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02-23-2009, 10:07 AM
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first build! how is my setup choice?
ok my name is stephen im brand new to pcmech. im going to be doing my first pc build and i would like some help with the stuff im picking out. im looking to do a multimedia and gaming machine. here is my list of things i have found that i think to be good. but please let me know your input. is there anything im missing? anything i should change? anything i could add? this all comes as a kit for 499.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - CoolerMaster NV690 nVIDIA Edition ATX Mid-Tower Case The SLI-ready NV690 case offers rugged yet attractive SECC steel construction, the flexibility to house both Micro-ATX and ATX motherboards, and lots of drive bays and expansion ports to satisfy the needs of gamers and multimedia extremists. - External 5.25" Drive Bays: 5 - External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1 - Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 5 - Expansion Slots: 7 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=C283-1189 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XFX nForce 750a Motherboard - NVIDIA 750a SLI, Socket AM2/AM2+, ATX, Audio, Video, HSMI, DVI, PCI Express 2.0, Gigabit LAN. S/PDIF, USB 2.0, eSATA, RAID The XFX nForce 750a SLI Socket AM2+ motherboard generates a spectacular graphics experience for extreme PC builders ready to create systems running on AMD’s powerful AM2+ or AM2 processors up to 95W. Don’t let the extremely affordable price tag fool you, this is a high-end platform that’s ready to achieve superior performance for your gaming or multimedia entertainment system. - Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI - Front Side Bus: 1000/2600MHz (2000/5200 MT/s) - Processor Interface: Socket AM2/AM2+ http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3930721 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMD Phenom 9500 2.20GHz Socket AM2+ Retail Processor - HD9500WCGDBOX Providing unparalleled PC performance on 3D games and intense applications, the new AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor allows power-hungry users to experience the next generation of Dual-Core threaded games with intense and realistic graphic resolutions. - Socket: AM2+ - Front Side Bus: 1800MHz (3600 MT/s) - Cache: 4 x 512KB http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...u=CP1-AM2-9500 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCZ SLI-Ready Dual Channel 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2x2048MB) OCZ PC2-6400 4GB SLI-Ready Series is equipped with NVIDIA Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) to optimize the modules’ gaming performance on nForce® SLI-based motherboards. - Memory Size: 2 x 2048MB - Memory Speed: 800MHz PC6400 - Memory Type: Dual Channel DDR2 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=O261-8038 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB Hard Drive Designed with four platters that use the highest areal density available in volume shipping along with second-generation Seagate PMR technology, the Barracuda 7200.11 drive offers the ideal combination of world-class technology and low total cost of ownership. - Capacity (GB): 500 - Interface: Serial ATA-300 - Buffer Memory: 16MB http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...sku=TSD-500AS6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XFX GeForce 9600 GSO Fatal1ty Video Card Included with your package is an HDTV cable, S-Video Cable, DVI-to-VGA Adapters and Power Connector. With the XFX NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO Fatal1ty, amazing graphics performance is now within your reach. - GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO - Video Memory: 768MB - Interface Type: PCI Express 2.0 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=P450-9618 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultra LSP750 750-Watt Power Supply The new LSP is the latest addition to our line-up of professional power supplies. It provides the ultimate amount of power and performance. This series is 25% more efficient than its predecessor with the affordability and quality you have come to expect from Ultra. - SLI Ready - 135mm Fan - Matte black finish http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...sku=ULT-LSP750 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lite On IHAP122-04 DVD Burner How would you like to own a DVD Burner that can write 4.7GB of data in about 5-minutes? How would you like to own a DVD burner that has the capability of self-learning - automatically detecting and deciding the optimal write strategy of DVD recordable media. Would you like to own a DVD Burner that can write to any type of recordable DVD media? Well turn on the lite! Introducing one of the world's fastest DVD writers - the Lite-On 22x IHAP122-04 DVD writer. This burner can support all DVD formats: DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM. The IHAP122-04 is able to write DVD+R DL (Double Layer) media & DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) media at 8X maximum, rewrite High-Speed DVD+RW at 8X maximum, rewrite High-Speed DVD-RW at 6X maximum, and read DVD-ROM media at 16X maximum. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...L12-1182%20OEM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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02-23-2009, 10:43 AM
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I wouldn't touch a Ultra PSU if you paid me. The only thing dependable on them is that they will fail.
If you want modular cabeling look at the corsair 620hx.
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02-23-2009, 10:55 AM
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What is your budget?
Do you need an O.S? If so get this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488 otherwise the list looks fine to me apart from the Ultra PSU as mentioned above. |
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02-23-2009, 11:20 AM
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i wanna try and stay under 1000$ if u guys could look at that website and let me know the best barebone kit that would be awesome.
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02-23-2009, 12:00 PM
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Stay aay from the Ultra PSU's. Have you checked the prices on Newegg? Chances are you can save some money there and get reliable service also.
I don't know about XFX nForce MOBO's. Change the Seagate HDD to a Western Didital. Seagate's are experiencing some problems. |
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02-23-2009, 12:23 PM
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I am not familiar with XFX boards, but for a few more dollars at the egg you can get a phenom 2. Also why the DDR2 800? with the phenom you can run DDR2 1066 and the prices are about the same.
So this will be a bit more expensive but more up to date, MOBO M4A78T-E $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131366 I would wait for the phenom 910 to be released but heres the 810 $200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103650 RAM hyperX- $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820104014 This is the PSU I use. both are about $100 after rebate, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703009 heres a similar one with a free DVD burner. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703019 You dont list other items like an OS, keyboard, monitor, etc. so I would suggest that you put in a 4870 GPU. $255 after MIR. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121291 this is about $800 roughly without shipping and after rebates.
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02-23-2009, 12:57 PM
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on the specs of that board, it says it only goes up to 1600 O.C, so heres 1600MHZ ram:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146872 $49.99 2GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146873 $89.99 4GB Unless newegg's wrong. Let me check asus, nope neweggs correct Last edited by tomtoon; 02-23-2009 at 01:03 PM. |
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02-23-2009, 01:00 PM
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well ive been looking and might just get this computer. what will i have to do to get it so i can run games? just upgrade the video card?
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11313795 |
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02-23-2009, 01:09 PM
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Erm yes and the power supply, because theres about a 90% chance it will have a poor power supply that cant handle powerful graphics cards
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02-23-2009, 04:21 PM
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sorry bout that tomtom, heres corsair 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...W3X4G1600C9DHX |
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02-23-2009, 05:02 PM
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here is mine for 775.00 rock solid out of the box, been there and done it...
cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103291 mb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186150 video http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102802 mem http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166 ps http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 hd http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319 dvd http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136147 case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 |
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