First time computer build! Assistance needed!

Corey · 04-26-2008, 10:58 PM

I'm in the market for a new desktop pc so I thought I would get your opinions on what would fit my needs.

First off, it's going to be an all out video/photo editing pc. With software such as Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium and Adobe After Effects. I probably won't play games on it but there's always that chance.
Looking for around 500gb's hard drive. 4 gb of RAM. I'm thinkin I want to go with a single large sized monitor but than again I might want to go with a dual setup, so factor that in with the video card. I want to keep the laptop I have now and set it up so I can syncronize everything I do on the desktop, to the laptop. I don't think that was important but I thought I would mention it anyways. I'm thinking I want to run XP Pro. 64bit. Ummmmmm... OH YEAH, I'm gonna set my price range at $2,000.

Here is a list of what I have picked out so far:
E145-2038 :: EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 750i, 45nm Support, Socket 775, ATX, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID (4 lbs)

CP2-DUO-Q9300 :: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor EU80580PJ0606M - 2.50GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor (0.1 lbs)

P33-5074 :: Patriot Dual Channel Viper 4096MB PC8500 DDR2 1066MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB) (0.15 lbs)

TSD-500AS4 :: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB Hard Drive - 7200, 8MB, Serial ATA-300, OEM (1.55 lbs)

E145-8848 :: EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - KO Edition, 640MB GDDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV (2.4 lbs)

ULT40069 :: Ultra m998 ULT40069 Mid-Tower ATX Case - Aluminum. Clear Side, Front USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA and Audio Ports (30 lbs)

O261-2005 :: OCZ / GameXStream / 700-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA Ready / SLI Ready / EPS / Active PFC / Power Supply (5.6 lbs)

C283-1160 :: Cooler Master RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Aquagate S1 Liquid Cooling System - Socket 775, 754, 939, 940, AM2 (4.6 lbs)

L12-1132 :: Lite-On LH-20A1S SuperAllwrite SATA DVD Burner - 20x DVD±R Burn, 16x DVD±R Read, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW (2.2 lbs)

H25-GM757 :: HP w2207h 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1 Static, 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), DVI, VGA, Black (24.7 lbs)

L23-7290 :: Logitech Wave Keyboard - Multimedia, USB, PC/MAC, Black (4 lbs)

L23-7800 :: Logitech RX300 USB Optical Mouse - OEM, USB, Black, Optical 800 dpi, 3-Button, Tilt Wheel, Vista Ready (0.35 lbs)

Some more questions:
Do I need to buy a sound card with this mb? Also..I want the capibility to use both wireless and ethernet networking. I have a wireless usb adapter already, so if I just buy an ethernet adapter, that will cover the cabled connection..but will my usb wireless adapter plug and play?

Thank you! I very much appreciate your help!

cohen · 04-27-2008, 12:30 AM

Awesome - on that budget i will get you a very nice system

brb

*goes to newegg and starts looking*

Corey · 04-27-2008, 12:41 AM

thank you!

cohen · 04-27-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vk3fcll

Awesome - on that budget i will get you a very nice system

brb

*goes to newegg and starts looking*

Corey · 04-27-2008, 12:55 AM

Would you mind explaining to me what's better about that than the one I have built.. I'm an extreeeme n00b to building computers and computer hardware, but I have done my share of research. Or instead of building me a system from scratch, I could use some help changing what I already have picked out.

thanks again!

cohen · 04-27-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Would you mind explaining to me what's better about that than the one I have built.. I'm an extreeeme n00b to building computers and computer hardware, but I have done my share of research. Or instead of building me a system from scratch, I could use some help changing what I already have picked out.

thanks again!

Some of the things i have recommended are slightly better.

But if you need any help just pm me and i can give you some help.

myPCrocks · 04-27-2008, 01:27 AM

Why would you recommend a $300.00 MB for overclocking to a noob ? Money could be spent better elsewhere on the build.

Respital · 04-27-2008, 01:28 AM

Sorry but i'd have to disagree on some of the parts you posted.
Why get a 48X mobo?
There completely overpriced.

I'd recommend this motherboard instead.
Name: EVGA 132-CK-NF78-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188024
Price: $259.99

As for the processor why not get the Q9300?
It's the same price and it's 45Nm.
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115043
Price:$279.99

The ram.. overpriced.
I'd recommend this.
Name: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122
Price: $76.99

The hard drive is alright but this one has double cache... and it's the same price..
Name: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288
Price: $99.99

Why spend so much on a case?
I'd get the antec 900..
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021
Price: $119.99
Hope this helps.

Corey · 04-27-2008, 01:55 AM

Thanks guys...

How does this list look, as far as compatibility:

Motherboard - EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 750i, 45nm Support, Socket 775, ATX, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID (4 lbs)

CPU - CP2-DUO-Q9300 :: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor EU80580PJ0606M - 2.50GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor (0.1 lbs)

CPU Cooler - C283-1160 :: Cooler Master RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Aquagate S1 Liquid Cooling System - Socket 775, 754, 939, 940, AM2 (4.6 lbs)

Video Card - E145-8848 :: EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - KO Edition, 640MB GDDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV (2.4 lbs)

Memory - C13-8018 :: Corsair DHX XMS2 Dominator Dual Channel 2048MB PC8500 DDR2 1066Mhz Memory (2 x 1024MB) (0.6 lbs)

Power Supply - O261-2005 :: OCZ / GameXStream / 700-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA Ready / SLI Ready / EPS / Active PFC / Power Supply (5.6 lbs)

DVD Burner - L12-1132 :: Lite-On LH-20A1S SuperAllwrite SATA DVD Burner - 20x DVD±R Burn, 16x DVD±R Read, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW (2.2 lbs)

Monitor - H25-GM757 :: HP w2207h 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1 Static, 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), DVI, VGA, Black (24.7 lbs)

Keyboard - L23-7290 :: Logitech Wave Keyboard - Multimedia, USB, PC/MAC, Black (4 lbs)

Mouse - L23-7800 :: Logitech RX300 USB Optical Mouse - OEM, USB, Black, Optical 800 dpi, 3-Button, Tilt Wheel, Vista Ready (0.35 lbs)

Case - ULT40069 :: Ultra m998 ULT40069 Mid-Tower ATX Case - Aluminum. Clear Side, Front USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA and Audio Ports (30 lbs)

Hard Drives - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Respital · 04-27-2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Thanks guys...

How does this list look, as far as compatibility:

Motherboard - EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 750i, 45nm Support, Socket 775, ATX, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID (4 lbs)
CPU - CP2-DUO-Q9300 :: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor EU80580PJ0606M - 2.50GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor (0.1 lbs)
CPU Cooler - C283-1160 :: Cooler Master RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Aquagate S1 Liquid Cooling System - Socket 775, 754, 939, 940, AM2 (4.6 lbs)
Video Card - E145-8848 :: EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - KO Edition, 640MB GDDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV (2.4 lbs)
Memory - C13-8018 :: Corsair DHX XMS2 Dominator Dual Channel 2048MB PC8500 DDR2 1066Mhz Memory (2 x 1024MB) (0.6 lbs)
Power Supply - O261-2005 :: OCZ / GameXStream / 700-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA Ready / SLI Ready / EPS / Active PFC / Power Supply (5.6 lbs)
DVD Burner - L12-1132 :: Lite-On LH-20A1S SuperAllwrite SATA DVD Burner - 20x DVD±R Burn, 16x DVD±R Read, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW (2.2 lbs)
Monitor - H25-GM757 :: HP w2207h 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1 Static, 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), DVI, VGA, Black (24.7 lbs)
Keyboard - L23-7290 :: Logitech Wave Keyboard - Multimedia, USB, PC/MAC, Black (4 lbs)
Mouse - L23-7800 :: Logitech RX300 USB Optical Mouse - OEM, USB, Black, Optical 800 dpi, 3-Button, Tilt Wheel, Vista Ready (0.35 lbs)
Case - ULT40069 :: Ultra m998 ULT40069 Mid-Tower ATX Case - Aluminum. Clear Side, Front USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA and Audio Ports (30 lbs)
Hard Drives - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Looks good for compatibility.

Why are you getting liquid cooling?
Unless your going to overclock stock is more then enough.

Hope this helps.

04-26-2008, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Corey New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 21	First time computer build! Assistance needed! I'm in the market for a new desktop pc so I thought I would get your opinions on what would fit my needs. First off, it's going to be an all out video/photo editing pc. With software such as Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium and Adobe After Effects. I probably won't play games on it but there's always that chance. Looking for around 500gb's hard drive. 4 gb of RAM. I'm thinkin I want to go with a single large sized monitor but than again I might want to go with a dual setup, so factor that in with the video card. I want to keep the laptop I have now and set it up so I can syncronize everything I do on the desktop, to the laptop. I don't think that was important but I thought I would mention it anyways. I'm thinking I want to run XP Pro. 64bit. Ummmmmm... OH YEAH, I'm gonna set my price range at $2,000. Here is a list of what I have picked out so far: E145-2038 :: EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 750i, 45nm Support, Socket 775, ATX, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID (4 lbs) CP2-DUO-Q9300 :: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor EU80580PJ0606M - 2.50GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor (0.1 lbs) P33-5074 :: Patriot Dual Channel Viper 4096MB PC8500 DDR2 1066MHz Memory (2 x 2048MB) (0.15 lbs) TSD-500AS4 :: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB Hard Drive - 7200, 8MB, Serial ATA-300, OEM (1.55 lbs) E145-8848 :: EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - KO Edition, 640MB GDDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV (2.4 lbs) ULT40069 :: Ultra m998 ULT40069 Mid-Tower ATX Case - Aluminum. Clear Side, Front USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA and Audio Ports (30 lbs) O261-2005 :: OCZ / GameXStream / 700-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA Ready / SLI Ready / EPS / Active PFC / Power Supply (5.6 lbs) C283-1160 :: Cooler Master RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Aquagate S1 Liquid Cooling System - Socket 775, 754, 939, 940, AM2 (4.6 lbs) L12-1132 :: Lite-On LH-20A1S SuperAllwrite SATA DVD Burner - 20x DVD±R Burn, 16x DVD±R Read, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW (2.2 lbs) H25-GM757 :: HP w2207h 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1 Static, 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), DVI, VGA, Black (24.7 lbs) L23-7290 :: Logitech Wave Keyboard - Multimedia, USB, PC/MAC, Black (4 lbs) L23-7800 :: Logitech RX300 USB Optical Mouse - OEM, USB, Black, Optical 800 dpi, 3-Button, Tilt Wheel, Vista Ready (0.35 lbs) Some more questions: Do I need to buy a sound card with this mb? Also..I want the capibility to use both wireless and ethernet networking. I have a wireless usb adapter already, so if I just buy an ethernet adapter, that will cover the cabled connection..but will my usb wireless adapter plug and play? Thank you! I very much appreciate your help!

04-27-2008, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,206	Awesome - on that budget i will get you a very nice system brb goes to newegg and starts looking __________________ My Website Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

04-27-2008, 01:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
myPCrocks Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Midwest Age: 40 Posts: 255	Why would you recommend a $300.00 MB for overclocking to a noob ? Money could be spent better elsewhere on the build. __________________ Too Many To List.

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Corey New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 21	thank you!

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Corey New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 21	Would you mind explaining to me what's better about that than the one I have built.. I'm an extreeeme n00b to building computers and computer hardware, but I have done my share of research. Or instead of building me a system from scratch, I could use some help changing what I already have picked out. thanks again!

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Corey New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 21	Thanks guys... How does this list look, as far as compatibility: Motherboard - EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 750i, 45nm Support, Socket 775, ATX, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID (4 lbs) CPU - CP2-DUO-Q9300 :: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor EU80580PJ0606M - 2.50GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor (0.1 lbs) CPU Cooler - C283-1160 :: Cooler Master RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Aquagate S1 Liquid Cooling System - Socket 775, 754, 939, 940, AM2 (4.6 lbs) Video Card - E145-8848 :: EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card - KO Edition, 640MB GDDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV (2.4 lbs) Memory - C13-8018 :: Corsair DHX XMS2 Dominator Dual Channel 2048MB PC8500 DDR2 1066Mhz Memory (2 x 1024MB) (0.6 lbs) Power Supply - O261-2005 :: OCZ / GameXStream / 700-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA Ready / SLI Ready / EPS / Active PFC / Power Supply (5.6 lbs) DVD Burner - L12-1132 :: Lite-On LH-20A1S SuperAllwrite SATA DVD Burner - 20x DVD±R Burn, 16x DVD±R Read, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD±R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x32x CD-R/RW (2.2 lbs) Monitor - H25-GM757 :: HP w2207h 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - 5ms, 1000:1 Static, 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), DVI, VGA, Black (24.7 lbs) Keyboard - L23-7290 :: Logitech Wave Keyboard - Multimedia, USB, PC/MAC, Black (4 lbs) Mouse - L23-7800 :: Logitech RX300 USB Optical Mouse - OEM, USB, Black, Optical 800 dpi, 3-Button, Tilt Wheel, Vista Ready (0.35 lbs) Case - ULT40069 :: Ultra m998 ULT40069 Mid-Tower ATX Case - Aluminum. Clear Side, Front USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA and Audio Ports (30 lbs) Hard Drives - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM