First build - help

[amamiro]

Hello. I went today to look for the different parts i'm going to use to build my own gaming pc. my budget was around 1400 dollars, and here is the list of goodiesi think im gonna get:

-processor: intel core i7-930

-mobo: Gigabyte X58A-UD7

-RAM: 2x2GB DDR3

-GPU: Gigabyte GTS 250 1GB


i'm kind of a newbie at this sorry if there isn't enough info

So, would this be good for a gaming pc?

Also, i have a question: How does my pc connect to the internet after i've put everything together? (im talking wireless here ofc :P)

thank you very much

[Khalil]

Check out this thread http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=214537 then rework your part list accordingly and let us know then we can give you advise from there.

[amamiro]

I don't understand is there some info missing? :S

[glc]

You do not need a high end i7 for a gaming rig. It's ALL in the video card. We also don't recommend X58 chipsets.

What is your budget?

[amamiro]

my budget is 1400 dollars

so you think i ought to get a stronger Gpu?

[Dave in Houston]

Do you need a case and power supply or will you reuse the one you have?

Do you need a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, or will you will you reuse the one you have?

Do you need operating system software or will you reuse the one you have?

It helps to understand what the budget needs to cover.

[Khalil]

Nvidia GTS250 is obsolete, it is a rebadged old 9800GTX which was never a good card to begin with.

What you want is a P55 motherboard from Asus, i5-750 CPU with an ATI 5850 video card

[amamiro]

my budget doesn't include monitor and mouse, but it does include the OS

Khalil what you just gave me will it let me play the latest games?

[Khalil]

ASUS P7P55 LX LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard or ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 AM3 AMD 870

Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 255 Regor 3.1GHz

Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333

DIAMOND 5870PE51G Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT)
It is all in the video card
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX

Your choice of case, hard drive (WD black recomended) and optical drive.

[amamiro]

Ok Khalil, thank you very much for the advice (which I have taken). I will get the asus chipset and get me a stronger GPU

Now one last question:

How does my pc connect to wireless internet once i've built it?

[glc]

What exact type of "wireless Internet"? Is there a wireless router in the house connected to cable or DSL, or is the Internet totally wireless? Bottom line, exactly what does the computer have to connect to?

[amamiro]

Well to the router in the house ofc :P

[glc]

What brand and model is the router?

[amamiro]

It's a Siemens Speedstream 6520

[glc]

You can use any PCI, PCI-E, or USB wireless adapter that supports 802.11g. PCI or PCI-E recommended over USB.

[amamiro]

yeah but what do you mean by using PCIe? so there is something i have to install on the motherboard?

[orbrit]

Something like this that will plug directly into an available slot on your Motherboard.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-048-_-Product

[amamiro]

ok so i have one more quesiton... :P

I already have a monitor, the samsung Syncmaster 713N

keep or no keep for games?

this is my final question by the way you've been very helpful guys :P

[gmorrison]

Originally Posted by amamiro ok so i have one more quesiton... :P I already have a monitor, the samsung Syncmaster 713N keep or no keep for games? this is my final question by the way you've been very helpful guys :P

It's up to you. Samsung is a good brand and while 17" is by no means big it should work fine for gaming. The max resolution is a bit low so if you want better looking games (or a larger image) you might want to shell out for a new monitor. You can get a good Asus 23" for under $200.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236074