the loops for a few months but I'm not sure that you would get a reasonable performance boost from two 8600gt's in SLI. I've owned a few of the 8600's and I wasn't really impressed at all with them. For about the same price you can get a single 8800gt, which I guess is the bees knees from what I've been reading. Plus down the road you could always pick up another 8800gt I guess. I'm actually waiting for a response myself about it in my thread but it's at least worth looking into. Also, also, that is an awesome deal on that Corsair XMS I'd jump on that like I would jump on Kathleen Robertson if she left me an opening. Sounds great buddy! I'm jealous though I wish I could throw down for a Crosshair, but instead I need to upgrade my vid card :/ Haha oh well
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12-10-2007, 10:44 PM
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That Am2 6400 is an awesome processor. You are going to have a great experience with it. Good choice.
The video card you chose is also a nice one. My brother is using one and he plays supreme commander with it in full mode. Rosewill power supplies are aweful. I recommend you get a sparkle, antec or FSP. Rosewill are very low quality, I have tried them in the past and I wouldn't trust them with a nice rig like you are building. Good luck
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12-11-2007, 08:33 AM
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alright here is my order i am about to put in tomorrow with newegg
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S - Retail Item #: N82E16827106057 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $34.99 COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-SSN3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811119103 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant $60.00 Mail-in Rebate $199.99 $179.99 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822136073 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $104.99 ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131011 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $169.99 PNY VCG86GTS5XWB GeForce 8600GTS 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814133206 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $40.00 Mail-in Rebate $199.99 COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-550-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 550W Power Supply - Retail Item #: N82E16817171016 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $30.00 Mail-in Rebate $69.99 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail Item #: N82E16820145590 Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy $30.00 Mail-in Rebate $67.00 AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz Socket AM2 125W Processor Model ADX6400CZBOX - Retail Item #: N82E16819103228 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $189.99 I think that about does it for that, do you guys think it will be a good system |
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12-11-2007, 08:43 AM
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Cooler Master power supplies aren't that good either...they have a habit of dying when they're pushed to the limit. Look at Corsair, Fortron Source, PC Power & Cooling, Seasonic or Sparkle Power instead.
Get the EVGA 8600GT instead of the PNY. Cricket
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12-16-2007, 06:12 PM
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Alright so here is my order I just placed i decided to go intel after everything was said and done. Did I do good?
1 KWORLD ATSC 120 NTSC+ATSC/FM Tuner Card w/Remote & A/V In Port - Retail Item #: N82E16815260007 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $39.99 1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822148262 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy $69.99 1 Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115029 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $189.99 1 Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM Item #: N82E16832116202 Return Policy: Software Return Policy $109.99 1 COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811119137 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $79.99 1 COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-550-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 550W Power Supply - Retail Item #: N82E16817171016 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $59.99 1 XFX PVT84GYDQ3 GeForce 8600GTS 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814150250 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $189.99 1 SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM Item #: N82E16827151153 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $33.99 1 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail Item #: N82E16820145590 Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy $67.00 |
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12-16-2007, 06:21 PM
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What MB?
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12-16-2007, 06:23 PM
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my bad it is being shipped from CA so it was in a different spot
ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131225 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy |
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12-16-2007, 06:34 PM
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Should work.
Hopefully that power supply is good. |
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12-16-2007, 06:39 PM
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do you think there will be a chance of a doa
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12-16-2007, 09:06 PM
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There is always a small chance of that. No production run has a 100% good rate, but there is no sense worrying about that. Just build the system when you get the parts and we can help you troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
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