searda

I'm new building a computer thing, i have done some research
but there are component questions that still confuse me, as to
power supply, cooling , which graphics card to choose, cpu choice
and mobo , also even if i bought all the stuff i have a feeling i would
forget somthing like ram, dvd drive, or such

i like newegg.com
and this is the tower i would like to use
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec

is this a good tower, will i be able to cool the machine?
and do i have to buy a $500.00 graphics card
i plan to play fps and would like a computer able to keep up with
other gamers

my budget would be about $900.00-$1200.00

joeten

hi there are some stickys you can read on various areas of building
Power Supply Information and Selection

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

How to Bench Test Your System

Power Supply Information and Selection

Important Processor Cooling Information

info on thermal compound

if you are new to overclocking / read here for starters
there is more info around the forums which can help guide you,i personally prefer amd boards and chips,if your look for a power supply use a known good brand possibly around 650w min allow for upgrades,artic silver,and look for a better than stock heatsink unit,get together a full list of things you consider possible for your build then comeback and ask for opinions on your picks people like dai,linderman,triggerfinger,to name just a few are good people to get guidance from hope you find this usefull goodluck with your build

searda

cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103692

motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131383

graphics card
don't know which one to get

power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703022

memory/ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231281

fan/heatsink
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103055

hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136359

dvd drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151187

tower/case
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec

is this a good case for gaming?
are my components compatible?

i'm planning to have this assembled by a computer shop,
i read the links you have posted, im still confused on which parts to choose lol

am i forgetting anything?

thank you for any help

Tyree

DDR3 setups are not suggested, by me, because of the issues with DDR3 RAM.
There aren't any good pics of the inside of the case you selected so it's difficult to endorse it. For $100, you could do as well or better with a CoolerMaster or Antec.
For the $200 you could do better with the PSU. Look at Seasonic or Corsair.
For another $5 you can get the WD 750GB Black Series w/5 yr. warranty.

Cdx

Hey Searda,

For a graphics card i recommend any nvidia gtx series, heres a few you can choose from:
GTX 260 $194.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130434
GTX 275 $239.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130475
GTX 285 $369.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143201

I personally like Intel Processors better, for gaming i suggest a Intel Duo-Core Cpu with high speed, like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115054

For a PSU i recommend a 1000W, just incase you upgrade your graphic card in the future at it might require more Watts.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139007

For RAM i recommend DDR2 as well,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145247

For a case i recommend the Coolermaster,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119160

Hardware team, this user asked me in a PM to help him out, this is why i supported in this area of TSF.

However, Searda, the hardware team knows much more than i do in building computers. Hopefully this post will help you out, I'm currently working on building a new gaming computer myself.

Good Luck!

Tyree

I would say 1000W PSU is a little overkill. A quality 750/850 should be quite sufficient.

searda

ok can somone build me a computer around these two components
hardware team

GTX 285 $369.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143201

tower/case
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...nnorswebguidec

my price is around $900.00 - $1100.00

Dacads

Both links are wrong.
Go with the X4 955, $60 cheaper and not much difference compared to the 965

Tyree

Your link to Newegg does not work.
The link to Amazon does not go to a case but I assume it's the same case as your first post?
Look at this thread for some ideas.
Want to Build A New Intel or AMD Computer? Here are 6 suggested models with Spec

Dacads

Also a Corsair 850W TX power supply will do the job.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009

searda

Tyree, when you said DDR3 setups are not suggested, i am assuming this is ram
with the first set up that i posted what would you suggest i use for ram

joeten

searda you got what you asked for here lol plenty of folks to help with your build hope it all goes well keep asking questions regards joeten

Tyree

You can build a PC using DDR2 RAM that will perform as well, if not better, that one that uses DDR3 RAM and save money at the same time.
You would have to select a Mobo that uses DDR2 RAM. Asus and GB are good quality boards.
If you are doing very heavy muti-tasking or very intensive graphics work the Quad Core is what you need. For gaming and general computing a Dual Core will serve you better.