First time build, feedback needed!

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jonathan_imo

Discussion Starter · Jul 8, 2010

This is my first time building a PC and I have no prior experience at all. As far as I know all of the parts of this build could be completely incompatible. That is why I have come here! With the collective knowledge of everyone on this forum, I suspect I can make the perfect machine.

I would like to use it for some multiplayer gaming and basic things like word processing (I'm a journalist) and possibly some photo editing with photoshop.

Without further ado, here is my build on a wishlist at newegg.com: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=15095826

Thank you all in advance for your input!

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Tyree

· #2 · Jul 8, 2010 (Edited)

Asus or Gigabyte are better Mobo's.
The PSU is comsiderably under powered for the 5770. You need to he here-CORSAIR 650W $90.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
OCZ-Corsair-G.Skill are better brands for performance RAM.
SSD Hdd's are WAY overpriced. Go with an SATA drive and put the saving toward the Corsair PSU.
Cases are a personal preference but Rosewill cases are constructed from very lightweight material. CoolerMaster & Antec have some very well built economic Mid-Towers.

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Sigfodr

· #3 · Jul 9, 2010

I didn't want to create a new thread for the same issue.

I was hoping for maybe a bit of feedback on this build. I'm basing it on two issues, primarily: budget and a computer game. Without a life story, I need to spend as little as reasonably possible. Secondly, I am trying to play The Old Republic when it releases. I know it is early, but I am hoping got take advantage if any pieces go on sale. I will finish the build by December. Anyway, the only pieces I really need to point out:

CPU: I'm hoping for the quad so I won't need to update later on
Motherboard: Option 1 and Option 2
I know the Asus is a favored MoBo, but I see no need for the second PCI slot, plus I found the ASRock cheaper here and there, plus it has the USB 3.0 for the future. I wonder about the brand, though..
GPU: Low end currently, but I'm sure it can run an MMO, which will be the main need for a video card
I've looked at a PSUs, but it's had for me to commit to paying 70 or 80 dollars when there so many cheaper. I could really use the help on this on.
Display: Bargain display. Mainly, I just want something with DVI and flat panel. My TV will be a few feet away and I will have my videos on my hard drive playing on my TV, so, the display is something I will cut back on if possible.

Most everything else I can handle, I'd just love some advice if anyone would care to share. I've read the stickied thread on recommended builds, but this is what I was kind of aiming for, I think. Thanks a lot.

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CBMerling

· #4 · Jul 9, 2010

Sigfodr said:
I didn't want to create a new thread for the same issue.

I was hoping for maybe a bit of feedback on this build. I'm basing it on two issues, primarily: budget and a computer game. Without a life story, I need to spend as little as reasonably possible. Secondly, I am trying to play The Old Republic when it releases. I know it is early, but I am hoping got take advantage if any pieces go on sale. I will finish the build by December. Anyway, the only pieces I really need to point out:

CPU: I'm hoping for the quad so I won't need to update later on
Motherboard: Option 1 and Option 2
I know the Asus is a favored MoBo, but I see no need for the second PCI slot, plus I found the ASRock cheaper here and there, plus it has the USB 3.0 for the future. I wonder about the brand, though..
GPU: Low end currently, but I'm sure it can run an MMO, which will be the main need for a video card
I've looked at a PSUs, but it's had for me to commit to paying 70 or 80 dollars when there so many cheaper. I could really use the help on this on.
Display: Bargain display. Mainly, I just want something with DVI and flat panel. My TV will be a few feet away and I will have my videos on my hard drive playing on my TV, so, the display is something I will cut back on if possible.

Most everything else I can handle, I'd just love some advice if anyone would care to share. I've read the stickied thread on recommended builds, but this is what I was kind of aiming for, I think. Thanks a lot.

CPU looks good.

Take the ASUS motherboard...

I was searching around and found this. Same price, a bit more with the shipping. But had SATA 6 and USB 3.0 and you said you didn't prefer having a second PCI slot and it only has one. Only this is that more bare than the one you chose. Not as many USB slots also, keep that in mind.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131651

GPU should be good enough to do some Old Republic gaming, atleast on normal/lower settings. Even then, game doesnt come out for a bit so you could save up for a better one down the road.

Display IMO, is just based on the buyer's preference.

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Sigfodr

· #5 · Jul 9, 2010

I appreciate the advice

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jonathan_imo

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 9, 2010

Thanks for the advice, Tyree... I sort of went and completely changed the build around an intel CPU. If anyone would like to take a look at it and give me a little more feedback, I would, again, appreciate it!

Also, a suggestion for a good (not too expensive ~$80) video card would be helpful.

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shotgn

· #7 · Jul 9, 2010 (Edited)

Take a Look at this card

Also an extra $10 for this psu would be worth it for future upgrades...The 550 and the 650 are both the same price after rebate...spend a little more now and save in the future

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jonathan_imo

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jul 10, 2010

Very much appreciated shotgn! Still kept everything within my $800 budget as well.

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