[SOLVED] help wanted

fattyxyz · 05-24-2009, 08:13 PM

im making a new gaming pc and i just wanted to make sure this will play WOW wrath of the lich king and all the guild wars expansions as well as be able to run maybe a few other lower end games

ubunto with wineX
case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129025
RAM and video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.187350
cpu and fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.183782
motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131381
PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341018
cd/dvd burner drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827249037

**Tyree** · 05-25-2009, 07:29 AM

DDR2 PC6400 RAM would be fine.
I'm unsure about the quality of the new Plextors optical drives. The last series, after they stopped producing their own drives, were a BIG disappointment.
LG and Lite-On are very good units.

fattyxyz · 05-25-2009, 12:02 PM

ubunto with wineX
case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129025
RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231173
video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130394
cpu and fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.183782
motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131381
PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341018
cd/dvd burner drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136147
is this any better? I chose different RAM and a different drive
btw what is the pc2 referring to ive never noticed it beforehand

Tumbleweed36 · 05-25-2009, 12:23 PM

The second set of links don't work for me, so I don't know if you changed anything. While a 700 watt power supply is strong enough, there have been some issues with the OCZ power supplies and fluxuation stability. I would much prefer a Corsair 650 or 750 to the 700 watt OCZ if this were my build.

fattyxyz · 05-25-2009, 01:12 PM

this is all the parts i have for some reason the links dont seem to work so i got the titles sorry for this this is all i could do with little time just put these in the search box it should work out
(sorry about that) and i changed to a corsair
750 thanx for the help

case
Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower

RAM
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

video card
EVGA 256-P2-N761-TR GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

cpu
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Brisbane 2.3GHz Socket AM2 Dual-Core Processor Model ADO4400IAA5DU - OEM

fan
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler

motherboard
ASUS M4A78 Plus AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD

PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7

cd/dvd burner
LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe

**Tyree** · 05-25-2009, 01:33 PM

I'm not up my AMD stuff but I read somewhere, can't find it now, that DDR2 1066 is the new standard for the AMD CPU's. Someone correct me if I am wrong!

Tumbleweed36 · 05-25-2009, 06:25 PM

You will never regret getting that PSU in place of the OCZ.

Not to get off topic here, but if you browse through the link below, it will help you to understand what a well-put together unit looks like as put together by one of our excellent moderators. I might be good to review before you get too far:

Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec

fattyxyz · 05-26-2009, 12:01 AM

so please tell me if this is gonna work for WoW GW and possibly more i only wanna play these lower end games i just need a straight answer and if anything in this build is not up to snuff for current day gaming i am ready to look for anything better money isnt a huge problem for me at all

Tumbleweed36 · 05-26-2009, 05:02 AM

I would get a better video card if this were my build.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801

/OR/

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130370

fattyxyz · 05-26-2009, 04:54 PM

i could see the evga but the other link didnt work it seems that newegg is not good for their link copying i did like the evga not only for the free COD but for the specs. though i would like to know why you suggest this card over other cards for curiosities sake alone.

Tumbleweed36 · 05-26-2009, 05:17 PM

Let's try again with that link, because this card is worthy of you considering and it is the ATI type card. Some prefer the ATI and some prefer the Nvidia cards, kind of like some like Ford and some like Chevy.

Here is the skinny, I always have preferred the ATI type cards, but am presently using for my two personal computers Nvidia graphics cards at the present time. Shoot, like I said, both are great. Anyhow, enough of the commercials, here is the link:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801

Dare to compare before you choose.....

and these are certainly not the only options out there for you. Someone else on the forum might have you look at other cards that they prefer. Hope this helps.

fattyxyz · 05-27-2009, 01:03 AM

well im gonna keep looking but i like the saphire card better thanx for all your help

Tumbleweed36 · 05-27-2009, 04:29 AM

You are most welcome, let us know if we can be of further assistance.

neonjuice · 05-27-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyree

I'm not up my AMD stuff but I read somewhere, can't find it now, that DDR2 1066 is the new standard for the AMD CPU's. Someone correct me if I am wrong!

AMD Phenoms are 1066 standard now for their FSB speeds.

**wrench97** · 05-27-2009, 03:12 PM

Phenom core which include the Kumas(SP?) X2 7xxx series, but not the older Athlon x2 cores.

05-24-2009, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
fattyxyz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17 OS: xp	[SOLVED] help wanted im making a new gaming pc and i just wanted to make sure this will play WOW wrath of the lich king and all the guild wars expansions as well as be able to run maybe a few other lower end games ubunto with wineX case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129025 RAM and video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.187350 cpu and fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.183782 motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131381 PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341018 cd/dvd burner drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827249037

05-25-2009, 07:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,616 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: help wanted DDR2 PC6400 RAM would be fine. I'm unsure about the quality of the new Plextors optical drives. The last series, after they stopped producing their own drives, were a BIG disappointment. LG and Lite-On are very good units. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

05-25-2009, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
fattyxyz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17 OS: xp	Re: help wanted ubunto with wineX case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129025 RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231173 video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130394 cpu and fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.183782 motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131381 PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341018 cd/dvd burner drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136147 is this any better? I chose different RAM and a different drive btw what is the pc2 referring to ive never noticed it beforehand

05-25-2009, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: help wanted The second set of links don't work for me, so I don't know if you changed anything. While a 700 watt power supply is strong enough, there have been some issues with the OCZ power supplies and fluxuation stability. I would much prefer a Corsair 650 or 750 to the 700 watt OCZ if this were my build. __________________ ---------- 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; 05-25-2009 at 12:25 PM.

05-25-2009, 01:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
fattyxyz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17 OS: xp	Re: help wanted this is all the parts i have for some reason the links dont seem to work so i got the titles sorry for this this is all i could do with little time just put these in the search box it should work out (sorry about that) and i changed to a corsair 750 thanx for the help case Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower RAM G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory video card EVGA 256-P2-N761-TR GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Brisbane 2.3GHz Socket AM2 Dual-Core Processor Model ADO4400IAA5DU - OEM fan ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler motherboard ASUS M4A78 Plus AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD PSU CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 cd/dvd burner LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Last edited by fattyxyz; 05-25-2009 at 01:40 PM.

05-25-2009, 01:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,616 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: help wanted I'm not up my AMD stuff but I read somewhere, can't find it now, that DDR2 1066 is the new standard for the AMD CPU's. Someone correct me if I am wrong! __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

05-25-2009, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: help wanted You will never regret getting that PSU in place of the OCZ. Not to get off topic here, but if you browse through the link below, it will help you to understand what a well-put together unit looks like as put together by one of our excellent moderators. I might be good to review before you get too far: Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec __________________ ---------- 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.

05-26-2009, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
fattyxyz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17 OS: xp	Re: help wanted so please tell me if this is gonna work for WoW GW and possibly more i only wanna play these lower end games i just need a straight answer and if anything in this build is not up to snuff for current day gaming i am ready to look for anything better money isnt a huge problem for me at all

05-26-2009, 05:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: help wanted I would get a better video card if this were my build. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801 /OR/ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130370 __________________ ---------- 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; 05-26-2009 at 05:15 AM.

05-26-2009, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
fattyxyz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17 OS: xp	Re: help wanted i could see the evga but the other link didnt work it seems that newegg is not good for their link copying i did like the evga not only for the free COD but for the specs. though i would like to know why you suggest this card over other cards for curiosities sake alone.

05-26-2009, 05:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: help wanted Let's try again with that link, because this card is worthy of you considering and it is the ATI type card. Some prefer the ATI and some prefer the Nvidia cards, kind of like some like Ford and some like Chevy. Here is the skinny, I always have preferred the ATI type cards, but am presently using for my two personal computers Nvidia graphics cards at the present time. Shoot, like I said, both are great. Anyhow, enough of the commercials, here is the link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801 Dare to compare before you choose..... and these are certainly not the only options out there for you. Someone else on the forum might have you look at other cards that they prefer. Hope this helps. __________________ ---------- 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.

05-27-2009, 01:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
fattyxyz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17 OS: xp	Re: help wanted well im gonna keep looking but i like the saphire card better thanx for all your help

05-27-2009, 04:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: help wanted You are most welcome, let us know if we can be of further assistance. __________________ ---------- 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.

05-27-2009, 03:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,595 OS: Win7	Re: [SOLVED] help wanted Phenom core which include the Kumas(SP?) X2 7xxx series, but not the older Athlon x2 cores. __________________ Power Supply and Selection