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socomdude   09-11-2008 at 08:08:18 AM

Hey guys
i have been reading around here and finally decided to build my own custom gaming pc. I got a lot of questions but here is the list of components that i picked out but i have yet to pick a motherboard. Feel free to share your opinions =)

DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106226
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811144133
Harddrive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148335
Video: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814133232
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139004
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037
OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488
Ram: http://shop2.frys.com/product/5622671

Note* i picked these parts out from looking at other threads so... if these parts don't match, please let me know.

Also I realize some of the part are OEM, ex:hard drive, can you guys tell me what i need to buy such as screw, etc.

Thanks =)

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dirtmountain   09-11-2008 at 10:06:46 AM
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On you DVD burner get SATA not the IDE one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106100
You ordered a case that has an attached (low nasty quality) power supply and then added a Corsair 550w power supply (good move) to your list, you can get a better case at a lower price. Coolermaster 690 with free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119137
or Thermaltake
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811133058
or look around for a good deal on an Antec 900 (neweggs prices suck on those right now) Use the money you saved on the case to get a 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102770
for motherboard get an Asus P5Qpro $140 good motherboard and can use eventual crossfire
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131299


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socomdude   09-11-2008 at 10:50:05 AM
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heyy thanks for the reply. I decided to go with what you said, switch the dvd and the case to thermaltake. Im not sure if i want to go with ATi and i think i'll go with 8800gt. Any idea on mobo for the 8800gt?

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alvine   09-11-2008 at 12:48:42 PM
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go with ati 4850, motherboards depend if you want to go sli or crossfire. or you just want to have single graphic card then it doesn't matter

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Bronze Home Brew badge Proximon   09-11-2008 at 01:28:07 PM
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Yep get the 4850. If price is a problem cut back in the MB department to a less expensive P45 board.

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