Computer build

sellers17 · 10-24-2007, 08:10 PM

Built a new computer using newegg.com and I'm looking for advice as to what can be improved, what is incompatible, which part should i change.. so here you go.. buying this thing tomorrow afternoon. It will be used for gaming too

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119077

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103773

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128056

Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148262

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814133186

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098

CD/DVD Rom and Burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827106050

Power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817812002

**bruiser** · 10-25-2007, 06:02 AM

Links don't work.

themisiek1 · 10-25-2007, 08:13 AM

Will I would suggest you wait give some time so we can recommend some stuff. From just looking at the video card you have choosen you will not be able to run new games coming out smoothly. Also AMD is good but Intel is better at the moment. With a 7900GS I don't think you will be able to run Crysis to good.

Also a budget would be good to know as well as if your overclocking anything. I would highly recommend buying a cheap Intel with 1.86Ghz and overclocking to 3.0Ghz.

HawMan · 10-25-2007, 08:28 AM

Intel is up top for gaming just now, I would look at Intel Conroe E6550 along with the Gigabyte GA P35C DS3R. Also like themisiek1 says, the 7900gs is a good card, but for crysis you will be struggling. Also look at the Antec trio 550W, although more is always better, so if you have more $$$ get the Thermaltake toughpower 750W or the PC Power & Cooling units.

themisiek1 · 10-25-2007, 08:32 AM

Reason I did say that the 7900GS would not run Crysis to good is because my friend has a 7950GT 512MB and gets about 25-30FPS on medium GFX ingame.

CRYSIS DEMO COMES OUT TOMORROW OCTOBER 26TH, 2007!

**TheMatt** · 10-25-2007, 12:43 PM

You will need a good card like an 8800GT for Crysis; the 7900GS will struggle. What is your budget?

10-24-2007, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
sellers17 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 OS: win xp sp2	Computer build Built a new computer using newegg.com and I'm looking for advice as to what can be improved, what is incompatible, which part should i change.. so here you go.. buying this thing tomorrow afternoon. It will be used for gaming too Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119077 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103773 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128056 Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148262 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814133186 Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098 CD/DVD Rom and Burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827106050 Power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817812002

10-25-2007, 06:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,648 OS: xp	Re: Computer build Links don't work.

10-25-2007, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
themisiek1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 314 OS: XP My System	Re: Computer build Will I would suggest you wait give some time so we can recommend some stuff. From just looking at the video card you have choosen you will not be able to run new games coming out smoothly. Also AMD is good but Intel is better at the moment. With a 7900GS I don't think you will be able to run Crysis to good. Also a budget would be good to know as well as if your overclocking anything. I would highly recommend buying a cheap Intel with 1.86Ghz and overclocking to 3.0Ghz. Last edited by themisiek1 : 10-25-2007 at 08:16 AM.

10-25-2007, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,564 OS: Win XP My System	Re: Computer build Intel is up top for gaming just now, I would look at Intel Conroe E6550 along with the Gigabyte GA P35C DS3R. Also like themisiek1 says, the 7900gs is a good card, but for crysis you will be struggling. Also look at the Antec trio 550W, although more is always better, so if you have more $$$ get the Thermaltake toughpower 750W or the PC Power & Cooling units. __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.

10-25-2007, 08:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
themisiek1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 314 OS: XP My System	Re: Computer build Reason I did say that the 7900GS would not run Crysis to good is because my friend has a 7950GT 512MB and gets about 25-30FPS on medium GFX ingame. CRYSIS DEMO COMES OUT TOMORROW OCTOBER 26TH, 2007!

10-25-2007, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Computer build You will need a good card like an 8800GT for Crysis; the 7900GS will struggle. What is your budget? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides