Need help finding computer parts.

[Jorici]

okay, so my birthday is coming up, and I get quite a few dollars for it.

I am browsing newegg, and decide to try and find some computer parts.
Then, I realized that I do not know all the parts I need to build a computer.
please reccomend me a hard drive and memory, I can not find anything great for gaming.

Here are a few I picked out:

Motherboard + Procsessor

Gaming Tower with 6 fans. I wanted a water-cooled one, but it was expensive.

Nvidia Gtx 460

Hard Drive

Memory

PSU

Where can I shave off some money? Where do I need to dump more in?
What other parts are necessary for a computer? Would these parts make a great gaming computer?

Total amount so far: 1,230 Dollars

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[SeventhSandwich]

Do your research before you try to buy parts.

[Jorici]

Do your research before you try to buy parts.

Well, I do need to know WHAT parts I need to look up. And advice on what ones to get.

[SeventhSandwich]

If you need to even ask that you haven't done enough research.

http://www.buildacomputerguide.com/

Try there.

Not the best website but it will work for the basics.

I think Tigerdirect has some guides on how to select certain parts.

[Jorici]

Hmm... I am still trying to research parts for the computer.

[Righteous One]

The 1090t is a waste of money on less you know how to overclock. Don't spend that much on a motherboard. Shoot for around $150 (I am pretty confident that you don't know the advantages of having a more expensive board. The GTX 470 is a better deal than the 5850. I'll work on RAM and HDD later.

[Jorici]

Thanks, I literally know close to nothing about computers.

[JAW959]

Thanks, I literally know close to nothing about computers.

You shouldn't be building if you really don't know that much.

[SeventhSandwich]

You shouldn't be building if you really don't know that much.

He'll probably forget to ground himself and fry his video card.

[Jorici]

He'll probably forget to ground himself and fry his video card.

:3

Trust me, I can figure it out. I installed  a new video card in the other desktop.

[Righteous One]

What's your budget? And building a computer is a bit harder than installing a GPU.

I'll include a static band in the parts list when I make one. If this is your first time I would recommend it especially when you are spending alot of money.

[Inv3rted]

Your motherboard has LGA1366; the CPU uses AM3.

[Cyanian]

Your motherboard has LGA1366; the CPU uses AM3.

Oh this would be just hilarious if he bought it.

I would help you but I'm on a phone. I'm just going to say don't get the Phenom. There's a reason why AMD's six core processors are >$300 and Intel's are <$800. And it's not because AMD has low prices.

[Inv3rted]

There's a reason why AMD's six core processors are >$300 and Intel's are <$800. And it's not because AMD has low prices.

The reason is hyperthreading. You appear to be implying the Phenom IIs are bad, which is pretty dumb of you.

[Otis Da HousKat]

Your motherboard has LGA1366; the CPU uses AM3.

Besides this you are spending way too much money on the motherboard for features you won't use most likely. Put the money into a better video card or processor.

In just a few weeks AMD will be releasing their new Radeon HD 6000 series of video cards. I'm not usually one of those people who suggests always waiting for the newest best parts (because you'll never end up buying anything), but the release is very soon so that is something you might want to consider. If anything the 5000 series will drop a few bucks.

Also, stop exaggerating the dangers of static electricity you fudge nugglers. He'll be fine as long as he isn't a complete handicap.