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[computer rookie 86]

I was wondering if someone could give me a list of what you need to build your own pc
thanks

 

[matm1234]

1st off Case. Depending on your budget and lifestyle it is a vital part to your build. In my opinion bigger the better. 2nd Power supply. this will supply you obliviously with power to everything.. remember to plan out how much power you will be using before you select a power supply. 3rd Harddrive for space and storing data, i recommend somthing with 32 meg cache there not very expensive. 4th Motherboard this is extremely important for everything will sit on this. 5th CPU heres the heart of your computer so get something good. 6th video card.. honestly depends on wut u do.. if ur a hardcore gamer expect to spend 300-400 $ plus. If you just need something to plug a monitor into. 50-150 bucks. 7th Ram.. I recommend 4 gigs. 8th cpu cooler. This fits on ur cpu and i think almost all cpu's come with a cooler but if u overclock then an aftermarket may be needed. 9th Peripherals and accesories. Obliviously a cd/dvd tray ther like 40 buks so no harm there and u pretty much need one, also consider extra fans, add on cards, keyboards, mouse, etc. lastly a monitor and we all kno wut that is. Now if ur a first time builder you might wanna get some help on how to assemble it properly. Good Luck!

 

[aevm]

The short answer is you need the parts, a screwdriver, and a tutorial or two on assembling. Tutorials are easy to find with Google. We can help you pick the parts if you tell us your budget, your country, and what the PC will be used for (games, compressing videos, work, etc.)

 

[Multiplicity]

Power Supply
Computer Case
CPU
Video Card
Motherboard
DVD Drive
Hard Drive
Sound Card (if motherboard doesn't have onboard sound)
Speakers
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Power Strip (if you don't have 'nough electrical outlets where you want to have your PC)

I figure making a list will be easier to read over matm's reply. Aevm's suggestion is a good one too.

 

[aevm]

You also need an operating system, some anti-virus, and lots and lots of games

Most motherboards these days have decent onboard sound.

Maybe a TV tuner or a dial-up modem too. Or a card reader, if you have a digital camera.

 

[Multiplicity]

OS, of course. I knew I forgot something.

Yeah, the motherboard I have (EVGA X58) has some excellent onboard sound. Good thing I didn't go ahead and buy a sound card.

 

[computer rookie 86]

i would love to play games and it be super fast. and im looking to spend around 650.00 to 800.00 just on the tower

 

[aevm]

650 to 800 what? Zimbabwe dollars, British pounds, euros?

 

[computer rookie 86]

us dollars

 

[gutierrezdairy]

just look at the computers at alienware and you can get a very good idea at you need

 

[aevm]

OK, let's see. First off, you're not getting a super fast gaming box for $800. The good news is, you can get something pretty good that can be improved later when you have more money.

Antec 300 $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&Tpk=Antec 300

WD6401AALS $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319&Tpk=wd6401aals

G.Skill HK 2x2GB DDR2-800 $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231219&Tpk=G. Skill HK

PC P&C 750W $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011&Tpk=S75CF

GA-EP45-UD3P $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

Vista Home Premium 64-bit $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

SH-S223F $26
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151171&Tpk=Sh-S223F

So far it's $490.

 

[aevm]

Actually $491. Anyway, you've got $309 left to divide between CPU and GPU. For this to allow adding a second card later, you need to pick a GPU like HD 4850 or HD 4870. Since it's a gaming box, it can use a dual-core CPU.

You could combine this
MSI HD 4850 dual-slot $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127370

E8400 $165
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037


or this combination:

Sapphire HD 4870 1GB $225
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801

E5200 $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116072

The E5200/HD 4870 1GB combination is a lot better in games than the E8400/HD 4850 combination, especially if you learn to overclock the E5200. You could also replace the E5200 later with a Q9550 or something similar if you need to and have the cash. The Q9550 is under $300 now and will probably be $200 next year.

 

[computer rookie 86]

what would i need to upgrade if i wanted to go ahead and put the Q9550 and would this help me with better gameing

 

[computer rookie 86]

im working toward a networking degree and really starting to get into the harder classes so I thought this would be a good project to help me learn some stuff

 

[aevm]

You'll definitely learn useful stuff, but TBH I don't think it will help you with networking classes. You might even end up playing games when you should be studying or sleeping.

If you get the Q9550/HD 4870 combination you'd have a very impressive machine. But that's almost $1000. It won't be that much better in games than E8400/HD 4870 either (which is about $100 less), because most games will just ignore cores #3 and #4. Flight Simulator X and GTA4 love quads, but that's about it.

You might find this article interesting:
http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=775&p=2

 

[computer rookie 86]

what is the best way to go and price to build a gameing computer that will play anything