When reading this i hope you can keep in mind that i am a novice PC builder. This will be my very first PC build. I am going to post what i picked out my PC build is going to look like. Tell me if it is "user friendly". Any suggestions are welcome. Tell me if i am missing anything.
When reading this i hope you can keep in mind that i am a novice PC builder. This will be my very first PC build. I am going to post what i picked out my PC build is going to look like. Tell me if it is "user friendly". Any suggestions are welcome. Tell me if i am missing anything.
Asus motherbords been haveing some issues lately. Especially that one go on ASUS.com and register you will be able too look around the forum. I would try to stretch my budget and go with one of the m3 since they are Am2+ and will fully support future upgrades.
CPU/Processor: $93.99 AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Black Edition Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103194 Very good choise and smart is not expensive but is one of the best AMD
s processors especially for any one on a budget. Later when you ready you might consider Phenome BE but till they resolve some of the issues than you will have a decent CPU for low price. Once again upgrade your MOBO to am2+
Power Source: $114.99 KINGWIN ABT-600MA1S ATX 12V Ver.2.2 600W SLI Certified Modular Power Supply 115 - 120 / 200-240 Vac
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817121012 It might be little bit over kill if you not going to go SLI if yes sure why not.
Video Card: $179.99 XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150252 Very good choice but I would go with EVEGA very good costumer service and 90day upgrade option.
Memory/RAM: $55.99 Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820134066 Oki but you should concider Patriot good and stable as well go 2x4gb not much more but you will be all set for some time.
I am not sure if i actually need a raptor... Do you think i do seeing as this is going to be my first gaming pc. A tech guy told me that this is a really fast Hard Drive and it interested me. Do you think i would be set with 7200RPM then 10k?
^again can someone tell me if i am missing anything. For some reason i feel like the motherboard and CPU are not compatible. If someone know thw answer please let me know. But that is the other PC i was thinking of.
Message edited by Townshiplax07 on 04-29-2008 at 05:44:58 AM
CPU - $87 shipped!! just like you selected. OC to 3-3.2 gHz w/o any voltage tweaks!!! 2 or 3 clicks in BIOS to change multiplier to get to that speed!! This is a good CPU for the $, but you'll need a CPU HSF to go with it, since it doesn't come with it.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Dual Core Black Edition 2.60 GHz 2000 MHz AM2 1MB Desktop Processor Retail ***Free Shipping***
Heatsink & Fan not included
Total price ~$690 - $60 MIR's = $630!!!! Not too bad for a budget build. You could change any of the parts that you wanted, but this would be a good an solid rig to have and would be ready for a Phenom/Deneb CPU later!!
CPU - $87 shipped!! just like you selected. OC to 3-3.2 gHz w/o any voltage tweaks!!! 2 or 3 clicks in BIOS to change multiplier to get to that speed!! This is a good CPU for the $, but you'll need a CPU HSF to go with it, since it doesn't come with it.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Dual Core Black Edition 2.60 GHz 2000 MHz AM2 1MB Desktop Processor Retail ***Free Shipping***
Heatsink & Fan not included
Total price ~$690 - $60 MIR's = $630!!!! Not too bad for a budget build. You could change any of the parts that you wanted, but this would be a good an solid rig to have and would be ready for a Phenom/Deneb CPU later!!
Pretty good budget build there. MSI has an even cheaper 8800GTS, same specs as the Evga for $20 Less, and it comes with a free game... newegg.com
Will that case be good with air supply and will it fry things?
The case is pretty good for airflow. I'm not sure where your coming up with "will it fry things" from, but the case is pretty good and cool. Not to mistake it for the Antec 900 or Cooler Master 690 cases, but for the $ it's one of the better ones to get.
Here's a quote about the case/PSU combo:
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The Antec Sonata III is a great combination of a high efficiency brand name power supply with ample power under the hood to supply a fairly high end system with SLI/Crossfire and quad core inside a very solid case. It is hard to find such a combination these days, especially at this price point. The internal case layout is simple but works quite well. The same goes for the drive installation, even if it may not be as easy as you would expect upon first inspection of the rails and case features. There is really not much else to find wrong with this case. The Sonata III is worthy successor of the well known Sonata lineup.
Ok...just wondering because the case i was looking at had a fan on the side but then i looked at some pictures of the recommended case and i saw there was a couple of fans on the back. Thanks just wondering...
Not a problem. If you like your case than get what you like. Cases are a personal preference. If budget is of concern than the "bling" factor isn't usually a priority, but if you like a case and you can afford it, than by all means get it. If you want just add a PSU to your list and add it to your case than I'd suggest at least a Corsair vx550w PSU. It has 41A on the 12V rail and is efficient at >80% and has a 5 yr. warranty. I mis-quoted the Antec 500w PSU as having "41A" on the 12v rail, but it only has 34A on the 12v rail. I was trying to remember off the top of my head on that one and had to go back and double check my information. The Antec 500w Earthwatts PSU is still a very good one to have, so don't let the numbers mess with your thoughts too much. It'll still power any single GPU out there right now. If you have any doubts about the Antec Earthwatts PSU's, just look at my link in my signature about the 380w Earthwatts PSU running a e6600 OC'd and a 8800gtx on 380w of power!
--------------- PSU Tiers GPU Power 8800gtx w/e6600 OC'd will run on Antec 380w w/27A on 12v rail, PSU!!
Yes it's a good budget gaming computer. You can get a bit faster if you go with an Intel build (mainly because the CPU performs a bit better), but it'll cost your more $. If you want to spend about the same on the Intel build, you'll have to OC the CPU to stay competetive. There is a bit more involved to OC the Intel build, but it shouldn't be too much. I put the AMD build up, since that is where you seemed to be interested in most. I recently help build a AMD build, like the one above, and it was almost exactly the same. So the build should be fine and should be a good performer for gaming. You can decide, but the the budget, it's a good deal.
