My First Build…
This computer will be used mostly for gaming purposes. It will also be used to burn DVD’s, music, and surf the net, but will rarely have more than two programs running at once.
CPU: Intel E8500 (189.00) or Q9550 (314.00) Undecided and looking for some input
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115036
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041
Motherboard: ASUS P5Q3 LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131344
GPU: Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291
RAM: CorsairXMS3 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145223
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EACS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136151
CD/DVD: LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136153
OS: Undecided and definitely need help please.
PS: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
Tower: Antec 900
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%20900
I’ve heard not so good reviews about my tower selection but really like the design with the fan in the top.
I’m open to any suggestions…or corrections.
This computer will be used mostly for gaming purposes. It will also be used to burn DVD’s, music, and surf the net, but will rarely have more than two programs running at once.
CPU: Intel E8500 (189.00) or Q9550 (314.00) Undecided and looking for some input
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115036
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041
Motherboard: ASUS P5Q3 LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131344
GPU: Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291
RAM: CorsairXMS3 3GB (3 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145223
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EACS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136151
CD/DVD: LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136153
OS: Undecided and definitely need help please.
PS: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
Tower: Antec 900
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%20900
I’ve heard not so good reviews about my tower selection but really like the design with the fan in the top.
I’m open to any suggestions…or corrections.