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 Jul 4 2008, 04:46 PM
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I was going to order a custom pc from a company,but I just decided to do it by myself. But, before I do that, I need to make sure that I have all of the right and needed parts. Please have a look at it and tell me if you have any suggestions. Thanks a lot! Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813128081 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820231144 GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814500039 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103228 OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16832116511 PS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817182032 Keyboard / mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16823109156 Dvd/cd drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16827151154 Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811156090 Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16822136075 Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16824009091 I know its a lot, but I really want to be sure that they are compatible. Will this comp be fast? I hope so... My computer use is mainly towards documents, internet, listening to music, and I am also into games like sins of a solar empire, WOW, and especially Oblivion. If possible, I would like to run these maxed and still be able to get playable FPS. Thanks again 
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Jul 4 2008, 07:54 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 20-May 07 Member No.: 131,991 |
I'd go with this monitor- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16824009127
The larger 1680x1050 resolution is worth it for 10$ more, since its a 19 inch screen, trust me. (actually its less right now) I think you should take a bit of money from the video card, by downgrading it to an 8800, and beefing up your Processor and mobo. -------------------- Q6600, 4GB g-skill, 8800GT, P5N-D motherboard  My art |
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 Jul 10 2008, 07:48 AM
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Ok: To me it all looks good, maybe a 320 gig Hard drive. I have a Seagate sata. I like AMD platform. Hope it helps.
-------------------- Vista Ultimate 32 bit OS/AMD duo-core 4200+/ ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics/ 2 Seagate 320 gig internal/ 1 "My Book 500 gig external HD/ Diamond XS 7.1 Dac line-in to Insignia Amp/ Cambridge SoundWorks and Infinity RS1001 speakers
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Jul 10 2008, 07:16 PM
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 Bleeping Hacker Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,981 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Texas Member No.: 151 |
I agree with audioAl about the drive size. Spend a few extra bucks for a
larger drive. Also check the dimensions of the new case. Nothing like getting that brand spanking shiny new case home and find out it's too big to stuff in the spot you want to put it. (yes ... it happened to me) -------------------- |
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Jul 10 2008, 09:19 PM
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 Distinguished Member Group: BC Advisor Posts: 929 Joined: 24-June 06 From: Pace University - New York City Campus Member No.: 73,266 |
I suggest putting more RAM in than 2GB. I know it's XP and not Vista, but if you plan on keeping this PC for a while, the extra RAM will certainly help. Also, in the future, should you choose to make this a gaming centered PC, additional PCI express x16 slots would make SLI or Crossfire possible. Your PC only has a single slot, this is no big deal if you don't play the latest and greatest games at their max settings or use the PC for general tasks. Are you getting a sound card for the PC or are you going to use the on-board sound? My suggestion for a sound card would be the Asus Xonar D2X (put those PCI express x1 slots to good use). It's expensive but it sounds phenomenal. BTW your case looks awesome!
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