First Build

irvineanteater · 08-14-2008, 10:42 AM

So I have a computer right now, but its quite old and I'm looking to upgrade. But, since my current tower isn't good, I'm basically rebuilding the whole thing. My main uses for the computer are aim, web browsing, listening to music, ocassional cs, and wow.

So far, I just bought a : Samsung 22'' 2ms, and a 8800GT overclocked video card. (All from newegg)

For my other parts I have picked out (haven't bought yet):
ENERMAX ECA3052B-ELT500 Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Enermax Liberty 500W Power Supply - Retail

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Brisbane 2.8GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

No sound card cause I have a logitech 5.1 surround system but i was just going to use the sound input from whatever motherboard i buy so i want to make sure the mobo is 5.1 capable. Aside from that I believe i just need a mobo and ram. What would you guys recommend for those parts to have a decent setup? I'm not looking so spend a grip of money but I don't want bottom of the line crap.

So my main sections of help are:
Motherboard?
Ram? (how much and what kind)

also, instead of getting a retail processor, should i get an oem and get my own heatsink/fan? Does it make a big difference?

My last question, is general but concerns ram. If i get a mobo that says "DDR2 1066 standard" does that mean the bear minimum for it is 1066? or can it support 800? Can dual core processors support 1066? (someone told me they may not be able to)

Thanks for the help and if anyone has any suggestions, anything would be helpful.

irvineanteater · 08-14-2008, 10:58 AM

After reading up on some other threads, is the processor sufficient? or should i go to something like this

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017

Tumbleweed36 · 08-14-2008, 12:23 PM

The enermax liberty 500 is not enough power supply for an 8800gt overclocked video card. You need to be looking at a 650 watt supply with the rig you are looking at.

**bruiser** · 08-14-2008, 01:52 PM

It looks as if you will be doing some gaming. Look into an Intel setup.

08-14-2008, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
irvineanteater Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: XP	First Build So I have a computer right now, but its quite old and I'm looking to upgrade. But, since my current tower isn't good, I'm basically rebuilding the whole thing. My main uses for the computer are aim, web browsing, listening to music, ocassional cs, and wow. So far, I just bought a : Samsung 22'' 2ms, and a 8800GT overclocked video card. (All from newegg) For my other parts I have picked out (haven't bought yet): ENERMAX ECA3052B-ELT500 Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Enermax Liberty 500W Power Supply - Retail AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Brisbane 2.8GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM No sound card cause I have a logitech 5.1 surround system but i was just going to use the sound input from whatever motherboard i buy so i want to make sure the mobo is 5.1 capable. Aside from that I believe i just need a mobo and ram. What would you guys recommend for those parts to have a decent setup? I'm not looking so spend a grip of money but I don't want bottom of the line crap. So my main sections of help are: Motherboard? Ram? (how much and what kind) also, instead of getting a retail processor, should i get an oem and get my own heatsink/fan? Does it make a big difference? My last question, is general but concerns ram. If i get a mobo that says "DDR2 1066 standard" does that mean the bear minimum for it is 1066? or can it support 800? Can dual core processors support 1066? (someone told me they may not be able to) Thanks for the help and if anyone has any suggestions, anything would be helpful.

08-14-2008, 10:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
irvineanteater Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Re: First Build After reading up on some other threads, is the processor sufficient? or should i go to something like this Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017

08-14-2008, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,691 OS: XP Professional	Re: First Build The enermax liberty 500 is not enough power supply for an 8800gt overclocked video card. You need to be looking at a 650 watt supply with the rig you are looking at. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

08-14-2008, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,977 OS: xp	Re: First Build It looks as if you will be doing some gaming. Look into an Intel setup.