Computer Build...need help

Tyler2113 · 10-01-2009, 08:32 PM

1.Dvd Drive

2.Case

3.CPU

4.Hard Drive

5.RAM

6.Motherboard

7.Power Supply

8.Video Card

Any comments or suggestions?.....

**johnb35** · 10-01-2009, 08:38 PM

Open box motherboard??? Are you sure? With an open box, its possible something is missing and you will have to find it. It could be the IO port, sata cables, manual, or ide cable. I would choose a different one.

Tardious · 10-01-2009, 08:40 PM

you need a better power supply than that. It's one of the main components that most people under estimate. get around 600-700W from either Corsiar or OCZ

other than that it looks ok, what do you intend using the system for ? and what is your budget ?

ScOuT · 10-01-2009, 09:12 PM

Not really what I would do...

The power supply is 530w Raidmax...it has some good reviews but pushing a Phenom II x4 and a 4890 will be running it wide open. That will be asking a lot from the power supply. That's a nice build to gamble with a low budget power supply.

Your motherboard you selected only supports dual channel RAM...you selected a triple channel kit. I have used many Asus motherboards over the years. Sometimes they like OCZ RAM and sometimes they don't.

In my experience: Asus + OCZ = Issues

1. DVD Drive (I would use the Sony)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118032

2. Case I would add a few extra dollars and get the Antec (better warranty, better cooling, better quality)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066

3. CPU (Don't change a thing...great choice)

4. Hard drive is fine...I prefer Western Digital

5. RAM I would look at G. Skill (this is a good set and matches the color scheme)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231278

6. For the motherboard I would get the Asus Evo. Buying "Open Box" motherboards can be tricky. You may find a good deal but the warranties are not as good as a new one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131398

7. Power supply I would look at the 600w OCZ StealthXStream
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010

8. For the video card...I would get the Sapphire card...a few dollars cheaper. I have a few friends that run Sapphire cards and they love them...never have any issues. I am not that experienced with ATI cards so if anybody can throw in some more input that would be great.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102852

The total is a little more but the end result I think is better for you. Far better case, motherboard, RAM and power supply.

And it will have a nice Blue theme

******EDIT******

I just found a combo deal for the RAM and video card I picked...save $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.265385

StrangleHold · 10-01-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler2113

1.Dvd Drive

2.Case

3.CPU

4.Hard Drive

5.RAM

6.Motherboard

7.Power Supply

8.Video Card

Any comments or suggestions?.....

You dont need 3 sticks of memory with a AMD, thats for a tri channel Intel setup, just 2 or 4 sticks.

Dont get a open box Board.

Dont buy a cheap Power supply, that one is crap.

Motherboad
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128392
If you need Crossfire.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128378

Memory
DDR 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231275
DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231278

Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817702018

Tyler2113 · 10-02-2009, 05:32 AM

lovin the suggestions and thanks for the help guys.....im really wanting 6gb of ram though

. O and another thing my motherboard fried in my old p.o.s. gateway and my friends think going through CPU would be cheaper and easier....but i think i can beat them lol

Bodaggit23 · 10-02-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler2113

lovin the suggestions and thanks for the help guys.....im really wanting 6gb of ram though

. O and another thing my motherboard fried in my old p.o.s. gateway and my friends think going through CPU would be cheaper and easier....but i think i can beat them lol

If you want 6GB of RAM, you'll need to get 2x 2GB + 2x 1GB.

The slots must be filled in pairs on a board that runs Dual Channel RAM.

I don't understand what you're saying about your "old p.o.s."

Tyler2113 · 10-02-2009, 06:08 PM

piece of s***.....and i'm goin with AMD bc its cheaper and just bc i've had their products before

Bodaggit23 · 10-02-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler2113

piece of s***.....and i'm goin with AMD bc its cheaper and just bc i've had their products before

I know what "p.o.s." means, I just don't understand what this means:

Quote:

my motherboard fried in my old p.o.s. gateway and my friends think going through CPU would be cheaper and easier

Tyler2113 · 10-02-2009, 06:25 PM

1.Dvd Drive

2.Case & Power Supply Found a combo on this

3.CPU

4.Hard Drive

5.RAM & Video Card

6.Motherboard

Any other suggestions? or is this good?

CPU & Motherboard found this combo will it work?

10-01-2009, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tyler2113 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	Computer Build...need help 1.Dvd Drive 2.Case 3.CPU 4.Hard Drive 5.RAM 6.Motherboard 7.Power Supply 8.Video Card Any comments or suggestions?.....

10-01-2009, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnb35 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Near Joliet Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 3,633	Open box motherboard??? Are you sure? With an open box, its possible something is missing and you will have to find it. It could be the IO port, sata cables, manual, or ide cable. I would choose a different one. __________________ Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R CPU - E8400 Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb) Graphics - ATI HD3870 Hard Drives - 250GB Seagate DVD Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner - Lite-On Power Supply - Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W 22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD

10-01-2009, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tardious New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	you need a better power supply than that. It's one of the main components that most people under estimate. get around 600-700W from either Corsiar or OCZ other than that it looks ok, what do you intend using the system for ? and what is your budget ? __________________ Intel Core i7 920 D0 \|\| Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P Asus GeForce GTX 275 \|\| OCZ Reaper 6GB OCZ StealthXStream 700w

10-01-2009, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScOuT VIP Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Germany Age: 29 Posts: 2,187	Not really what I would do... The power supply is 530w Raidmax...it has some good reviews but pushing a Phenom II x4 and a 4890 will be running it wide open. That will be asking a lot from the power supply. That's a nice build to gamble with a low budget power supply. Your motherboard you selected only supports dual channel RAM...you selected a triple channel kit. I have used many Asus motherboards over the years. Sometimes they like OCZ RAM and sometimes they don't. In my experience: Asus + OCZ = Issues 1. DVD Drive (I would use the Sony) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118032 2. Case I would add a few extra dollars and get the Antec (better warranty, better cooling, better quality) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066 3. CPU (Don't change a thing...great choice) 4. Hard drive is fine...I prefer Western Digital 5. RAM I would look at G. Skill (this is a good set and matches the color scheme) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231278 6. For the motherboard I would get the Asus Evo. Buying "Open Box" motherboards can be tricky. You may find a good deal but the warranties are not as good as a new one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131398 7. Power supply I would look at the 600w OCZ StealthXStream http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010 8. For the video card...I would get the Sapphire card...a few dollars cheaper. I have a few friends that run Sapphire cards and they love them...never have any issues. I am not that experienced with ATI cards so if anybody can throw in some more input that would be great. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102852 The total is a little more but the end result I think is better for you. Far better case, motherboard, RAM and power supply. And it will have a nice Blue theme ****EDIT** I just found a combo deal for the RAM and video card I picked...save $20 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.265385 __________________ My Rig Coolermaster 690 / Nvidia Edition Seen Here Antec Neo Power 650w eVGA 780i 2 x 2 GB Dominators Intel Q9300 eVGA GTX260 Vista Home Premium 64bit Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358** Last edited by ScOuT; 10-01-2009 at 09:27 PM.

10-02-2009, 05:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tyler2113 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	lovin the suggestions and thanks for the help guys.....im really wanting 6gb of ram though . O and another thing my motherboard fried in my old p.o.s. gateway and my friends think going through CPU would be cheaper and easier....but i think i can beat them lol Last edited by Tyler2113; 10-02-2009 at 05:35 AM. Reason: p.s.

10-02-2009, 06:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tyler2113 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	p.o.s. piece of s***.....and i'm goin with AMD bc its cheaper and just bc i've had their products before

10-02-2009, 06:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tyler2113 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	Update on the build 1.Dvd Drive 2.Case & Power Supply Found a combo on this 3.CPU 4.Hard Drive 5.RAM & Video Card 6.Motherboard Any other suggestions? or is this good? CPU & Motherboard found this combo will it work? Last edited by Tyler2113; 10-03-2009 at 09:23 PM.

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