Check this computer rig out :)

Hey guys, im looking at putting a new rig together, it will be my first one. Im 15, i know enough to do it i think though, hehe. Lemme know if this is all compatible with what i got. Would really appreciate it

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition
Mobo: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3
SDRAM DDR3 1333
GPU: SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP
Optic Drive: ASUS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB
Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Power Supply: SIGMA FOCUS SP700B 700W (800W Peak) ATX12V Power Supply

Total: 787$

P.S. I need to know what software im gonna need to format the hd when i startup, ive never done it, i know ill need the os, but what else?

yes everything looks compatible, windows should format the drive to ntfs during the install, but if you prefer to do it manually first try g parted boot cd

I would change the motherboard and power supply:

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157191R

You are getting a better quality PSU, and a better motherboard, but for less

Also, according to Newegg's prices, you can double the capacity to 1TB for an extra $15 extra, and the Samsung F3 1TB drives will outperform the 500GB drives, so would be the better option:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

all the stuff you bought should come with the drivers on cd and to be loaded after installing the os

In another thread you said you were buying a prebuilt machine from ibuypower. Which route do you think you're gonna go? 99% of people on this forum would tell you to build your own and so would i!

cabinfever1977 said:

all the stuff you bought should come with the drivers on cd and to be loaded after installing the os

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Indeed you can, I'd only install the ethernet driver at first and then search the manufacturers website for updated drivers. not just the mobo manufac. but realtek's site as well for audio and ethernet.

Definitely build your own rig, I had bought prebuilt machines many times and I finally built my own and it was worth every bit of it, saved money and I know exactly what is in my machine and with you being young its a great learning experience

Thanks guys!! Im going to be building my own then, i dont know how im gonna get aroudn the 200$ windows 7 os. I think i can use my sisters college email to get the big discount.

skifish said:

Thanks guys!! Im going to be building my own then, i dont know how im gonna get aroudn the 200$ windows 7 os. I think i can use my sisters college email to get the big discount.

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That is an option. You can always use Ubuntu until you can save up for Windows as well.

danthrax said:

That is an option. You can always use Ubuntu until you can save up for Windows as well.

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Would sort of defeat the purpose of having a gaming rig though.

@OP, you don't have to spend $200 on a copy of Windows, so long as you plan on keeping this system for a couple of years at least:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

Yeh but if i get the OEM windows 7 i wont ever be able to upgrade my mobo without buying a new copy.