Please help me with building my first gaming comp

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smoothforprez

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Hi guys I need help on picking out the components on my first rig. I've upgraded computers in the past but this is going to be my first from scratch. I plan to use this computer for mid end gaming, light video editing, and media. I would prefer to stay with intel and nvidia cpu/gpu. I also prefer microcenter because its nearby so i wouldnt have to pay shipping but i'm also ok with newegg and tigerdirect

My price point is roughly around $600

Things i'll be recycling from my old computer
22' moniter
keyboard/Mouse
CD/DVD drive
Operating system(windows 7 in the future)
Speakers
Wifi adapter

New Parts

Intel Core i5 750 Processor $150
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317379


GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 $110(see note below)
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0318192

BFG GTS 250 1gb $150
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0308087

Western Digital Caviar 640GB $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218&Tpk=640gb blue

Ram unsure approx $80

Power suppy unsure $?

Case $?

Total $559+


I also have an unopened Intel e5300 cpu and a ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU mobo that i plan on returning, if you think either of those would substitute well into my build let me know

I read reviews on the motherboard(the one in the list) saying that a large gpu would block the second pci slot. if true would that mean that my wifi card wouldn't fit?
 
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It looks like it would block a port, yes. But since there's 2 pci slots you could just plug it into the other one of them. Also with that motherboard, I'd go with some DDR3-2000 RAM, although I'm not sure if it would have to be overclocked for that, but it looks alright with it. 4 gigs costs about 120$ and I'd suggest getting more than that, but a budget is a budget. Looks like a pretty good build though.

EDIT: On newegg it says that mobo can handle DDR3-2200, but since you're on a budget that'd probably be over the top.
 
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Damorian said:
It looks like it would block a port, yes. But since there's 2 pci slots you could just plug it into the other one of them. Also with that motherboard, I'd go with some DDR3-2000 RAM, although I'm not sure if it would have to be overclocked for that, but it looks alright with it. 4 gigs costs about 120$ and I'd suggest getting more than that, but a budget is a budget. Looks like a pretty good build though.

EDIT: On newegg it says that mobo can handle DDR3-2200, but since you're on a budget that'd probably be over the top.
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Thanks for the help would the difference in the ram be that big of a differecne? Because if so i could just hold off on it for a bit.

And also what wattage power supply do you think would handle the system?
 
Damorian said:
It looks like it would block a port, yes. But since there's 2 pci slots you could just plug it into the other one of them. Also with that motherboard, I'd go with some DDR3-2000 RAM, although I'm not sure if it would have to be overclocked for that, but it looks alright with it. 4 gigs costs about 120$ and I'd suggest getting more than that, but a budget is a budget. Looks like a pretty good build though.

EDIT: On newegg it says that mobo can handle DDR3-2200, but since you're on a budget that'd probably be over the top.
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I dunno, I think RAM is useless past 4GB (DDR3 2000) unless you're playing super memory intense games or multi-tasking like crazy ;)
 
wow ddr3 2200 ram is like $300, is it really that much better? what about if i get 4gb of 1333 since its compatible and then get more later on? Or suggest a different board altogether in the same price range that supports a higher variety of ram.
 
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Honestly, I would doubt there would be that large of a performance increase, but generally when people build they try to reach the machine's full potential. You don't have to get the fastest speed, but faster is always better.
 
smoothforprez said:
Hi guys I need help on picking out the components on my first rig. I've upgraded computers in the past but this is going to be my first from scratch. I plan to use this computer for mid end gaming, light video editing, and media. I would prefer to stay with intel and nvidia cpu/gpu. I also prefer microcenter because its nearby so i wouldnt have to pay shipping but i'm also ok with newegg and tigerdirect

My price point is roughly around $600

Things i'll be recycling from my old computer
22' moniter
keyboard/Mouse
CD/DVD drive
Operating system(windows 7 in the future)
Speakers
Wifi adapter

New Parts

Intel Core i5 750 Processor $150
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317379


GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 $110(see note below)
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0318192

BFG GTS 250 1gb $150
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0308087

Western Digital Caviar 640GB $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218&Tpk=640gb blue

Ram unsure approx $80

Power suppy unsure $?

Case $?

Total $559+


I also have an unopened Intel e5300 cpu and a ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU mobo that i plan on returning, if you think either of those would substitute well into my build let me know

I read reviews on the motherboard(the one in the list) saying that a large gpu would block the second pci slot. if true would that mean that my wifi card wouldn't fit?
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GPU - ATI 4870 1GB would be a lot better than GTS 250

PSU - min. of 500w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2E16817341019,N82E16817194034,N82E16817371016

Case - Don't know about your taste/ budget. Here a some good one
Under $50 - Antec 200/ CM Gladiator 600
Under $100 - CM 690/ Antec 300/ CM HAF 922/ Antec 900/ Lian-Li aluminum case
Over $100 - Antec 1200/ CM HAF 932/ CM Cosmos 1000

HDD- Western Digital Caviar Black is faster than Western Digital Caviar Blue

RAM - Get something with DDR3 1600. there are plenty around $80 with free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1052315794 1052429371 4808&name=Free Shipping

Mobo - If you only install one video card, there is no problem with installing PCI slot
 
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processor: Q9650 Core2Duo Quad 3.0 GHz FSB 1333MHz 3.0GHz 4*3Mb 64bit
Hard disk: Maxtor Diamond Max 22 1 Tb 7200rpm 32Mb
Ram: Patriot VIPER XMP DDR3 3x2048Mb 1600 MHz
Video card(VGA): Sparkle GT220-S3 1024Mb DDR3 256bit
Motherboard:ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n ix48 / ICH9 775s Quad ready, FSB 1600MHz, 3*PCI-E(CrossFire 2*16x, 1*4x), 2PCI, 4DDR3(1600MHz (2000MHz Over Clocking)), SB7.1, 2*Gbt LAN, 6SATA, 2*eSATA, Raid (0,1,5,10), 10USB, 1394, 2*WiFi AP(300Mbts 802.11n), ATX, up to 80.23% Energy Saving
.............................................................\
If you want for gaming
 
daisymtc said:
HDD- Western Digital Caviar Black is faster than Western Digital Caviar Blue

RAM - Get something with DDR3 1600. there are plenty around $80 with free shipping
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Thanks i'll go with the caviar black. And as far as ram goes i was thinking 1600 in the first place i just wasn't sure if it was compatible with that board.

khaj_vah said:
processor: Q9650 Core2Duo Quad 3.0 GHz FSB 1333MHz 3.0GHz 4*3Mb 64bit
Hard disk: Maxtor Diamond Max 22 1 Tb 7200rpm 32Mb
Ram: Patriot VIPER XMP DDR3 3x2048Mb 1600 MHz
Video card(VGA): Sparkle GT220-S3 1024Mb DDR3 256bit
Motherboard:ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n ix48 / ICH9 775s Quad ready, FSB 1600MHz, 3*PCI-E(CrossFire 2*16x, 1*4x), 2PCI, 4DDR3(1600MHz (2000MHz Over Clocking)), SB7.1, 2*Gbt LAN, 6SATA, 2*eSATA, Raid (0,1,5,10), 10USB, 1394, 2*WiFi AP(300Mbts 802.11n), ATX, up to 80.23% Energy Saving
.............................................................\
If you want for gaming
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Thanks for your suggestions but i think this would throw me way over my price point for my $600 computer
 
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