Hello everyone,
So I'm a newb, and would therefore like some input on my first attempt to build a computer. I posted nonce before but was told it would be better to post closer to when I am planning to build plus I have changed a few things. Here are the answers to the questions from the FAQ to give you an idea of what I am shooting for.
1. This build will be used for gaming, surfing the net, email, etc. I don't do anything (besides gaming) that is particularly demanding (no video editing, etc). I am not looking to build a godly gaming machine but I would like it to be able to run modern games (RTS mainly) decently and be able to handle stuff that will come out for the next couple of years.
2. My budget is ~$1000
3. Buying parts in US
4. No particular brand preference as long as everything is compatible, reliable, and within budget
5. I will be recycling a DVD R/W drive. thats it
6. I have been doing a fair bit of reading here and elsewhere to learn as much as I can about doing this
7. no overclocking
8. Looking to pull the trigger in the next week or so
build as follows:
case: SILVERSTONE SG03-B Black Aluminum MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811163085
CPU: e8400
RAM: A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820211188
GPU: GIGABYTE GV-R485ZL-512H Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814125238 this may change though as Bestbuy has them on sale for $150, however the BB ones don't have the after market cooler
PSU: Antec NeoPower 650 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371011 I want a bit of overhead here in case I want to get a more powerful CPU or GPU in the future
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128078
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD322HJ 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822152096
Thats it folks. Feel free to raise any concerns or point out any potential issues.
APB
So I'm a newb, and would therefore like some input on my first attempt to build a computer. I posted nonce before but was told it would be better to post closer to when I am planning to build plus I have changed a few things. Here are the answers to the questions from the FAQ to give you an idea of what I am shooting for.
1. This build will be used for gaming, surfing the net, email, etc. I don't do anything (besides gaming) that is particularly demanding (no video editing, etc). I am not looking to build a godly gaming machine but I would like it to be able to run modern games (RTS mainly) decently and be able to handle stuff that will come out for the next couple of years.
2. My budget is ~$1000
3. Buying parts in US
4. No particular brand preference as long as everything is compatible, reliable, and within budget
5. I will be recycling a DVD R/W drive. thats it
6. I have been doing a fair bit of reading here and elsewhere to learn as much as I can about doing this
7. no overclocking
8. Looking to pull the trigger in the next week or so
build as follows:
case: SILVERSTONE SG03-B Black Aluminum MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811163085
CPU: e8400
RAM: A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820211188
GPU: GIGABYTE GV-R485ZL-512H Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814125238 this may change though as Bestbuy has them on sale for $150, however the BB ones don't have the after market cooler
PSU: Antec NeoPower 650 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371011 I want a bit of overhead here in case I want to get a more powerful CPU or GPU in the future
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128078
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD322HJ 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822152096
Thats it folks. Feel free to raise any concerns or point out any potential issues.
APB