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09-03-2008, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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OS: vista sp1
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First time build (please post oppionion on build)
Trying to build a inexpensive gaming computer, that I can upgrade later on. This is my first time building from scratch, I have upgraded computers many times in past. Any advice on building a computer would be great.
Motherboard: XFX GeForce 8200 Motherboard - NVIDIA GeForce 8200, Socket AM2 / AM2+, MicroATX, Audio, Video, DVI, HDMI, PCI Express 2.0, Hyrbid SLI, USB 2.0, eSATA, RAID, CMOS, LED Display http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?Sku=P450-9120 CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Black Edition Processor ADO5000DSWOF - 2.60GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Brisbane, Dual-Core, Retail, Socket AM2 (940), Processor - No Fan http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP1-AM2-5000B RAM: Crucial 2048MB PC5400 DDR2 667MHz Memory and Crucial 1024MB PC5400 DDR2 667MHz Memory http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...p?Sku=C19-4232 HardDrive: Maxtor DiamondMax 21 500GB Hard Drive - 7200, 16MB, SATA-300, OEM http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&Sku=TSD-500M4 Graphics Card: Geforce 7950 GT OC 256MB Heatsink and Fan: Thermaltake TR2-R1 / AMD Socket AM2/939/754 / Aluminum / 92mm Fan / CPU Cooler http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&Sku=T925-1168 PSU: Ultra LS600 Lifetime Series 600W Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready, PCI-Express http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?Sku=ULT-LS600 DVD Drive: 4 year old LG DVD writer I have lying around I also have a XFX GeForce 8500 GT Ultra Silent Cooling Video Card - 512MB DDR2, SLI Ready, PCI Express 1.0 x16, (Dual Link) DVI, VGA, HDTV http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?Sku=P450-8666 I have seen online that the 7950 GT is the better card but that is comparing the two cards on there own. with the 8500 GT and my motherboard I can use hybrid SLI, so would it be better to use the geforce 8500 with my build or keep using my 7950 GT. Any input on wheather this is a decent build or not would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, |
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09-03-2008, 09:33 AM
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Asst Manager Hardware
Join Date: May 2005
Location: USA
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OS: XP Professional
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Re: First time build (please post oppionion on build)
Please don't choose an Ultra power supply = Poor quality and weak. I think you would regret doing that.
Look for one of these: Seasonic – Any Model Corsair – Any Model PC Power & Cooling – Any Model Thermaltake – “Toughpower” Series Only Coolermaster – “Real Power Pro” Series Only Silverstone – Any Model BTW, I have an 8500 GT video card in my spare computer and really like it. Not a bad card at all, although not up to the gaming prowess of the newer and more powerful cards. Addendum: If you plan on updating your video card later on to something more powerful, then you need to think about at least (bare minimum) a 650+ watt power supply instead of a 600. Just a little tip for the wise if you want to use your money wisely. Having to do this again when you upgrade (as you stated you would) becomes more expensive in the long run...much more so.
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09-03-2008, 10:52 AM
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OS: vista sp1
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Re: First time build (please post oppionion on build)
Most of these components come as a barebones package deal for $309.99 including that PSU. So I could upgrade the PSU at a later time if I need too.
Another question I had was, I will be using the 500GB sata hard drive that I have in my current system, was wondering if i could simply plug my sata drive into my new build without reinstalling windows. Is there any problems that may occur with doing this, or is it a must that I have to reinstall windows. |
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09-03-2008, 01:38 PM
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Asst Manager Hardware
Join Date: May 2005
Location: USA
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Re: First time build (please post oppionion on build)
You can not just plug it in if it is a different motherboard. You would have to do a Repair install and reinstall some drivers and sp2. Here is some important information for that process:
Here are Repair Install instructions:
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09-03-2008, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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OS: vista sp1
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Re: First time build (please post oppionion on build)
Ya I guess the best way would be to just copy over all my stuff to my spare drive and the reinstall windows. Was hoping I could save some time but I guess not.
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09-03-2008, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: male
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OS: mac Os tiger and windows xp/vista
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Re: First time build (please post oppionion on build)
your build looks ok but i think if your going gaming a separate gpu might be better
o and there is no such thing as a cheap gaming computer really but hey this is just what i think |
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09-04-2008, 12:58 PM
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Mentor Hardware Team
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,980
OS: XPSP2
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Re: First time build (please post oppionion on build)
Yes that's what you have.
By repair install tumbleweeds means this> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XP...install.htm#RI It is not a complete format and reinstall it will not overwrite your existing programs. |
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