First Build Parts List. Now what can I expect?. I am listing my parts that I have ordered below. Since this is my first computer build I would like to know what to expect during the build and first start. Do I need to update the bios, drivers etc right away....

New system build] My first custom comp, please give advice, etc.. Hey guys, so this is my first custom built computer. Main use is for gaming. I will list what i have set up from research, reviews, some friends, and lots of reading. Please just let me know...

First build: Gaming/Entertainment system; $1,000-1,200 budget. Hello everyone, I decided to come back to the gaming world and instead of buying a PC I decided to give it a try and build my first system. APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: as soon as possibleBUDGET...

there until I posted a thread here and Sonic-Boom saved me showing those reviews Get this This This (I'm going to build my first computer this week when my components arrive, so as I said I've done mistakes in the project of my build and asked...

Building my first Gaming/Home use PC on a budget. APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: After X-Mas BUDGET RANGE: $800.00 SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming and surfing. PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Logitech G7 mouse and Dell 20" and Acer 17" LCD's PREFERRED...

My First HTPC build. Any and all help please.. Hi All, Thanks for taking a moment to help me. I am going to build my first home theater PC. I have some ideas about what I need it to do. I have picked out some hardware that might work. If you see a problem...

850 amd/ati gaming build (first build). Hello everyone, I'd really appreciate some advice on my first build. I'm looking for an amd/ati setup; nothing too major, but I'd like to be able to run L4D/L4D2, CoD4, and the like with good fps at 1680x1050, if possible....

First Build!! x58 Around $1500. Hey guys, I am planning on building my first x58 rig. I'm tired of firefox taking 10mins to open on my lappy :D . I'm not sure what video card I will get yet, maybe the 5850. I will game at 1920x1080 or 1920x1200. The budget...

Newbie building first time i5. hey guys, started reading a bunch of the posts regarding custom builds after my comp crashed (6-5 year old p4 2.33ghz, 1.5gb ram, 1tb hdd, and 180gb, 64mb radeon graphic card). pretty sure the motherboard fried... anyways... my...

Need help - first build. Ok so, I am a 16 year old and I am looking to build my first computer for gaming purposes. I game in tournaments and on a competitive level, I like to go to LAN's and stuff like that. Basically, my question to all of you is what...