Help/Advice on 1st PC build

[TBViking]

Hi, first-time poster here.

I've never built a PC before (my experience is limited to changing a video card.) I'd like to get a new gaming/all-purpose computer (my current system is over 6 years old) and all my research thus far points to a homebuilt rig as the best value.

Basically, I'd like a machine that will enable me to run current games (Oblivion, Medieval II, Crysis) and upgrade components as needed over the next several years rather than having to build a whole new system from scratch when this one becomes obsolete.

I've put together a parts list at Newegg and would greatly appreciate any advice, criticism or feedback. I'm especially worried about compatibility and stability issues. My budget is $1000 (preferably less, if possible.)

Without further yammering, here's the list:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product /Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153049

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115036

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136038

Fan/Heatsink: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130334

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731

Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262

DVD-ROM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135151

DVD Burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827140028

OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488


Thanks for taking the time to help a newbie out.

 

[Proximon]

Build from the motherboard, and don't skimp on the PSU.

The newest chipset is the P45. Maybe not top end, but good price range and at least some expected longevity.

ASUS P5Q is around $130 I think.

Downgrade your processor if need be. E7200 maybe.

Video card is OK for a bit, as long as you don't need higher resolutions on your monitor.

The HP DVD burner is a good choice. Not sure why you felt you needed a separate reader as well.

On the PSU, that's the other part you want to keep for a bit. Maybe one like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371010

 

[royalcrown]

if you wanna build over the next several years, maybe wait till fall for new AMD and Intel architectures...

 

[gamerk316]

Heres the scoop: if you plan to build a PC you don't want to upgrade over the next few years (video card aside), then you should be getting a Quad over a duo, regardless of the extra speed a duo might have. Trust me, its a noticable diffrence.

 

[crowheart27us]

heres my idea for a $1k build.
motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299
processor-e8400 easy overclock save some money
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
i like g.skill memory-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
this video card is much faster and dirt cheap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103060
cpu cooler is decent
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
much bigger hard drive-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148136
burner is fine-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827140028
os is fine-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
decent psu for crossfiring 4850's
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488
case- im partial to green leds
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208009
comes to $1003.39 with shipping
again you can easily overclock the cpu. and the 4850 is much faster than the 9600gt and with this board you can crossfire later on and beat out the gtx 280. hope this helps out.

 

[thepowerofdonuts]

Here's my $1K build. I also agree witht he idea of buying a mobo you can crossfire with. http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=8291612 it's less than $1000 after rebates. If you have a PS2 keyboard you can get rid of the one on there, the bios doesn't work with usb keyboards the first time.

 

[th_username]

just go for it