Possible computer build, maybe?

[Raeyok]

Thanks for the feedback guys, but I need something else. Can you guys help me find a motherboard that supports this processor, triple channel memory, and USB 3.0? (Sorry to be so specific, my dad really wants USB 3.0 for some reason. I've searched tediously on Newegg but we can't find any that would be a good fit for us.)

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[Tyler66]

I remember this one post on this other forum 

"My Vista carries at least 600 GB of memory and can handle some of the most latest games."

Some people cannot tell the difference between memory and space.

[Raeyok]

Okay so, my dad and I have put together a build that is finished for the most part, but we're still missing a motherboard and RAM. Here's what we have so far:

GPU
Monitor
PSU
Processor
Case
Keyboard/mouse (nothing too fancy)
HDD

That's currently what we have. We still need a motherboard and RAM, but we're confused as to which motherboard/RAM to get, so I would greatly appreciate it if someone could give me a recommendation for those.

Oh, and, "the motherboard has to have USB 3.0," says my dad.

(And I lied about my parents not wanting to do a custom build, apparently they've changed their minds.)

[Raeyok]

bump fsdf

[Otis Da HousKat]

Really, you're already expecting to pay near $300 for a CPU so you should really get the new model Sandy Bridge line of processors as Righteous One suggested. Your parents seem to be willing to pay at least $1200 evidence from the first post. Last week I built my cousin an amazing PC for a little over $1100.

Some people cannot tell the difference between memory and space.

The hard drive and RAM are both memory storage devices.

[Raeyok]

Really, you're already expecting to pay near $300 for a CPU so you should really get the new model Sandy Bridge line of processors as Righteous One suggested. Your parents seem to be willing to pay at least $1200 evidence from the first post. Last week I built my cousin an amazing PC for a little over $1100.

Yeah, that's what my dad was thinking when I was talking to him about it a few minutes ago. Could you suggest a motherboard to go with the CPU Righteous One suggested?

[Righteous One]

Right now you can get a 5870 for $200 new from newegg  so that would be a much better solution than the 460. 750w will still be more than enough to power that.

The processor I chose (and the 870 that you chose) use dual-channel RAM so that would limit you to 32gb and four DIMM slots.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138298

I would choose that motherboard if I were you. It has the features that would future-proof it and it's pretty cheap.

Ram could be whatever you want, really. If I had to just throw something out there I would get two of these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Between different brands and whatnot you want really see any increase in performance. I only chose that because of the solid rating and it matches the color-scheme of the motherboard.


Here's a link to the 5870 which as I said is a ton more powerful than the 460. You get a life time warranty and free shipping with it so you can't really go wrong.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150476&cm_re=hd_5870-_-14-150-476-_-Product

[Isjix]

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NOTE: My parents will NOT go for a custom build (as in, ordering all the parts separately and assembling them) because they're too damn paranoid that something will break. That being said, please do not go and look up specific parts on Newegg or the like unless you're looking it up to show me as a reference.

[Raeyok]

No no Isjix, they actually changed their minds.

...I should remove that from the OP now that I think of it.

Also thanks very much Righteous, I'll have my dad take a look at all that tomorrow.

[Hydrabisque]

You really don't need to get a new power supply looking at the graphics card and other components.
You shouldn't check up with 14-16 year olds either on building a new computer.  Ask professionals and go onto websites that can calculate the wattage needed to balance your computer's energy intake.

[Raeyok]

Ask professionals and go onto websites that can calculate the wattage needed to balance your computer's energy intake.

My dad has talked to professionals. They're giving him information very similar to that which is being given in this thread. I figured, "Hey, the more opinions and suggestions, the better."

Also, I know for a fact that only three people that have posted in this thread are 14 years old or younger, one of them being you.

[Hydrabisque]

How do you know that, most people on the internet fake their age.  Trust me, google wattage calculator.  It will make your day 2x better

[Archano]

Why would anyone need 12 gigs of RAM?

"No one will need more than 637 kb of memory for a personal computer." - Bill forgetin' Gates

[devildogelite]

You really don't need to get a new power supply looking at the graphics card and other components.
You shouldn't check up with 14-16 year olds either on building a new computer.  Ask professionals and go onto websites that can calculate the wattage needed to balance your computer's energy intake.

You're an idiot,is really not that hard to figure out wattage

[Hydrabisque]

You're an idiot,is really not that hard to figure out wattage

If you know nothing about it, it'd be a good thing to google it.  I'm just trying to give some pointers.  People are suggesting overkill power supplies when he doesn't need it.