Building New Gaming Desktop. Need bit of help

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Okay guys. So, very likely to go with that build i was given. Runs me roughly 1900 with everything. Now, just wondering what kind of tools i'm going to need. What sizes, any extra parts, etc.

Stuff like that. Any ideas or is it different for each thing?
 
Typically all you'll need is a phillips screwdriver. You probably should use an anti-static wrist strap. You may want needle-nose pliers if you are fumble-fingered, to help with the front panel headers, and possibly some cable ties for wire management.
 


Tools all you need is a basic phillips head screwdriver. You probably already have one.

The only extra thing you might want is a better heatsink that the default one thats included with the core i7 920. I would recommend the Cooler Master V8 its definitely the most popular choice for core i7 heatsinks http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055

The reason for buying a better heatsink is to keep your temperature on the cpu as low as possible, and being able to overclock without overheating. Even if you don't plan on overclocking when you first get your new pc, its always a good idea to have that extra cooling in place. And then when the day comes that you want to overclock, you won't have to go through the hassle of pulling out the motherboard and replacing the heatsink.
 
The V8 is kinda expensive for the performance it gives, the DK does very well, you don't need to change it unless you want the flashiness of th v8.

The PSU you have will be fine for any single GPU you want to use, but if you will use xfire or sli then you should go with a better one.
 
Hmm...well, i'm using the build you made me xthekidx. Haven't looked at it again to check specifically, but doesn't it use xfire? and i'm not in for looks, mostly for performance, less space, and functionability
 
The build I showed you uses 1 GTX 285, which should be fine for any game you want to play, unless you have a monitor at greater than 1920x1200 resolution. Another option you could do to save some money, you could buy two 4850's and xfire them on that mobo, which will cost less that the gtx 285. That PSU I chose for that build will do alright for 4850's xfired, but it would be better to have like a 650tx. 2x4850's in xfire will take up more space though, generate more heat, and use more power than the GTX 285.
 
So, saying i should change the GTX out for the 4850's for more power along with a better cooler and PSU or the cooler and psu currently got be okay?
 
Yeah they should be ok, ATI recommends a 600w+ PSU for 4870's xfired, so 550w for 4850's should be fine, and that PSU has 50A on the 12v rails which is more than most 550w psu's.
 
So, playing MMORPGS like FFXI, WarHammer, high frequency people, lot of action, etc. Shouldn't have any lag or anything right? mostly the thing i'll be doing on it, so yeah. just don't feel like having to update every 2 months.
 
lol this is going to confuse you after that conversation, but I would actually recommend getting two of these, after looking at prices:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130469

Those cards will be faster than 4850's, and consume less power for the same price about. Since you are going to use a reliable SLI board, no reason not to consider them. I'm just not in the habit of suggesting using sli cards because sli was not reliable until recently.
 
Okay. Updated my build again. Now, just to clarify. All gonna need to put it together is a set of screwdrivers?

And so, compared to most of the builds companies make and put on the market, how comparable is it? Like, if a company built this same design, how much more/less would it be sold for?

And how well will it run? You said peachy, but I'm looking for never lagging more or less. Girlfriend plays WoW, and I run FFXI and Warhammer, so the whole lag thing is a pain in the ass when actually playing the rare occassions we do have time.

Its very likely i'll be building her this same computer if it runs well enough, just need to know so dont get it and be pissed its not up to standards ya know? =/
 
I think if you bought this from an OEM like Dell you would be paying upwards of $2k. I will be surprised if you lag on anything less than a 28" monitor in those games, that rig should be able to handle crysis at 1920x1200.
 
all screws and cables should come included with the stuff you have ordered. A pair of needle nose pliers can be helpful too, but yes a screwdriver is the only necessary tool you should need.
 
badass. and can just youtube the how to assemble bit then? or any chance of some of that coming with the assembly instructions. such as the case for example, unless preassembled...
 
Nice. Can usually hook everything up if bought from a company w/o needing the instuctions, but when actually dealing with the hardware, dont want to break anything. haha. awesome help man. =]

i'll be sure to check back once i get to purchasing the stuff. payday/refund needs to hurry up and get here
 
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