Complete computer

mrhoppsmc · 09-01-2009, 11:24 AM

Hi i just wanted someone to tell me evrthing that i would need to make a complete computer without having to go out and buy additinal acupminent.

EX. Motherboard, CPU, Ext.

Stokey · 09-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Try having a look in this thread, it'll give you a number of complete build examples.

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

**Tyree** · 09-01-2009, 12:45 PM

Hardware:Mobo,CPU,Hdd,RAM, graphics card (or onboard video), PSU, OS and a case to put it in.
Peripherals: Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse.

kirkace2003 · 09-01-2009, 12:48 PM

Well to be honest it all depends on what kind of computer you want it to be. but ads for the basic hardware it is.

Motherboard, cpu, ram, hard drive, Power supply, fans, computer case (make sure your cables come with, Sata, Ect...)

Your video card and sound card might already be on your mother board it just depends which one you buy and what you are using your pc for.

those are the basics

Remebr your going to need a monitor, keyboard and mouse....cd/dvd drive and usb ports.

What is your experience with building a pc?

anymore questions?

mrhoppsmc · 09-01-2009, 02:16 PM

This is everthing i have so far. Plz tell me if i need anything else.

gcavan · 09-01-2009, 02:28 PM

Looks like you have everything covered. But note that the retail boxed CPU's come with a factory heat sink and fan which will be fully serviceable unless you are planning to overclock.

mrhoppsmc · 09-01-2009, 02:30 PM

Ok ty but 1 question. Do u think i need another heatsink or the one that comes wit the cpu is fine cause im not gonna overcloke, but my grpahics card is overclocked?

mrhoppsmc · 09-01-2009, 02:32 PM

sorry the video card is a GTX 260 it doeant sho it for some reason in the link.

**greenbrucelee** · 09-01-2009, 02:33 PM

If you are going to overclock then you will need an aftermarket cpu cooler. The stock coolers can be used in overclocking but are really meant to cool the cpu at stock speeds.

mrhoppsmc · 09-01-2009, 02:35 PM

So if my grpahics card is overclocked then i dont need a after market heat sink?

mrhoppsmc · 09-01-2009, 02:37 PM

EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI ... - Retail

this is the grpoahics card i want it says superclocked on it? Not sure if i need some more fans than the tower already comes with?

**greenbrucelee** · 09-01-2009, 03:07 PM

If you are going to overclock the cpu then you will need an aftermarket cpu fan.

I have an pre overclocked gtx260 graphics card and I havent needed a fan for it. So you wont need one for that but deffinetly for the cpu.

09-01-2009, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Complete computer Hi i just wanted someone to tell me evrthing that i would need to make a complete computer without having to go out and buy additinal acupminent. EX. Motherboard, CPU, Ext.

09-01-2009, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stokey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 50 OS: Vista	Re: Complete computer Try having a look in this thread, it'll give you a number of complete build examples. Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec

09-01-2009, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,600 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Complete computer Hardware:Mobo,CPU,Hdd,RAM, graphics card (or onboard video), PSU, OS and a case to put it in. Peripherals: Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
kirkace2003 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 81 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 SP3	Re: Complete computer Well to be honest it all depends on what kind of computer you want it to be. but ads for the basic hardware it is. Motherboard, cpu, ram, hard drive, Power supply, fans, computer case (make sure your cables come with, Sata, Ect...) Your video card and sound card might already be on your mother board it just depends which one you buy and what you are using your pc for. those are the basics Remebr your going to need a monitor, keyboard and mouse....cd/dvd drive and usb ports. What is your experience with building a pc? anymore questions?

09-01-2009, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Re: Complete computer This is everthing i have so far. Plz tell me if i need anything else. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16811129042- TOWER http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16813128358- Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814130433- Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16817139009- PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16819115036- CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16820145184- RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16822136320- Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16823109078- Keyboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16826153007- Mouse http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236050 Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16827151187- DVD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16832116488- OS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16835124021- Heat Sink

09-01-2009, 02:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
gcavan Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 300 OS: Win XP, Vista 64, "Intrepid" Ubuntu My System	Re: Complete computer Looks like you have everything covered. But note that the retail boxed CPU's come with a factory heat sink and fan which will be fully serviceable unless you are planning to overclock.

09-01-2009, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Re: Complete computer Ok ty but 1 question. Do u think i need another heatsink or the one that comes wit the cpu is fine cause im not gonna overcloke, but my grpahics card is overclocked?

09-01-2009, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Re: Complete computer sorry the video card is a GTX 260 it doeant sho it for some reason in the link.

09-01-2009, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,849 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Complete computer If you are going to overclock then you will need an aftermarket cpu cooler. The stock coolers can be used in overclocking but are really meant to cool the cpu at stock speeds. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

09-01-2009, 02:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Re: Complete computer So if my grpahics card is overclocked then i dont need a after market heat sink?

09-01-2009, 02:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
mrhoppsmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 64 OS: xp	Re: Complete computer EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI ... - Retail this is the grpoahics card i want it says superclocked on it? Not sure if i need some more fans than the tower already comes with?

09-01-2009, 03:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,849 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Complete computer If you are going to overclock the cpu then you will need an aftermarket cpu fan. I have an pre overclocked gtx260 graphics card and I havent needed a fan for it. So you wont need one for that but deffinetly for the cpu. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified