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10-26-2009, 06:44 PM
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first build ever $600 budget
I need a pc to do homework with and play some cs:s, I already built this list. Is it all compatible? is it good for my needs? or can somebody suggest differentparts
mobo: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131402 cpu: Phenom II X2 545 Callisto 3.0GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103694 case: coolermaster RC-690 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319 memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231253 card reader: Rosewill RCR-IC001 40-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB port / Extra silver face plate - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820223103 power supply: COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-500-PCAR-A3 500W ATX12V V2.3 Power Supply - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171031 Video card: HIS H485FM512H Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161297 dvd burner: LITE-ON Black 24X DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS-324-98 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106334 |
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10-26-2009, 09:09 PM
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Looks good to me. Never used HIS before, but they're on the excellent list for video card company quality on the forums. The rest of the brands look good, the mobo, ram, and processor are all compatible.
I did find this RAM for a bit cheaper, and Crucial is a good brand: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148262 |
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10-26-2009, 09:24 PM
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thanks I changed that and what do you guys think about the cpu and power supply? is the cpu too weak for some gaming? if so whats a better reasonably priced cpu?
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10-26-2009, 09:33 PM
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The video card is more important than the CPU. I wouldn't worry about getting a better CPU for gaming unless you get a better video card first.
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10-27-2009, 12:47 AM
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Yup, the video card will be the bottleneck for gaming, not the the CPU.
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10-27-2009, 09:36 AM
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10-27-2009, 03:47 PM
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well I'm going to order everything today, or tomorrow (if I cant get my unemployment card to go through), I know I'm possible taking a chance with the power supply, but well see, after all cooler master is listed on the list as being good, or can somebody recommend a better psu that will suit my needs at this price point?
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10-27-2009, 06:17 PM
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If you don't mind waiting for a rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341022 Note the 10% off promo. |
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10-27-2009, 06:55 PM
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whos the oem on that? sifra or fsp
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10-27-2009, 07:41 PM
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10-27-2009, 09:04 PM
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well i took the chance with the power supply glc suggested and placed in my order, wish me luck guys
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10-27-2009, 10:20 PM
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Whoops - that may be a problem. I use Corsair 520HX's in RC690's.
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10-27-2009, 10:56 PM
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so I'm I out of luck or what, I dont think I can cancel the order because the payment already cleared. what do you guys suggest I should do? wait it out and hope it works out or ......
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10-27-2009, 11:12 PM
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You should be able to get the connector to reach your motherboard, although you may not have enough slack for routing the cable for cable management. If the cable is not long enough, you can either get a cable extender or send the unit back.
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10-28-2009, 01:32 PM
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we'll I'll just have to wait and see. I also read the response from OCZ to the persons claim saying that the case manufacturer should provide the extensions free of charge because their cases are not standard ATX compliant. what do you guys think?is this true?
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10-28-2009, 07:54 PM
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No, that's not true.
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10-28-2009, 08:27 PM
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Spend the extra $10 bucks and pick up 8pin and 24pin cable extensions, then not have to worry about it. Worse case, you won't be able to run the cables behind mobo tray to hide them.
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10-28-2009, 08:41 PM
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well I'll wait until it arrives, and if it doesnt reach I'll have to hit up Compusa hoping they sell them because I don't want to wait another 3 days just for a cable
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10-29-2009, 07:17 PM
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AND another question, are all my parts 64-bit compatible
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10-29-2009, 11:20 PM
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Yes.
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10-30-2009, 05:28 PM
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SO I received the parts today, and I'm very exited about my first build. Thanks everybody for helping me choose the parts. Sadly I won't start building it until tomorrow
 OH and about the cables not reaching, I took out the psu and the case and it seems that it will reach, so hopefully that won't be a problem In the meantime can anybody offer any recommendations for a smooth build? I already have a anti static wrist strap. |
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10-30-2009, 09:32 PM
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PROBLEMS with a NEW BUILD? Try This!!
Make sure your core components work before sticking things in the case. |
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10-31-2009, 08:32 PM
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So I just finished my very first build and I'm very happy with the results, everything seems to work but I'm curious if the very first screen at start up which says "loading assus express gate" is normal and after it the regular startup screen appears (where you can go to bios etc) then another screen that reads something like the Following
"marvel ss61se adapter no hardisk detected" Then once again the regular startup screen appears followed by the windows 7 startup. Is this all normal? I think ss61se was one of the drivers I installed from the disk it probably didnt install properly? if so how can I get rid of it, or make it right? |
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10-31-2009, 09:10 PM
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Also, like you said, the express gate thing is normal. The express gate is a nice little feature from ASUS that allows you to enter basic Internet browsing, messaging, etc. without having to wait for the entire computer to boot up - too bad my ASUS board don't have it, my old one did and I loved it. |
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10-31-2009, 09:38 PM
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If you don't have any drives connected to the Marvell controller, you can uninstall the driver and disable it in the bios. You can also disable Express Gate in the bios.
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10-31-2009, 10:07 PM
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thanks a lot guys for all your help. and there's one more issue I'm wondering about (I'm probably being too picky) when I go into the device manager there is an unknown device under Universal Serial Bus Controllers. I don't know what it might be, I already tried the usb ports on the motherboard, case and rosewill card reader and and they recognize my usb drive
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11-01-2009, 04:54 AM
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Start disconnecting USB devices till it goes away to figure out which one is the problem.
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11-01-2009, 10:21 AM
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well the only usb devices are a lynksys wireless adapter and my mouse
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11-01-2009, 01:28 PM
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FALSE ALERT!!!!
somehow the "unknown device" doesn't show up anymore. Again thanks to everybody who helped me through my first build. I appreciate it |
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11-01-2009, 01:39 PM
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Your card reader is a USB device..........
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