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Old 07-29-2009, 02:19 AM   #1
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First time gaming build
hello,
i have always had a major intrest in computers and especially gaming.
i have always bought new computers from bestbuy and my friends have always build theres and when they would come to game at my house they would luagh at my so called elite computer from best buy.
so i now have alot of free time on my hands and would like to make myself a nice high proformance cheap gaming computer build
i have been searching for what to do for a long time and iv decided im either gonna buy a Barebone kit. or just free style it on my own.
i have a good idea on the stuff i need but i would like to have a second opinion so if i could get a nice list of what i need and a estimated price of the entire build that would be great
not looking to spend more than 800 dollars will go lower though.
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Old 07-29-2009, 02:47 AM   #2
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Here is a good build list for under $800:


LG 22X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model GH22LS50 LightScribe Support - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136168
$27.99

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066
$69.95

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319
$74.99

SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 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...82E16814102825
$149.99

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341017
$79.99

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166
$54.99

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee (Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon Included)- OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116674
$109.99

AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HDX945FBGIBOX - Retail
ASUS M4A78-E AM2+/AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.211665
$223.99

Subtotal: $791.88
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Old 07-29-2009, 02:55 AM   #3
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wow that was fast you guys are great
that seems great and a great price. now i am farly new to building computers.
now i forgot to say i need a monitor but thats not too important to me at the moment. but i am looking to play word of warcraft and Call of duty games. this build looks great for it thank you very much.
any tips on the assembly?
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Old 07-29-2009, 03:14 AM   #4
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Some tips on assembly...

Be patient, take your time

Have a reference guide handy, a guide to building a computer for example

Read through the motherboard manual thoroughly

Build the computer out of the case first, these instructions are good: Having problems with a new build? Try this.

When installing the motherboard, make sure all cables are out of the way and there is nothing putting pressure on the motherboard, most problems with a build happen with a short in the motherboard which is caused by improper placement in the case; a short in the motherboard is not fatal, however the computer will not start up properly and will require the motherboard to be reinstalled.

If you have any problems with the build, post back here.

Good luck with your new build
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Old 07-29-2009, 03:16 AM   #5
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i customed the build just a little bit to save a little bit of cash.
tell me what you think


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136168

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144197

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102825

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341017

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103680

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116674



if theres anymore things i can do thats cheaper that doesnt lose very much performance that would be great
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Old 07-29-2009, 03:51 AM   #6
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You seem to be missing a motherboard, I would go for a Phenom II X4 combo with a motherboard since it provides a lot of power and saves about $70 over buying the processor and motherboard seperately, a less expensive motherboard/cpu combo would be: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.212720

For the most part Antec cases are a decent bit better than Apevia cases and the Apevia case seems to be more expensive than the Antec I linked to above (getting mail in rebates is tricky). You can save $10 by going with the same Antec case without the two front fans: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042

You can save $10 if you don't need a Windows 7 Upgrade coupon: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116485

If you need to lower the price more, going down to the HD4850 won't reduce the performance by much and costs $50 less:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161244
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Old 07-29-2009, 04:15 AM   #7
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161244


http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.212720
those to and me getting a vista packages from my buddy got my price down to
611.00$
now i just gotta find a good monitor
thank you very much i cant wait to build
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As I had stated in several other threads recently. OCZ power supplies are having issues, we had to send back 13 units in the last 3 weeks for RMA. I advise you buy an FSP, Sea Sonic or a Corsair.
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Old 07-30-2009, 02:53 AM   #11
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ok i will thank you very much for the info
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Old 07-30-2009, 03:06 AM   #12
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Damn i cant find any for the same wattage at that price.
can someone recomend a power supply that can run my build nicely but for 80dollars or less?
would be greatly appreciated
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I've been using OCZ power supplies for the last few years with no problems, I've also checked around and have found them to be reliable. I have read nothing that indicates that OCZ is having power supply issues. Bad batches or shipping are a possible reason for Khalil's problems with OCZ power supplies.
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I've had trouble with OCZ PSUs in the last 3 months as well.
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:16 AM   #15
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I've been using OCZ power supplies for the last few years with no problems, I've also checked around and have found them to be reliable. I have read nothing that indicates that OCZ is having power supply issues. Bad batches or shipping are a possible reason for Khalil's problems with OCZ power supplies.
I have used them for years without a problem, this is just in the last 3 months, they turn on but die under load while we are testing them. The last 3 that died were all 1000W units, they had them at a very attractive price so I picked up 6, after 3 failing and 10 others earlier I stopped ordering them.
I find it odd how they lowered their prices so drasticaly recently too.
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:19 AM   #16
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Cough up the 20 bucks and get a GOOD unit -

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005
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Damn i cant find any for the same wattage at that price.
can someone recomend a power supply that can run my build nicely but for 80dollars or less?
would be greatly appreciated
If you would prefer a non-OCZ unit, this antec 650W is good and sells for under $80: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371015
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If you would prefer a non-OCZ unit, this antec 650W is good and sells for under $80: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371015
Finally a good recommendation lol
However, glc's recommendation is much better. I would go with the Corsair over the Antec any day of the week!!
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