First Computer Ever!

Jayhaide · 06-15-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firsttimebuilder

you can switch the cpu yes but i don't know if you'd want to by a new cpu every year
are you building this yourself or is your friend doing it for you?

i'm building this myself.
with help from my dad, and maybe my friend.
but mainly myself.
i gotta read up on some sh1t during the 3 days that it takes for the parts to come.

UriA702 · 06-15-2008, 09:56 PM

Great build IMO. The Hard Disk Drive you selected is awesome with the big fat 32mb of cache.
The e8400 is an excellent processor; quiet, cool, and energy efficient. Personally, I wouldn't recommend the quad core for your needs, it consumes a lot more power. Besides, the performance different will not be noticeable.

That case is very nice, but you might want to look into the Antec 900 too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=antec%2b900

Jayhaide · 06-16-2008, 02:41 AM

ok, i've got everything figured out except for the power supply.
one person said that
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003
will run my machine.
I think that 450W might be a little too low.
I mean, my machine would not require THAT much power, but i have an above average CPU and video card.
I've read that that PSU is good, but will it be enought ot run this machine?

Also, here's the things i've changed so far:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184

Speak now, for I will order these parts tomorrow (if my dad will stop being a jew)

Steelshivan · 06-16-2008, 03:13 AM

That Rosewill 550W that you linked to originally should be just fine for you, and cheaper than the Corsair.

myPCrocks · 06-16-2008, 10:05 AM

Ditch the PS and Vid card, much better out there.

Steelshivan · 06-16-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myPCrocks

Ditch the PS and Vid card, much better out there.

Not for the price.

**oscaryu1** · 06-16-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firsttimebuilder

oh and for the psu this should be more then enough power
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010

An even better deal.

06-15-2008, 09:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
UriA702 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 276	Great build IMO. The Hard Disk Drive you selected is awesome with the big fat 32mb of cache. The e8400 is an excellent processor; quiet, cool, and energy efficient. Personally, I wouldn't recommend the quad core for your needs, it consumes a lot more power. Besides, the performance different will not be noticeable. That case is very nice, but you might want to look into the Antec 900 too. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...pk=antec%2b900 __________________ CPU: Wolfdale e8400 Mobo: Asus p5k-se Ram: 4 gb 1066 mhz G.skill 4-4-4-12 Video: EVGA 8800gt Lite-on IDE 20x dvd-ram/16x lite-on dvd-rom Monitor: 22" KDS LCD Raidmax smilodon case 500 watt raidmax psu Photos: http://mynetimages.com/album/uria702

06-16-2008, 03:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Steelshivan Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 264	That Rosewill 550W that you linked to originally should be just fine for you, and cheaper than the Corsair. __________________ CPU - Intel Q6600 Mobo - Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Memory - G.Skill 4GB CL5 Optical - Samsung DVD Burner HDD1 - Seagate 160GB 7200rpm HDD2 - Seagate 1TB 7200rpm Case - Coolermaster Centurion 590 PSU - OCZ StealthXStream 500W GPU - Evga 8800GT 512mb CPU cooler - Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro

06-16-2008, 10:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
myPCrocks Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Midwest Age: 40 Posts: 255	Ditch the PS and Vid card, much better out there. __________________ Too Many To List.

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06-16-2008, 02:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jayhaide New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9	ok, i've got everything figured out except for the power supply. one person said that http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003 will run my machine. I think that 450W might be a little too low. I mean, my machine would not require THAT much power, but i have an above average CPU and video card. I've read that that PSU is good, but will it be enought ot run this machine? Also, here's the things i've changed so far: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 Speak now, for I will order these parts tomorrow (if my dad will stop being a jew)