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11-05-2008, 11:00 AM
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I'm new and building my first PC, yes I've done research.
Hi my name's Kyle and I'm new here. I simply wanted a forum that would help me build a PC and not tell me to go buy a Dell... so here goes.
So I've always told my parents that I would build them a computer to replace their extremely old PC (that originally came with windows 98), and they finally called me out on it. Not that I care I'm extremely excited to do it. So it's going to be a budget PC, which doesn't matter because all they do on the computer is check e-mail and go online, and my mom uses Quickbooks I believe. Anyway, here's what I have so far. I think I still need a video card, but I have no idea which one cause the Mobo says it has a PCI express x4 slot. I see video cards for PCI express, but I don't know if any will work with that slot... (Yeah as I said first time builder, I have done a ton of research though) You guys are welcome to suggest different/better parts in the same price range, or slightly higher/lower if your part is much better. The computer will be running XP, as I really don't want to mess with Vista. No I'm not a vista hater but I don't want to have to deal with ANYTHING, as I'm never home. Anyway here's the list of parts.. ASRock 4CoreDual-SATA2 LGA 775 VIA PT880 Pro/PT880 Ultra ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E2180 - Retail LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DH-20A4P-04 - OEM I'm not sure if I want to go SATA or IDE here, convince me one way or the other. CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model VS2GBKIT667D2 - Retail Quick question... The Mobo says it supports 2 Gigs of DDR and 2 Gigs of DDR2, XP only supports 2 Gigs right? Does that mean it supports 4 gigs total or is it 2 Gigs DDR OR 2 Gigs DDR2. Just a bit confused... Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM LOGISYS Computer PS575XBK 575W ATX12V SLI Ready Power Supply - Retail Rosewill R6426-P BK ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail TIA |
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11-05-2008, 11:05 AM
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Oh and from another forum I was recommended to get these two things...
Better Motherboard Intel BOXDG35EC LGA 775 Intel G35 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Better Power Supply OCZ StealthXStream OCZ400SXS 400W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply - Retail |
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11-05-2008, 05:18 PM
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That's good advice from the other forum. Intel or Asus motherboards are good & OCZ PSU's are good.
For more info on PSU's you can look at this list. http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195 |
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11-05-2008, 07:36 PM
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I would get the asus p5kpl-cm motherboard.
Just get those 2x1gb. They will work perfect with your setup. I would get a sata dvd drive. It make cable management easier, and you don't have to worry about jumpers. I like that ocz power supply as well. Look at a seagate hard drive. They have 5 year warrenties. But either way, you can't go wrong. Don't forget mouse, keyboard.
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11-05-2008, 08:31 PM
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Here is a parts list for a good quality, budget computer (make sure to include a version of windows if you don't have one):
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS120-08 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106264 $25.99 Antec NSK4480 Black/ Silver 0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 380W Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129031 $69.95 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3160815AS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148230 $42.99 mushkin 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model 991557 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146728 $28.99 ASUS P5KPL-CM LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131288 $52.99 Intel Pentium E2200 Allendale 2.2GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E2200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116063 $71.99 Subtotal: $292.90
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11-05-2008, 09:54 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys. About the SATA DVD drive, I've heard that XP installer has trouble recognizing SATA drives. Is that true? Would I be find anyway? I actually prefer SATA (I hate IDE cables). Thanks again.
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11-05-2008, 09:58 PM
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I had no problem installing xp on a sata drive with the p5kpl-cm board.
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