Want to Build a Gaming Rig ( Noobie )

Bajadan236

Bajadan236

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Alright, well heres the thing... i have little computer background, i built 3 all to gether over 3-4 yrs so barly any experence. I want to build a Costum gaming Rig. I have 2k USA to spend. This is what i have so far:

Motherboard: no idea
Ram : 2-4gigs
Video : Nvida 8800 series ( gtx i think )
Hard Drive : Dunno thinking 500+ in raid 0 ( i think raid 0 is good )
CD Drive :1-2 ( agin dont no if theres a best )
Floppy : optional
Power supply: 500+ ( i think )
Cooling : dunno if i want to go all the way into liquid, but i want it cold

Im sorry for my my lack in computer Hardware, so if you would be kind enought to tell me what i need, dont need, or will need. SO any feed back would be great even if you call me a noob, i would just like some feedback on what i need to improve on.

Thanks

Dan
 
Sorry I forgot that i want to overclock the CPU that i got, i also want a quad or a duo, so and advice would be great on what i should be looking for. Well sorry about that and also thank you.

THanks

Dan
 
Hmm something like this

Dvd-burners

2x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827151153

Case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811129017

Hard drives:

2x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822152052

video card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814127288

Power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817182072

thermal paste:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835100009

Ram

2x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145034

Mother board

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128050

OS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16832116204

case fan for the rear

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835226013

CPU cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835118020

Processor

http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115017


Total: 1,964.87 without shipping / 1854.87 after mail in rebate ( again without shipping)


Thoughts:

You can remove the silentx fan if you want, make sure your video card is 100% good because msi has been having some with arctifacting at stock speeds, if yours does this rma it as soon as possible, other than that i'm pretty sure you'll love this build
 
Wow

1 word...WOW, that post was insane, i have t thank you so much for taking your time and providing me with an amazing post:D. i got some questions:

1- Will that case fan for the back, be able to fit into this case?
2- Dose Vista still give people problems. Beacause i rember when it came out people hated it....
3- If i do build my own * gaming rig * how do i config the cmos and bios 9 ihave some background but very little, i mean if you tell me to set my hd settings to master and slave, i have no idea what you are talking about
4-And lastly how much will i be able to over clock this system? will it get too hot?will it burn out my comp in 5yrs?lol and how would i be able to do it (i no its in bois, i think)

Well, it that with tax? is there tax on computers? Sorry for these dumb questions, im just trying to learn about the computeting world. Well thanks your for AMAZING advice and list of hardware.:D

Thanks again

Dan
 
Dang it, i always for get to type something, i was looking at the case and it already has a fan in the back, can you explain my i need to get another one? im jw sorry if it sounds im beaing offensive. Also IF i do order these parts, i have no i dea what im doing, i mean i have a general idea but have no clue and whhat to connect what to or know hhow anything goest togther. Will it say in the opperators man. on how to build a computer? Should i order and ESD maze/wristband? Also i heard that cat hair is bade for your computer, lol and i got 2. Should i overall keep them out of my room, that where im putting the comp) altogether? beacause the hair will still go threw the air duct system. Once again im sorry for all these questions, just an illiterate when it comes to computer hardware.Thanks, agin sorry about the questions.:(

Thanks

Dan
 
Bajadan236 said:
Dang it, i always for get to type something, i was looking at the case and it already has a fan in the back, can you explain my i need to get another one? im jw sorry if it sounds im beaing offensive. Also IF i do order these parts, i have no i dea what im doing, i mean i have a general idea but have no clue and whhat to connect what to or know hhow anything goest togther. Will it say in the opperators man. on how to build a computer? Should i order and ESD maze/wristband? Also i heard that cat hair is bade for your computer, lol and i got 2. Should i overall keep them out of my room, that where im putting the comp) altogether? beacause the hair will still go threw the air duct system. Once again im sorry for all these questions, just an illiterate when it comes to computer hardware.Thanks, agin sorry about the questions.:(

Thanks

Dan
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The "hair" should be fine. Just make sure the vents are cleaned one time another. I have never blew an computer using static in my life. Just open the computer you have not, turn it off with the switch in the back, and touch it. That should discharge any static on yourself.

http://www.computerforum.com/16363-building-computers-101-a.html

Read that, your set. I would an LCD to give you more eye life and less radiation.... but it's your choice. I'd highly recommend an LCD.
 
I have a CTR monitor, it works so im fin with is, ill put money asside so i can buy an LCD monitor later down the road. Please answer help..:

i was looking at the case and it already has a fan in the back, can you explain my i need to get another one? im jw sorry if it sounds im beaing offensive. Also IF i do order these parts, i have no i dea what im doing, i mean i have a general idea but have no clue and what to connect what to or know hhow anything goest togther. Will it say in the opperators man. on how to build a computer? Should i order and ESD maze/wristband?

I also whant to Over Clock the CPU, will it still last 4-5 years? and how far can you OC Q6600 with the Gigabyte Motherboard that i might get. How can i make sure i OC it just right? meaning i dint over do it but dint get the full power out of the q6600. Im just a little nevious about paying $2,000 on something but then breaking it or doing something stupid. So i want to be as careful and no everything to no about to put it together ( illread the Computer 101 guid tonight) and making sure i can configure the BIOS and OC it correctly. Once again i have to say you guys are realy good at what you do and know what your talking about. Thanks in advance

Thank you

Dan
 
If i build this comp, will it stand up on games at high proformance? i mean will this comp blow my mind ( the comp im useing right now is a Dell Demension 3000)? and how long will it last if i over clock it?
 
Bajadan236 said:
i was looking at the case and it already has a fan in the back, can you explain my i need to get another one? im jw sorry if it sounds im beaing offensive. Also IF i do order these parts, i have no i dea what im doing, i mean i have a general idea but have no clue and what to connect what to or know hhow anything goest togther. Will it say in the opperators man. on how to build a computer? Should i order and ESD maze/wristband?

I also whant to Over Clock the CPU, will it still last 4-5 years? and how far can you OC Q6600 with the Gigabyte Motherboard that i might get. How can i make sure i OC it just right? meaning i dint over do it but dint get the full power out of the q6600. Im just a little nevious about paying $2,000 on something but then breaking it or doing something stupid. So i want to be as careful and no everything to no about to put it together ( i'll read the Computer 101 guide tonight) and making sure i can configure the BIOS and OC it correctly. Once again i have to say you guys are realy good at what you do and know what your talking about. Thanks in advance

Thank you

Dan

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If i build this comp, will it stand up on games at high proformance? i mean will this comp blow my mind ( the comp im useing right now is a Dell Demension 3000)? and how long will it last if i over clock it?
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The fan was because it would help more air than the one it comes in the rear, but it's up to you, everything except mounting the cpu cooler should be easy just remember to re-check everything and not to leave the mother board without the "screws" between the mother board trail and the motherboard.

Yea it will last more than 5 years ( the cpu not sure about the other hardware since there isn't such thing as perfect).

Yea it'll blow your mind compare to what you have, and yes it'll probably handle every game on high ( some might be on medium if you want to use full AA and stuff like bilinear etc)
 
Can i get this case:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail -$129.99

And still be able to put all my Hardware in it like this one:

Antec Performance One P180B Black Computer Case - Retail-$129.99

I mean its made by the same company, will i b able to put in all my hardwar, cuz i read thats its a tight fit....

Thanks

Dan
 
And how do i go about loding all the drivers, are they PnP or hot swapable? Im neverious about thrying to upload all these things is it hard?

Thanks

Dan
 
Building a computer is actually much less complicated than you think.

When you actually get down to it, it's easy knowing what goes where, plus if you do get stuck there are multiple guides, and even videos of how to on websites like youtube.

I think your worrying too much about it, buy the stuff and see for yourself how easy it really is, make sure you've got internet access while your building it though, so you can ask here. My Email is [email protected] , if you have ANY questions about it don't hesitate, i'll try my best to help you out ;)

Good luck with the build !
 
im still amazed by the helpfullness and willingnees of people on this site, thanks Dazzeerr, thanks alot for lending your help. Im order the parts tonight, or monday. So they will arrive on Wed-Fri.

THanks

Dan
 
Bajadan236 said:
Can i get this case:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail -$129.99

And still be able to put all my Hardware in it like this one:

Antec Performance One P180B Black Computer Case - Retail-$129.99

I mean its made by the same company, will i b able to put in all my hardwar, cuz i read thats its a tight fit....

Thanks

Dan
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Yup everything should fit in the Antec 900. The P180B is a much more quieter case than the 900. I have it and it's not really that tight of a fit. The two chamber design is kind of hard to work with, but once you get it set, it all works brilliantly.
 
Bajadan236 said:
Can i get this case:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail -$129.99

And still be able to put all my Hardware in it like this one:

Antec Performance One P180B Black Computer Case - Retail-$129.99

I mean its made by the same company, will i b able to put in all my hardwar, cuz i read thats its a tight fit....

Thanks

Dan
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If you plan on getting the Antec this one is cheaper...

http://www.clubit.com/product_detai...=OTC-Adwords&gclid=CNb5uOuNj48CFSbUgAodYTdhFw - $84.99

Heck cheaper.
 
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