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08-25-2009, 01:04 PM
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First time. Any suggestions?
Im looking to build my first computer. Let me know if you think this is a good set up. Im trying to stay in the price range i have here but im always willing adjust. I play a few games (nothing intense) I watch movies and I also use some CAD programs.
ASUS Rampage Extreme LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail 2 X 1 GB PC2-9600 SDRAM 240-pin DIMM DDR2 Memory Module - HyperX Series Rosewill RP550-2 550W ATX12V v2.01 Power Supply - Retail EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan, Support up to 1x 140mm top fan, ... - Retail SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223B - OEM Last edited by murph88688; 08-25-2009 at 02:20 PM. |
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08-26-2009, 12:15 AM
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Welcome to PCMech.
Your RAM is overkill, quality DDR2-800 would be fine. We recommend Corsair brand. Most importantly, go with a higher quality power supply. Corsair brand again is a winner. I'd go with a DVD Burner that comes with software. Don't forget a copy of Windows if you don't have one yet.
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08-26-2009, 02:18 PM
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Thanks a lot for the help. I changed the ram to
CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5C - Retail Will this PSU be big enough? CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail or should I go with CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail Last edited by murph88688; 08-26-2009 at 02:35 PM. |
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08-26-2009, 03:49 PM
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The 400w would be fine for the system as it stands now. You might consider the 550w though, it will give you room for a future upgrade, especially if you think you'll add a stronger video card later.
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08-28-2009, 08:06 AM
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Save some money and get a P45 series motherboard - such as an Asus P5Q.
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09-02-2009, 10:35 AM
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Do I want the PSU fan blowing up towards the top of the case or towards the bottom?
I am using a Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan. The case has a vent right below the PSU. |
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09-02-2009, 11:56 AM
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In that case, the PSU mounts on the bottom of the case. So you want the PSU fan to face upward.
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09-03-2009, 11:35 PM
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Not necessarily - the PSU will only mount one way.
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