[SOLVED] Building a PC

thesentence · 07-01-2009, 09:02 PM

I'd just like to say that this site looks wonderful from what I've seen so far.

I'm building a new computer and I'd like a second opinion before I order everything.

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Budget: No more than $600, I'm kinda tight on money right now, but I've got a few components already that should save me a few bucks. If I need to, I can go a little bit over.

Brands: Not really any preferences, Intel is always best imo.

Multitasking: Yes, web browsing, office, music, video, CD/DVD burning, video converting, etc.

Gaming: For the most part, no.

Calculations: Some video rendering and converting.

Overclocking: Not at all.

Storage: 500 GB is good since I have a couple externals.

Legacy Support: No.

Operating System: Vista Ultimate x64 most likely. I also have Vista x86 and XP so anything is an option.

Case: Doesn't matter as long as it looks decent and everything fits well.

Accessories: No.

Recycled Components: Mouse, Keyboard, 640 GB External Hard Drive, External CD/DVD burner, Operating System

Monitor: Already own 19" LCD

Stores: Newegg is my favorite, but anything is an option really.

Location: Northeast USA

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Here are the components I already own:

CD/DVD Burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106278

External Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136324

Keyboard/Mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126041

Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889136029

Operating System: I own copies of Windows Vista x86 (32-bit) and 64-bit. I also own a copy of Windows XP. I'll probably go with Vista x64.
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Here's what I've picked out so far:

CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041

RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166

GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102838

PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008

HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073

CASE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042

MOBO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128380

Total = $567.89 (without shipping)

**manic** · 07-01-2009, 09:27 PM

It all looks good except, I would bump up the power supply to at
least the corsair 650watt, or maybe the 550watt, good brand psu btw.
You may take a look at the e8400, or the 8500 cpu, dual core. You
will save some money and not really sacrafice performance, and save
enough money to bump up the psu...

**Tyree** · 07-02-2009, 06:35 AM

The Dual Core CPU (E8400/8500) would be a better choice for gaming.
Use PC6400RAM.
Use the savings for the bigger PSU.

thesentence · 07-02-2009, 10:33 AM

What if I bought a $150-200 case that came with a PSU? Also, can anyone recommend a decent GPU?

fgfg9 · 07-02-2009, 10:54 AM

Nividia 9600 GSO is great bang for your buck if you can coughf up a little cash i ran cycisis on it

thesentence · 07-02-2009, 11:38 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161252

What do you think of this one?

**manic** · 07-02-2009, 11:39 AM

Most of the time the psu that comes with the case is junk.
Go here,,it will give great insight on psu's
Power Supply Information and Selection
As you upgrade your video card your psu selection becomes more
critical. If you dont plan on a sli config, I would go for the corsair 750watt
psu, as it can take about anything you throw at it.

thesentence · 07-02-2009, 11:47 AM

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

I think I'll go with the 650W in that case. I'm really stuck deciding on a GPU. I want a fairly decent one for under 80.

fgfg9 · 07-02-2009, 12:40 PM

Thats why you should go with the 9600 GSO its perfect

**linderman** · 07-02-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesentence

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161252

What do you think of this one?

thats a decent card for sure

thesentence · 07-02-2009, 02:36 PM

Should I get this or something else?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150340

**wrench97** · 07-02-2009, 02:40 PM

I'd rather have the HIS card over the XFX.

fgfg9 · 07-02-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrench97

I'd rather have the HIS card over the XFX.

why's that?

**wrench97** · 07-02-2009, 03:24 PM

XFX has terrible support for Nvidia EVGA support is best.

thesentence · 07-02-2009, 03:25 PM

So what should I get? My budget is up to $80.

fgfg9 · 07-02-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrench97

XFX has terrible support for Nvidia EVGA support is best.

thanks ill keep that in mind

**wrench97** · 07-02-2009, 03:32 PM

ATI > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161252

Nvidia> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161252

If your primary use is higher end games see if you can stretch the budget a little for a 9800GT or HD4770

thesentence · 07-02-2009, 11:16 PM

Thanks for all the help, I think I'm ready to order!

**wrench97** · 07-03-2009, 01:40 AM

So which did you pick?

fgfg9 · 07-03-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrench97

So which did you pick?

I think hes going with senority aka you

07-01-2009, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
thesentence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	[SOLVED] Building a PC I'd just like to say that this site looks wonderful from what I've seen so far. I'm building a new computer and I'd like a second opinion before I order everything. __________ Budget: No more than $600, I'm kinda tight on money right now, but I've got a few components already that should save me a few bucks. If I need to, I can go a little bit over. Brands: Not really any preferences, Intel is always best imo. Multitasking: Yes, web browsing, office, music, video, CD/DVD burning, video converting, etc. Gaming: For the most part, no. Calculations: Some video rendering and converting. Overclocking: Not at all. Storage: 500 GB is good since I have a couple externals. Legacy Support: No. Operating System: Vista Ultimate x64 most likely. I also have Vista x86 and XP so anything is an option. Case: Doesn't matter as long as it looks decent and everything fits well. Accessories: No. Recycled Components: Mouse, Keyboard, 640 GB External Hard Drive, External CD/DVD burner, Operating System Monitor: Already own 19" LCD Stores: Newegg is my favorite, but anything is an option really. Location: Northeast USA __________ Here are the components I already own: CD/DVD Burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106278 External Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136324 Keyboard/Mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126041 Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889136029 Operating System: I own copies of Windows Vista x86 (32-bit) and 64-bit. I also own a copy of Windows XP. I'll probably go with Vista x64. __________ Here's what I've picked out so far: CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115041 RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231166 GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102838 PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008 HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 CASE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042 MOBO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128380 Total = $567.89 (without shipping)

07-01-2009, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,195 OS: xp	Re: Building a PC It all looks good except, I would bump up the power supply to at least the corsair 650watt, or maybe the 550watt, good brand psu btw. You may take a look at the e8400, or the 8500 cpu, dual core. You will save some money and not really sacrafice performance, and save enough money to bump up the psu... __________________

07-02-2009, 06:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,729 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Building a PC The Dual Core CPU (E8400/8500) would be a better choice for gaming. Use PC6400RAM. Use the savings for the bigger PSU. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-02-2009, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
thesentence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: Building a PC What if I bought a $150-200 case that came with a PSU? Also, can anyone recommend a decent GPU? Last edited by thesentence; 07-02-2009 at 10:47 AM.

07-02-2009, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
fgfg9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 37 OS: Windows 7 and XP SP3	Re: Building a PC Nividia 9600 GSO is great bang for your buck if you can coughf up a little cash i ran cycisis on it

07-02-2009, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
thesentence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: Building a PC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161252 What do you think of this one?

07-02-2009, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,195 OS: xp	Re: Building a PC Most of the time the psu that comes with the case is junk. Go here,,it will give great insight on psu's Power Supply Information and Selection As you upgrade your video card your psu selection becomes more critical. If you dont plan on a sli config, I would go for the corsair 750watt psu, as it can take about anything you throw at it. __________________ Last edited by manic; 07-02-2009 at 11:42 AM.

07-02-2009, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
thesentence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: Building a PC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 I think I'll go with the 650W in that case. I'm really stuck deciding on a GPU. I want a fairly decent one for under 80.

07-02-2009, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
fgfg9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 37 OS: Windows 7 and XP SP3	Re: Building a PC Thats why you should go with the 9600 GSO its perfect

07-02-2009, 02:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
thesentence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: Building a PC Should I get this or something else? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150340

07-02-2009, 02:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17,868 OS: XPSP3	Re: Building a PC I'd rather have the HIS card over the XFX. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-02-2009, 03:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17,868 OS: XPSP3	Re: Building a PC XFX has terrible support for Nvidia EVGA support is best. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-02-2009, 03:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
thesentence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: Building a PC So what should I get? My budget is up to $80.

07-02-2009, 03:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17,868 OS: XPSP3	Re: Building a PC ATI > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161252 Nvidia> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161252 If your primary use is higher end games see if you can stretch the budget a little for a 9800GT or HD4770 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-02-2009, 11:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
thesentence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista Ultimate 64-bit	Re: Building a PC Thanks for all the help, I think I'm ready to order!

07-03-2009, 01:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17,868 OS: XPSP3	Re: [SOLVED] Building a PC So which did you pick? __________________ Power Supply and Selection