Computer build

Professor · 05-17-2005, 06:44 AM

First off, I'm a total noob when it comes to building computers. I've been more of a software guy, but I want to get into hardware. I want a really good gaming computer from $1,000 - $2,000. Your help would be much appreciated.

I have a couple configurations that I've put together:

These are the same for both config.'s:
$166 Case: Lian Li PC-V1000
$93 PS: Antec True550 ATX 12V 550W w/Gold Plated Connectors
$80 RAM: Corsair 1GB PC-3200 DDR 400MHz
$32 CD Drive: Sony CRX320E DVD-ROM CD-RW
$26 Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2
$40 Speakers: Logitech X-530
$53 HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 80 GB

Config. 1:
$218 Motherboard: ASUS P5AD2-E Premium
$230 Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz
$445 Graphics: EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra 256 MB
-------
$1408

Config. 2:
$147 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-K8NXP-SLI
$485 Processor: AMD Athlon 64 4000+ 2.4 GHz
$445 Graphics: EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra 256 MB
or
$720 2x EVGA GeForce PCX 6800GT 256MB DDR
-------
$1842

The most confusing part of choosing the parts was choosing the motherboard so suggestions on that would be helpful. Let me know what you think about these configs.

Thank you for your help.

backseatgunner · 05-17-2005, 07:13 AM

Definitly go with Config 2. If this is a gaming computer go with the 2 video cards, except downgrade to a GT. Definitly get a Maxtor 10 instead of the seagate, it's more expensive, but I think you can handle the cost. GET A DVD BURNER. You'll regret it later if you don't.

Professor · 05-17-2005, 07:18 AM

Thanks for the reply I'll look into all those.

mgoldb2 · 05-17-2005, 07:39 AM

Quote:

$640 2x XFX NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT 256 MB (for the SLI)

The link you have for this takes you to a agp geforce 6800 GT. THat will not work in a SLI motherboard. You will need a PCI-e version.

Professor · 05-17-2005, 08:18 AM

Ok I think I fixed it.

If you have any totally new configurations or setups that would work better please feel free to post them.

Thanks

derektewood@comcast.net · 05-17-2005, 10:19 PM

Want to save some money? I GB of RAM is enough.

derektewood@comcast.net · 05-17-2005, 10:22 PM

You like ASUS ? Get the A8N-SLI Deluxe insted Great card and will give you lots of expansion.

derektewood@comcast.net · 05-17-2005, 10:25 PM

Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A Black Chassis: 1.0 Secc Japan Steel; Front Panel: Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Enermax EG651P-VE ATX 550W Power Supply

ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard-Retail

AMD Athlon 64 FX55 Clawhammer/Hammer 1GHz FSB 1MB cache Socket 939 Processor -Retail

(1) eVGA 256-P2-N376-AX GeForce 6800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card-Retail (another later on)

Corsair XMS1GB (2x512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) system memory

(2) Western Digital Raptors WD740GD 73 GB 10'000 RPM 8 MB Cache Serial ATA Hard Drives-OEM

ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" CRT Monitor 0.25mm diagonal Dot Pitch mini D-sub

NEC ND-3520A-BK Black IDE DVD Burner OEM

NEC FD1231H-302 Black 1.44MB 3.5 Internal Floppy Drive-OEM

Logitech X-230 32 Watts 2.1 Speakers

The ZBoard Gaming Keyboard

Windows XP Pro - Full EditionOh OK'here's my configuration

Professor · 05-17-2005, 11:23 PM

A few questions to you derek or anyone who knows:

Why would you recommend the Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A Black Chassis over my case? Besides that it obviously looks cooler.

Do I really need 2 73 GB hard drives?

What would be your second choice on processor thats not $815!?!?

Everything else is awesome! Thanks!

ripken2004 · 05-17-2005, 11:44 PM

ya i wouldnt get the gigabyte mobo, go asus or dfi

05-17-2005, 06:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Professor Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nevada Age: 22 Posts: 182	Computer build First off, I'm a total noob when it comes to building computers. I've been more of a software guy, but I want to get into hardware. I want a really good gaming computer from $1,000 - $2,000. Your help would be much appreciated. I have a couple configurations that I've put together: These are the same for both config.'s: $166 Case: Lian Li PC-V1000 $93 PS: Antec True550 ATX 12V 550W w/Gold Plated Connectors $80 RAM: Corsair 1GB PC-3200 DDR 400MHz $32 CD Drive: Sony CRX320E DVD-ROM CD-RW $26 Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 $40 Speakers: Logitech X-530 $53 HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 80 GB Config. 1: $218 Motherboard: ASUS P5AD2-E Premium $230 Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz $445 Graphics: EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra 256 MB ------- $1408 Config. 2: $147 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-K8NXP-SLI $485 Processor: AMD Athlon 64 4000+ 2.4 GHz $445 Graphics: EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra 256 MB or $720 2x EVGA GeForce PCX 6800GT 256MB DDR ------- $1842 The most confusing part of choosing the parts was choosing the motherboard so suggestions on that would be helpful. Let me know what you think about these configs. Thank you for your help. Last edited by Professor; 05-17-2005 at 08:17 AM.

05-17-2005, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
derektewood@comcast.net New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ma. Age: 55 Posts: 20	Here's My configuration! Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A Black Chassis: 1.0 Secc Japan Steel; Front Panel: Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Enermax EG651P-VE ATX 550W Power Supply ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard-Retail AMD Athlon 64 FX55 Clawhammer/Hammer 1GHz FSB 1MB cache Socket 939 Processor -Retail (1) eVGA 256-P2-N376-AX GeForce 6800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card-Retail (another later on) Corsair XMS1GB (2x512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) system memory (2) Western Digital Raptors WD740GD 73 GB 10'000 RPM 8 MB Cache Serial ATA Hard Drives-OEM ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" CRT Monitor 0.25mm diagonal Dot Pitch mini D-sub NEC ND-3520A-BK Black IDE DVD Burner OEM NEC FD1231H-302 Black 1.44MB 3.5 Internal Floppy Drive-OEM Logitech X-230 32 Watts 2.1 Speakers The ZBoard Gaming Keyboard Windows XP Pro - Full EditionOh OK'here's my configuration

05-17-2005, 11:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Professor Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nevada Age: 22 Posts: 182	A few questions to you derek or anyone who knows: Why would you recommend the Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A Black Chassis over my case? Besides that it obviously looks cooler. Do I really need 2 73 GB hard drives? What would be your second choice on processor thats not $815!?!? Everything else is awesome! Thanks! Last edited by Professor; 05-17-2005 at 11:47 PM.

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05-17-2005, 07:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
backseatgunner Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mesa Arizona. Except right now I'm in a small town in Maine. Oh yeah, the girls here are hot!!!!!!!! Age: 19 Posts: 185	Definitly go with Config 2. If this is a gaming computer go with the 2 video cards, except downgrade to a GT. Definitly get a Maxtor 10 instead of the seagate, it's more expensive, but I think you can handle the cost. GET A DVD BURNER. You'll regret it later if you don't.

05-17-2005, 07:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Professor Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nevada Age: 22 Posts: 182	Thanks for the reply I'll look into all those.

05-17-2005, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Professor Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nevada Age: 22 Posts: 182	Ok I think I fixed it. If you have any totally new configurations or setups that would work better please feel free to post them. Thanks

05-17-2005, 10:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
derektewood@comcast.net New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ma. Age: 55 Posts: 20	Want to save some money? I GB of RAM is enough.

05-17-2005, 10:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
derektewood@comcast.net New Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ma. Age: 55 Posts: 20	You like ASUS ? Get the A8N-SLI Deluxe insted Great card and will give you lots of expansion.

05-17-2005, 11:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
ripken2004 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 534	ya i wouldnt get the gigabyte mobo, go asus or dfi