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12-29-2008, 11:12 PM
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My Gaming Build
Hello techsupport community,
I would like to create my own gaming computer, but I'm not sure if the parts I bought are compatible with each other. Here are the list of parts: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131127 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.149639 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.146381 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.147174 In addition to compatibility issues, I would also like to gain more knowledge by having learning more about computers. 1) Is 900W enough power to power everything there? 2) Do I need to buy additional things to keep everything, or is the antec case enough? 3) Is there such a thing as a computer kit with special screw drivers, anti static for new computer builders? 4) can I use ati video cards on intel motherboards or are they only for amd? Thanks in advance, I'm looking forward for some productive responses. |
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12-30-2008, 02:46 AM
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Re: My Gaming Build
900 is more then you need for that build. 650-700w would work fine.
That X58 board will support either ATI xfire or Nvidia SLI for 2 cards are you planning on using 2 cards? if so keep the 900w PSU. The Antec 900 will hold everything. The i7 and x58 are relatively new and over priced for the slight performance gain over the current E8500, P45 set ups in my opinion you are doubling the price for a 5-10% gain and limiting the potential with a 4850 instead of a 4870 video card. I also would not recommend an inexperienced builder take on the new tech until it has been out for awhile there are Bois updates every week it seems, and the memory manufacturers have changed the memory several times in the last month. |
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12-30-2008, 08:11 AM
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Re: My Gaming Build
I echo the advice of Wrench ............. the X58 and I7 systems are grossly overpriced for such a modest increase in capability over systems which are 30-50% cheaper ....there isnt squat for software that needs these quads yet and there wont be any in time to justify the expense you will pay NOW
there are a ton of bugs to be worked out with these systems; even the semi pro review sites arent really able to get a "handle" on getting these systems tweaked yet ..... defintely not a good choice for a new builder or an owner which does not have the money to drop components and re-buy as the "solutions" are finally found.
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12-30-2008, 08:23 AM
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Re: My Gaming Build
I changed the 4850 graphics card into http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121294
Do you think I have enough cooling or do I need to buy something else to make it cool? |
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12-30-2008, 08:40 AM
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Re: My Gaming Build
1) Thermal Compound for the CPU
2) Good Cooling Case with good airflow --intake fans & exhaust fans-- 3) Good Heatsinks 4) Liquid Cooling
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12-30-2008, 08:44 AM
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Re: My Gaming Build
Case Fans but check your case to see how many it comes with depending on the case you may not need any more> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=Scythe%20USA
Cpu Coolers http://www.frozencpu.com/products/84..._LGA_1366.html |
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12-30-2008, 09:12 AM
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Re: My Gaming Build
I decided to go with your idea and use E8500
which p45 mother board should i get? what kind of memory and power supply would you recommend to use with it? Will my ati graphics card ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121294 ) still work with the new board? or is it better to go with an amd build because it's cheaper? Last edited by clonxy; 12-30-2008 at 09:27 AM. |
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12-30-2008, 10:04 AM
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Re: My Gaming Build
With the 4870x2 what size screen and resolution are you planing to use?
Have a look over these. Link ................................................................................. Cost Rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036 E8500 $187.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131296 P5Q E $144.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145194 DDR2 800 $74.99 -$35.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121294 HD4870x2 $509.99 -$30.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139007 Tx1000 $259.99 -$20.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116485 Vista HP $99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021 Antec 900 $109.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106263 CD/DVD $23.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118019 CPU cooler $53.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148335 Seagate 640Gig $79.99 $1,544.91 -$85.00 Total $1,459.91 |
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