http://www.techsupportforum.com Get helpful information regarding building a computer. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.techsupportforum.com/cwd/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.techsupportforum.com http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433761-please-check-my-build.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:15 GMT Sole purpose is to run flight simulator in max resolution without pausing or jerky operation. I took parts from you $800 and $1200 systems. DVD you suggested is no longer available. I was afraid of the Corsair memory as there are many reports of bad units. Will my substitute work? I have an... Sole purpose is to run flight simulator in max resolution without pausing or jerky operation.
I took parts from you $800 and $1200 systems. DVD you suggested is no longer available.
I was afraid of the Corsair memory as there are many reports of bad units. Will my substitute work?
I have an aTX case.
For O/S, I get free Windows XP (sp2) legally from employer. Employer will probably change to 7 next year. Will I have problems with either on this system?
Total price is $890.
Thanks for you help.



Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI ... -
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
ZALMAN CNPS9900LED 120mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - select item 10 quantity
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 ]]> Building DGO http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433761-please-check-my-build.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433704-motherboard-suit-amd-athlon-64-x2-dual-core.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:36 GMT Hi guys my building budget has been cut :mad: Need some help on getting a motherboard to suit this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128510 also this Graphics card http://www.ebuyer.com/product/153088 I will be running it as a HTPC looking to add 4 Gig ram OS will be Win 7 Hi guys my building budget has been cut :mad:

Need some help on getting a motherboard to suit this
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128510

also this Graphics card
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/153088

I will be running it as a HTPC looking to add 4 Gig ram
OS will be Win 7

Budget would only be around £50

Any ideas help would be great

Sorry ment to add would this cooler be OK
Arctic Cooling (AC-FRZ-64P) Freezer64 Pro ]]> Building andyt1 http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433704-motherboard-suit-amd-athlon-64-x2-dual-core.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433698-decent-gaming-comp.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:14 GMT Okay, so I'm gonna be building a gaming computer. I need advice for pretty much everything. It's gonna go in a Dell Dimension 2400 case, unless I case mod, but I'm probably not gonna. Here's what I'm gonna need:

·Processor (I'm gonna go with Intel, I do more than just game, unless you can convince me otherwise. I want a 3 Ghz or higher.)

·Motherboard (need something that will fit in a space 10" high and 9.5" wide.)

·Power Supply (I'm not sure what size I need, just remember what case it's goin in)

·RAM (I want at least 2GB, so decent price please)

I'm not sure about the HDD I got, I don't know if it will work with it. If that happens, I'll get a new one later. I want a gaming computer with POWER, I want my friends to be jealous, and I want it to last, and I think that's it. I have a video card I'm okay with right now. Oh, and please find decent prices. Thanks!:wave: ]]> Building CCSUCaboose http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433698-decent-gaming-comp.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433559-order-should-i-put-cards.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:05:45 GMT I am "remodeling" a computer I have been using for the past 7 years. It originally had a celeron (am now trying to put a P4 in it). I want it to have the following equipment inside

pci dual head video card (presently installed)
SATA controller (for a 500 gb hd I just bought)
firewire card
tv tuner card
SCSI card (for an upcoming 15K rpm hard drive)

I would really love to get a CNR modem for the cnr slot. I want to leave this pc on to do answering machine duty as well. The problem is, by installing a cnr modem I will loose the support to hold a pci card. I could probably jury rig something to make up for this.

What order should I put these in? Does it make any difference? I presently have the video card next to the AGP slot. ]]> Building pengyou http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433559-order-should-i-put-cards.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433481-building-cheap-workable-browsing-pc.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:32:30 GMT Hey My cpu (intel core2 duo e-something-a-rather) burned out and i want it replaced with something compatible with my gigabyte ga-p35-ds3 motherboard. Also need a new case. Possibly a new motherboard too. Should I get a cheap cpu that works w the motherboard or just get rid of both and replace... Hey

My cpu (intel core2 duo e-something-a-rather) burned out and i want it replaced with something compatible with my gigabyte ga-p35-ds3 motherboard. Also need a new case. Possibly a new motherboard too. Should I get a cheap cpu that works w the motherboard or just get rid of both and replace with a better combo...

Budget: How much money are you willing to spend on the new build?
200-500
Brands: Are there any brands of components you want or don't want?
Nope
Multitasking: Will you be multitasking with this computer and if so, how much?
No
Gaming: Will you be gaming and if so, how much and how new are the games?
No, i play dota, but thats old as...
Calculations: Will you be doing any intense calculations or media encoding?
nope
Overclocking: Do you plan on overclocking and if so, how much?
don't know what it is
Storage: How much storage will you need and what will you be storing?
don't want a hdd
Legacy Support: Will you need support for older hardware like parallel, serial, or PS/2 devices?
nope
Operating System: Do you want Windows XP or Vista, or Linux compatibility?
XP will do just fine, not vista or w7
Case: Do you want help selecting a case and if so, how big do you want it?
regular size case
Accessories: Do you want a keyboard, mouse, or other items included?
no
Recycled Components: Will you be reusing any components you already have?
yes, i already have a gigabyte ga-p35-ds3 motherboard, 40g hdd (don't want something bigger tyvm), dvd drive, monitor, mouse and keyboard. Only need a cpu, case, and maybe replacing the motherboard.
Monitor: If you want a monitor, what size do you want and should it be widescreen?
n/a
Stores: Do you have any online stores that you prefer to purchase from?
no, i use msy's catalogue and then go down and grab the stuff.
Location: What country do you live in?
australia ]]> Building lukelol http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433481-building-cheap-workable-browsing-pc.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433451-what-cables-do-i-need.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:14:16 GMT I have just recently put together a computer rig on Newegg.com, but now I do not know what cables come with the parts and what cables I need to buy. Below are the links to the parts I am planning on getting. Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ... I have just recently put together a computer rig on Newegg.com, but now I do not know what cables come with the parts and what cables I need to buy.

Below are the links to the parts I am planning on getting.

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136218

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

Win 7 64-bit and Sony 24x CD/DVD Burner Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.282129

OCZ 4GB RAM and Sapphire Radeon 5750 HD Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.280049

Intel i5-750 and Intel p55 MOBO Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.276996 ]]> Building mdfb42 http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433451-what-cables-do-i-need.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433409-first-time-build-need-check-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:21:09 GMT Hi,

This is my first post and also my first ever build. Before I go ahead with it, I just wanted to check if all the parts are actually going to work together and whether you guys have any suggestions to improve the build. I'm trying to make it fairly future-proof, hence the 1156 socket and DDR3 memory.

My budget was around the £550 mark ($915) and overall came in to £527 ($875). This is without other peripherals such as a monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers etc. which I won't be needing.

Anyway, here goes: :grin:

Motherboard: http://www.aria.co.uk/VendorStores//...roductId=37674

CPU: http://www.aria.co.uk/VendorStores//...roductId=37674

RAM: http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=37612

Graphics Card: http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/P...tail_8599.html

Case + PSU: http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=38447

Hard Drive: http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...&rqcType=r#rqc

Optical Drive: http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=37083

OS: Will be Windows 7

As this is my first build I thought I'd better get this checked before I start but I'm pretty sure it should all be okay. My only concerns are:
1) If the PSU (700W EZCool) will have all the right connections for the rest of my components and enough of them?
2) If I will need more cooling in the case or on the graphics card/CPU. Will the stock coolers be okay?
3) The PC will be used for gaming but I've been using integrated sound for a while now and have still had pretty damn good experiences gaming with the onboard sound... What are your opinions on sound cards and will I really need one?
4) As I mentioned, this will be used for gaming so how long will this kind of system stay 'up to date' and able to play the latest titles?

I probably could have got slightly better components but due to the prices being higher here in the UK, :sigh: I'm happy to settle with these. However, if you have any suggestions on different components that could work/perform better, please let me know and I will definately look into it, although I must warn you, I have always swayed more towards Intel and nVidia. :grin:

Any help will be very much appreciated and I thank you in advance! :wink:

Nash ]]> Building nash93 http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433409-first-time-build-need-check-please.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433264-good-rig-want-dx11-ready-getting-w7.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:34:00 GMT Hi there, first time poster and builder, I am upgrading my PC to a newer one when the GeForce 300 series arrives. Obviously, I am going to build it myself. However I want to buy some of the components now and I was wondering if these parts are compatible and if this was a good idea? I believe I... Hi there, first time poster and builder, I am upgrading my PC to a newer one when the GeForce 300 series arrives. Obviously, I am going to build it myself. However I want to buy some of the components now and I was wondering if these parts are compatible and if this was a good idea?

I believe I have a general understanding of how to build a pc, so I am not worried about that.

PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...20W%20Gigabyte

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-057-_-Product

Mother Board - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E%20GA-P55-UD6

RAM - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/C...-254826540.htm
Plus 2x1gb RAM in my current pc, not sure what exactly, not worried if that doesn't work.

Video Card - nVidia 8600 GT in current pc, upgrade to 300.

Hard Drive - 1 or 2 of http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-395-_-Product

Cooling - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...MAN%20CNPS8700
How many will I need?

Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-007-_-Product
(current case)

OS - Windows 7 home premium.

DVD drive - Current DVD/RW in my pc, I assume it will work. :rolleyes:

Thanks for your time! :smile:

P.S. Any suggestions are greatly appriciated

P.P.S I'm a gamer, is a sound card worth buying? ]]> Building clogmonkey http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433264-good-rig-want-dx11-ready-getting-w7.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433229-hows-my-rig-look.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:27:46 GMT CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649 Mobo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157163 RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224 Video Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102858 ... CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103649

Mobo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157163

RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145224

Video Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102858

Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119160

HD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148433

DVD/CD drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118030

$1,130.93

first time putting one together. i want to be able to run all the new games smoothly. ]]> Building fredkelly http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433229-hows-my-rig-look.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433214-new-gaming-desktop-build.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:06:18 GMT

New Gaming Desktop Build!

1. Budget: 500$ Limit
2. Brands: Only brand I have problem with is eMachines.
3. Multitasking: Mostly For Gaming, Playing games like L4D2, MW2, Borderlands
4. Gaming: ALOT, Main perpose of computer, Stated above ^^^
5. Calculations: Don't know what this means sorry.
6. Overclocking: Maybe If my processor needs it.
7. Storage: only 320gb - 500gb
8. Legacy Support: Don't know what this is either soz :(
9. Operating System: XP or Vista
10. Case: Anything that will fit, Any size works :)
11. Accessories: Keyboard and Mouse will do fine
12. Recycled Components: Not that I know of.
13. Monitor: If Doesnt pass budget yes. If this puts me over NO.
14. Stores: Anything trusted, cyberpowerpc, newegg, tigerdirect.
15. Location: USA, Chicago ]]> Building Addicted Gamer http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433214-new-gaming-desktop-build.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433193-i-would-appreciate-your-computer-parts-recommendations-gaming-computer.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:57:23 GMT Hi.
Before I get started on asking for your guys' help, I would like to make this clear. I am very uneducated when it comes to this sort of stuff. Computers, ect.
I am asking that you help me with my computer modifications. I will be making a gaming (desktop) computer, but am not completely sure which modicfications will work, which won't, and what are just the best for their price and performance. I have a few selections made, but like I've said, I am not quite sure what is the best, and what would work with each other.
I've done sufficient research on what I'm trying to accomplish, yes, but once again, I'm not quite sure if what I've chosen will even work together, or what will work together, for that matter.
Also, I'm not sure whether or not I've included everything I will need to create my gaming computer, so if I haven't, please inform me of what I'm missing.
I greatly appreciate it!

Here is what I have been able to choose so far:
CPU - Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
No CPU Cooler (if it's even necessary)
No Motherboard
No RAM (2gigs+ preferably)
No Graphic card
Video card - BFG GeForce 9800 GTX
No Hard Drive- (200GB+ preferebly)
I have a computer casing-- Modtek Alien-X Case
No DVD Burner
Monitor - Asus VH202T 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor
Gaming Keyboard - Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Gaming Mouse - Logitech G500 Gaming Mouse
I will also be using Windows 7.
None of the items listed above are 100%, there is always room to change them if necessary.
I greatly appreciate your help. ]]> Building Steriod http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433193-i-would-appreciate-your-computer-parts-recommendations-gaming-computer.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433138-gaming-laptop-advice.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:18:43 GMT Looking to buy a new laptop mainly for gaming but also for some music too and came here for some advice on what to get. Currently I have a crappy EI system E3101 laptop which came with 256 RAM :sigh: although I did upgrade it to 1gb for VIsta, integrated graphics and sound cards through the Intel... Looking to buy a new laptop mainly for gaming but also for some music too and came here for some advice on what to get. Currently I have a crappy EI system E3101 laptop which came with 256 RAM :sigh: although I did upgrade it to 1gb for VIsta, integrated graphics and sound cards through the Intel Celeron R 1.73gh processor and I'm finding I can't even enjoy old games much and struggle to keep up when using just a few applications. But hey, it was free

Any advice on what to get for a good gaming computer at around £500 uk? ]]> Building funkball http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433138-gaming-laptop-advice.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433103-two-evga-gtx-250-sli-mid-tower.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:35:34 GMT Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130236 Cards: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130469 Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119047 Alternative Case: Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130236

Cards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130469

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119047

Alternative Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103011

The dilemma I have here is that I want to run two of the shown cards in SLI, but these cards are pretty big. Does anyone know if they will fit into this case?

The alternative case costs twice as much and will put me past my price limit, which I’m have exceeded but by an acceptable margin.

Alternativly I can get a Readeon 4890 HD card and wait a few months before hooking up a second one in Crossfire (different mobo). Does the wait and investing in an older generation of cards justify the price difference? ]]> Building Lyikos http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/433103-two-evga-gtx-250-sli-mid-tower.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/432911-amd-phenom-955-heatsink-wont-fit.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:19:24 GMT So im trying to build my pc currently and the heatsink wont fit for some reason, i get one side of it clipped on to the Asus m4a79xtd evo board but the other side i would need to push down real heavy to get connected. Any ideas on what to do, i already applyed the thermal compound so i have no... So im trying to build my pc currently and the heatsink wont fit for some reason, i get one side of it clipped on to the Asus m4a79xtd evo board but the other side i would need to push down real heavy to get connected.

Any ideas on what to do, i already applyed the thermal compound so i have no more... ]]> Building NewPCGuy http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/432911-amd-phenom-955-heatsink-wont-fit.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/432790-good-gaming-rig.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:03:33 GMT Is this a good gaming rig to run the latest games? Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 3 Gigs of RAM GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit DDR3 Is this a good gaming rig to run the latest games?


Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready

3 Gigs of RAM

GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit DDR3

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache

-Thanks for your help ]]> Building thehelped http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/building/432790-good-gaming-rig.html