Anything would be helpful, im attempting my first custom PC build and looking towards a good learning experience. So tell me what you think!
My budget is around $600, $100 for each piece.I 'm not looking for an ultimate high end machine, but more of a moderately decent one that can run certain things like HL2,COD4,Bioshock, around there.
I am VERY open to any changes and would like to consult the fourms before i get to ordering.
Im currently shopping around on newegg, just because one of my friends had good luck there.
You are correct in being suspicious of the PSU. Ignore Newegg reviews. Here is a well respected PSU list. Pick Tier 3 or above. You will find good deals on Antec Earthwatts right now. The 380 or 430 would work for your system. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forum [...] p?t=108088
Then review the Tom's VGA charts for video cards. The absolute, rock bottom minimum for those games would be the 7600gt, and only on a 19" monitor. http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html A 2600xt card would be a better choice.
I have never used Transcend ram. I prefer brand names such as Crucial Ballistix, Corsair XMS, Geil, and OCZ Platinum. All work well with Gigabyte boards.
Message edited by tlmck on 12-27-2007 at 11:01:12 AM
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