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Old 11-28-2009, 08:46 PM   #1
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I am aiming to build a Desktop PC mainly for some gaming, like Left 4 Dead or Fallout 3. Video Editing in Sony Vegas Pro 9 and for school work as well.

I have picked some parts through TigerDirect, and I have a friend who will help me build my PC. Please review these part choices and tell me if everything is compatible. Also can you rate this build on a scale from 1 to 10 based on how fast it is FOR A DUAL CORE Desktop. Thank you in advance

Case: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=A107-3016

PSU: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...2&sku=GEN-2004

DVD Drive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...L49-1028%20OEM

Motherboard: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=G452-1002

Hard Drive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ku=TSD-500AAKS

RAM: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4631346

Wireless Card: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3949702

Processor: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=2905661

GPU: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=4843025



How Well will it run games like Left 4 Dead and Fallout 3 and Call of Duty 4
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Old 11-28-2009, 09:38 PM   #2
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All dead links. : )
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Old 11-28-2009, 09:46 PM   #3
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All dead links. : )
sorry about that, i updated the links
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Old 11-28-2009, 10:08 PM   #4
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Looks like your missing an O.S.

I suggest Windows 7 64 bit or 32 bit depending on your system
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Old 11-28-2009, 10:12 PM   #5
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Looks like your missing an O.S.

I suggest Windows 7 64 bit or 32 bit depending on your system
I am getting Windows Vista 64 Bit, I dont have the money right now for Windows 7

what do you think of my build though?
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Old 11-28-2009, 10:19 PM   #6
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If you hadn't, you need to buy SATA cables for that hard drive because its only the hard drive without cables.

Overall this system is pretty good, but the case is a little fancy.( but thats just my opinion)
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Old 11-28-2009, 10:20 PM   #7
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If you hadn't, you need to buy SATA cables for that hard drive because its only the hard drive without cables.

Overall this system is pretty good, but the case is a little fancy.( but thats just my opinion)
I already included the SATA cables in my TigerDirect shopping cart. Yeah I really like the case
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Old 11-28-2009, 11:19 PM   #8
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I've never heard of Power Up power supplies. I wouldn't trust it. You don't want to go cheap with a power supply.
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Old 11-28-2009, 11:26 PM   #9
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I wouldn't order anything from Tiger Direct, they are horrible and send a lot of bad parts... or that was my experience. I would stick with #1 Newegg, Mwave, or Directron.
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I wouldn't order anything from Tiger Direct, they are horrible and send a lot of bad parts... or that was my experience. I would stick with #1 Newegg, Mwave, or Directron.
The reason I am ordering from Tiger Direct is because it is coming out to be more expensive on Newegg. I am being charged for tax on Newegg and Tiger Direct has free shipping.
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:14 AM   #11
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The motherboard comes with SATA cables. That power supply is total trash. A quality 550 watt PSU is going to be AT LEAST 75 bucks.
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:40 AM   #12
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A couple of other 550w PSU options...

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...290&CatId=1079

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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...117&CatId=1079
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The reason I am ordering from Tiger Direct is because it is coming out to be more expensive on Newegg. I am being charged for tax on Newegg and Tiger Direct has free shipping.
I understand, good luck.
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I was reading up some of the reviews on the PSU I had chosen. Alot of people are saying it is a good deal. I was looking at the first link you sent me : http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...290&CatId=1079

How will I be sure that this PSU has enough connections for all the equipment I am putting in. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I am new to this.
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Take ALL reviews with a grain of salt. The brand you chose is a known low quality brand.

The BFG has plenty of connectors.
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