Building a Computer

[Danda]

Hey Danda Again,

I was looking on Newegg on some parts I can get to use for a new computer. I wanted to see what you all think about these parts for a new computer? I have Vista already and prepared;

Case;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156139
Motherboard;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135064
Ram;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231135
Video Card;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130378
Hard Drive;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
DvD Drive;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827101131
Power Supply;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

I thought maybe the Motherboard had its own processor, but I could never tell if it does. And if it doesn't please let me know? Is this a good build, or if its not can you place any suggestions? Thanks alot!

-Danda

 

[Droogie]

No the motherboard does not come with its own processor.

What is your budget?

What will the PC be used for?

 

[Danda]

No the motherboard does not come with its own processor.

What is your budget?

What will the PC be used for?

My budget is at the maximum $500. I am using for gaming, just for like WoW, TF2, CoD4 and HL2. Also for my work and all.

So what would be a good processor?

 

[Droogie]

Have a look at this one;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

or if you are willing to spend a bit more;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

Your motherboard concerns me, I'd get something that at least supports 800Mhz RAM.

Another CPU worth looking at, if you want to save some money;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052

 

[Danda]

Have a look at this one;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

or if you are willing to spend a bit more;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

Your motherboard concerns me, I'd get something that at least supports 800Mhz RAM.

Another CPU worth looking at, if you want to save some money;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052

Ok I made the changes, but now I am at almost 500. Whats a good motherboard I can also get. And also how is everything else? the Hard drive is good, and the Video Card?

Edit: also dont I need a CPU fan or something? I cant remember what needed a fan.

 

[daisymtc]

9500GT is not for gaming...

Approx $500 list

E2180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052

MSI P43 Neo3-F
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130185

ASUS EN8800GT/HTDP/512M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121263

OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227139

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152

Antec Basiq BP500UB 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371019

RAIDMAX Scorpio ATX-868WSP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156139

$525, MIR $60.

 

[Danda]

9500GT is not for gaming...

Approx $500 list

E2180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052

MSI P43 Neo3-F
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130185

ASUS EN8800GT/HTDP/512M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121263

OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227139

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152

Antec Basiq BP500UB 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371019

RAIDMAX Scorpio ATX-868WSP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156139

$525, MIR $60.

Nice! I think I may use this one instead! Let me as you, whats wrong with the Graphics card I picked? Is it for another use? None the less I love this build! Thanks alot!

Real quick whats better Radeion or NVIDIA graphics cards? Cause I always used Nvidia, but I am never too sure

 

[pies]

The card you first picked is kinda basic the 8800gt will be better for gaming.
Right now ati's sorta in the lead with the 4000 series (4850, 4870, 4870x2)

 

[Danda]

Case;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144042
Hard drive;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
Motherboard;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
Video Card;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102767
DvD;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827101131
Power Supply;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170010
Ram 2GB;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590
CPU;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052

This is my build so far now.

Edit; Tell me what ya think or what might need a change

 

[pies]

I would stick with the 8800gt thats another one of those sorta basic video cards.

 

[Danda]

I would stick with the 8800gt thats another one of those sorta basic video cards.

8800 was a bit expensive, but is it better than the one I picked out? And if so whats a good graphics card to use with the build I got?

 

[daisymtc]

GPU: ATI 3650 GDDR2 is not a good video card.
At least get a 3650 GDDR3

PSU: Logisys is not a good brand. If you really short of cash, cut back from the case instead!

RAM: I can't understand the reason you choose a $36 Consair 2x1GB DDR2 800 CL5 RAM, instead of $20 OCZ 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 CL4 RAM...

 

[Danda]

GPU: ATI 3650 GDDR2 is not a good video card.
At least get a 3650 GDDR3

PSU: Logisys is not a good brand. If you really short of cash, cut back from the case instead!

RAM: I can't understand the reason you choose a $36 Consair 2x1GB DDR2 800 CL5 RAM, instead of $20 OCZ 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 CL4 RAM...

Again, if this is a bad choice whats a better one? I am not used to picking out parts

 

[daisymtc]

8800 was a bit expensive, but is it better than the one I picked out? And if so whats a good graphics card to use with the build I got?

Depends on how much you can spend on video card...

If you looking at gaming, I regard 9600GSO/ HD3850 are the one to start with.

By the way if you really short of cash at the moment, I suggest you get a smaller HDD now, and get another one later when you have money.

 

[Danda]

Depends on how much you can spend on video card...

If you looking at gaming, I regard 9600GSO/ HD3850 are the one to start with.

By the way if you really short of cash at the moment, I suggest you get a smaller HDD now, and get another one later when you have money.

So should I get a 320 hard drive or what size atm should I get? I mean I use alot of space, but 500GB is a bit much

Edit; I got the 9600 and your right, ratings on it looks good http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134046

But my friends tell me 9600 was a bad card because it crashed alot or something like that

 

[Danda]

Bump

 

[Danda]

Bump

Can anyone else help me with my selection? I want to make sure if I made the right choices.

Edit: This is my Current Build;

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144042
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102767
DvD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827101131
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170010
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130177
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052

That now is my current build. Is this a good build, or is there something I need to make a change in? Please make a suggesstion please, Thanks!