New Costume Computer Components

BeiGaLeh · 05-03-2007, 10:33 PM

Hey,
I'm planning to build a new gaming computer and have decided on which parts to use -
GIGABYTE GA-M55SLI-S4 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S
SAPPHIRE 100199L Radeon X1950GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
Patriot eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC22G6400LLK
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADA5200CSBOX - Retail

I'm going to use those with this case and power supply -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811105113

Now, I have two question.
1. Do I have all the necessary components for an above average gaming computer, or is there anything else I need, like a sound card.
2. Is the power supply powerful enough, or should I pay the extra 64$ for a combination of these - (134$)

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-650-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 650W Power Supply - Retail

Thank you very much for your time!

BeiGaLeh · 05-04-2007, 08:33 AM

I've found this one as well. It costs 30$ more and has a 500W PSU. It also looks somewhat better and more useable.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144125

Or this with really good reviews and +5 dollars
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062

dai · 05-04-2007, 10:46 AM

it's good policy to buy the case and power supply as seperate items this you listed looks the way to go
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-650-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 650W Power Supply - Retail

Duckster · 05-04-2007, 11:09 AM

That's a massive rig. Looking to get a X1950 myself but for that you want a minimum of 600w PSU. The case is really nice but like I said, you WILL need a PSU with minimum 600w. AS for components I'm pretty sure you don't need a SC but it's good to have sometimes depending if you're a sound nut. I Love my Xfi with EAX and crystalizer and all the added crap but for just plain sound onboard will do it.

Duckster · 05-04-2007, 11:11 AM

Oh and plus it'd be better to get the X1950 as a 512mb rather than a 256. it costs relatively the same aswell.

BeiGaLeh · 05-04-2007, 08:52 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127286
I might get this one for DX10

but it's more expensive and more money for performance.

05-03-2007, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
BeiGaLeh Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 44 OS: XP	New Costume Computer Components Hey, I'm planning to build a new gaming computer and have decided on which parts to use - GIGABYTE GA-M55SLI-S4 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S SAPPHIRE 100199L Radeon X1950GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card Patriot eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PDC22G6400LLK AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADA5200CSBOX - Retail I'm going to use those with this case and power supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811105113 Now, I have two question. 1. Do I have all the necessary components for an above average gaming computer, or is there anything else I need, like a sound card. 2. Is the power supply powerful enough, or should I pay the extra 64$ for a combination of these - (134$) COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-650-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 650W Power Supply - Retail Thank you very much for your time! Last edited by BeiGaLeh; 05-03-2007 at 10:38 PM.

05-04-2007, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
BeiGaLeh Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 44 OS: XP	Re: New Costume Computer Components I've found this one as well. It costs 30$ more and has a 500W PSU. It also looks somewhat better and more useable. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144125 Or this with really good reviews and +5 dollars http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062 Last edited by BeiGaLeh; 05-04-2007 at 08:34 AM.

05-04-2007, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,539 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: New Costume Computer Components it's good policy to buy the case and power supply as seperate items this you listed looks the way to go COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-650-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 650W Power Supply - Retail __________________

05-04-2007, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Duckster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 257 OS: Windows Vista 32-bit My System	Re: New Costume Computer Components That's a massive rig. Looking to get a X1950 myself but for that you want a minimum of 600w PSU. The case is really nice but like I said, you WILL need a PSU with minimum 600w. AS for components I'm pretty sure you don't need a SC but it's good to have sometimes depending if you're a sound nut. I Love my Xfi with EAX and crystalizer and all the added crap but for just plain sound onboard will do it. __________________ Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men. - Martin Luther King Jr.

05-04-2007, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Duckster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 257 OS: Windows Vista 32-bit My System	Re: New Costume Computer Components Oh and plus it'd be better to get the X1950 as a 512mb rather than a 256. it costs relatively the same aswell. __________________ Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men. - Martin Luther King Jr.

05-04-2007, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
BeiGaLeh Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 44 OS: XP	Re: New Costume Computer Components http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127286 I might get this one for DX10 but it's more expensive and more money for performance.