AMD Phenom II, first time system builder

[swedelander]

Approximate Purchase Date: Over The Next Couple Days/Weeks (Just received a copy of Elder Scrolls V Skyrim and my older Intel CPU socket 775 said "isnt going to happen" when I placed the DVD disk in to install) *tears run down cheeks as I hold bonus premium map*

Budget Range: $500-600 US

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Moderate Gaming, Internet, Netflix, Watching Movies (DVD)

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers, Storage Drive

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg

Country: US

Parts Preferences: AMD Phenom II CPU, AM3 ATX mobo, ATX Mid Tower Case

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: Current Monitor is Compaq FS7600 (1,280 x 1,024 max resolution)
http://www.amazon.com/HP-FS7600-Compaq-Monitor/dp/B0007D7WOW

Additional Comments: This is my first time build and was wanting to use the $500 Gaming PC from September System Builder Marathon. I couldnt find the "seagate barracuda st500dm002 500 gb" listed in build on newegg and wanted to know if it would be possible to use a "older" hard drive out of another computer (I have listed it below) and/or list a similar hard drive as the seagate that could be purchased from newegg. Also if there is anything that needs changed or wouldnt be compatible? All comments, suggestions, help are welcome and greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to view my post

MoBo: ASRock M3A770DE AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157176

Graphics: SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148262

Optical: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233

Case: NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061

Power: Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371034

CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

 

[swedelander]

The CORSAIR Vengeance is nice and I considered going with this brand but feel it would be better suited for a sandy bridge since it is DDR-1600 and the AMD Phenom II 965 (used in the build ) supports Unregistered DIMMs up to PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066MHz) -AND- PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333MHz)
Also I was able to "score" the PNY Optima 8GB under $20 US.

 

[andrewcarr]

Well I was looking at the motherboard you had picked out that is what needs to support the ram not the CPU.

 

[swedelander]

Finished putting together this PC, thank you all very much for the help. wanted to include a photo but wasnt really sure on how to do that

 

[swedelander]

Best answer selected by Swedelander.

 

[Wisecracker]

You need to create an account at Photobucket or Imageshack, then upload your images.

You may then link to the images with the blue 'insert image' button to load them in the thread.

Check out the AMD forum for over-clocking tips and tweaks.

We love images and tips and tweaks :lol:

 

[aznshinobi]

Good luck Swedelander!