First Build Need Help
I am looking at building my first computer and this is what I have so far.
-NZXT Tempest Case (when NZXT decides they want to put it on the market)
-eVGA nVidia nForce 790i Ultra
-Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz
-Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
-eVGA Geforce 9800 GX2 (x1 for now)
-Dell E248WFP 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor or Samsung 2493HM 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor
-ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
-Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
-Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium
-Razer Lachesis mouse
So far I have about 2800-2900 dollars in this setup as it sits without memory the PSU and the CD/DVD drive. With the memory I was looking at the Patriot memory at:
-Patriot 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $359.00
-Patriot Viper 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $369.00
Only difference I see is the Viper has Heat Shields with integrated Aluminum Copper Composite technology. Is this a good choice?
For the CD/DVD drive does a writer mean just that? It will only write onto blank CDs and DVDs or will it read the CDs and DVDs that I put into the drive as well? Or do I need a reader and a writer? I am pretty clueless when it comes to these.
As far as the PSU I have absolutely no clue. I read that it should have 12 volt rails but not sure on what all that means. I will continue research but would like some quick information from you guys out there. I was looking at 750w and above and don't to spend more than $350 however I want a good one that I can rely on. I appreciate your time for reading and replying to this ahead of time.
I am looking at building my first computer and this is what I have so far.
-NZXT Tempest Case (when NZXT decides they want to put it on the market)
-eVGA nVidia nForce 790i Ultra
-Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz
-Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
-eVGA Geforce 9800 GX2 (x1 for now)
-Dell E248WFP 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor or Samsung 2493HM 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor
-ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
-Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
-Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium
-Razer Lachesis mouse
So far I have about 2800-2900 dollars in this setup as it sits without memory the PSU and the CD/DVD drive. With the memory I was looking at the Patriot memory at:
-Patriot 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $359.00
-Patriot Viper 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $369.00
Only difference I see is the Viper has Heat Shields with integrated Aluminum Copper Composite technology. Is this a good choice?
For the CD/DVD drive does a writer mean just that? It will only write onto blank CDs and DVDs or will it read the CDs and DVDs that I put into the drive as well? Or do I need a reader and a writer? I am pretty clueless when it comes to these.
As far as the PSU I have absolutely no clue. I read that it should have 12 volt rails but not sure on what all that means. I will continue research but would like some quick information from you guys out there. I was looking at 750w and above and don't to spend more than $350 however I want a good one that I can rely on. I appreciate your time for reading and replying to this ahead of time.
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