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Jekkify · 07-01-2009, 10:06 AM

First of all, let me say what you offer here is awesome - free tech support. :D

Okay. I've read all of the guides in this section, looked at the pre-configured PCs Linderman was nice enough to post, and browsed a lot of other threads in this directory. However, I'm wondering what you guys will personally think of the system I'm attempting to put together. Here are the questions from TheMatt's sticky:

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Budget: $1000, can go a tad over. But staying under this and including the display that I want is my goal. The money is coming from a summer job, and because I go away to school in the fall, getting another job is not an option.

Brands: The PC I currently have is running an AMD CPU, and I prefer Intel. Other than that, no preferences for components.

Multitasking: I'm still in school, so I will be doing a fair amount of the MS Office Suite, and I've been using Photoshop for years now, so I'll be running CS2 on the new computer.

Gaming: I don't consider myself a real gamer, however, I do play S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Oblivion, Counter-Strike: Source, and other newer titles. So basically, when I want to play games I want to play them, unlike what happens now, which is amazing amounts of lag, and not during online play either.

Calculations: No.

Overclocking: No.

Storage: I would say roughly 500 GB - 1 TB for music, applications, documents, and games.

Legacy Support: No.

Operating System: I am currently running XP, and could continue to do that, although really, I want to run Windows 7 when it comes out on the new computer.

Case: Helping with case selection would be great. I board at school, and although there are no shared rooms, I would like the case to be as quiet as possible without having to buy fans separate from the case. A nice appearance, though not flashy, bright colors aren't bad, but a black is preferred.

Accessories: I can continue to use my current keyboard and mouse.

Recycled Components: I have a pretty expensive Zalman CPU cooler on my current CPU right now that could easily be switched over, but it isn't necessary I reuse it.

Monitor: I looked at monitors on Newegg, and found one that would be perfect for me, it's listed with the components for the computer.

Stores: Not necessarily, although I prefer to buy all if not the majority of parts from one store. I like Newegg's service also.

Location: I live in the USA, Michigan.

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Here are the components I picked out, through a little internet research and the help of the guides here. PLEASE, if you see anything lacking point it out. This is the first time I'm building my own computer.

Power Supply: http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch...iteria=BA23198 | $141.50

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131386 | $209.99

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202 | $279.99

Videocards: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102770 x2 | $189.98

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148261 | $69.99

Hard-Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319 | $79.99

Display/Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009145 | $179.99

Total: $1146.43 -S&H

All prices are of July 1st, 2009.

One of my problems is this total, without the display it falls around $966.
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Thank you for your help.

07-01-2009, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jekkify Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 10 OS: XP + SP2	Building a New Comp. First of all, let me say what you offer here is awesome - free tech support. :D Okay. I've read all of the guides in this section, looked at the pre-configured PCs Linderman was nice enough to post, and browsed a lot of other threads in this directory. However, I'm wondering what you guys will personally think of the system I'm attempting to put together. Here are the questions from TheMatt's sticky: ______ Budget: $1000, can go a tad over. But staying under this and including the display that I want is my goal. The money is coming from a summer job, and because I go away to school in the fall, getting another job is not an option. Brands: The PC I currently have is running an AMD CPU, and I prefer Intel. Other than that, no preferences for components. Multitasking: I'm still in school, so I will be doing a fair amount of the MS Office Suite, and I've been using Photoshop for years now, so I'll be running CS2 on the new computer. Gaming: I don't consider myself a real gamer, however, I do play S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Oblivion, Counter-Strike: Source, and other newer titles. So basically, when I want to play games I want to play them, unlike what happens now, which is amazing amounts of lag, and not during online play either. Calculations: No. Overclocking: No. Storage: I would say roughly 500 GB - 1 TB for music, applications, documents, and games. Legacy Support: No. Operating System: I am currently running XP, and could continue to do that, although really, I want to run Windows 7 when it comes out on the new computer. Case: Helping with case selection would be great. I board at school, and although there are no shared rooms, I would like the case to be as quiet as possible without having to buy fans separate from the case. A nice appearance, though not flashy, bright colors aren't bad, but a black is preferred. Accessories: I can continue to use my current keyboard and mouse. Recycled Components: I have a pretty expensive Zalman CPU cooler on my current CPU right now that could easily be switched over, but it isn't necessary I reuse it. Monitor: I looked at monitors on Newegg, and found one that would be perfect for me, it's listed with the components for the computer. Stores: Not necessarily, although I prefer to buy all if not the majority of parts from one store. I like Newegg's service also. Location: I live in the USA, Michigan. _________________ Here are the components I picked out, through a little internet research and the help of the guides here. PLEASE, if you see anything lacking point it out. This is the first time I'm building my own computer. Power Supply: http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch...iteria=BA23198 \| $141.50 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131386 \| $209.99 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202 \| $279.99 Videocards: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102770 x2 \| $189.98 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148261 \| $69.99 Hard-Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319 \| $79.99 Display/Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009145 \| $179.99 Total: $1146.43 -S&H All prices are of July 1st, 2009. One of my problems is this total, without the display it falls around $966. _______ Thank you for your help.