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1st Build; how's this look
Ok, well this is my first build and I want to know if I'm on the right track here. I've been reading the forums here for several months (very informative BTW) and have come to value your opinions. I have an 8 year old P4 Dell that just gave out and am looking to build something for fun. Basically all we'll use it for is web surfing, email, word processing, BluRay/DVD playback, photo/video editing, and lots of MP3s/music. Maybe a TV tuner card in the future. I think I want to stay with integrated graphics and audio. I know I don't NEED a quad core, but thought I'd get one for the novelty of it and to somewhat "future proof" the build. I'm looking to stay under $1,000. I'll be using my Dell's keyboard, mouse, and speakers. I have a 17" LCD monitor that I'll use until I can get a 22" 1080p monitor. Here's what I've come up with, but I'm open to suggestions:
LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136167 LG Black Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA Model GGC-H20L - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136133 COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284 CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ... - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 BYTECC BT-146 All-in-one USB2.0 for card reader and UPS ports Card Reader w/ Floppy Drive - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820192022 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 ASUS P5N7A-VM LGA 775 NVIDIA GeForce 9300/nForce 730i HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131348 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9550 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM (comes with a coupon for Windows 7) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116677 Thanks for helping me out WES |
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That motherboard I do not recommend. Look into the P5Q series Intel systems work best with Intel chipsets.
I would go with the E7400 CPU and buy an ATI 4670 it has a built in HDMI out. If you don't want a Video card and want to stick with Onboard video. This is the motherboard you want http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131336 with this processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 If you don't get a video card then the Corsair 650 is over kill all you would need is this power supply Hope this helps you out.
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Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll save some $$$ and go with the CPU you suggested as well as the video card. I chose ths MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131335
Any thoughts on the case I chose? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 Thanks again |
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Coolermaster cases are pretty good. Cases are a matter of personal preference (you're not going to get an incompatible case, or one that's going to die on you :-)
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The Coolermaster RC690 is a GREAT case and is very nicely priced. It's one of my favorites to build with. The construction quality is impressive and it even comes with cable management aids.
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