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Old 11-24-2008, 08:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My first build :) Need some people to help me make better
Hi everyone. :)

This is my first build, as you know, and I need some help to revise my build list to make better.

So let's start off. If you find something that's cheaper and better or just better, please please please, let me see it.

And I think I'm missing something.... :P And also, please $600-$830.
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SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q

APEVIA X-Plorer ATXB8KLW-BK

WD6400AAKS

GIGABYTE GA-M61PME-S2

EVGA 512-P3-N860-TR GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3

RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-730SS

Arctic Silver 5

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm


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Old 11-24-2008, 08:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: My first build :) Need some people to help me make better
What is it's primary use going to be?
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Old 11-24-2008, 09:00 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Was about to say that :P

It's mainly for gaming.

And also, should I upgrade that CPU to AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+?
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Old 11-25-2008, 06:27 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Ok, I changed the cpu to AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ because it's cheaper and it looks better. Any comments?
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Old 11-25-2008, 06:43 AM   #5 (permalink)
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For gaming, you need to go with an Intel build. Check out the E7200 if you're on a budget, otherwise look into the E8400 cpu.
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Old 11-25-2008, 09:49 AM   #6 (permalink)
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yeah get an intel dual core

make sure you motherboard will last for the future
therefor i suggest you get a motherboard that supports dual and quad cores.
maybe in the futures u r in the need of a quad.
Make sure the OS is compatible with the gear
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Old 11-25-2008, 12:40 PM   #7 (permalink)
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CPU charts> http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/d...x1050,820.html
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Old 11-25-2008, 07:05 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Can someone recommend me a motherboard? I'm bad on choosing those. And if the RAM isn't DDR2 800 on the motherboard, can you recommend my new RAM?

I have also decided to change my PSU to COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA-A1 750W.
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Old 11-25-2008, 09:12 PM   #9 (permalink)
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check it over

mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128347

ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231120

cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

total on those are 299.97
you can go cheaper cpu like a e7200 for about $30 cheaper

with what you have so far that should keep you within budget
I am sure wrench will throw in some better options too
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Old 11-25-2008, 09:52 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Will that RAM "fit"? Because the RAM you gave me was DDR2 667 and the mobo you gave me was DDR2 1200/1066. Is it that it doesn't have to "fit" both the mobo and RAM and it'll still work?

Also, I would just want 2GB of RAM please because that's a little cheaper and I don't really need 4GB right now.
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Old 11-26-2008, 01:35 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Hard to beat this deal right now DDR2 800 will work fine on that board> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034
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Old 11-26-2008, 08:17 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Wow 9.99 AR..that's cheap! well, do you guys think that the stock E7200 hsf will work or do you think that I need a new one? Please not above $30.

Do you guys think that I should get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134 ?


Ok, I have decided to change my case to a COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel because it looks cool and 5 eggs with over 2000 reviews. That's pretty cool.
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Old 11-26-2008, 09:24 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Should I get this PSU? It's 700W and it looks pretty good to me. The only con I can read about it on the reviews is that it's kind of difficult to install...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152037
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Or should I get the NZXT CS-NT-ALP-WOW case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146041
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Raidmax = low quality I would not
It's hard to beat the price on this one you selected earlier> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171024
What video card are you looking to get?
If you are not looking to overclock the stock cooler is fine if you are going to OC then
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118019
Either case will work fine which ever appeals to you.
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GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130360

And the Zalman's pretty expensive... I'm just planing to overclock it to maybe 3.5 or close to that. Is there one that's a bit cheaper?
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If you are planning on staying with the 9600GT this PSU will work fine> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171023

Use this one but you'll have to monitor the temps close and back it down if it starts to run warm> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134
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Ok, I've decided to get CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W because I think it's better personally and it's jsut a few bucks more. Are there any cons with that PSU?

And also, I'm not going to stay with 9600GT forever, I might upgrade it in a year or so to a better GPU. :) And for the same reason, I'm getting the Zalman.
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No the 750Tx is a great PSU.
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I would get a better GPU to start off with personally, the Nvidia 9 series is not brilliant. I would reccomend an ATI HD4850 or 4870
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