Alright, my current PC is starting to (or at least make it more pronounced) show it can't run new games. (Just Cause 2 has to run lowest settings, even Ep2 has bits of lag)
So I decided I'd build a PC. Good and cost efficient.
However, I've never built one before. I'm trying to keep are far away from prebuilts as possible, as each time I figure out I got ripped off. (Fuck you Dell :argh:)
Not being super up to date with the new hardware and how it compares, and not being the most tech savvy, I would definitely run into trouble with finding parts that are compatible with eachother. (Mostly worried about what CPU socket will go on what mobo, and if its fits in the case correctly etc.)
My second worry is breaking something while installing, or needing to do something I don't know how to do. (Solder wires, etc. Is that needed?)
Thanks in advance, it's highly appreciated. :smile:
As for what I need, I'm going to keep my current monitor, OS, keyboard/mouse, Harddrive, and CD drive.
[b]tl;dr[/b] Never built a computer before scared about fucking up big time.
[url]http://www.pcityourself.com/building/introduction.php[/url]
Good place to start ^
[QUOTE=anikilol;21009393][url]http://www.pcityourself.com/building/introduction.php[/url]
Good place to start ^[/QUOTE]
Thanks, that cleared some things up about assembling.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068[/url] Cooler Master Mid Tower Case $49
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873[/url] Sapphire HD 5770 $159
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864[/url] Corsair PSU 650W $99
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211410[/url] 4GB 1333 Ram $101
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188063[/url] Motherboard $89
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215[/url] Core i5 750 $199
Subtotal: $701
Free Shipping on whole order
-$40 after Rebates
Total: $661
600-700 EBS. Bit to much, well, almost 100$ to much, get a Phenom x4 II 9xx or downgrade to a 5770
There we go. I fixed it.
wtf i put a "$" and it came out EBS?
[QUOTE=EBS-Gamer;21012341][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068[/url] Cooler Master Mid Tower Case $49
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873[/url] Sapphire HD 5770 $159
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864[/url] Corsair PSU 650W $99
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211410[/url] 4GB 1333 Ram $101
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188063[/url] Motherboard $89
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215[/url] Core i5 750 $199
Subtotal: $701
Free Shipping on whole order
-$40 after Rebates
Total: $661[/QUOTE]
Why not go full-size on the motherboard?
I do prefer Fullsize ATX Mobos... they are more spacious and stuff thus making it easier for a new builder
[QUOTE=venn177;21015158]Why not go full-size on the motherboard?[/QUOTE]
Nothing wrong with a small one. Cheaper most of the time too.
[editline]01:46PM[/editline]
Meh. I'll find you a full size motherboard then.
[editline]01:50PM[/editline]
[QUOTE=EBS-Gamer;21012341][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068[/url] Cooler Master Mid Tower Case $49
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873[/url] Sapphire HD 5770 $159
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864[/url] Corsair PSU 650W $99
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211410[/url] 4GB 1333 Ram $101
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157185[/url] Motherboard $89
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215[/url] Core i5 750 $199
Subtotal: $701
Free Shipping on whole order
-$40 after Rebates
Total: $661[/QUOTE]
[editline]01:51PM[/editline]
Ok I found a motherboard with the same price, and it works with everything. Although this has 1600Mhz support so I will go find some better ram.
[QUOTE=EBS-Gamer;21012341][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068[/url] Cooler Master Mid Tower Case $49
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873[/url] Sapphire HD 5770 $159
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864[/url] Corsair PSU 650W $99
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211410[/url] 4GB 1333 Ram $101
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188063[/url] Motherboard $89
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215[/url] Core i5 750 $199
Subtotal: $701
Free Shipping on whole order
-$40 after Rebates
Total: $661[/QUOTE]
650w psu is over kill for a 5770, im running a 520w antec and it does more then enough.. only 1 12v rail but it has 40 amps on it
[QUOTE=irgoto;21016680]650w psu is over kill for a 5770, im running a 520w antec and it does more then enough.. only 1 12v rail but it has 40 amps on it[/QUOTE]
One rail is normally better than multiple rails anyway, but yeah, a 500W-550W PSU can power cfx 5770s.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004[/url] Corsair 550W $79 - $69 after rebate
Don't worry, it's pretty hard to break your PC components unless you do something stupid like try to force it in or not ground yourself. You want to touch a metal part of your case before handling parts, or you can just get one of those wristbands.
[url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=14156246[/url]
This is a build I've been meaning to make for myself.
I included a new heatsink for the CPU, but you should be able to do well with the stock one.
If you're not a fan of blue LED fans, get this one:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185058[/url]
Wait until this wrist strap comes back in stock and use it if you want.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16899261001&cm_re=grounding_strap-_-99-261-001-_-Product[/url]
And a grounding pad if you have carpet floors and don't want to put everything together on your desk:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16899339006[/url]
or something small, like forgetting to put your standoffs in..
[editline]09:21PM[/editline]
and antistatic shit is a load of crap
Wristbands aren't really needed, but you don't want to ever put a component on carpet so you want an antistatic mat if you don't want to work with your computer on your desk.
[QUOTE=derlicious;21019774]
[editline]09:21PM[/editline]
and antistatic shit is a load of crap[/QUOTE]
So true. Costs more money to ship it than it does to buy the shit.
[editline]05:45PM[/editline]
$6 shipping fee for a $2 bracelet - yeah the fuck right
This is a decent video if you have no idea how.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ETu53QfDwk[/url]
Steps will be different sometimes.
[QUOTE=GamerKiwi;21019866]Wristbands aren't really needed, but you don't want to ever put a component on carpet so you want an antistatic mat if you don't want to work with your computer on your desk.[/QUOTE]
Urm, no? What you do, is only take the parts out when you need them, So say you are putting your motherboard in first, you take your motherboard and leave EVERYTHING else in its ASBags they will be fine, screw it in (with standoffs of course) and then you do your CPU next, so you do the same as before, etc.. etc..
Problem solved, anyway either 1. Do it in the kitchen on the tablle, 2. Touch the inside of the box..., 3. Be a fool and spend 10pounds on an antistatic wrist and matt when you could get a slightly better motherboard, or a cheap soundcard, or a pack of cigs?
[QUOTE=derlicious;21022052]Urm, no? What you do, is only take the parts out when you need them, So say you are putting your motherboard in first, you take your motherboard and leave EVERYTHING else in its ASBags they will be fine, screw it in (with standoffs of course) and then you do your CPU next, so you do the same as before, etc.. etc..[/QUOTE]
A lot people put everything on the MOBO first before screwing it into the case, logic being its easier to put stuff on the MOBO before it is in the case and that some aftermarket coolers cannot be placed on while the MOBO is screwed to the case.
[QUOTE=EBS-Gamer;21012341][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068[/url] Cooler Master Mid Tower Case $49
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873[/url] Sapphire HD 5770 $159
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102864[/url] Corsair PSU 650W $99
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211410[/url] 4GB 1333 Ram $101
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188063[/url] Motherboard $89
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215[/url] Core i5 750 $199
Subtotal: $701
Free Shipping on whole order
-$40 after Rebates
Total: $661[/QUOTE]
Thanks, I think I'll go with this and use the PSU you posted. If there's anything that could be better $ wise or something, I'll still be checking this thread.
[QUOTE=FHamster;21025881]A lot people put everything on the MOBO first before screwing it into the case, logic being its easier to put stuff on the MOBO before it is in the case and that some aftermarket coolers cannot be placed on while the MOBO is screwed to the case.[/QUOTE]
Well yes thats another alternative but you still dont have to be doing it on a anti static mat, just do it in the kitchen or something on a table?
Also somecases come with removable mobo trays.
Faster speed. Cheaper price. Same brand.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409[/url] -RAM
Not necessarily better but, it is cheaper.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147023[/url] -Case
Another great power supply. Cheaper.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016[/url] -PSU
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