My first build. Need help/suggestions

Gillz

Gillz

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I am considering building a computer for the first time. The total came out to be around $1300 which is a little bit pricey for me. I was wondering if you guys can tell me if these parts are all compatible with each other and give me a few advices or suggestions. Thanks

Motherboard: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4683581&sku=I69-2181
CPU: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4240166&sku=CP1-I7-920
RAM: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4282860&sku=P33-6074
Video card: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4571250&sku=E145-0275
Hard drive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138742&sku=TSD-1500AS
Case fans (buying 2): http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3478779&sku=ULT40135
Case: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2337814&sku=ULT33180
CD/DVD Burner: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4354126&sku=L12-1192
Power supply: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3255392&sku=ULT-LS500
Monitor: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4659362&sku=E400-1900
 
thandakid

thandakid

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Go for This
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220363
faster memory for only 5 bucks

And as for GPU
This card which has a bigger memory than gx 275 but lower price and same brand
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130427

and this board will do the job
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186171

so now you have enough money to get a good case or PSU
and you need minimum 550W for this config 500W of such brand wouldnt work properly.
And i would go for a full tower if I were you too much of heat
PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171038
10 bucks more but will do the job but isnt future proof as you wont be able to go sli on that gtx 280
 
thandakid

thandakid

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Well if you check the corsair PSU finder then he would just need 520W+ PSU
So since he is short on budget i think 550w would do
 
K

Kilauea

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thandakid said:
Well if you check the corsair PSU finder then he would just need 520W+ PSU
So since he is short on budget i think 550w would do
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I agree, but at the same time, I don't think its a good idea to go too low on the PSU. Isn't it always a good idea to leave some head room ? And for 20$ more getting a corsair 650TX would be well worth it IMHO.

Edit: And if he takes the GPU u suggested as well as the RAM u suggested and the mobo combo I suggested along with the 650TX, he saves 50$
 
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thandakid

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Gillz

Gillz

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So basically I should replace my CPU and Mobo with what Kilauea suggested with the combo and also get the PC power cooling 750w PSU
 
bomberboysk

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thandakid said:
+1 Anytime buddy ok so if he buys the combo you posted in the previous post he can accomodate
He can go for this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009
PC power and cooling the best brand of PSU
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Go for that psu if you can, btw seasonic makes the pcpower and cooling power supplies, and also makes the antec power supplies:p Just notice at the top link there is a promo code that can save you $10. Post your final list though so we can skim over it one last time for ya;)
 
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bomberboysk

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Id go with this mobo personally, but that gigabyte is also a good mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186171

This monitor is immenesely better than that emachines(plus has free shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236056

This case is really nice and has free shipping(will save you $30 or so):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

Or if you want a windowed case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147104

Another nice case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103025

HDD's have free shipping at newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148337

Go with this memory, better latencies and 1600mhz vs 1333mhz, plus only like $5 difference after rebates:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220363

Unless your gonna be watching bluray movies...stick with a standard dvd burner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827249045


As for case fans... you dont really need to buy any as the cases come with some, but if you do buy fans go with these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185059
 
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Gillz

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Hmmm. From what I read in the review for flamingblade mobo the person said that it could not detect the 1600 mhz RAM.
 
Gillz

Gillz

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Okay so i guess this is the final list so far

Motherboard + CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.193607
RAM: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4282860&sku=P33-6074
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148337
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
CD/DVD Burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827249045
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009
Video Card: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4571250&sku=E145-0275
Monitor: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4659362&sku=E400-1900
 
Gillz

Gillz

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Well for the RAM, I don't think the GIGABYTE motherboard works with the 1600mhz you suggested so i guess i'll just go for the 1333mhz oh and thanks for the GPU suggestion lol just saved $10 there
 
Gillz

Gillz

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Oh I didn't notice that thanks and btw windows xp only supports 4GB of RAM so if I would put all 6GB of RAM would it still work?
 
bomberboysk

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Gillz said:
Oh I didn't notice that thanks and btw windows xp only supports 4GB of RAM so if I would put all 6GB of RAM would it still work?
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Yeah, you may want to think about downloading and burning windows 7 RC x64 to a dvd and trying it out, its 64bit so you would be able to utilize all 6gb of memory, DX10 to utilize directx10 graphics, and best of all its free to use until june 2010;) Also, its quite a bit faster than XP on the sig in my rig, and plenty stable(i run it as my 24/7 os).
 
Gillz

Gillz

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Eh..idk i think i might just use 2 of the 3 RAM sticks for using XP instead and you got a really nice computer there lol. Is there by any chance a tutorial for assembling parts for computer for this is my first time actually considering building my own pc
 
bomberboysk

bomberboysk

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Gillz said:
Eh..idk i think i might just use 2 of the 3 RAM sticks for using XP instead and you got a really nice computer there lol. Is there by any chance a tutorial for assembling parts for computer for this is my first time actually considering building my own pc
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Leave all 3 sticks in, its a core i7 so your running triple channel memory which will be faster than dual channel, and windows 7 would be worth a shot(excellent os). As for a guide:
http://www.computerforum.com/104641-how-build-computer-step-step-photos.html
 
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