Hi! This is my first time posting ont he forums but this site has been very helpful with all my computer related problems. Im planning on building my first computer in a few days. Ive got a pretty good Idea of what I want though. Im upgrading from a HP a6745f with a 8600 GTS GPU since I couldnt afford a 8800 at the time.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 10/8/09 to 10/16/09 The sooner the better!
BUDGET RANGE: $400-$600
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: MMO gaming (specifically Aion on high settings and WoW), music/blu-rays, homework
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or compusa.com If there are a lot of compusa parts I may just buy them at the store.
PARTS PREFERENCES: I would like to use an AMD CPU, at least a 9800gtx GPU, and dual core+ processor
OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: maybe in the future
MONITOR RESOLUTION: no clue. I have a 22" monitor but plan on using a 37" LCD tv if that helps
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Would like a stylish ATX case, but the motherboard can be matx or atx im not picky. I also need a OS, Im thinking about going Windows 7 but not sure.
I also did a little research and like these parts
Case: Apevia Blue X-Cruiser Case ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB, Audio and Firewire Ports
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1446795&CatId=1842
PSU: Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 550-Watt ATX Power Supply (Do i need something stronger??)
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4434991&CatId=1079
Motherboard/CPU: Asus M3A78-EM AMD 780G Socket AM2+ Motherboard & AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Dual Core Processor w/Fan Bundle
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5202486&CatId=2417
RAM: havent decided...but I want at least 4GB
GPU: Sparkle GeForce 9800 GTX + Video Card - 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, Dual Link DVI, HDMI, VGA
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4465555&CatId=3670
HD: Western Digital WD5001AALS Caviar Black Hard Drive - 500GB, 7200 rpm, 32MB, SATA-3G
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4914330&CatId=2459
Its strange... I can connect all this stuff fine, but I have no clue what parts I need XD I tried to keep the post neat but I have issues with forums =/ Hope you can help!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 10/8/09 to 10/16/09 The sooner the better!
BUDGET RANGE: $400-$600
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: MMO gaming (specifically Aion on high settings and WoW), music/blu-rays, homework
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or compusa.com If there are a lot of compusa parts I may just buy them at the store.
PARTS PREFERENCES: I would like to use an AMD CPU, at least a 9800gtx GPU, and dual core+ processor
OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: maybe in the future
MONITOR RESOLUTION: no clue. I have a 22" monitor but plan on using a 37" LCD tv if that helps
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Would like a stylish ATX case, but the motherboard can be matx or atx im not picky. I also need a OS, Im thinking about going Windows 7 but not sure.
I also did a little research and like these parts
Case: Apevia Blue X-Cruiser Case ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB, Audio and Firewire Ports
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1446795&CatId=1842
PSU: Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 550-Watt ATX Power Supply (Do i need something stronger??)
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4434991&CatId=1079
Motherboard/CPU: Asus M3A78-EM AMD 780G Socket AM2+ Motherboard & AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Dual Core Processor w/Fan Bundle
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5202486&CatId=2417
RAM: havent decided...but I want at least 4GB
GPU: Sparkle GeForce 9800 GTX + Video Card - 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, Dual Link DVI, HDMI, VGA
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4465555&CatId=3670
HD: Western Digital WD5001AALS Caviar Black Hard Drive - 500GB, 7200 rpm, 32MB, SATA-3G
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4914330&CatId=2459
Its strange... I can connect all this stuff fine, but I have no clue what parts I need XD I tried to keep the post neat but I have issues with forums =/ Hope you can help!