Need Help With Building A Computer

[lance_aka_64]

so far i think i found everything that i need. im just wondering if it is all compatible since i have never built a computer. so here is what im thinking.

case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811119160

mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813131343

processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...r%20core%206000

memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820145043

power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817139006

(maybe) hard drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16822148335

im just trying to stay under 800 for now. (well that didnt work out lol)

so far with what is in this list im at $933.94 before shipping.

Edited November 8, 2008 by lance_aka_64

[madmat]

so far i think i found everything that i need. im just wondering if it is all compatible since i have never built a computer. so here is what im thinking.

case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811144151

mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813131343

processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103272

memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820145179

power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817190016

(maybe) hard drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16822136098

im just trying to stay under 800 for now. tell me what you think.

Are you planning to OC? I'd get a better PSU. Also are you going to run a 64 bit OS?

If you don't plan to OC you can get the Windsor core 6000 with twice the L2 cache for a couple of bucks less. The extra L2 can help. The Xion PSU is okay but it's not the best for the cash. As to the 64 bit OS... if you're running a 32 bit OS you can't use more than 3 gigs (total, this includes VRAM) of any ram so the four gig kit is kind of overkill. On the other hand, a 64 bit OS will support up to 128 gigs (IIRC) so yeah, four gigs will work. Although, if it were me I'd just go for dual 2 gig sticks rather than four 1 gig sticks. No upgrade path with quad sticks.

[lance_aka_64]

no i dont plan to oc... i dont even know how to oc, i would like to learn tho. it will e 32bit. so switch to the Windsor core 6000 and only get 2 gigs or ram since im only using 32bit? other than that this will all work well together?

also the list is now updated.

Edited November 8, 2008 by lance_aka_64

[madmat]

no i dont plan to oc... i dont even know how to oc, i would like to learn tho. it will e 32bit. so switch to the Windsor core 6000 and only get 2 gigs or ram since im only using 32bit? other than that this will all work well together?

Look into a Corsair VX750W PSU. The same price as that XION and far, far better. But, yeah, the rest is fine.

[lance_aka_64]

alright, can you suggest a good vid card for around 200 bux?

[madmat]

alright, can you suggest a good vid card for around 200 bux?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814127361

$239 with $40MIR. Later you can get another and run SLI since, ya know, you've got the SLI mobo.

[lance_aka_64]

alright man sounds good, thanks for your help. do you think it will be a decent computer?

Edited November 8, 2008 by lance_aka_64

[madmat]

alright man sounds good, thanks for your help. do you think it will be a decent computer?

Should be pretty kickass. The Intel's are better procs but for your budget you've got a very good overall PC. It'll game well and do all the other mundane day-to-day tasks you throw at it.

[lance_aka_64]

well considering my current pc is a compaq with 1.8ghz single core processor, im sure it will be a big step up.

[madmat]

Big step up? Dude, you'll need a seatbelt on your computer chair!