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Truman619

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i only have $1030 and this will be my first time building a computer.
I have selected parts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130249
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131540
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145450
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103533
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827135136
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144203

Was wondering any suggestion/changes?
I need help picking a PSU, and a computer Case.
Thanks, any help will be appreciated. Im sorry i posted this in other 2 topic. I didnt where a good place to post this. THank you.
 
Thanks, any help will be appreciated. Im sorry i posted this in other 2 topic. I didnt where a good place to post this. THank you.
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Not anymore it isnt. For future reference, dont multipost please, keeps things clean :)


- AMD Athlon64 X2 3800 [S939, Manchester, ADA3800DAA5BV]($322)
- EVGA 7800GT + SLI Mobo($359.99)
- Maxtor DiamondMax10 200GB [16MB]($88.5)
- Logysis Area51 Case + 450W [12V@25A]($33.99)
- pqi Turbo 2x512 [[email protected]]($79.47 after $20MIR)
- NEC 3550A($38.99)
- Arctic Cooling Freezer64 Pro($34.99)
- Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS($59.99 after $40MIR)
SUBTOTAL = $1017.92


Cheaper and way more versatile. Done and done
 
Wow thanks!! especially the Graphic card w/ free MoBO!! :eek:
But one thing i noticed the case you picked out. It has 450 watts, wouldnt i need more :confused:
I was thinking of cutting the sound card off so i will save up the $$ to buy a better PSU, then save money for a sound card, meanwhile just use the onboard sound :)? what you think.
 
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but one thing i noticed the case you picked out. it has 450 watts, wouldnt i need more
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wattage means nothing. see PSU 101 to see why i say that

If i were you, i WOULD cut out the soundcard and buy a different PSU but that's me (see the PSU101 again for more reccomedndations)
 
I just read it, but I dont really really understand volt and amps. Im not the brightest person. ....Can you explain it easier for me, sorry to have you waste time for an idiot like me.... :( Maybe im jsut tired right now, been staying up all day trying to look for the right parts.
 
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I just read it, but I dont really really understand volt and amps. Im not the brightest person. ....Can you explain it easier for me, sorry to have you waste time for an idiot like me.... Maybe im jsut tired right now, been staying up all day trying to look for the right parts
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Short version = dont buy a PSU based on the watt's it has.... instead, look at the PSU (i.e., there's a sticker required to be on all PSUs) ... and it will list the number of amps associated with the various voltages on the PSU.... loook for the rating for the 12V line. You never want that amperage to go below 18A and in fact, i personally try to shoot for 24A as a minimum

If you're looking for a reccomendation, that's at the bottom of PSU101 sorted by price.
 
Most stock PSU's that come with cases are around 16A-20A, and watts matter but not too much. And yes, if there are 2 +12V rails the you add the amps together, and thats a pretty nice power supply.
 
You should get a SATA or SATAII HD, they arent that much more and you will notice a diffrence.
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Acutally, odds are you wont notice the difference unless you're running say a server or doing lots of video streaming ... but of course, for the price delta, it's definitely worth going for it :)
 
Hey, the motherboard that comes with the graphic card, do you think it good enough to be gaming? im trying to build a good gaming computer as possible with a budget of 1030+++ or maybe a little more.
 
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