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12-03-2008, 03:51 AM
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My first build 08/09
This is my first build. I've upgraded my older cpu's but never built one from the ground up. So far this is what i have set. I already bought the case.
1. Case: NZXT Alpha Black Steel ATX Mid Tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ZXT-_-11146041 ($54.99) 2. Processor: AMD Phenom 9950 2.6GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103291 ($169.99) 3. Motherboard: BIOSTAR TA770 A2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138102 ($79.99) 4. Harddrive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288 ($64.99) 5. Memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166 ($59.99) 6. Video Card: EVGA 512-P3-N980-AR GeForce 9800 GT Hybrid Power 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130384 ($129.99) 7. Power Supply: Antec EA650 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371015 ($59.99) 8. CPU Fan/Heatsink: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134 ($26.99) 9. CD/DVD Drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151173 ($28.99) Lastly I haven't decided which to go with XP or Vista... Let me know what it looks like! thanks! |
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12-03-2008, 08:31 AM
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I would suggest a better brand of MOBO and a Lite-On or LG brand DVDRW.
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12-03-2008, 09:05 AM
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ASUS M3A78-EM AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131324 Only thing is it already has an onboard Graphics card, and it would go to waste. 
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12-03-2008, 04:34 PM
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12-03-2008, 08:00 PM
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12-03-2008, 08:24 PM
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12-03-2008, 08:59 PM
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12-03-2008, 09:59 PM
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Well how bout this set up?
1. Case: NZXT Alpha Black Steel ATX Mid Tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ZXT-_-11146041 ($54.99) 2. Processor: AMD Phenom 9950 2.6GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103291 ($169.99) 3. Mother Board: ASUS M3A78 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard Newegg.com - ASUS M3A78 AM2AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards ($80.00) 4. Graphics Card: EVGA 896-P3-1260-AR GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1260-AR GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards 5. Harddrive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288 ($64.99) 6. Memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166 ($59.99) 7. Power Supply: Antec EA650 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371015 ($59.99) 8. CPU Fan/Heatsink: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134 ($26.99) 9. LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136153 ($25.99) |
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12-03-2008, 10:56 PM
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Everything looks good, make sure you get an OS if you need one. If can't fit an OS in your budget, take a look at getting a linux OS like Ubuntu and install WINE (which lets you run and install windows-type games and apps).
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12-04-2008, 01:17 AM
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139.00 Thanks! This should be the first of a number of them I plan to build in the future. |
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12-10-2008, 10:11 AM
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Quick question. Which operating system is the best right now? XP or Vista? also for the processor I have, should I get a 64 bit OS? Which is my best bet?
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12-10-2008, 01:42 PM
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Yes if you have 4GB RAM so then all is recognized.
Its up to you. Vista has its bugs but then you have a better O.S (in my opinion) |
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12-10-2008, 05:10 PM
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I've had some trouble running 64-bit Vista, and Vista in general is slower than XP. If there isn't something you specifically like about Vista over XP, I would recommend getting XP, so far there are plenty of drivers for XP, it's stable, fast and has decent security. Other than DX10, Aero and a few other small features, Vista doesn't offer much over XP.
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12-10-2008, 05:20 PM
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Vista has been great for me. I use Vista Business daily in a PC support environment and it's stable as can be. I don't think it's fair to say it's slower than XP if the system requirements are different for Vista. The OS itself (SP1) is not slower than XP with the proper system requirements.
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12-10-2008, 05:54 PM
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12-12-2008, 10:23 AM
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I guess going back with XP may be my best bet. For multimedia purposes is Vista better?
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12-12-2008, 10:24 AM
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Also isn't DirectX 11 coming next year?
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12-12-2008, 10:27 AM
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Will that work in WinXP 64?
And btw, there's a broken link for the Processor. |
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12-12-2008, 11:09 AM
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Vista (Premium and Ultimate) are better than XP (Except for Media Center Edition) for multimedia if you want to use Windows Media Center, if you are using a third party application or windows media player and don't need Windows Media Center, any version will work fine. DirectX11 is supposed to come out with the release of Windows 7 (Windows Vista has support, XP does not), however you will need a DirectX11 video card (none available yet) and it may be the case like DirectX10 where the video cards that first came out could barely handle DirectX10 games (which were also lacking). It will probably be a few years before DirectX11 games become available.
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12-15-2008, 10:29 AM
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AMD Phenom 9950 2.6GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103291 |
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12-15-2008, 10:38 AM
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Also is there an alternative to this power supply?
Antec EA650 650W ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...20EA650%20650W |
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12-18-2008, 02:54 PM
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2 questions..
If your Mobo comes with a video card, can you disable it or remove it so it doesn't interfere with the card you wanna use? also.. I've completed my cpu, but now i'm having problem getting internet access!? I hook my modem up and its like it doesn't exist. basixcally it says there's no hardware hooked up. I have vista. Last edited by chillz; 12-18-2008 at 03:19 PM. |
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12-18-2008, 04:00 PM
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You can disable the onboard video in the Bios. Some allow a "Auto" selection so you can use either without changing anything.
Did you install the Etherent drivers on the MOBO CD? Look in Device Manager and see if there are any yellow colored marks next to "Network Adapters". |
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12-18-2008, 05:01 PM
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12-19-2008, 11:14 PM
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I tried it and no go.I tried to download the drivers but it says no network card detected. I looked at the Device manager and they do pop up but there's no colors like you indicated.
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12-20-2008, 07:17 PM
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Try getting updated network drivers from the asus website.
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12-20-2008, 08:01 PM
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12-22-2008, 11:21 PM
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Thanks jdeb!
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