I Need Recommendations for a Build

Shaw24 · 07-01-2009, 09:16 PM

Building a computer for the first time. I need some advice on a case and motherboard. I don't want to spend a lot but I want something good too.
Heres what I have so far.

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130434

Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122

HD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073

DVD Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289

I would like to get a Mobo that has networking and sound built in. Thanks for the help!

Edit: I found this motherboard...what do you guys think?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358

jevery · 07-02-2009, 12:23 PM

First thing I notice is that the MB supports CrossFire while your GPU has a NIVIDA chipset. Not a big deal unless you might want to add a second GPU in the future, in which case you would want a MB that supports SLI or a GPU with an ATI chipset.

I'd also go with faster 1066 memory. If you can find a pair off the QVL List for your MB you're assured of good compatability.

Buy your PSU and case separately - You'll get better PSU quality. Get at least a 500-600W PSU, (or more if you don't want to replace it when you upgrade)

Pick out an ATX midtower or fulltower case you like and pay attention to number of fans. Good airflow is essential, but too many fans and you may not like the noise generated.

Lastly, pick out a good aftermarket CPU cooler, (the stock cooler won't handle overclocking)

Take your time and read the manuals when assembling. The best part is when you punch the button for the first time and it actually works.

Fatback · 07-02-2009, 01:06 PM

Everything looks good but the GPU the GTX 260 good but you can get the same thing for cheaper if you get an ATI Radeon 4870. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150394 Now as for you motherboard I would get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358. By the way you can get a better system if you go with AMD and it will save you money.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103471
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128387

everything else you have will work with it you can use the extra money to get a ATI Radeon 4890 for $50 extra its as good as a GTX 275.

Do what you think is right

**bomberboysk** · 07-02-2009, 05:49 PM

What psu?

I would go with an amd rig or i7, socket 775 is essentially eol and will be phased out once they stop producing the current models, no new cpu releases are scheduled for 775.

Fatback · 07-02-2009, 10:30 PM

Boomer is right if you won't a system that will be outdated in a couple of months then you need to get a i7 which will cost you $500 more or so or you can get AMD which will cost you $100 or more less so you decide.

susik89 · 07-02-2009, 10:40 PM

Even though q9550 gonna be outdated in couple of months it will easily last him for next 2 or 3 years. If I were you I would wait until september and see the prices of i5's and 1156 motherboards.

Shaw24 · 07-03-2009, 03:06 AM

Thanks guys...I put together a new wishlist at newwegg with the AMD processor fatback recommended and the ATI GPU. I have always liked Intel and Nvidia for whatever reason but if AMD is cheaper and faster then I will give it a try.

I don't need the latest and greatest - I just want something that is pretty damn fast and will last me a while.

Here is what I'm upgrading from: Dell Dimension 8200, 2 Ghz P4, 768 MB DDR and a Geforxe FX 5600 256MB.

Fatback · 07-03-2009, 03:24 AM

You will love AMD they have never let me down and for the prices they offer you can't do better. I like Intel but they are over priced and you do get enough for what you play for my Mac has intel and it is quick but was nothing compared to my pc. The ATI card I recommended will serve you well and when it come to price/performance ratio you can't go wrong with ATI.

mx344 · 07-03-2009, 03:33 AM

Whats you budget shaw? i could post up a rig for you.

**bomberboysk** · 07-03-2009, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaw24

Thanks guys...I put together a new wishlist at newwegg with the AMD processor fatback recommended and the ATI GPU. I have always liked Intel and Nvidia for whatever reason but if AMD is cheaper and faster then I will give it a try.

I don't need the latest and greatest - I just want something that is pretty damn fast and will last me a while.

Here is what I'm upgrading from: Dell Dimension 8200, 2 Ghz P4, 768 MB DDR and a Geforxe FX 5600 256MB.

Post your final list before you order so we can go over it

07-01-2009, 09:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shaw24 New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 22	I Need Recommendations for a Build Building a computer for the first time. I need some advice on a case and motherboard. I don't want to spend a lot but I want something good too. Heres what I have so far. CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041 GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130434 Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122 HD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 DVD Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 I would like to get a Mobo that has networking and sound built in. Thanks for the help! Edit: I found this motherboard...what do you guys think? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358 Last edited by Shaw24; 07-01-2009 at 11:15 PM.

07-02-2009, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
jevery Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 261	First thing I notice is that the MB supports CrossFire while your GPU has a NIVIDA chipset. Not a big deal unless you might want to add a second GPU in the future, in which case you would want a MB that supports SLI or a GPU with an ATI chipset. I'd also go with faster 1066 memory. If you can find a pair off the QVL List for your MB you're assured of good compatability. Buy your PSU and case separately - You'll get better PSU quality. Get at least a 500-600W PSU, (or more if you don't want to replace it when you upgrade) Pick out an ATX midtower or fulltower case you like and pay attention to number of fans. Good airflow is essential, but too many fans and you may not like the noise generated. Lastly, pick out a good aftermarket CPU cooler, (the stock cooler won't handle overclocking) Take your time and read the manuals when assembling. The best part is when you punch the button for the first time and it actually works. __________________ -ASUS Rampage Formula X48 -Q9650 Yorkfield @ 3.0/3.6/4.2 -4GB 1066 Corsair Dominator -Sapphire 4870 1Gb X 2 CrossFire -Barracuda 250GB X 4 / RAID 0+1 -Lian Li PC-7F / Silverstone 700W -Vista Home Premium 64 -Samsung 22” Widescreen -My Rig 3DMark06-24,423

07-02-2009, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,384	Everything looks good but the GPU the GTX 260 good but you can get the same thing for cheaper if you get an ATI Radeon 4870. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150394 Now as for you motherboard I would get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358. By the way you can get a better system if you go with AMD and it will save you money. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103471 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128387 everything else you have will work with it you can use the extra money to get a ATI Radeon 4890 for $50 extra its as good as a GTX 275. Do what you think is right __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

07-02-2009, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
bomberboysk Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio, But mainly infront of computer Age: 16 Posts: 7,845	What psu? I would go with an amd rig or i7, socket 775 is essentially eol and will be phased out once they stop producing the current models, no new cpu releases are scheduled for 775. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.95Ghz Custom Water Loop \| Mobo: EVGA 790i Ultra SLI \| GPU: 9800gtx and GTS250 in SLI\| Ram: 4GB(2 x 2gb) 1333Mhz ddr3 \| Case: Xclio WTBKAdvanced \| Sound: X-fi Fatal1ty Championship, Z-5500 5.1 Surround\| HDD: 2x Raid 0 7200.11 500gb \| PSU: Zalman ZM-1000HP \|OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64\| Dont skimp on a power supply,if it fails, it usually takes out other components alongside it. New? Dont forget to read the rules, Ignorance is not a defense. My Heatware

07-02-2009, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,384	Boomer is right if you won't a system that will be outdated in a couple of months then you need to get a i7 which will cost you $500 more or so or you can get AMD which will cost you $100 or more less so you decide. __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

07-02-2009, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
susik89 Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 20 Posts: 150	Even though q9550 gonna be outdated in couple of months it will easily last him for next 2 or 3 years. If I were you I would wait until september and see the prices of i5's and 1156 motherboards. __________________ CPU: Intel Core i7 920 @ 4.0 ( 1.22 vcore ) MOBO: ASUS P6T Deluxe v2 RAM: OCZ Gold 6GB DDR3 1600 GPU: EVGA GTX 275 HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB PSU: Corsair HX620 Heatsink: XIGMATEK Dark Knight S1283V Case: Cooler Master CM 690 w/ side window OS: Windows 7 RC 64bit

07-03-2009, 03:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shaw24 New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 22	Thanks guys...I put together a new wishlist at newwegg with the AMD processor fatback recommended and the ATI GPU. I have always liked Intel and Nvidia for whatever reason but if AMD is cheaper and faster then I will give it a try. I don't need the latest and greatest - I just want something that is pretty damn fast and will last me a while. Here is what I'm upgrading from: Dell Dimension 8200, 2 Ghz P4, 768 MB DDR and a Geforxe FX 5600 256MB.

07-03-2009, 03:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fatback Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kannapolis, NC Age: 18 Posts: 2,384	You will love AMD they have never let me down and for the prices they offer you can't do better. I like Intel but they are over priced and you do get enough for what you play for my Mac has intel and it is quick but was nothing compared to my pc. The ATI card I recommended will serve you well and when it come to price/performance ratio you can't go wrong with ATI. __________________ Display: 40" Polaroid LCD TV Mobo: ASUS M4A78-EM CPU:AMD Phenom X3 8650 @2.6Ghz RAM: 4GB OCZ Blade Series @908Mhz GPU: XFX HD 4850 512MB PSU: 400w Corsair HDD: OS:250GB Seagate 7200.10/Storage:WD Caviar Blue 320GB OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit/Linux Ubuntu 32bit Fatback Definition

07-03-2009, 03:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
mx344 Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, California Age: 15 Posts: 547	Whats you budget shaw? i could post up a rig for you. __________________ Processor:AMD 5200+ @2.835ghz Mobo:M2N-SLI Ram:Kingston Value 4GIGS 800mhz@864 5-5-5-18 + 4GB of ReadyBoost HDD: Seagate 250GIG 7200RPM 32mb cache GPU:ATI 4670 GDDR4 OC 780/1750 PSU:antec basiq 500watt

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