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04-18-2009, 03:42 PM
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First Rig.. Need Some Advice :)
Hey all. Im new to PCMech, but i have been reading others forum posts to try and get my parts together. Now that i have my list i thought i would sign up and post
 . This is my first computer that i have ever built and could use some help. Case: RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black ATX-612WEB 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156078 HD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319 PSU: RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-730SS 730W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152036 Memory: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145215 Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103471 MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128387 GPU: GIGABYTE GV-R487D5-1GD Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125256 Im just looking to run a few MMORPG's nothing special. My price range is ~1000. Any input would be greatly appriciated Last edited by KJack07; 04-18-2009 at 04:29 PM. Reason: Not finished |
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04-18-2009, 05:29 PM
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I would go with a better PSU than the RaidMax. You don't have a DVDRW listed.
I would suggest LG or Lite-On if you need to purchase one. |
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04-18-2009, 06:00 PM
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I was just gong to get a simple one like....
LITE-ON Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106275 But as far as the PSU, is the wattage not enough, or is RaidMax just not a reliable brand? |
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04-18-2009, 06:04 PM
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I aslo change my GPU to a SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801 |
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04-18-2009, 06:48 PM
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Raidmax is not a reliable brand. Look at Corsair. 730 watts is MORE than enough, ATI recommends 500 watts.
Spend less than $10 more and get a DVD burner. |
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04-19-2009, 09:18 AM
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Ok cool, thank you.
So the build looks good? |
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04-19-2009, 10:34 AM
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If you go with all above advice then you are in good shape and your rig will be solid.
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