New to the forums, want advice on what to look for in prebuilt PCs.
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You'll need something along the lines of...
1. 4-6 gb of ram
2. A good 500 watt name brand power supply - although most prebuilts have crappy units. You may have to buy a different psu.
3. A decent dedicated video card, do not settle for onboard video.
4. A Quad core processor
But totally agree with Wolfeking's suggestion and build your own.
1. 4-6 gb of ram
2. A good 500 watt name brand power supply - although most prebuilts have crappy units. You may have to buy a different psu.
3. A decent dedicated video card, do not settle for onboard video.
4. A Quad core processor
But totally agree with Wolfeking's suggestion and build your own.
The floor of my room is laid with carpet, i am somewhat clumsy with parts, and those two facts make me worried i might electrocute myself, or i might fry the parts themselves. I don't know any good videos on youtube for this, and one of the videos i saw made me worried because the cords to connect to seem really meticulous. What do you guys think about this?
bconover93
New Member
yeah. a prebuilt $850 desktop would be plenty enough if you're just surfing the web, typing, skype, etc.
but especially for gaming, you're better off doing it yourself.
here's a great guide: How to Build a Computer from Scratch: The Complete Guide
but especially for gaming, you're better off doing it yourself.
here's a great guide: How to Build a Computer from Scratch: The Complete Guide
bconover93
New Member
Then build it on a table or something.
So if i were to get the parts and start, don't i need another computer to see the video while making it?? Unless i have a current computer on. Could take a lot of room.
Then build it on a table or something.
I know, but the issue is my feet touch the floor, and i'm afraid static electricity could travel up and ruin the parts. Am i being paranoid here?
wolfeking
banned
Shocking you, not a chance. But you will need an area that is not carpeted, or at the least a ESD strap.
The cables are not really that bad. If you get a quality case, the audio and USB are single plugs (better than the single wire groups that the cheapos the school has in its cases) and then you just have to look for the front panel connectors, mine has 6, and they are laid out in the motherboard manual for you.
Power wise there is the SATA, Molex, 24pin main, 8 pin CPU and PCIe. They will only plug in 1 way and only into their correct slot. Its pretty well idiot proof.
Wait, so getting the ESD strap will solve the static electricity problem? I mean shouldn't i put newspaper or something on the floor?? Or is that not enough?
wolfeking
banned
few things for it to work.
1. Install the PSU into the case. Do not attach it to anything else.
2. Place power cable into a surge protector.
3. Turn surge protector switch to off
4. attach power cable to PSU.
5. put ESD strap on your wrist and attach the vice of it onto a unfinished, unpainted metal surface on the computer case.
If you preform these steps, you will be good as far as shock goes. Both to you and the computer.
1. Install the PSU into the case. Do not attach it to anything else.
2. Place power cable into a surge protector.
3. Turn surge protector switch to off
4. attach power cable to PSU.
5. put ESD strap on your wrist and attach the vice of it onto a unfinished, unpainted metal surface on the computer case.
If you preform these steps, you will be good as far as shock goes. Both to you and the computer.
But aren't there steps to do before all those steps?? Or do i take those steps first?
Sorry, I'm trying to be extra careful so that nothing bad happens.
wolfeking
banned
going step by step it would be proceeded by removing the PSU and case from their packaging, as well as the ESD strap. These are the next steps. Also be sure to plug the off surge protector into the wall outlet.
Just in case your wondering, the off surge protector acts as a grounding unit. Any static that would be there in you is channeled down and into the ground lines of the house.
And no need to be sorry. I know the feeling of not knowing what to do. Just be glad there are people here to help. Thats more than can be said of some other forums.
Just in case your wondering, the off surge protector acts as a grounding unit. Any static that would be there in you is channeled down and into the ground lines of the house.
And no need to be sorry. I know the feeling of not knowing what to do. Just be glad there are people here to help. Thats more than can be said of some other forums.
byteninja2
banned
First you build the computer with guides (there are a few great guides on youtube for builing them, search newegg part 2 on youtube, and there will be a good guide), than do those steps.Alsol surge protector not needed unless your house gets hit by lightning (I know this from expierence, lol) or you get a pretty unlikely surge, so just to try out your pc for a second, a surge protecor is probobly not needed..Yes, putting news paper down would make it safer, but I built my pc on a desk while standing on carpet, never build your pc on the carpet.An esd strap is not needed, but safer, just every time your putting in a part, touch metal.
wolfeking
banned
I am just going to come out and say it. STFU!
no. When on a carpeted surface you do not build the computer without a ESD strap or pad. That is asking for a failed part.
Surge protector. Its a 6 plug device with the god danged power switch on it. Plug it in the wall and turn the switch to off. Otherwise your ESD strap is just charging up the case. Even without the ESD strap and touching the case. IF it is not grounded you will damage it.
byteninja2
banned
No, you COULD damage it, I didnt!I used no surge protecter, no esd strap, and I have been using it for the last month.
linkin
VIP Member
Just don't wear anything wooly or nylon, and some shoes, and you won't build up static.
Also, $850 build:
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157299
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227725
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119249
Total: $905.93 before shipping/rebates - the rebates will bring it into budget
byteninja2
banned
Linkin has a nice one, but for $20 more, you get a considersble performance boost. newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131464&Tpk=powercolor%207850
I am going to look through the guide to building PCs, but i saw this PC on newegg.com:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229268
Is this a good one to play Diablo 3, Starcraft 2, and games that need powerful graphics?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229268
Is this a good one to play Diablo 3, Starcraft 2, and games that need powerful graphics?