Bulding a gaming computer.

Cire353

Cire353

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Hello, I'm kind of new to this building scene, and wanted to ask for some guidance. Now I'm sure you get these questions a lot, but some help would really be nice. Now I don't need help on the actually putting it together, I've done plenty of research on that. My budget is around $600-700. Here's the list of parts I've picked.

Mother Board/CPU
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...-details.asp?EdpNo=4198833&sku=MBM-GF7100-940

Ram
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3404049&sku=O261-8038

Video Card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4209965&Sku=P450-9830

Hard Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2795126&sku=TSD-500AAKS

Case/Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2337814&sku=ULT33180
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=719582&sku=T13-2007

Fans/CPU cooler
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3976142&sku=D15-1155
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2882724&sku=M333-3003

DVD/CD Reader
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3901538&sku=L12-1164

So that all comes in at about $700, so I wanted to make sure all those parts would fit together, and that a 400 watt power supply would be enough to power all that, and some input on the parts i picked, I've done some research on all the parts but some more input would be nice. I think that's about it, Thanks in advance.
 
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you would be better off getting all of this stuff from newegg.com. the prices probably arent any different but newegg as a company is way better. your motherboard/processor is old, it would bottleneck the video card.
 
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That link doesn't want to work, and I'm aware of Newegg.com but from the research I've done TigerDirect.com is about just as good, and there prices are cheaper on a lot of stuff by about $20. Yeah I was kind off worried about that Mother board though, Tiger didn't seem to carry it except for in that package.
 
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I have to agree, Newegg forever. I have had to RMA something and their customer support was awsome. the whole RMA process took less than five minutes.
 
for 700 bucks, you could get a barbone kit from tigerdirect and just upgrade it with what you need. They have some good, low priced, barebone kits.

That's where I got mine. :D
 
barebones looks good. you will need to buy cpu cooler and thermal grease since included processor is a black edition so it does not have a fan. and yes, you can install another 2 gig later on. you could also install another 4gigs if needed. whatever you need. FYI you don't need the same brand of ram in an upgrade. just the speed. size doesn't matter in an upgrade; all will be compatable.
 
Don't trip bro, TD is great also. just newegg is a bit friendlier, but it is not like you will not receive your stuff.
 
Newegg FTW! tiger direct tries to trick you and make you think the prices are lower but it's just because they slab rebates on everything.
 
AUTOBOOT2000 said:
Newegg FTW! tiger direct tries to trick you and make you think the prices are lower but it's just because they slab rebates on everything.
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No kidding. Before you buy something on TD, look for a little * near the price. It means if there's a hidden rebate or not. Neweggs rebates are posted in plain sight right below the regular price. They are there if their they are mail in or instant. TD only shows instant rebates.
 
Yeah I've noticed, I understand why you prefer Newegg. I've ordered a lot from Tiger though and never had much Problem, and when an item did come broken they were quick to replace it. Your not answering my questions though, I didn't ask which site was better, I asked for some help picking parts to build a computer. Right now i think I'm going to go with this Configuration, please give me your thoughts on the parts.

Bare Bones
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4171700&sku=M452-6032 A

Video Card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4104586&sku=P450-9826

Another 2 Gigs of Ram
[http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2206874&sku=C13-2022

Cooling/Fans
[http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3071635&sku=T925-1199
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3976142&sku=D15-1155

That comes to about $750 including Rebate and operating system.
 
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