Newb building comp, please help

[blakehanson]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Next week or so.

Budget: <$800

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, movies, internet, home work

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor


PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, cheapest

PARTS PREFERENCES: Too new to be picky about this stuff

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Please explain what this is (sorry)

MONITOR RESOLUTION: all of the above

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is my first build. I am very new with everything. Ive done research to figure out stuff on my own but can only go so far. THANKA FOR YOUR HELP.

Also, Im just trying to build this comp up for gaming and movies.


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Heres what ive picked out so far:

GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387

HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.B 0A38005 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145241

PNY VCG981024GXEB GeForce 9800 GT 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133243


G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM

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


Power Supply=Not really sure what to get. Please any recomendations would be great!

Also, cables and such. Do they come with each individual part or do i need to purchase serperatly? If so, What cables do i need?

Any recomendations or advice on this build.

Thanks again!

 

[Outlander_04]

I would not buy vista now . Download the release candidate of windows 7 and use that . Its free , for now


Use the money you save to move to a proper AM3 system with a 955 and ddr3 memory .

Then save some more money by buying a ATi 4770 . Depending on the game it benches above or below the 9800gt , but its only $90 and has better software . it also gives you the option of crossfire later
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-4770,2281.html

Have a look at antec earthwatts 500 W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

or
SeaSonic SS-500ET 500W ATX12V V2.2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151069

Edit :
crossfire and sli is using two or more gfx cards in the same computer to increase gfx quality . The 4770 is ideal for 19 inch lcd's and OK for 22inch 1680 x 1050 panels . On screens with higher resolutions it will struggle

all the hardware will come with cables . Most motherboards ship with a selection

Id also suggest a larger hard drive the WD se16 320 gb drive is a quality product and very reasonably priced

 

[not moose]

What games do you play? How long do you plan this rig should last? What is your exact screen resolution, or you haven't bought a monitor yet?

 

[Proximon]

Both of Outlander's PSU suggestions are fine. I would say with crossfire 4770s something a bit bigger might be nice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&Tpk=650TX

Or if it's going to stay a single card setup:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702008&Tpk=LS-550
Similar to Outlander's suggestions really... rated a bit higher wattage but maybe a tad under in other areas... hard to say without a side-by-side. Those two are a bit older designs.

 

[blakehanson]

Thanks for advice guys! Keep ideas coming!

 

[blakehanson]

Also, about the Windows 7. How would you install it onto a brand new build? Would you have to burn it onto a dvd from another computer and trasfer it over with that dvd? Or what?

The option would really be awesome!

 

[radiowars]

Also, about the Windows 7. How would you install it onto a brand new build? Would you have to burn it onto a dvd from another computer and trasfer it over with that dvd? Or what?

The option would really be awesome!

THat's exactly what you do. Just get the computer to post, then plop in the DVD and everyth0ing should work fine. Look up some tutorials on google.

 

[blakehanson]

THat's exactly what you do. Just get the computer to post, then plop in the DVD and everyth0ing should work fine. Look up some tutorials on google.

Thats what im gonna do. I love this idea. Its free and will hopefully be better.

Also, does anyone have windows 7 who would like to share their experience on the new OS??

Thanks!

 

[blakehanson]

Ok, so i just saw this cpu for only 20 dollas more. Do you guys think I should use this cpu instead of the one i have posted up above?

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

And will this new cpu work with the motherboard up above?

Also, What are the advantages of having a faster cpu for game play. Rather than having a better video card?(which i believe the 4770 is a good one, right?)

Thanks!

 

[Proximon]

Your video card will have a bit more weight than the CPU.

Generally, a good balance would be the X3 720:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649
With the 4870 1GB:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102825

As to your board selection and the AMD X4 955, yes they will work together.

 

[mindless728]

windows 7 works really good, though, i had issues with my radeon x1600 mobility, had to hack the inf file for old catalyst to see my video card

but since you have new components, you won't have any problem like that