The Computer Megathread

[Awdax]

No. I plan to though. I'm going to think about it, but most likely within the coming week or so I will.

Also, what did you change?

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[Tokthree]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015

Are these things any good?

Also when it says "Block Compatibility AMD AM2/AM3", is AM3+ is supported?

I've heard that they're pretty damn good for the price, and can be even better if you put a fan on both sides of the radiator which also allows it to double up as a cooling solution for the entire case, but from what I've heard the stock fan is a bit loud so you might want to look into getting some aftermarket ones if it turns out to be too loud for you.
Also, AM3 and AM3+ are pretty much the same socket and use the same cooler mount as far as what I've read has told me, it should be fine

[KoopaScooper]

awdax did you buy the system yet? i just need to edit the system one last time before you order.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eoTw
do this instead.

a 550W PSU would be sufficient for that build without going overkill

[Tokthree]

a 550W PSU would be sufficient for that build without going overkill

Nothing wrong with having extra power for future upgrades, though.
If he can afford the extra wattage then I don't see any reason not to, if I'm honest

[Awdax]

After reading some things about computer parts and other things, I selected my own components for my set-up. I think they may all be compatible, but I'm not 100% sure. I was hoping someone could give me some input on this build and let me know if it is in fact compatible, and how well I could run games like Blockland and L4D2.

COOLER MASTER Elite 341 RC-341C-KKN1-GP Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Seagate Barracuda ST250DM000 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
EVGA 02G-P4-2643-KR GeForce GT 640 2GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
ASUS Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A7T/BLK/B/GEN - OEM
Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C8
ASUS P8H61-M LE/CSM (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Pentium G850 Sandy Bridge 2.9GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623G850

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

Total: $597.91

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I'm thinking of buying this new graphics card:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/EVGA+-+GeForce+GT+430+1GB+GDDR3+PCI+Express+2.0+Graphics+Card/1700577.p?id=1218282104962&skuId=1700577

Is this good enough? I'll post current specs later, when I'm back on my desktop.

[Coulmbai]

i forget how to post specs, you say dixdag or something in the run right?

[Shy_Guy]

i forget how to post specs, you say dixdag or something in the run right?

Ya you type dixdag on run.

[Coulmbai]

Ya you type dixdag on run.

is it different on xp or a laptop or anything?

[Shy_Guy]

is it different on xp or a laptop or anything?

Well I'm not sure about mac but all Windows have run.

[SpreadsPlague]

After reading some things about computer parts and other things, I selected my own components for my set-up. I think they may all be compatible, but I'm not 100% sure. I was hoping someone could give me some input on this build and let me know if it is in fact compatible, and how well I could run games like Blockland and L4D2.

COOLER MASTER Elite 341 RC-341C-KKN1-GP Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Seagate Barracuda ST250DM000 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
EVGA 02G-P4-2643-KR GeForce GT 640 2GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
ASUS Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A7T/BLK/B/GEN - OEM
Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C8
ASUS P8H61-M LE/CSM (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Pentium G850 Sandy Bridge 2.9GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623G850

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

Total: $597.91

Your CPU and GPU aren't very powerful but it should be able to handle games at a playable FPS

[Awdax]

"--at a playable FPS."

I don't know man. Just the word "playable" makes it sound like I'd barely be able to run it.

And everything is compatible right? If I remember from last night, I think the CPU may or may not have been compatible. Doesn't matter though, from what you said I guess I'll select a different CPU and GPU.

Anyone have some suggestions?

[TeslaCoil]

Hey guys, it's Taya here! As of now my PC needs a new something so I can speed it up and stay on track with todays games. Any ideas as what I should do? I'm thinking of a new processor.

            

And Ethan if you ever get on at all anymore you will now be happy to know I went through with that power supply and GPU you supplied me. Thanks a bunch!

[Doomonkey]

is it different on xp or a laptop or anything?

For all windows machines it is dxdiag

[TeslaCoil]

Hey guys, it's Taya here! As of now my PC needs a new something so I can speed it up and stay on track with todays games. Any ideas as what I should do? I'm thinking of a new processor.

            

And Ethan if you ever get on at all anymore you will now be happy to know I went through with that power supply and GPU you supplied me. Thanks a bunch!

Just need to stay on a see-able page.