Help Me Build A New Computer!!!

spartikus · Mar 3, 2008

Alright guys I have recenlty been on here alot trying to figure out what I want to do about building a new computer. I have a budget of about 1100 dollars and want to build the best computer I can with it I have used cyberpowerpc.com and also ibuypowerpc.com but I am thinking maybe I want to just build one myself from the ground up. I don't play any very high graphic games so far the game that would probably stress the system most would be battlefield 2. other than that i play a litte counterstrike, empire earth, and age of empires. so if you had the choice what components would you chose for the build any advice is greatly appreciated. i have no idea what mobo i want etc etc. please help. also many of you may wonder since i don't know what i am doing in terms of what to buy for a computer how would i put one together well i have someone close to where i live who can do this for me or my cousin would be able to do it for me. i have also thought about just reading the diy tutorials on here and trying it out myself. thanks.

reddevil6 · Mar 4, 2008

lucky7 · Mar 4, 2008

why such an expensive mobo? All he needs is a gigabyte p35 ds3l

reddevil6 · Mar 4, 2008

oh relay i thourt the E8xxx CPUs had to go on a x38 board but if not get this MOBO insted
MOBO $121.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128086
an that will make your final price $1017.90

oscaryu1 · Mar 4, 2008

RedDevil6 - Sorry if this sounds harsh...

You put everything into the greatest parts! Pefect build. Then I look at the RAM and GFX. I'm horrified. 7600 will have problems maxxing BF2. And a 8600 is equivalent to that. At least a HD3850 512MB, and just one set of: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220144

oscaryu1 · Mar 4, 2008

lucky7 said:
why such an expensive mobo? All he needs is a gigabyte p35 ds3l

Correct, but with the X38, he can take advantage of full 45nm support, and PCI-E 2.0.

sho95 · Mar 4, 2008

What about the OS guys?

reddevil6 · Mar 4, 2008

oscaryu1 said:
RedDevil6 - Sorry if this sounds harsh...

You put everything into the greatest parts! Pefect build. Then I look at the RAM and GFX. I'm horrified. 7600 will have problems maxxing BF2. And a 8600 is equivalent to that. At least a HD3850 512MB, and just one set of: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220144

na mate it is all good.
hear i will try again thinking about what u said.
CPU $189.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029
MOBO $121.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128086
Ram $59.99 get 2 of these x2 = 119.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146725
Video card $209.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125086
Case $134.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133154
PSU $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371002
CPU Cooler $45.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223
ok this time it is $902.92 looks quite good.

sho95 · Mar 4, 2008

Here we go again. What good is it when you got NO OS which adds to price. Second for what he need you guys are making him spend money he does not need to. Why get a case for more than $100. Why even get cpu cooler when he most likely not over clock which the stock fan will just do. Reddevil6 hows he going to install anything with out a DRIVE?

MBGraphics · Mar 4, 2008

sho95- sorry if im being a bit harsh, but instead of complaining about what everybody else is doing wrong, why dont YOU throw in your suggestions?

as for my suggestion, I would go with reddevil6's list, but change the CPU to the E8400 and add a WD 500GB HDD which run ~100 and a couple of write drives, which together will be another 100 for a good pair. and Windows Vista Home Premium

Instinct5 · Mar 4, 2008

spartikus · Mar 4, 2008

hey thanks for all the suggestions guys i am wondering how come no one is suggesting any amd cpus they have all been intel i was under the impression amd is better for gaming also wouldn't i want to max out the cpu get the highest dual core out there say a 6400 + for amd or equivilent intel?

reddevil6 · Mar 4, 2008

na intels duel cores lick ass (wich sucks).

Instinct5 · Mar 4, 2008

ill get get back to you with an amd set up at 3pm est

spartikus · Mar 4, 2008

hey instinct that would be great thank you.

Instinct5 · Mar 4, 2008

Case $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Memory (RAM) 2gb 44.99 4gb 89.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

HDD $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

GPU $229.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318

DVD-ROM $20.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135159

PSU $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052

Operating system $89.99 (tell me if u want vista)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116056

CPU $162.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103228

MOBO $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128081

Grand Total without s/h $980.90

spartikus · Mar 4, 2008

that is a really really nice set up i want to use vista so i can change that and i really like the NZXT Lexa blackline gaming case but that is not too much trouble to change the price is awesome too now i just need to order the parts and get someone to put it together for me. also just wondering the case i was thinking of getting comes with a 420 watt power supply would this be enough or should i just buy the upgraded supply?

reddevil6 · Mar 4, 2008

oscaryu1 · Mar 5, 2008

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

Alien Ware · Mar 5, 2008

oscaryu1 said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

Yeah, save some $ and go with Corsair... also great reviews

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