new computer, i have everything?

newguy5 · 12-14-2007, 02:45 AM

for the build, everything here and look good. been a few years since i built my last computer.

case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137

video: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102714

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153028

mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115029

cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

and i've got 1gb pc2-5400 ram and an 80gb 7200 rpm and a dvd drive i'm attaching (the hd and dvd going both ide). i also am getting arctic silver. everything look good? any suggestions?

oscaryu1 · 12-14-2007, 03:04 AM

What is your overall budget?

newguy5 · 12-14-2007, 03:29 AM

i don't really have a budget, but i'm just trying to build one good enough to be up-to-date for a while. why? i'd say considering i have the RAM and HD, keep it under $800. if you are talking about replacing the HD or RAM, let's hear it...

oscaryu1 · 12-14-2007, 03:31 AM

$800 is a Q6600 G0, P35-DS3L, 4GB DDR2-800 CL4, 250GB SATAII, Antec 900...

JLV2k5 · 12-14-2007, 03:45 AM

Looks like youre ready, don't forget the static free wrist strap!!!

newguy5 · 12-14-2007, 04:12 AM

i should really get the static free wrist strap? never used one before, but don't know how lucky i've been...

also, i have a cubby hole the computer goes in. it's open on the front, not so much on the back (but could open it) and it's about wide enough to fit 2 mid-tower cases. is that too hot of a space?

newguy5 · 12-14-2007, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscaryu1

$800 is a Q6600 G0, P35-DS3L, 4GB DDR2-800 CL4, 250GB SATAII, Antec 900...

mine is already close to $700 with what i have right there.

newguy5 · 12-14-2007, 03:49 PM

anything else you guys suggest or see wrong in the setup? what about putting the computer in the compartment i described with the above components. it won't get too hot will it?

daisymtc · 12-14-2007, 04:32 PM

If you have extra $40, go for a 8800GT 256MB. Perform a lot better than 3850

newguy5 · 12-14-2007, 04:43 PM

yeah...i've actually heard prices are supposed to drop for several hardware components after christmas-time. is that true? if so i may just wait a few weeks to buy everything. anybody know anything about this?

12-14-2007, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
newguy5 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 25 Posts: 942	new computer, i have everything? for the build, everything here and look good. been a few years since i built my last computer. case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 video: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102714 PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153028 mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115029 cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134 and i've got 1gb pc2-5400 ram and an 80gb 7200 rpm and a dvd drive i'm attaching (the hd and dvd going both ide). i also am getting arctic silver. everything look good? any suggestions?

12-14-2007, 03:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,856	What is your overall budget? __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

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oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,856	$800 is a Q6600 G0, P35-DS3L, 4GB DDR2-800 CL4, 250GB SATAII, Antec 900... __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

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newguy5 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 25 Posts: 942	i should really get the static free wrist strap? never used one before, but don't know how lucky i've been... also, i have a cubby hole the computer goes in. it's open on the front, not so much on the back (but could open it) and it's about wide enough to fit 2 mid-tower cases. is that too hot of a space? Last edited by newguy5; 12-14-2007 at 04:26 AM.

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12-14-2007, 03:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
newguy5 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 25 Posts: 942	i don't really have a budget, but i'm just trying to build one good enough to be up-to-date for a while. why? i'd say considering i have the RAM and HD, keep it under $800. if you are talking about replacing the HD or RAM, let's hear it...

12-14-2007, 03:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
JLV2k5 Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: University of Delaware Age: 21 Posts: 1,291	Looks like youre ready, don't forget the static free wrist strap!!!

12-14-2007, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
newguy5 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 25 Posts: 942	anything else you guys suggest or see wrong in the setup? what about putting the computer in the compartment i described with the above components. it won't get too hot will it?

12-14-2007, 04:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,344	If you have extra $40, go for a 8800GT 256MB. Perform a lot better than 3850

12-14-2007, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
newguy5 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 25 Posts: 942	yeah...i've actually heard prices are supposed to drop for several hardware components after christmas-time. is that true? if so i may just wait a few weeks to buy everything. anybody know anything about this?

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