• Building my first computer, need some help
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*UPDATED THE LINKS* I've basically picked out what I want, but I need to know if everything is compatible/will work together correctly. Feel free to suggest cheaper/better parts. Motherboard: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131595[/url] CPU: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103696[/url] Power Supply: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817226006&cm_re=800w_power_supply-_-17-226-006-_-Product[/url] Graphics Card [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102841[/url] or [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433&cm_re=GeForce_GTX_260-_-14-130-433-_-Product[/url] or [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291[/url] RAM [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231241[/url] I have an old DVD drive I'll be using, along with a 360gb harddrive that I have in an older rig at the moment. That's why those aren't included. Also, my monitor is 1400x900. I'll be playing as many games as possible(Assassin's Creed 2 when it comes out, Fallout 3, Crysis, TeamFortress 2, Left 4 Dead, etc.) and my budget is $550 at the moment, but I'm working to get it to $650.
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[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.258855[/url]
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;17508266][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.258855[/url][/QUOTE] Please say which one you're recommending. This will be the first computer I've ever built, so every bit of info helps.
get that combo deal it is a better mobo and takes 20buxs off
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;17508365]get that combo deal it is a better mobo and takes 20buxs off[/QUOTE] Alright, I'll take your word for it.
don't you need a DVD drive and HDD?
[QUOTE=BananasGoMoo;17508697]don't you need a DVD drive and HDD?[/QUOTE] I have an old DVD drive I'll be using, along with a 360gb harddrive that I'm not using at the moment. That's why those aren't included. Also, my monitor is 1400x900.
[QUOTE=fps_JOLE;17508736]I have an old DVD drive I'll be using, along with a 360gb harddrive that I'm not using at the moment. That's why those aren't included. Also, my monitor is 1400x900.[/QUOTE] ok, just checking. you have a mouse/keyboard you'll be using as well then?
[QUOTE=BananasGoMoo;17508890]ok, just checking. you have a mouse/keyboard you'll be using as well then?[/QUOTE] Yeah. They're not great, but they'll endure until I can afford a new keyboard & mouse.
I have a question. I heard someone saying that with the AMD Phenom x3, that you can unlock the 4th core? Is that true?
I have another question. All these newer video cards are "ddr3","gddr3", and "gddr5" [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102841[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433&cm_re=GeForce_GTX_260-_-14-130-433-_-Product[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291[/url] and they all require 2 x 6-pin Does that mean that this PSU would not support them? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817226006&cm_re=800w_power_supply-_-17-226-006-_-Product[/url] Also, with the videocards being "ddr3","gddr3", and "gddr5", does that mean that this Motherboard & Ram wouldn't work with them either? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131595[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231241[/url] Since they're ddr2? (New to building my own computer, need to know before buying parts that aren't compatible.)
No, the Video ram doesn't usually effect the motherboard ram. And the Power Supply is fine. It has 2 six pin connecters so its enough to fuel a 4870, 4890 or a 260.
STORM, it is possible to unlock 720's, but a certain mobo chipset is required, and the unlocked cores may be unstable. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huKVYW4duiU[/media] it is exactly the same for a 720, just one less core needs unlocking.
[QUOTE=S.T.O.R.M;17509793]No, the Video ram doesn't usually effect the motherboard ram. And the Power Supply is fine. It has 2 six pin connecters so its enough to fuel a 4870, 4890 or a 260.[/QUOTE] So it's fine if I have a ddr2 motherboard, actual ddr2 RAM, but a gddr3/gddr5 videocard? Motherboard - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131595[/url] RAM - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231241[/url] Possible VideoCards - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102841[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433&cm_re=GeForce_GTX_260-_-14-130-433-_-Product[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291[/url] I need a solid answer, so that I can commit to what to buy. - Also, the Power Supply [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817226006&cm_re=800w_power_supply-_-17-226-006-_-Product[/url] Says "Main Connector : 20+4Pin" "PCI-Express Connector : 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin" Does it have 2 x 6-pin? [editline]10:50AM[/editline] Any help? :(
Yes, Graphics card RAM has no relation whatsoever to actual RAM.
[QUOTE=lemongrapes;17514707]Yes, Graphics card RAM has no relation whatsoever to actual RAM.[/QUOTE] Cool, but will my PSU support my graphics card? I can't seem to find where it says 2 x 6-pin :( [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817226006&cm_re=800w_power_supply-_-17-226-006-_-Product[/url] (power supply)
Horrid power supply. Get this instead: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052[/url] Even better: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005[/url] But it's $100.
Is 500 watts enough? Also, it only has 1 x 6-pin, correct? Which wouldn't work with any of the videocards I'm considering. :/
You don't need more than 500-600w. Unless you plan to Crossfire, or SLI down the road. Go with the second one i picked.
[QUOTE=Quantuam VTX;17515228]You don't need more than 500-600w. Unless you plan to Crossfire, or SLI down the road. Go with the second one i picked.[/QUOTE] Alright, but it still doesn't have 2 x 6-pin connectors, which is what the videocard needs. I have said this multiple times, and no has said anything about it? ??? :|
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812887001&cm_re=molex_to_pci_e-_-12-887-001-_-Product[/url]
[QUOTE=McSanchez;17515267][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812887001&cm_re=molex_to_pci_e-_-12-887-001-_-Product[/url][/QUOTE] FINALLY! Now it makes more sense. Thank you muchly.
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[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016&cm_re=modxstream-_-17-341-016-_-Product[/url] modular, two PCI-Es, great brand
[QUOTE=TheMadness;17515445][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016&cm_re=modxstream-_-17-341-016-_-Product[/url] modular, two PCI-Es, great brand[/QUOTE] And modular meeeaaaans?
You can remove the wires you don't need, cutting back on the clutter in your case.
which means better airflow and cable management
Down to the last decision. Which card?? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291[/url] OR [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150436&cm_re=4870_1gb-_-14-150-436-_-Product[/url] They seem the same. Let me know what the differences are and which one is better/which one to pick.
Get the XFX one it's 10 bucks cheaper. They are the same.
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