Hello builders,
I'm collecting parts to build my first system and I need some advice. I already have the case, cpu, motherboard, hard drive, and operating system. I need help choosing the power supply, memory, and video card. My biggest concerns are compatibility with the matx case, and power supply wattage. Without further ado...
Approximate Purchase Date: within a month
Budget Range: I've spent 350$ on case, cpu, motherboard, hard drive, and windows 7...looking to spend an additional 250$ for a total of 600$.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming and everyday use.
Parts Not Required: cpu, motherboard, hard drive, case, operating system, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers...
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.canadacomputers.com (I can pick up in stores and save on shipping)
http://www.newegg.ca
Country: Canada
Parts Preferences: none
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution:
Additional Comments: I'm using a Mini atx case listed below. I'd like to keep the temperature down, and make sure the video card fits.
Here's what I have:
Phenom II X4 960T Black Edition 3GHz Quad Core Socket AM3 Boxed Processor
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0382790
ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Socket AM3+ 760G mATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0379475
Fractal Design Core 1000 Mini Tower mATX Computer Case
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0383062
Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive WDBAAY0010HNC
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0347229
Here's what I need to buy:
Power Supply: I found these. They are local and on sale for a few days. I read it's important not to under-supply, or over-supply, so I need help choosing the right wattage for this build.
OCZ ZS-Series 550 Watt 80PLUS Bronze Performance Power Supply
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=040154
OCZ ZS-Series 650 Watt 80PLUS Bronze Performance Power Supply
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=040155
OCZ ZS-Series 750 Watt 80PLUS Bronze Performance Power Supply
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=040156
Video Card: I was looking at these 2. They are in my price range. I'm not looking for ultra settings, i just want playable frame rates around medium settings for most modern games. If neither of these cards can do that, please recommend something better, preferably under 200$.
Asus EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 DirectCU AMD Radeon HD 6850 Chipset (790MHz ) 1GB (4.0Ghz) GDDR5 Dual Display DVI/DisplayPort PCI-Express 2.1 Graphics Card
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_558&item_id=035721
EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2048MB GDDR5 (02G-P3-1559-KR) nVidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti Chipset(951MHz) 2048MB GDDR5 Memory(4356MHz) Dual-DVI/MIni-HDMI PCI Express 2.0 Graphics Card
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_559&item_id=038381
Memory: On a budget, was thinking 4gb at 2x2. These are my options.
Patriot Gamer 2 Series 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL9 DIMMs (PGD34G1333ELK)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_611&item_id=042794
Mushkin Silverline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL9 DIMMs (996768)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_611&item_id=033723
Corsair XMS3 Classic 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL9 DIMMs (TW3X4G1333C9A)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_611&item_id=029659
Alright I think that's all. Let me know if I've overlooked anything. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
I'm collecting parts to build my first system and I need some advice. I already have the case, cpu, motherboard, hard drive, and operating system. I need help choosing the power supply, memory, and video card. My biggest concerns are compatibility with the matx case, and power supply wattage. Without further ado...
Approximate Purchase Date: within a month
Budget Range: I've spent 350$ on case, cpu, motherboard, hard drive, and windows 7...looking to spend an additional 250$ for a total of 600$.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming and everyday use.
Parts Not Required: cpu, motherboard, hard drive, case, operating system, keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers...
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.canadacomputers.com (I can pick up in stores and save on shipping)
http://www.newegg.ca
Country: Canada
Parts Preferences: none
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution:
Additional Comments: I'm using a Mini atx case listed below. I'd like to keep the temperature down, and make sure the video card fits.
Here's what I have:
Phenom II X4 960T Black Edition 3GHz Quad Core Socket AM3 Boxed Processor
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0382790
ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Socket AM3+ 760G mATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0379475
Fractal Design Core 1000 Mini Tower mATX Computer Case
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0383062
Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive WDBAAY0010HNC
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0347229
Here's what I need to buy:
Power Supply: I found these. They are local and on sale for a few days. I read it's important not to under-supply, or over-supply, so I need help choosing the right wattage for this build.
OCZ ZS-Series 550 Watt 80PLUS Bronze Performance Power Supply
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=040154
OCZ ZS-Series 650 Watt 80PLUS Bronze Performance Power Supply
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=040155
OCZ ZS-Series 750 Watt 80PLUS Bronze Performance Power Supply
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=040156
Video Card: I was looking at these 2. They are in my price range. I'm not looking for ultra settings, i just want playable frame rates around medium settings for most modern games. If neither of these cards can do that, please recommend something better, preferably under 200$.
Asus EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 DirectCU AMD Radeon HD 6850 Chipset (790MHz ) 1GB (4.0Ghz) GDDR5 Dual Display DVI/DisplayPort PCI-Express 2.1 Graphics Card
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_558&item_id=035721
EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2048MB GDDR5 (02G-P3-1559-KR) nVidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti Chipset(951MHz) 2048MB GDDR5 Memory(4356MHz) Dual-DVI/MIni-HDMI PCI Express 2.0 Graphics Card
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_559&item_id=038381
Memory: On a budget, was thinking 4gb at 2x2. These are my options.
Patriot Gamer 2 Series 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL9 DIMMs (PGD34G1333ELK)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_611&item_id=042794
Mushkin Silverline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL9 DIMMs (996768)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_611&item_id=033723
Corsair XMS3 Classic 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL9 DIMMs (TW3X4G1333C9A)
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_611&item_id=029659
Alright I think that's all. Let me know if I've overlooked anything. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.