Looking to build a decent Gaming PC

Bstaff · 06-21-2009, 01:24 PM

I've never built my own computer but I'd like to look into it, because it can be cheaper than buying a computer of relatively the same performance. I know my needs are probably not very specific but I would like some advice on this as I'm not quite sure on a lot of things. I'm probably going to sound like an idiot but I don't know much about computers

Budget: Between $800-$1000

Brands: No specific brands

Multitasking: Some multitasking but nothing major

Gaming: This computer will be built mainly for running WoW as well as I can. It's not a hugely intensive game, but I would like to be able to run it without any lag issues and still be able to surf the web, listen to music and whatever else I may need to do. In the future I may look into other more intensive games but for now it's WoW.

Calculations: None

Overclocking: Possible, just to try it.

Storage: I won't need all that much storage. No pictures or videos. Just some music and game info.

Legacy Support: None. Everything will be new.

Operating System: Vista is fine. Unless something else would work better.

Case: For this I'd like something that has a cool, sleek look to it. Size just depends on what will be put in it.

Accessories: Not necessarily

Recycled Components: None

Monitor: None

Stores: None

Location: U.S.

I've got a few things put together but I'm not sure if they're what I should be using:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103076
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103010
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148261
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157161
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829270006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817709014
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820226063
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103674

If I can cut costs somewhere to make upgrades elsewhere, or just to cut costs, or make upgrades.

Thanks

Bstaff · 06-21-2009, 07:51 PM

(For some reason I cannot edit my post.)

After looking around a little more I found some other stuff that I think I might be interested in.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227364 (x2)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817170017
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130395
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136113
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144156

I wanted to know if all of these were compatable with each other, and if this would produce a well rounded gaming pc.

Tumbleweed36 · 06-21-2009, 08:38 PM

First of all, you don't want that power supply that has only 25 amps on the +12 rail. It is very low quality. Any pci-e video card needs a BARE MINUMUM of 26 amps on the +12 rail.

Here is a 550 watt power supply that has 41 amps on the +12 rail and is a great power supply.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

You might also want to consider moving up to a better video card. The one you have selected is not really that strong if you are in to playing games. I would look at a bare minimum of an 8800gt, if this were my rig.

A general comment, if you plan on any type of upgrading in the near future, you might want to consider even a 650 watt corsair power supply so you have room to grow.

Bstaff · 06-21-2009, 11:05 PM

So something like

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

for PSU and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500079

for graphics?

Tumbleweed36 · 06-22-2009, 04:22 AM

Much better and here is a much better motherboard:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128372

Tumbleweed36 · 06-22-2009, 04:36 AM

In fact, now that I think about it, here is a great gamer's build for $800. Take a read and see what you think. Might be a good idea to pull some of these components off and I can assure you this would be a good build.

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

Bstaff · 06-22-2009, 08:29 AM

So with the $800 build, I will be able to have a fairly good computer for gaming and have the ability to upgrade it easily? And maybe try a little bit of overclocking?

**Tyree** · 06-22-2009, 11:20 AM

Definitely go with an Asus or GB Mobo. ASRock are built for Asus but are NOT Asus quality.
PC6400RAM will be fine.
The Corsiar rebate comes as a credit card and NOT cash.
I'm not familiar with the Zotac cards. Asus-Gigabyte-EVGA-MSI are all good brands for Nvidia chipped graphics cards.

Bstaff · 06-22-2009, 11:46 AM

Are
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801
and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102831
both compatable with (seperately)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358

**Tyree** · 06-22-2009, 12:14 PM

Yes, those graphics card will work with that Mobo and Sapphire makes great ATI chipped cards but be CERTAIN you have a large enough "quality" PSU to run it.

06-21-2009, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bstaff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Media Center	Looking to build a Gaming PC I've never built my own computer but I'd like to look into it, because it can be cheaper than buying a computer of relatively the same performance. I know my needs are probably not very specific but I would like some advice on this as I'm not quite sure on a lot of things. I'm probably going to sound like an idiot but I don't know much about computers Budget: Between $800-$1000 Brands: No specific brands Multitasking: Some multitasking but nothing major Gaming: This computer will be built mainly for running WoW as well as I can. It's not a hugely intensive game, but I would like to be able to run it without any lag issues and still be able to surf the web, listen to music and whatever else I may need to do. In the future I may look into other more intensive games but for now it's WoW. Calculations: None Overclocking: Possible, just to try it. Storage: I won't need all that much storage. No pictures or videos. Just some music and game info. Legacy Support: None. Everything will be new. Operating System: Vista is fine. Unless something else would work better. Case: For this I'd like something that has a cool, sleek look to it. Size just depends on what will be put in it. Accessories: Not necessarily Recycled Components: None Monitor: None Stores: None Location: U.S. I've got a few things put together but I'm not sure if they're what I should be using: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103076 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103010 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148261 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157161 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829270006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817709014 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820226063 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103674 If I can cut costs somewhere to make upgrades elsewhere, or just to cut costs, or make upgrades. Thanks Last edited by Bstaff; 06-21-2009 at 01:38 PM.

06-21-2009, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bstaff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Media Center	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC (For some reason I cannot edit my post.) After looking around a little more I found some other stuff that I think I might be interested in. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157135 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227364 (x2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817170017 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130395 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136113 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144156 I wanted to know if all of these were compatable with each other, and if this would produce a well rounded gaming pc.

06-21-2009, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,464 OS: XP Professional	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC First of all, you don't want that power supply that has only 25 amps on the +12 rail. It is very low quality. Any pci-e video card needs a BARE MINUMUM of 26 amps on the +12 rail. Here is a 550 watt power supply that has 41 amps on the +12 rail and is a great power supply. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004 You might also want to consider moving up to a better video card. The one you have selected is not really that strong if you are in to playing games. I would look at a bare minimum of an 8800gt, if this were my rig. A general comment, if you plan on any type of upgrading in the near future, you might want to consider even a 650 watt corsair power supply so you have room to grow. __________________ ---------- 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; 06-21-2009 at 08:44 PM.

06-21-2009, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bstaff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Media Center	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC So something like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 for PSU and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500079 for graphics? Last edited by Bstaff; 06-21-2009 at 11:15 PM.

06-22-2009, 04:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,464 OS: XP Professional	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC Much better and here is a much better motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128372 __________________ ---------- 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.

06-22-2009, 04:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,464 OS: XP Professional	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC In fact, now that I think about it, here is a great gamer's build for $800. Take a read and see what you think. Might be a good idea to pull some of these components off and I can assure you this would be a good build. 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.

06-22-2009, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bstaff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Media Center	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC So with the $800 build, I will be able to have a fairly good computer for gaming and have the ability to upgrade it easily? And maybe try a little bit of overclocking?

06-22-2009, 11:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,770 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC Definitely go with an Asus or GB Mobo. ASRock are built for Asus but are NOT Asus quality. PC6400RAM will be fine. The Corsiar rebate comes as a credit card and NOT cash. I'm not familiar with the Zotac cards. Asus-Gigabyte-EVGA-MSI are all good brands for Nvidia chipped graphics cards. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

06-22-2009, 11:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bstaff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Media Center	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC Are http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102831 both compatable with (seperately) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358

06-22-2009, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,770 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Looking to build a decent Gaming PC Yes, those graphics card will work with that Mobo and Sapphire makes great ATI chipped cards but be CERTAIN you have a large enough "quality" PSU to run it. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.