New builder help

dsanti239 · 06-29-2009, 03:22 PM

Hello, i am a light gamer who wants to build a computer that will suit my needs. I've picked out PC components and am wondering if they will all work together and if I've picked the right parts for my needs. I'm on a budget so i cant build the Intel core i7 PC that i originally wanted. Like i said, i am a light gamer, the only game i play is World of Warcraft which i understand is not a high demanding game. I like to surf the Internet and occasionally make a video. I also like to watch movies. I do like to multitask as well. Ive picked everything here based on customer reviews and budget restraints.

What i chose:
All are from Newegg.com

CPU-AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor-$99.00

MOBO-GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard -$79.99

GPU-HIS Radeon HD 4670 IceQ Turbo 512MB 128-bit-$69.99

Case-Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-B Blue Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case -$86.99

PSU-SIGMA SHARK SP-635 635W ATX12V V2.01 SLI Ready Power Supply-$79.99

CPU Cooling-ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler-$26.98

OS-Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 64-bit for System Builders-$89.99

Total: $532.93 before taxes.

I am planning on buying 2-4GBs of RAM from a store and i already have a Sony DVD-CD Driver.

Will my setup work together and support my needs?

Thanks

**simpswr** · 06-29-2009, 03:45 PM

and welcome to the Forum

Before you make a big mistake with the Power Supply, please look at our Power Supply Selection posting:

You might also look at this for some other ideas on parts

dsanti239 · 06-29-2009, 05:12 PM

So are you saying that the power supply that i chose isn't up to the job?

**wrench97** · 06-29-2009, 05:21 PM

Yes they don't have a great long term track record.

**simpswr** · 06-29-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsanti239

So are you saying that the power supply that i chose isn't up to the job?

I am . .

dsanti239 · 06-29-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpswr

I am . .

Alright, i just wanted to make sure i understood you. Are there any budget friendly Power Supplies out there? What do you personally recommend? I don't need much watts.

Thanks

**simpswr** · 06-29-2009, 06:17 PM

Look thru the link . . the Power Supply is the last place to scrimp

dsanti239 · 06-29-2009, 06:25 PM

Alright thanks for the help. I'm looking at the "CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply" for 99.99 at Newegg. It has great reviews and should be plenty of power for my comp. If i add that, does my system altogether look alright for my simple gaming needs?

**linderman** · 06-29-2009, 06:26 PM

yes ............ your intentions look good and should meet your goals more than adaquately

dsanti239 · 06-29-2009, 06:29 PM

Thank you very much. Now i know I'm okay, haha.

06-29-2009, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
dsanti239 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista Home Premium 32-bit	New builder help Hello, i am a light gamer who wants to build a computer that will suit my needs. I've picked out PC components and am wondering if they will all work together and if I've picked the right parts for my needs. I'm on a budget so i cant build the Intel core i7 PC that i originally wanted. Like i said, i am a light gamer, the only game i play is World of Warcraft which i understand is not a high demanding game. I like to surf the Internet and occasionally make a video. I also like to watch movies. I do like to multitask as well. Ive picked everything here based on customer reviews and budget restraints. What i chose: All are from Newegg.com CPU-AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor-$99.00 MOBO-GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard -$79.99 GPU-HIS Radeon HD 4670 IceQ Turbo 512MB 128-bit-$69.99 Case-Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-B Blue Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case -$86.99 PSU-SIGMA SHARK SP-635 635W ATX12V V2.01 SLI Ready Power Supply-$79.99 CPU Cooling-ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler-$26.98 OS-Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 64-bit for System Builders-$89.99 Total: $532.93 before taxes. I am planning on buying 2-4GBs of RAM from a store and i already have a Sony DVD-CD Driver. Will my setup work together and support my needs? Thanks

06-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,280 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: New builder help and welcome to the Forum Before you make a big mistake with the Power Supply, please look at our Power Supply Selection posting: You might also look at this for some other ideas on parts __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow? Last edited by simpswr; 06-29-2009 at 03:47 PM.

06-29-2009, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
dsanti239 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista Home Premium 32-bit	Re: New builder help So are you saying that the power supply that i chose isn't up to the job?

06-29-2009, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,681 OS: Win7	Re: New builder help Yes they don't have a great long term track record. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-29-2009, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,280 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: New builder help Look thru the link . . the Power Supply is the last place to scrimp __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

06-29-2009, 06:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
dsanti239 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista Home Premium 32-bit	Re: New builder help Alright thanks for the help. I'm looking at the "CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply" for 99.99 at Newegg. It has great reviews and should be plenty of power for my comp. If i add that, does my system altogether look alright for my simple gaming needs?

06-29-2009, 06:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,441 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: New builder help yes ............ your intentions look good and should meet your goals more than adaquately __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

06-29-2009, 06:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
dsanti239 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista Home Premium 32-bit	Re: New builder help Thank you very much. Now i know I'm okay, haha.