Just a couple questions, please read (new to forum as well)

vandy09 · 10-16-2007, 06:53 AM

Ok. I'm going to build soon. I've done tons of research and watched some builds on youtube and one in person so I feel like I have the general idea. Now as far as my questions go:
1. Is this a good mobo? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128064

2. What is the best monitor under $200?

Heres my build if anyone's wondering.

CPU-C2D 6750
GPU-8800gtx? Is this worth the money? Or should I go with the gts 320mb.
HDD-250 gb SB SATA
Media-Lite on w/lightscribe SATA
Memory-Corsair 2GB DDR2 800 pc6400
Monitor- Samsung 941BW??
Mobo- Aforementioned?? Gigabyte p-35 DS4 1333 fsb
OS- 64-bit Vista premium for system builders
This is all $1450 on newegg.com w/$25 shipping included. Good deal or no?

I have:
PS- Antec Truepower 650W
Case-Antec 900
Saitek Eclipse 2
Logitech G5 mouse

Please suggest anything, I'm open to ideas. Anything to help.

vandy09 · 10-16-2007, 06:57 AM

Oh by the way I plan to use it primarily for gaming. Maybe some video editing here and there but mainly gaming.

chupacabra · 10-16-2007, 08:47 AM

Looks good, for the video card, well it'll depend on the games you play/going to play

twolves90 · 10-16-2007, 02:00 PM

dont get a 64 bit Windows, just get the 32 bit version, there is hardly any benefit noticed from a 64 bit OS at the moment, and for your needs 32 is fine, and 32 has much more support, especially as new as Vista is...

heck id suggest XP Home 32 bit if I were you

imsati · 10-16-2007, 05:05 PM

Cripes, that a lot of USB ports. I don't think I have that many USB devices for *all* of our computers.

vandy09 · 10-16-2007, 09:35 PM

You mean the 4 on the mobo and then the 2 on the case?

What are the differences between 32 bit and 64 bit vista??

Does that motherboard seem like a good fit? I don't want to undercut anything in terms of reliability (I don't want a shoddy component). Also, does that price seem pretty standard for that setup?

BTW today, in a marketing course I'm taking, my professor was talking about the advantages of HP over Dell. So I chimed in with the advantages of self-building and I think I got a couple people convinced.

b3rt_d4ni3l · 10-16-2007, 10:13 PM

The difference between 32-bit and 64-bit right now, as far as I know, is negligible other than the fact that 64-bit OS is able to recognize 4GB or more of RAM while 32-bit OS is only able to recognize a maximum of 3.12GB

Another thing is that some games might face a compatibility issues with 64-bit Vista especially the older games.

That motherboard is a good solid mobo. I myself would be getting the GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L. A lot of good reviews regarding GIGABYTE mobo so you should be fine with that one.

As for the price, that total sounds about right. My future build has about the same total price except mine I chose 500GB HD.

Last but not least, good job on convincing some of your classmates to try to build their own computer.

10-16-2007, 06:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
vandy09 New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18	Just a couple questions, please read (new to forum as well) Ok. I'm going to build soon. I've done tons of research and watched some builds on youtube and one in person so I feel like I have the general idea. Now as far as my questions go: 1. Is this a good mobo? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128064 2. What is the best monitor under $200? Heres my build if anyone's wondering. CPU-C2D 6750 GPU-8800gtx? Is this worth the money? Or should I go with the gts 320mb. HDD-250 gb SB SATA Media-Lite on w/lightscribe SATA Memory-Corsair 2GB DDR2 800 pc6400 Monitor- Samsung 941BW?? Mobo- Aforementioned?? Gigabyte p-35 DS4 1333 fsb OS- 64-bit Vista premium for system builders This is all $1450 on newegg.com w/$25 shipping included. Good deal or no? I have: PS- Antec Truepower 650W Case-Antec 900 Saitek Eclipse 2 Logitech G5 mouse Please suggest anything, I'm open to ideas. Anything to help.

10-16-2007, 08:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
chupacabra Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,923	Looks good, for the video card, well it'll depend on the games you play/going to play __________________ My Rig e7200 @ 2.53ghz 4GB G.skill pc6400 Seagate hdd 250gb Gigabyte P35 DS3L Sapphire 4850 Corsair 750 watts Raidmax Smilodon

10-16-2007, 02:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
twolves90 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 379	dont get a 64 bit Windows, just get the 32 bit version, there is hardly any benefit noticed from a 64 bit OS at the moment, and for your needs 32 is fine, and 32 has much more support, especially as new as Vista is... heck id suggest XP Home 32 bit if I were you __________________ Current: Intel Core 2 Duo e6400 ASUS P5B Deluxe / Wifi (Socket 775) Mobo + ZALMAN CNPS9500 Corsair XMS2 3 GB ddr2 800 (2 x 512MB) + (2 x 1GB) PC2 6400 eVGA 8800 GTS 320MB & Antec 500W PSU Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1 Channels Seagate 120 GB 7200 rpm HDD 3 GB/sec Windows XP Home Ed Cooler Master Centurion 5 Blue/Black+Window Case LG Dual Layer DVD RW & LiteOn DVD R - - - I've finished 5 builds so far! P.S. XP > Vista

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10-16-2007, 06:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
vandy09 New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18	Oh by the way I plan to use it primarily for gaming. Maybe some video editing here and there but mainly gaming.

10-16-2007, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,873	Cripes, that a lot of USB ports. I don't think I have that many USB devices for all of our computers.

10-16-2007, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
vandy09 New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18	You mean the 4 on the mobo and then the 2 on the case? What are the differences between 32 bit and 64 bit vista?? Does that motherboard seem like a good fit? I don't want to undercut anything in terms of reliability (I don't want a shoddy component). Also, does that price seem pretty standard for that setup? BTW today, in a marketing course I'm taking, my professor was talking about the advantages of HP over Dell. So I chimed in with the advantages of self-building and I think I got a couple people convinced.

10-16-2007, 10:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
b3rt_d4ni3l Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 946	The difference between 32-bit and 64-bit right now, as far as I know, is negligible other than the fact that 64-bit OS is able to recognize 4GB or more of RAM while 32-bit OS is only able to recognize a maximum of 3.12GB Another thing is that some games might face a compatibility issues with 64-bit Vista especially the older games. That motherboard is a good solid mobo. I myself would be getting the GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L. A lot of good reviews regarding GIGABYTE mobo so you should be fine with that one. As for the price, that total sounds about right. My future build has about the same total price except mine I chose 500GB HD. Last but not least, good job on convincing some of your classmates to try to build their own computer.