looking for friendly advice

Venivik · 03-04-2008, 08:36 PM

0k to start, I'm not a forum guy, therefore I found need in something and this my first post, ever. So if I've done anything wrong please just tell me, don't insult me.
Ok, that said, I'm going to be building my first computer, and have had approximately 3 weeks of intoxicated studying on what I want, which is basically something better than an Xbox 360. I'm here looking for exactly what I want, and if you can help i will be ever greatful, so much so if you can find me the parts for cheaper, I'll send you 1/3 of the difference. I know it may wind out to 30 cents, but i"ll do it. My questions are basically, have enough ram to work, do I have the right starter wattage, do I NEED anything I don't have on the list, should I get more fans, you know basically guide me so I don't burn out or even blow up my expensive new baby. Things like me getting a second graphics card right away, super ram, or anything I can wait a year to get, I would prefer to wait, but you can suggest all you want, I'll like. But the other stuff like, don't go amd or windows sucks, I've seen that intel is doing better, and linux is a powerhouse, I've still made my choice there. So yeah I wouldn't know how the paint my questions clearer and here is what I think I want. This list is what I'm planning on buying, putting together and turning on.... and being proud of, maybe even throw a huge party for. I have the exact models, the cheapest prices I've found(and can trust), and where I've found them.
500GB Hard Drive 7200 Rpm
Hitachi 0A35415
105.95 - Interproshop.com

AMD Phenom 9600 Quad Core Black Edition
229 - Memorylabs.com

2Gb DDR2 1066MHz ram
OCZ Technology OCZ2RPR10662GK
147.75 - Atacom,Inc.

ATI Radeon HD 3850
Sapphire 100226L
175.83 - Newegg.com

790x Motherboard
MSI K9A2 CF-F
102.76 - parts pc

20X DVD+/-RW DUAL LAYER
SAMSUNG SH-S202N IDE
35.50 - Meritline

Voodoo mid tower case
w/ 580W Wraith, 80mm black case fan, cathode green light
88.49 - atx cases

----------------
885.28 w/out Vista, floppy drive and card bay drive.

LCD Monitor
DCLCD DCL22A Black 22" 2ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 Built in Speakers
254.16 - 30 mail in rebate - newegg.com

Thank you for reading this.

dougland · 03-04-2008, 09:04 PM

Here's the same HDD for about $5 cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145215

hackapelite · 03-04-2008, 09:28 PM

You've done at least one thing wrong. You use a large font.

Unless there are specific reasons for using large fonts (eye disorders, higlighting a word, titles...etc), don't use them, because it makes reading kind of difficult.

This is no offence or insult or anything like that, take it as friendly advice. Using "normal"-sized fonts (the default wil do fine) makes things easier for readers.

Cheers!

hpi · 03-04-2008, 09:37 PM

Ya can you edit it and put it back to normal size so we can help you out here? I hate reading big font so I can't help for now

nexolus · 03-04-2008, 10:43 PM

I would just go ahead and say to order everything from one place, or at least try to split it evenly... that will help you out with payments and shipping, etc. Just go with newegg, as they are trusted and have good shipping rates.

oscaryu1 · 03-05-2008, 01:17 AM

8800GS is better than the HD3850, and cheaper.

Alien Ware · 03-05-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venivik

0k to start, I'm not a forum guy, therefore I found need in something and this my first post, ever. So if I've done anything wrong please just tell me, don't insult me.
Ok, that said, I'm going to be building my first computer, and have had approximately 3 weeks of intoxicated studying on what I want, which is basically something better than an Xbox 360. I'm here looking for exactly what I want, and if you can help i will be ever greatful, so much so if you can find me the parts for cheaper, I'll send you 1/3 of the difference. I know it may wind out to 30 cents, but i"ll do it. My questions are basically, have enough ram to work, do I have the right starter wattage, do I NEED anything I don't have on the list, should I get more fans, you know basically guide me so I don't burn out or even blow up my expensive new baby. Things like me getting a second graphics card right away, super ram, or anything I can wait a year to get, I would prefer to wait, but you can suggest all you want, I'll like. But the other stuff like, don't go amd or windows sucks, I've seen that intel is doing better, and linux is a powerhouse, I've still made my choice there. So yeah I wouldn't know how the paint my questions clearer and here is what I think I want. This list is what I'm planning on buying, putting together and turning on.... and being proud of, maybe even throw a huge party for. I have the exact models, the cheapest prices I've found(and can trust), and where I've found them.
500GB Hard Drive 7200 Rpm
Hitachi 0A35415
105.95 - Interproshop.com

AMD Phenom 9600 Quad Core Black Edition
229 - Memorylabs.com

2Gb DDR2 1066MHz ram
OCZ Technology OCZ2RPR10662GK
147.75 - Atacom,Inc.

ATI Radeon HD 3850
Sapphire 100226L
175.83 - Newegg.com

790x Motherboard
MSI K9A2 CF-F
102.76 - parts pc

20X DVD+/-RW DUAL LAYER
SAMSUNG SH-S202N IDE
35.50 - Meritline

Voodoo mid tower case
w/ 580W Wraith, 80mm black case fan, cathode green light
88.49 - atx cases

----------------
885.28 w/out Vista, floppy drive and card bay drive.

LCD Monitor
DCLCD DCL22A Black 22" 2ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 Built in Speakers
254.16 - 30 mail in rebate - newegg.com

Thank you for reading this.

I don't believe you can get something with "Better" performance then a 360 for the same price ($350). True you can double the money and maybe find something "as" good but still. I'm not saying you shouldn't build a computer I'm just letting you know... I would recommend a 360 for gaming anyhow considering goofy lag and controls on PC. (sometimes)

Instinct5 · 03-05-2008, 01:47 AM

just the video card i dont think the 3850 is close to a 360 graphic. go wtih either 8800GT,GTS,GTX, that would be closer then the 3850

dougland · 03-05-2008, 03:02 AM

Didd this guy dissapear?

Cleric7x9 · 03-05-2008, 03:13 AM

i highly recommend that you re-consider the phenom CPU. i think most people would agree that the intel q6600 outperforms the phenom in every application.

03-04-2008, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Venivik New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	looking for friendly advice 0k to start, I'm not a forum guy, therefore I found need in something and this my first post, ever. So if I've done anything wrong please just tell me, don't insult me. Ok, that said, I'm going to be building my first computer, and have had approximately 3 weeks of intoxicated studying on what I want, which is basically something better than an Xbox 360. I'm here looking for exactly what I want, and if you can help i will be ever greatful, so much so if you can find me the parts for cheaper, I'll send you 1/3 of the difference. I know it may wind out to 30 cents, but i"ll do it. My questions are basically, have enough ram to work, do I have the right starter wattage, do I NEED anything I don't have on the list, should I get more fans, you know basically guide me so I don't burn out or even blow up my expensive new baby. Things like me getting a second graphics card right away, super ram, or anything I can wait a year to get, I would prefer to wait, but you can suggest all you want, I'll like. But the other stuff like, don't go amd or windows sucks, I've seen that intel is doing better, and linux is a powerhouse, I've still made my choice there. So yeah I wouldn't know how the paint my questions clearer and here is what I think I want. This list is what I'm planning on buying, putting together and turning on.... and being proud of, maybe even throw a huge party for. I have the exact models, the cheapest prices I've found(and can trust), and where I've found them. 500GB Hard Drive 7200 Rpm Hitachi 0A35415 105.95 - Interproshop.com AMD Phenom 9600 Quad Core Black Edition 229 - Memorylabs.com 2Gb DDR2 1066MHz ram OCZ Technology OCZ2RPR10662GK 147.75 - Atacom,Inc. ATI Radeon HD 3850 Sapphire 100226L 175.83 - Newegg.com 790x Motherboard MSI K9A2 CF-F 102.76 - parts pc 20X DVD+/-RW DUAL LAYER SAMSUNG SH-S202N IDE 35.50 - Meritline Voodoo mid tower case w/ 580W Wraith, 80mm black case fan, cathode green light 88.49 - atx cases ---------------- 885.28 w/out Vista, floppy drive and card bay drive. LCD Monitor DCLCD DCL22A Black 22" 2ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 Built in Speakers 254.16 - 30 mail in rebate - newegg.com Thank you for reading this. Last edited by Venivik; 03-05-2008 at 11:34 AM. Reason: Learned lesson on size.

03-04-2008, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
hackapelite Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Solicitor's office Posts: 817	You've done at least one thing wrong. You use a large font. Unless there are specific reasons for using large fonts (eye disorders, higlighting a word, titles...etc), don't use them, because it makes reading kind of difficult. This is no offence or insult or anything like that, take it as friendly advice. Using "normal"-sized fonts (the default wil do fine) makes things easier for readers. Cheers! __________________ BY READING THE ABOVE POST, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING: "The above post is provided solely for entertainment purposes and is not to be taken as professional advice. Therefore, I shall not be held responsible for any damage or losses that are result from anything I have posted, to the extent applicable by law. In the unlikely event that I CAN be held responsible, I have never been here, I am not here, and I will never be here, and it will be highly questionable whether I even exist."

03-04-2008, 09:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
hpi Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 15 Posts: 1,476	Ya can you edit it and put it back to normal size so we can help you out here? I hate reading big font so I can't help for now __________________ Intel Pentium D 930 @ 3.0GHz 2 x 1024 DDR2-SDRAM x1900xtx 512 mb ddr3 Western digital 300gb hdd Ocz GameXStream 700W psu.

03-05-2008, 01:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 9,694	8800GS is better than the HD3850, and cheaper. __________________ 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

03-05-2008, 01:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Instinct5 Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 289	just the video card i dont think the 3850 is close to a 360 graphic. go wtih either 8800GT,GTS,GTX, that would be closer then the 3850 __________________ Mobo: ASUS M3A Motherboard CPU: AMD Athlon x2 dual core @ stock2.7 GHz RAM:2x 1GB OCZ 800mhz GPU: PNY Nvidia GeForce 8800GT HDD: Seagate 160GB SATA HD DVD: 20x DvD-Rom OS: Windows Vista Home Premium OS Case: Apevia X-Cruiser w/450w PS

03-04-2008, 09:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 380	Here's the same HDD for about $5 cheaper. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145215

03-04-2008, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
nexolus Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 472	I would just go ahead and say to order everything from one place, or at least try to split it evenly... that will help you out with payments and shipping, etc. Just go with newegg, as they are trusted and have good shipping rates.

03-05-2008, 03:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 380	Didd this guy dissapear?

03-05-2008, 03:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 23 Posts: 1,501	i highly recommend that you re-consider the phenom CPU. i think most people would agree that the intel q6600 outperforms the phenom in every application. __________________ CPU \|\| e8400 RAM \|\| 2GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD \|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO \|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU \|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero PSU \|\| Silverstone 750 watt Case\|\| Antec p182

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