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Shaw24

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Building a computer for the first time. I need some advice on a case and motherboard. I don't want to spend a lot but I want something good too.
Heres what I have so far.

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130434

Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

HD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

DVD Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

I would like to get a Mobo that has networking and sound built in. Thanks for the help!

Edit: I found this motherboard...what do you guys think?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358
 
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First thing I notice is that the MB supports CrossFire while your GPU has a NIVIDA chipset. Not a big deal unless you might want to add a second GPU in the future, in which case you would want a MB that supports SLI or a GPU with an ATI chipset.

I'd also go with faster 1066 memory. If you can find a pair off the QVL List for your MB you're assured of good compatability.

Buy your PSU and case separately - You'll get better PSU quality. Get at least a 500-600W PSU, (or more if you don't want to replace it when you upgrade)

Pick out an ATX midtower or fulltower case you like and pay attention to number of fans. Good airflow is essential, but too many fans and you may not like the noise generated.

Lastly, pick out a good aftermarket CPU cooler, (the stock cooler won't handle overclocking)

Take your time and read the manuals when assembling. The best part is when you punch the button for the first time and it actually works. :)
 
Everything looks good but the GPU the GTX 260 good but you can get the same thing for cheaper if you get an ATI Radeon 4870. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150394 Now as for you motherboard I would get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358. By the way you can get a better system if you go with AMD and it will save you money.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387


everything else you have will work with it you can use the extra money to get a ATI Radeon 4890 for $50 extra its as good as a GTX 275.


Do what you think is right
 
What psu?

I would go with an amd rig or i7, socket 775 is essentially eol and will be phased out once they stop producing the current models, no new cpu releases are scheduled for 775.
 
Boomer is right if you won't a system that will be outdated in a couple of months then you need to get a i7 which will cost you $500 more or so or you can get AMD which will cost you $100 or more less so you decide.
 
Even though q9550 gonna be outdated in couple of months it will easily last him for next 2 or 3 years. If I were you I would wait until september and see the prices of i5's and 1156 motherboards.
 
Thanks guys...I put together a new wishlist at newwegg with the AMD processor fatback recommended and the ATI GPU. I have always liked Intel and Nvidia for whatever reason but if AMD is cheaper and faster then I will give it a try.

I don't need the latest and greatest - I just want something that is pretty damn fast and will last me a while.

Here is what I'm upgrading from: Dell Dimension 8200, 2 Ghz P4, 768 MB DDR and a Geforxe FX 5600 256MB.
 
You will love AMD they have never let me down and for the prices they offer you can't do better. I like Intel but they are over priced and you do get enough for what you play for my Mac has intel and it is quick but was nothing compared to my pc. The ATI card I recommended will serve you well and when it come to price/performance ratio you can't go wrong with ATI.
 
Shaw24 said:
Thanks guys...I put together a new wishlist at newwegg with the AMD processor fatback recommended and the ATI GPU. I have always liked Intel and Nvidia for whatever reason but if AMD is cheaper and faster then I will give it a try.

I don't need the latest and greatest - I just want something that is pretty damn fast and will last me a while.

Here is what I'm upgrading from: Dell Dimension 8200, 2 Ghz P4, 768 MB DDR and a Geforxe FX 5600 256MB.
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Post your final list before you order so we can go over it;)
 
Here is what I have so far...not 100% sure about the PSU (kinda just picked one that was above 500W).

Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146047

MoBo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387

GPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150394

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471

PS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182032

Memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231246

HD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136359

My total for all that comes to $745 which is in my budget. I don't know that I have a set budget lol just want to keep it around $700 or so. I still have to buy an OS - I really want to get Windows 7.

This is also the early stages of buying this stuff. I am going to buy it here and there until it's completed so it doesn't seem like a huge hit to the bank account. I hope to have it completed in the next 3 months.
 
 
Shaw24 said:
This is also the early stages of buying this stuff. I am going to buy it here and there until it's completed so it doesn't seem like a huge hit to the bank account. I hope to have it completed in the next 3 months.
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i would recommend not buying all of the components at a period of 3 months. you would do better to just set up a side account at your bank and when you have enough buy it all at once because prices changes happen all the time so you may be able to get the same parts for cheaper :)
 
bcoffee20 said:
i would recommend not buying all of the components at a period of 3 months. you would do better to just set up a side account at your bank and when you have enough buy it all at once because prices changes happen all the time so you may be able to get the same parts for cheaper :)
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Or, apply for a newegg preferred account. 6 months no interest orders over $500, 12 months if its over $1000 http://promotions.newegg.com/NEPA/index.html Plus free rush processing.
 
For a video card you should get the ASUS EN9800GT/HTDP/1GD3/A PCIE GEFORCE 9800GT,PCI-E 2.0, 1GB DDR3, 256BIT,DUAL DVI-I, HDTV. I have no complaints with this video card.
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604action said:
For a video card you should get the ASUS EN9800GT/HTDP/1GD3/A PCIE GEFORCE 9800GT,PCI-E 2.0, 1GB DDR3, 256BIT,DUAL DVI-I, HDTV. I have no complaints with this video card.
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No stick with the 4870 for the price you can't beat it. Go with the 600watt OCZ stealthxstream PSU and the RAM boomer picked for you everything else is good though.
 
Fatback said:
No stick with the 4870 for the price you can't beat it. Go with the 600watt OCZ stealthxstream PSU and the RAM boomer picked for you everything else is good though.
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Yea I'm pretty sure I'm gonna stick with the 4870...I read a few reviews last night and wow that is a badass card. It is just as good if not better in some cases than the GTX260 that I was about to buy! All the reviews I read were for a 513MB 4870 but the one I have picked out is a 1GB - is that right??
 
Shaw24 said:
Yea I'm pretty sure I'm gonna stick with the 4870...I read a few reviews last night and wow that is a badass card. It is just as good if not better in some cases than the GTX260 that I was about to buy! All the reviews I read were for a 513MB 4870 but the one I have picked out is a 1GB - is that right??
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Yeah, the 4870 is an excellent card.
 
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