Author Topic: I will be building a new computer.  (Read 2894 times)

Well in about two weeks i am going on a mini-vaction and when i get back i am planning on building a computer. No, i do not know how to build it, and no, i do not know what some stuff means, my cousin will be helping me put it together. But i need help to find the right parts.



Here is what i have so far.


Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156062

Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157150

Processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214


Possible video card, i really need a newer recommendation because i don't think i will have the power for this thing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339


This is most likely going to be my power supplie

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371022

Yes, i do know i do not have everything i need but i am still looking, and i need help.
« Last Edit: October 16, 2009, 08:05:36 PM by duke 838 »



Your case comes with a 500w PSU, and you don't need a motherboard that has 4 PCI2.0x16 slots.

Okay, well you see now that i am not good with this stuff.

I'm taking computer sciences. I'm a Sophomore in high school, and have already learned one of the basics of computers. That basic is that DELLs are great, it's just that the design is loving proprietary so you can hardly add any 3rd party stuff to em'. That's why people hate dells.

This is why i plan to build it from scratch with help so it is good.


Motherboard is a brand I've literally never heard of and you don't need four pci-express slots.

CPU is fine.

Graphics is fine.

PSU is fine.

Case already comes with a power supply though and its fine.

You need RAM to go along with it and possibly a DVD drive.

Hmm could i get a list of stuff that i will need from scratch, yes i do need atleast one cd slot thing.


I'm taking computer sciences. I'm a Sophomore in high school, and have already learned one of the basics of computers. That basic is that DELLs are great, it's just that the design is loving proprietary so you can hardly add any 3rd party stuff to em'. That's why people hate dells.

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Any prebuilt will cost more for the same hardware. That's the advantage of assembling your own. If a prebuilt manufacturer makes it harder to upgrade, that's just bad marketing.

Your processor can't go with your motherboard.
I'd recommend finding a different motherboard.

I'm rather disappointed.

The case is awful and I wouldn't trust the powersupply that comes with it to power my toaster, never mind an expensive computer. There are a wide range of great, high quality cases from manufacturers like Cooler Master and Antec. Many which are actually cheaper, yet better than the one you selected. The CM Centurion is a case I have used before and is a good one to start with. The newer CM HAF is OK too if you have the budget. The Antec 900/1200 are quite popular as are the range of high-end cases offered by Lian-Li. I'd recommend you buy a case without a powersupply and buy them separately.

Antec, Corsair, PC Power and Cooling, Silverstone, Cooler Master, XClio, and OCZ Tech are all decent brands to choose from for PSU's. I can't recommend a specific  model or range to choose from without knowing what other components you were planning on using.

The motherboard you have chosen is from a manufacturer who is seldom trusted in the world of home-built computers.Also, you picked one that isn't compatible with the processor you chose.

Speaking of which, I'm unsure if going with the Core i7 platform is the right choice for you. No budget was mentioned, but I am guessing you must have a limit. I might recommend one of AMDs new Phenom 2 series of CPUs. They are quite powerful, more affordable, and can be used with a huge range of motherboards.

It is difficult to comment on your choice of GPU without any knowledge of a budget, but I'd say you should look at ATI's latest offerings (The HD 4000 series); they are well priced, and have a high degree of performance. If you have the budget (and the desire) you could go for one of the HD 5000 series cards. If you were to stick with the 9800GTX I would not go for the Core i7 platform as you would simply be throwing money away.

It takes time to put together a well balanced list of components for purchase, but the main thing to note is how much you are able and willing to spend.

I recommend the Antec EarthWatts 650w PSU. There is also a 750w one. This thing is really great and its very energy efficient, not to mention it comes with a whole shazam of useful connectors.