Need Help in New Computer Build

Nferi0r · 11-20-2008, 02:52 PM

Hello TSF. I have a laptop right now, but I have had so many problems getting it fixed from compUSA and them sending it back just to break again a month later that I have decided to build a new system. Thank you in advanced for your help.

Budget: How much money are you willing to spend on the new build?
Around $600-$700, but I am going to purchase on Black Friday, so it is probably equivalent of a $1000 build at the moment.

Brands: Are there any brands of components you want or don't want?
I would prefer Intel and ATI, mainly because ATI in my opinion has the price-to-performance ratio for the higher end cards, like the 4870.

Multitasking: Will you be multitasking with this computer and if so, how much?
I will proably have up to 4-5 programs running at once.

Gaming: Will you be gaming and if so, how much and how new are the games?
This computer will be used mostly for games. I would like it to play Crysis on viewable settings and Mass Effect.

Calculations: Will you be doing any intense calculations or media encoding?
Probably not.

Overclocking: Do you plan on overclocking and if so, how much?
If needed to avoid an upgrade, possibly.

Storage: How much storage will you need and what will you be storing?
I like to have a good amount of music and videos on my hard drive, so I will need a good amount of storage.

Legacy Support: Will you need support for older hardware like parallel, serial, or PS/2 devices?
I have a USB mouse and the G11/G15 keyboard, and I do not believe that the keyboard requires PS/2 support.

Operating System: Do you want Windows XP or Vista, or Linux compatibility?
Vista

Case: Do you want help selecting a case and if so, how big do you want it?
I have a case picked out

Accessories: Do you want a keyboard, mouse, or other items included?
I need advice on whether to get the G11 or G15 keyboard. I play MMOs and FPS games mostly.

Recycled Components: Will you be reusing any components you already have?
No

Monitor: If you want a monitor, what size do you want and should it be widescreen?
I would prefer a widescreen monitor, but it can only be 19" max.

Stores: Do you have any online stores that you prefer to purchase from?
Newegg

Location: What country do you live in?
United States

Also, I have picked out parts that I think are good. Can you guys help me out and make sure that I didn't pick out bad parts? Only thing that I didn't pick out was the keyboard and monitor.

Case:NXT Tempest
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146047
$89.99 after rebates

Motherboard: Asuys P5Q Delux
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131297
$189.99

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHZ
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037
$164.99

Video Card: Visiontek Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256Bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814129113
$274.99

Power Supply: Corsair 750Watt
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
$99.99 after rebates

I do also have this power supply in my closet, but I don't know if I should use it or not. I would prefer to use it, as I paid for it, and have not used it yet, but I don't want my computer to blow up. Can you please give me a recemmondation?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=BFG%20800

RAM: OCZ Fatal1ty Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227364
$47.99 after rebates

DvD Drive: LITE-ON x20 DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106228
$21.99

Price after rebates and shipping: $976.05

Again, thank you for all of your help in advance.

**wrench97** · 11-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Leave the BFG in the closet or sell it on Ebay
The Corsair is a much better unit.
Take a look at the Gigabyte GA EP45 DQ6 it's a great board.
And keep an eye on the E8500 the price keeps getting closer to the E8400.

11-20-2008, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nferi0r Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 14 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1	Need Help in New Computer Build Hello TSF. I have a laptop right now, but I have had so many problems getting it fixed from compUSA and them sending it back just to break again a month later that I have decided to build a new system. Thank you in advanced for your help. Budget: How much money are you willing to spend on the new build? Around $600-$700, but I am going to purchase on Black Friday, so it is probably equivalent of a $1000 build at the moment. Brands: Are there any brands of components you want or don't want? I would prefer Intel and ATI, mainly because ATI in my opinion has the price-to-performance ratio for the higher end cards, like the 4870. Multitasking: Will you be multitasking with this computer and if so, how much? I will proably have up to 4-5 programs running at once. Gaming: Will you be gaming and if so, how much and how new are the games? This computer will be used mostly for games. I would like it to play Crysis on viewable settings and Mass Effect. Calculations: Will you be doing any intense calculations or media encoding? Probably not. Overclocking: Do you plan on overclocking and if so, how much? If needed to avoid an upgrade, possibly. Storage: How much storage will you need and what will you be storing? I like to have a good amount of music and videos on my hard drive, so I will need a good amount of storage. Legacy Support: Will you need support for older hardware like parallel, serial, or PS/2 devices? I have a USB mouse and the G11/G15 keyboard, and I do not believe that the keyboard requires PS/2 support. Operating System: Do you want Windows XP or Vista, or Linux compatibility? Vista Case: Do you want help selecting a case and if so, how big do you want it? I have a case picked out Accessories: Do you want a keyboard, mouse, or other items included? I need advice on whether to get the G11 or G15 keyboard. I play MMOs and FPS games mostly. Recycled Components: Will you be reusing any components you already have? No Monitor: If you want a monitor, what size do you want and should it be widescreen? I would prefer a widescreen monitor, but it can only be 19" max. Stores: Do you have any online stores that you prefer to purchase from? Newegg Location: What country do you live in? United States Also, I have picked out parts that I think are good. Can you guys help me out and make sure that I didn't pick out bad parts? Only thing that I didn't pick out was the keyboard and monitor. Case:NXT Tempest http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146047 $89.99 after rebates Motherboard: Asuys P5Q Delux http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131297 $189.99 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHZ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 $164.99 Video Card: Visiontek Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256Bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814129113 $274.99 Power Supply: Corsair 750Watt http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006 $99.99 after rebates I do also have this power supply in my closet, but I don't know if I should use it or not. I would prefer to use it, as I paid for it, and have not used it yet, but I don't want my computer to blow up. Can you please give me a recemmondation? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=BFG%20800 RAM: OCZ Fatal1ty Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227364 $47.99 after rebates DvD Drive: LITE-ON x20 DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106228 $21.99 Price after rebates and shipping: $976.05 Again, thank you for all of your help in advance. Last edited by Nferi0r; 11-20-2008 at 03:03 PM.

11-20-2008, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,654 OS: Win7	Re: Need Help in New Computer Build Leave the BFG in the closet or sell it on Ebay The Corsair is a much better unit. Take a look at the Gigabyte GA EP45 DQ6 it's a great board. And keep an eye on the E8500 the price keeps getting closer to the E8400. __________________ Power Supply and Selection