First build (need help)

randomsauce · May 11, 2009

SO THIS IS WHAT I PICKED! help me pick a motherboard and make sure these pieces will perfectly fit and work, i have 700 pluss tax and shipping for this project, recomend me some better pieces and this is not a gaming computer so dont give me a expensive video card, i just want a decent one that can run some small video games such as gta san andreas. ill be using this computer for video editing, photoshop and stuff like that. and also tell me if i have to buy a original os to make it run or if i can just use this win xp ice that i have. i dont need a monitor, ill be using a 22 inch hdtv. thanksss! so i have like 100 bucks for the mother board make sure the video card is included

POWER SUPLY
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227362

CASE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115055

HD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136200

KEYBOARD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823166035

MOUSE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104221

CD DRIVE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152

shortstuff_mt · May 11, 2009

The build is off to a decent start. That PSU is OK, but this one would also power that system and save you a little money along the way.

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008 $49.99 - $10 MIR + an extra 20% off using promo code "Maypsu20".

You don't need DDR2 1066 RAM with a Core 2 CPU. This RAM would work work great with that system:

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122 $47.99

You can get a newer, faster, HD with twice the capacity for less money:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074&Tpk=wd3200aaks $54.99

I would suggest this motherboard and GPU:

GIGABYTE GA-EP43-UD3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128380&Tpk=ga-ep43-ud3l $79.99

SAPPHIRE 100277L Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102835 $99.99

That's a good price on the Antec 900, but if you need to save some money, you could go with the Antec 300.

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&Tpk=antec%20300 $54.95

xthekidx · May 12, 2009

That is a good basic build. the game you want to play though is not coded to run on multiple cores, you will get more benefit from one fast core than four slower ones. If that is less important than your video editing needs then your current configuration is good.

randomsauce · May 12, 2009

xthekidx :

but what about the mother board i was thinking on this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136064 and will that psu be enough

xthekidx · May 12, 2009

Why do you want that one? The integrated graphics on it are not very good, your game will be choppy, and it is made to accomodate extra video cards, which you don't want so you are paying for features that you don't need. The build that Shortstuff made is much better suited for your needs.

randomsauce · May 12, 2009

xthekidx :

then what would be good????????

xthekidx · May 12, 2009

Just get a more basic motherboard and the video card that was suggested. Here is another option for a build if you want one:

LG DVD burner
Rosewill Case, with very good cooling
Saphire 4770
OCZ StealthXStream 500w
Corsiar XMS2 4gb DDR2-800
GIGABYTE GA-EP43-UD3L
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 92mm Rifle CPU Cooler
XIGMATEK ACK-I7753 Retention Bracket
Vista 64 and WD6401AALS

Total with shipping: $712.44, and then there is a $20 rebate. If you want to cut the price down the price, you can go with the 400cx that shortstuff mentioned, and use that windows xp license you have (im not sure what you mean by ice) or use Windows 7 RC which is free for download right now.

randomsauce · May 12, 2009

xthekidx :

thats cool but do i really need an original os cd couse i have a cracked one will it work>??

its win xp ice its not licenced

im using this case by the way http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

xthekidx · May 12, 2009

I would use Win 7 instead, its licensed and its free for one year.

That case is nice, but its 1/7 your entire budget, I think you would be better served spending that money elsewhere.

randomsauce · May 12, 2009

shortstuff_mt · May 12, 2009

The build looks pretty good.

LOL, you don't need the Xigmatek bracket unless you're getting a Xigmatek cooler. If you do want a Xigmatek cooler, I would ditch the bracket you have listed and get this cooler instead:

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029 $39.99

That version of the cooler comes with the bracket included.

randomsauce · May 12, 2009

shortstuff_mt :

that sounds good but u think it will fit???

shortstuff_mt · May 12, 2009

Yes, the Xigmatek cooler and Antec 900 are a very popular combination. Everything will fit fine.

randomsauce · May 12, 2009

shortstuff_mt :

shortstuff_mt · May 12, 2009

Either PSU would work fine. The 400CX has enough power to run the system for less money.

randomsauce · May 12, 2009

shortstuff_mt :

thanks .. now do u have any advice or tutorial because this will be my first build and i have no idea

shortstuff_mt · May 12, 2009

Be sure to read the stickies at the top of the forums. It's also very important to read the motherboard owners manual. A google search for "how to build your own computer" should give you more than enough reading material and videos to keep you busy.

xthekidx · May 13, 2009

The Nvidia website and youtube are good places to look for video tutorials. Good luck.

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