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DarkEvilDead   07-12-2008 at 06:20:51 PM

First build, hey all I was wondering about a new build for some decent gaming and maybe some video editing. I dont need to overpower everything or need a fancy looking rig (basic! no lights needed). I was just looking for some help on tower, motherboard, and ram and CPU. some help would be awsome. Oh btw I am new here my name is DED (DarkEvilDead).

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DarkEvilDead   07-12-2008 at 07:03:38 PM
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I would like to stay under $1000.

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jtt283   07-12-2008 at 07:07:34 PM
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Well, with video editing in your plans, a Q6600 might be nice. Let's see...


Oh, and welcome to the forums.

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hawkeye21   07-12-2008 at 07:34:09 PM
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x38 or x48 mobo, Q6600 or E8400, 4850, 4gb 800mhz ram, antec 900, wd 640gb hard drive, 600 watt or more antec or pc and powercooling ps

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PsyKhiqZero   07-12-2008 at 07:35:17 PM
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intel q6600
MSI p45 NEO 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813130184
Corsair Dominator memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145197
Corsair 750 watt PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006
Thermaltake armor case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811133062
Radeon 4850

This will cost about 1400 to build. (add cooler, HDD and DVD-ROM). I'm sure you can get some help trimming a bit of fat from it to meet your budget.

(about my mobo choice)
PCI express 16 slot are compatible with any smaller size pci express slot. This means you can add a video capture device to the other pci-e 16 slot. While this will reduce the speed of the other pci-e slot to 8x it shouldn't bottleneck a single gpu.

(about the case)
The case is big easy to work in and largely tooless. I'm sure others will have other suggestions

(about the ram)
You really don't need better then ddr2 800. but this came with the ram fan. I can tell you that my memory does get HOT.


Message edited by PsyKhiqZero on 07-12-2008 at 07:46:35 PM
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DarkEvilDead   07-12-2008 at 07:51:54 PM
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Well you guys have gave me some good info to start with.

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jtt283   07-12-2008 at 08:03:06 PM
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1400 is over his budget. I'll have a build posted shortly that isn't. I'm assuming that budget doesn't need to include a monitor.

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DarkEvilDead   07-12-2008 at 08:14:52 PM
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No monitor is needed I have a 32 inch widescreen I can use for it.

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jtt283   07-12-2008 at 09:01:28 PM
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Ok, here is a build that doesn't break the budget, and even has slack in it. Some of it is straightforward, but I've commented on a couple of perhaps unexpected choices.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
Model #:BX80562Q6600
Item #:N82E16819115017
$209.99 $209.99
For the sake of the video editing, I figured the quad is the most reasonable choice.

MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:NX8800GT 512M OC
Item #:N82E16814127329
Mail-in Rebate
$164.99 $164.99
Huh? With the 4850 out there? I chose this card because right now there just aren't any 4850s I like due to inadequate cooling, and they run hot. This card has great cooling, and the MIR drops it to $135. Depending on the games you play, this card will offer plenty of performance. When a decently-cooled 4850 is released, you can upgrade then if you feel the need. For now, this is probably the one I'd buy myself.

A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ADQVE1B16K - Retail
Model #:ADQVE1B16K
Item #:N82E16820211188
$79.99 $79.99
Simple, straightforward, and will run at 1.8v, the default.

ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model # : P 5Q <------------spaced out to eliminate a smiley.
Item #:N82E16813131295
$129.99 $129.99
Tough choice, but you might want the firewire port this board offers. Normally I prefer Gigabyte, but their offerings don't have it.

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:WD6400AAKS
Item #:N82E16822136218
$94.99 -$5.00 Instant $89.99
Bigger than most people need, but if you're going to work with video files, the space very well may not go to waste.

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06 - Retail
Model #:LH-20A1L-06
Item #:N82E16827106072
$33.99 $33.99
Standard. I've bought a handful of these and had no problems. I've even used the lightscribe once or twice.

COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #:RC-330-KKN1-GP
Item #:N82E16811119115
$44.99 $44.99
Clean, simple, roomy case with no bling and good cooling. Will take an additional 120mm fan which I've added below.

Antec 761345-75120-9 120mm Case Fan - Retail
Model #:761345-75120-9
Item #:N82E16835209005
$9.99 $9.99
Cheaper fans are available, but this should be decent. Set the 3-speed switch on it, and leave it alone.

PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W Continuous @ 40°C EPS12V Power Supply - Retail
Model #:S61EPS
Item #:N82E16817703005
Mail-in Rebate
$199.99 -$85.00 Instant $114.99
The heart of your system. This is one of the best. The MIR brings it down to $95.

Subtotal: $878.91

Well within budget, and I think I've chosen decent parts. There's room in it for a 4850 now, but like I said I just don't like the ones that are there. Maybe in a week or two some properly cooled models will be available. You may also need to buy your OS license.


Message edited by jtt283 on 07-12-2008 at 09:04:38 PM
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rammar16   07-12-2008 at 10:14:58 PM
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ok lets see for 1000 bucks

video card: 4850 $190

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814129112

PSU: corsair 750watt $130

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

CPU: Q6600 $210

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017

motherboard:X48 gigabyte

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128336

RAM: corsair 2x2gb ddr2 1066mhz (even has a cool fan) $150

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145197

case: antec 300 $70

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129042

hard drive: western digital 500gb $85

subtotal: $1065

ok, i know i went over just a little and heres why the X48 motherboard is far superior to the the P35s or P45s especially if you are going to add a second 4850 in there later. so it is your call but if your go to step anything down change the motherboard here is a cheap alternate...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128344

at $150 it will put it in budget but again it won't preform as well as the X48 that i showed up top.

hope this helps

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