Building a computer, need advice

Cataclysm · 08-20-2008, 11:23 AM

mlabre20 · 08-20-2008, 01:03 PM

If you are going to get the cheaper video card than get an HD4850 instead.

**wrench97** · 08-20-2008, 03:07 PM

That Rosewill Psu won't power any of those video cards listed with stability.

Cataclysm · 08-20-2008, 08:03 PM

Thanks for the replies. I have decided to swap PSUs with this one here.

PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341001

As for video cards, I will either go for a 9800GTX2 or HD4850 depending on how much money I decide I am willing to spend

Tumbleweed36 · 08-20-2008, 08:19 PM

One comment about the power supply. You are going in the right direction, the OCZ is a good power supply. However, I still think you need at least a 650 watt in there for the cards you are looking at. If you look around, some times you can find the 700 watt OCZ for nearly the same price as the 600. Better yet, check the Corsair prices on Newegg...they have been very good recently (although I have not checked for a few days) and a 650 watt or larger supply from Corsair would be great for you to have with those specs.

mlabre20 · 08-20-2008, 09:58 PM

Also, I'm pretty sure that the HD4870 is better than the GeForce 9800 GX2, despite the fact that the GX2 has more memory. Maybe someone else can confirm

Cataclysm · 08-21-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlabre20

Also, I'm pretty sure that the HD4870 is better than the GeForce 9800 GX2, despite the fact that the GX2 has more memory. Maybe someone else can confirm

Yes, it is. I was under the impression it was a GTX2, which I'm not even sure exists lol. So here are the final two changes I made

Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102760

PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002

Tumbleweed36 · 08-21-2008, 07:20 PM

Hey, if you have not ordered yet, there is a power supply that is much cheaper and much better quality. The one I have listed is top-of-the-line quality. Don't misunderstand, the OCZ is a great supply, but not in the same class as the Corsair 750, which is only $99 after mail in rebate. That power supply for that money is a steal:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006

BTW, great choice also on the video card IMHO.

08-20-2008, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cataclysm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17 OS: Win XP	Building a computer, need advice OK, so this is what I've put together so far CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115052 Mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128078 RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231098 Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811166004 CD Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106263 PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182016 Hard drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148140 Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130338 OS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116400 Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116078 The grand total is about $680 after I sell my old computer for $450. The price to me is a little steep so I also am considering this video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130376 Over all though I think I did a good job and will have a solid rig.

08-20-2008, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
mlabre20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 145 OS: Windows 7	Re: Building a computer, need advice If you are going to get the cheaper video card than get an HD4850 instead.

08-20-2008, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,681 OS: Win7	Re: Building a computer, need advice That Rosewill Psu won't power any of those video cards listed with stability. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

08-20-2008, 08:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cataclysm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17 OS: Win XP	Re: Building a computer, need advice Thanks for the replies. I have decided to swap PSUs with this one here. PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341001 As for video cards, I will either go for a 9800GTX2 or HD4850 depending on how much money I decide I am willing to spend

08-20-2008, 08:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Re: Building a computer, need advice One comment about the power supply. You are going in the right direction, the OCZ is a good power supply. However, I still think you need at least a 650 watt in there for the cards you are looking at. If you look around, some times you can find the 700 watt OCZ for nearly the same price as the 600. Better yet, check the Corsair prices on Newegg...they have been very good recently (although I have not checked for a few days) and a 650 watt or larger supply from Corsair would be great for you to have with those specs. __________________ ---------- 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.

08-20-2008, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
mlabre20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 145 OS: Windows 7	Re: Building a computer, need advice Also, I'm pretty sure that the HD4870 is better than the GeForce 9800 GX2, despite the fact that the GX2 has more memory. Maybe someone else can confirm

08-21-2008, 07:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Re: Building a computer, need advice Hey, if you have not ordered yet, there is a power supply that is much cheaper and much better quality. The one I have listed is top-of-the-line quality. Don't misunderstand, the OCZ is a great supply, but not in the same class as the Corsair 750, which is only $99 after mail in rebate. That power supply for that money is a steal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 BTW, great choice also on the video card IMHO. __________________ ---------- 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. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 08-21-2008 at 07:22 PM.