First build is everything compatible?

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smokinc

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Ive been wanting to get a new computer for a little while now and whats better than saying "yeah i build that". Im no computer wiz but i think im capable enough to build one. Ive done some reading trying to understand everything. Im gonna post the checkout link of everything ive been looking at let me know what u all think and if everything will work together.

http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Submit=view

I already got the case and optic drive. Is there anything i missed?


Ive got a few ? also.
On the cpu theres the 1055T and 1090T. what does the 1090T do better than the 1055T? is it just faster im a little confussed on those.
I just plan on playing some games, getting on the internet nothing really big should i be fine with the 1055T.

Kinda the same kind of ?
On windows 7 theres the 32 and 64 bit. What 1 should i go with?
 
You need to show us a public wishlist of your parts for us to see them, or just post each part link.

There isn't a big difference between the 1090 and the 1055, the 1055 is just clocked lower, I'd rather go with the 1055
 
The board is pretty much overkill for your build. Plus drop the Thermaltake. Go with a power supply from XFX/Antec/PC Power&Cooling/Silverstone/Corsair. A good 650W would power it just fine. If you want some overhead a 750W
 
smokinc said:
yeah i know the board is overkill. i wanted to get something that if i want to add anything I wouldnt have any problems. once i got everything set up i was planning on adding another video card.

hows this power supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027
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Not a fan of the Silencer Mk. II's, worse regulation and worse ripple suppression than the original Silencers.

I'd go with an XFX unit, Seasonic M12D based, Promo code XFXPOWER will net you $19.50 off:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003&Tpk=XFX 750W
 
Go with the XFX :D. But, I would say drop your memory down to 4-6GB and upgrade your videocard along the lines of a GTX 460/5830/5850
 
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smokinc said:
OK im gonna go with that XFX.
how come u say go with less ram? I thought more was better.

I was waiting for some to say something about bumping the video card up. i was already looking at them. thinking about going with 1 of these

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121367

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102878
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more is better but not always necessary, 4GB is more than enough for what you have

for what you say you are gonna use the computer for, you will be fine with 4GB. You don't sound like a too hardcore computer user. Doesn't sound like you will be doing anything memory intensive so 4GB is enough. Adding a second video card will only benefit if you go for a large multimonitor setup or SLI/CrossFire for gaming which you don't sound like you will be doing it enough.
 
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You don't need the 'Ultimate' version of Windows, btw. This will save you $80 if you haven't already made the switch. Keep an eye out for NewEgg combo deals also, they will save you cash.

That should let you upgrade your card.
 
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Ok this is what im looking at now. Should give me plenty of room to upgrade later on. Will someone double check me. Im pretty sure everything will work together.

GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128441

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103851

ASUS EAH5830 DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121367

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136296

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276

XFX Black Edition P1-750B-CAG9 750W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
 
Do you really need an $140 / 150 Gig HDD? 1TB 7200 for $60. (product page sais $75, is listed elswhere on site as $60) Unless you are some kind of enthusiast or have some specific reason for the other drive, this will work well for you, and save you another $80.

Also, do you have a case? if not, this might be helpful.

You are already buying these parts, you might as well save another $25. (Don't know if you are checking Combo's)

If you are set on that MoBo, be sure to save the $10.

If any of this has added money to your budget, I'd think about a 5850. I believe they are a better bang for the buck than the 5830.
 
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ok now im a little confused. if i go with a EVGA GeForce GTX 460 doesnt the motherboard have to have a NVIDIA chipset.

I already have a case and the optic drive so i wont be needing those.
 
smokinc said:
ok now im a little confused. if i go with a EVGA GeForce GTX 460 doesnt the motherboard have to have a NVIDIA chipset.

I already have a case and the optic drive so i wont be needing those.
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The motherboard only needs an nForce chipset if you plan on running SLI, for a single card, all that you need is a PCI Express x16 slot.
 
ok thanks. I have got to say everyone has been so helpful. Ya'll really helped me to understand everything better than before. Man u gotta love the internet :)
 
ok checked the combos on newegg and i think this might be what i go with.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3 AMD 890FX combo $269.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.437524.13-128-441

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban
XFX HD-585X-ZAFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB combo $459.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.460542

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $97.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB $40.00 after promo code
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073
 
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