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fishstick41

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like the title said i am new and i am a N00B at making computers but someones got to start somewhere. i do have a lot of Questions to ask y'all. i am going to tell you right now i can not spell good if i misspell something i am sorry =\ . OK my first Question is, is what i have good to make a computer with.


Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186166


the CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103289

the CPU cooler (is this one a good one?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200042


the RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134218

the Hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075

the DVD-Driver
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276


the Video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150370


last the power Supply 420W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144045


my last Question is that power supply good to have or do i need to upgrade i am not a heavy computer guy i just want to use it =\.

thank you for reading

*Fishy*
 
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I'll give you a quick lesson on computers:

Chipset - The chipset is what's covered with a heatsink just below the CPU socket on motherboard. They are what allow motherboard to have certain things, like an AMD socket, 2 PCI-E slots, an AGP slot, etc. Do some research on these to find the right board for you.

CPU socket - It's where you put the CPU. Certain CPU's fit only in certain CPU sockets. An Intel duo-core would fit an LGA 775 CPU socket, but won't fit an AM2 CPU socket.

PCI-E - It's where add-ons go, like video cards. Be sure to check the specs of a card before purchasing it, and comparing it to the PCI-E on the motherboard. Video cards need an 16x PCI-E slot. Audio cards use a 1x PCI-E slot.

Hard drives - RPM's and latency times is what you should look out for. Generally, the higher the RPM, the faster the hard drive is (RPM = revolution per minutes). The latency time tells you how long it takes for the hard drive to read/write. The average right now is 5ms (5 milliseconds).

DVD/CD drives - take a look at the speed. Try getting the fastest you can, if you really need it. Some of the cheaper DVD/CD drives have slower read speeds.

PSU - Power supply. To find out the appropriate amount of power for your system, you have to divide the wattage (w) of the hardware by the rail it uses (+12V for video cards and CPU). Divide it, and you'll get the amperes (amps). If the amps is within the PSU specs, then it's good. You can also just check out the recommended PSU wattage for the hardware.

CPU - Pretty obvious. Higher speeds = faster. Take a look at the cache, too. Level 2 cache is better than 3 (from what I've read), and Leve 1 cache is used the most often.

CPU heatsink - It's optional, but it's best if you get one if you plan to OC, or if you just want a good looking PC. The more heatpipes the heatsink has, the better, and I've read that heatpipes that has a direct touch to the CPU is better. Heatpipes are literally pipes that are connected to the heatsink.

RAM - Random Access Memory. Short term memory for the computer; the bigger it is, the more the computer can process. The standard is DDR2, so aim for that (I've read DDR3 isn't as fast, but is a lot cooler and expensive). The standard is also 800mhz.

I'll add more when I think it up. If you have any questions, go ahead and ask. I'll write my thoughts on what you've written in a bit. Also, you should include a budget.
 
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Skimming over your specs, everything looks OK. But the first problem I see is the CPU cooler. Ditch it. The CPU is retail, meaning it comes with a cooler. That one's probably the same or worse than the included one. Second, power supplies included with cases tend to be junk. I'd suggest getting another one, but that's up to you.

Also, that video card isn't that great. Something from a few gen's back should suit you fine and would be better... (plus I prefer eVGA :P)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130297
http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=513&card2=578
 
CPU + Mobo Combo: AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 Kuma 2.7GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103300
ASUS M3A76-CM AM2+/AM2 AMD 760G
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131376

RAM: Personally would go for 2 x 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145241
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148212

Optical Drive: Spend a little more for DVD burner instead!!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187

Video Card: Strongly recommend to go for ATI 4670 512MB / 9600GSO 384MB
 
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hey thank you got for the help my dad is going into some rough times because no one is flying -.-.i can only spend a little over $330 $400 (max) =\ but i do want to make a good but cheap computer. i don't want to overclock my computer because the only game i may be playing is fallout 3 and i don't care if the game looks bad =\. i do have another Question dose the memory on the video card really count =\. what kind of power supply do y'all think i should get =\




THANKS

*Fishy*
 
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fishstick41 said:
hey thank you got for the help my dad is going into some rough times because no one is flying -.-.i can only spend a little over $330 $400 (max) =\ but i do want to make a good but cheap computer. i don't want to overclock my computer because the only game i may be playing is fallout 3 and i don't care if the game looks bad =\. i do have another Question dose the memory on the video card really count =\. so what i hear is everything else is good even the power supply???
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You would not need 1GB GDDR RAM if you are not using a 30" TV.
And 9400GT is a low-end card anyway. Generally speaking, 9400GT < 9500GT < 9600GSO < 4670

PSU: Advoid Generic PSU come with case as possible. If you are in really tight budget, I suggest you go for HEC/ sigma case as I heard their PSU are in fair quality...
 
hey y'all been looking at new egg how do y'all like these 3 ? =\ im still a noob at this

motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135235

Processor with a video card as a combo deal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.199033

Power supply ?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817174041
will they work?

o yea i might be asking to much Question do i really need a floopy i don't think so but i was going to ask yall if i do=\ ?
 
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hey y'all not trying to switching subject. but i got a really old part its Geforce FX 5200 and i might want to sell it but i know no one will buy it. it there anything i can do with it to make money off it. =\ also got a old o most broken motherboard i might want to do something with it. just trying to get some money to make this computer with =\
 
fishstick41 said:
hey y'all not trying to switching subject. but i got a really old part its Geforce FX 5200 and i might want to sell it but i know no one will buy it. it there anything i can do with it to make money off it. =\ also got a old o most broken motherboard i might want to do something with it. just trying to get some money to make this computer with =\
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Prolly not...

fishstick41 said:
hey y'all been looking at new egg how do y'all like these 3 ? =\ im still a noob at this

motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135235

Processor with a video card as a combo deal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.199033

Power supply ?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817174041
will they work?

o yea i might be asking to much Question do i really need a floopy i don't think so but i was going to ask yall if i do=\ ?
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ECS mobos arent that good... i would recommend going for something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131381


The vga/cpu combo is decent, i would try to go for a phenom II though if you can budget it in.

Go for this psu, little more upfront, but cheaper after rebates, more powerful/stable, and modular:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017

So if you can budget it... i would go with this combo for mobo+cpu:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.200020

And this vga:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131125
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102822
 
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right now i added everything up and with everything its about $391.94 with out tax i tell y'all more when i get the computer back my mom is on my back if you know what i mean lol
 
o OK that works right now i am putting everything together and iam about to go finish a test at school then i am done with school. YEY lol
 
Alright i think i got the plan down i when down on somethings to save money

MoDo with CPU (when down to a 2.5 to save money)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.198664

the VGU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121314

The Ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104072

the HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075

the DVD+RW
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187

the SPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017

and the Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119203


am i missing anything?
thats what i am hoping to do with =\ i had to go down on somethings to save money and i did the money is at 330.94
 
 
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