Oh, don't worry, everybody has to start somewhere, and this isn't a bad place for it. You just have to ask questions and research, and things start to make sense very quickly.
The Boston Dangler
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Here's a list I slapped together on newegg
cpu Athlon64 3200+ Win.
$190
mobo ASUS A8N-E ATX
$137
ram CORSAIR 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM System Memory
$84.73 on sale
vid card 17 6600GT PCI Express cards
$169 to $249
dvd PLEXTOR Black SATA DVD Burner
$106.50
hdd Western Digital Caviar SE 3.5" Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
$132.00
case COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
$49.49
power supply SEASONIC SUPER TORNADO-350W 350W Power Supply
$70.00
approximately $1000
this is just a rough suggestion
cpu Athlon64 3200+ Win.
$190
mobo ASUS A8N-E ATX
$137
ram CORSAIR 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM System Memory
$84.73 on sale
vid card 17 6600GT PCI Express cards
$169 to $249
dvd PLEXTOR Black SATA DVD Burner
$106.50
hdd Western Digital Caviar SE 3.5" Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
$132.00
case COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Computer Case
$49.49
power supply SEASONIC SUPER TORNADO-350W 350W Power Supply
$70.00
approximately $1000
this is just a rough suggestion
Also, another thing.... Can anyone here tell me how they personally learned some of the things they know? And what I should know before having a go at pricing and buying parts, then building them?
Another thing that's been hanging in the back of my mind.... How do you install an OS? Just insert the CD after connecting everything, or does the CD drive itself have to be installed?
How does that work?
I need, like, a walkthrough for these types of things.... What each part does, how it does it, why you need it, how to identify how good something is, etc...
Another thing that's been hanging in the back of my mind.... How do you install an OS? Just insert the CD after connecting everything, or does the CD drive itself have to be installed?
How does that work?
I need, like, a walkthrough for these types of things.... What each part does, how it does it, why you need it, how to identify how good something is, etc...
Make sure you buy a Winchester. Much cooler than that clawhammer that you chose. The g.skill ram that sombody metioned eariier is very good value ram. I'd get that. Also, there is a deal right now on the x800xt all in wonder for 339 after rebate at buy.com. That card would be better (top of the line), have the all in wonder feature, and only be slightly more expensive.
The Boston Dangler
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I'm gonna get the crap flamed outta me for this but here goes
The cpu i picked will match ANY other in everyday use. There isn't much use for more CPU power when you're on the internet, reading email, downloading "When Horny Animals Attack", whatever. Do you do tons of audio/video processing, gene therapy, or astrophysics? No? Then most of your need for cpu power is video games. It's OK, me too. You won't notice much improvement for spending a lot more money. Retail version - a few bucks more, includes heatsink/fan, 3 year warranty. 939 chip.
The mobo seems to be a solid buy. Asus makes good stuff, and this is a good value because it's reliable and doesn't have tons of stuff you'll never use. On board sound will be OK for now, you can always get a sound card later. It is a 939 - PCI Express board.
The RAM is reliable, cheap, and there's enough of it. DDR400
The nvidia 6600GT cards are a very good bang for the buck. PCI Express to go with the board.
Plextor makes the best optical drives around. You might save a few bucks on another brand.
That's a lot more hard drive for not a lot more money. The speeds should be similar.
Not very familiar with the case, but it looks OK to me. Not super expensive either.
Seasonic makes some rock-solid power supplies. And despite what many people think, you don't need a 25 kW power supply. 350 Watts will be fine for this type of setup.
Poke around these forums. Most questions you have will already be answered.
Good luck!
The cpu i picked will match ANY other in everyday use. There isn't much use for more CPU power when you're on the internet, reading email, downloading "When Horny Animals Attack", whatever. Do you do tons of audio/video processing, gene therapy, or astrophysics? No? Then most of your need for cpu power is video games. It's OK, me too. You won't notice much improvement for spending a lot more money. Retail version - a few bucks more, includes heatsink/fan, 3 year warranty. 939 chip.
The mobo seems to be a solid buy. Asus makes good stuff, and this is a good value because it's reliable and doesn't have tons of stuff you'll never use. On board sound will be OK for now, you can always get a sound card later. It is a 939 - PCI Express board.
The RAM is reliable, cheap, and there's enough of it. DDR400
The nvidia 6600GT cards are a very good bang for the buck. PCI Express to go with the board.
Plextor makes the best optical drives around. You might save a few bucks on another brand.
That's a lot more hard drive for not a lot more money. The speeds should be similar.
Not very familiar with the case, but it looks OK to me. Not super expensive either.
Seasonic makes some rock-solid power supplies. And despite what many people think, you don't need a 25 kW power supply. 350 Watts will be fine for this type of setup.
Poke around these forums. Most questions you have will already be answered.
Good luck!
The Boston Dangler
Lifer
- Mar 10, 2005
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