Need help on picking out a AMD computer

[dtw]

This is my first time building a computer. I need help on picking out a gaming pc. I do not want top of the line, but a decent pc that can play the lastest games for al least the next three years. Can anyone help me pick out a PC Processor? How about a graphics card. I would like a good one as well. Thanks everyone.

 

[cpuloser]

get a AMD 64. It is what everyone has nowdays for games.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: dtw
This is my first time building a computer. I need help on picking out a gaming pc. I do not want top of the line, but a decent pc that can play the lastest games for al least the next three years. Can anyone help me pick out a PC Processor? How about a graphics card. I would like a good one as well. Thanks everyone.

With all the info you gave us that will be easy to do.:roll:

There are 200 threads below this asking the same questions. They have at least read about a few parts. I would suggest starting there.

 

[Appledrop]

heh, exactly.. your budget and your monitor size sir

 

[dtw]

I have $1600 to spend but if I don't have to spend it all, i would prefer not too.

I would like socket 939 if i can afford a processor and mobo for it.

I prefer nVIDIA for graphics and want 512MB-1GB of RAM

I don't know what graphics card model I'm going to choose or how much RAM.

 

[dtw]

any sized monitor is fine with me. As long as it is bigger than 12 inches. I prefer LCD, but if it is too expensive, i'll go CRT.

Thanks.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: dtw
I have $1600 to spend but if I don't have to spend it all, i would prefer not too.

I would like socket 939 if i can afford a processor and mobo for it.

I prefer nVIDIA for graphics and want 512MB-1GB of RAM

I don't know what graphics card model I'm going to choose or how much RAM.

You can build a nice Athlon64 computer for $1000.00 - $1400.00, depending if you need a monitor.

 

[dtw]

Which processor is good for socket 939? I'll need a new monitor.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: dtw
Which processor is good for socket 939? I'll need a new monitor.

3000+ to 3500+ Winchester

 

[dtw]

I'll go 3500+

Is ASUS a good mobo maker?

What is a good nVIDIA graphics card?

 

[ribbon13]

$89 Fortron Blue Storm
$29 Raidmax 268WBP
$160 AMD ADA3000BIBOX
$135 Corsair VS1GBKIT400
$119 Chaintech VNF4/Ultra
$135 Seagate 7ST3200826AS
$188 Chaintech SE6600G
$62 NEC 3520a
$8 Samsung SFD321B/LBL1

$925

 

[dtw]

I'll go with 3500+
nVIDIA GeForce 6800GT
1GB RAM

that suits me fine.

 

[joshc]

I ordered parts for a similarly priced PC. I went with an Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester, MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum motherboard, Leadtek Winfast 6600GT TDH Pci-express video card, 512MBx2 Corsair Value RAM.

 

[fstime]

AMD 3200+ or 3500+ Winchester 90nm
DFI s939 Nforce4 Ultra
PCI-E Saphire x800XL ( $362)
1 Gb Corsair value select
160 GB Seagate HD
Forton 500W Blue storm
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-148-031&depa=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-136-152&depa=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-502&depa=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=20-145-440&DEPA=1
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...ct_Code=190695&Category_Code=ATI-PCI-E
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-934&depa=0

GOOD LUCK trying to find a decently priced 6800GT pci-e

 

[dtw]

It think i'll go with the mobo and RAM ribbon selected. they seem pretty good.

 

[dtw]

I know that i'll go with ribbon on the ram and mobo and bou on the graphics. thanks everyone.

is there a difference between 130nm and 90nm?

 

[ribbon13]

Is there anything I listed that isn't pretty good?

 

[dtw]

I 'll go with the powersupply you suggested to. Basically, i'll go with ribbon on everything except the graphics card and processor. I wanted a 3500+ and ATi seems to have a pretty good deal on their card

Thanks Ribbon for helping me out.

 

[Melchior]

I suggest:

OCZ Modstream 450 (cheaper than the Fortron, just as good).
An Antec Sonata Case for quiet performance. Or anything else that suits your fancy.
Athlon 64 3000+ Newcastle Socket 939
DFI Lanparty SLI Deluxe (its only slightly more expensive, even if you dont use SLI, its nice to have options for a few bucks more).
Geforce 6800 Ultra/ 6800 GT/ 6600GT/X800 XL X850XTPE/ Get one of these to hold you over until the supposed R520
74 Gb WD raptor HD
1 gb Value RAM.

And then you can add somethings like a DVD burner, more HD, or faster RAM to overclock if you want. You can still overclock quite a bit with Value RAM.

 

[dtw]

thanks to everyone who helped me. I will check this thread later to see if there are any more suggestions. Thanks!

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: dtw
I'll go 3500+

Is ASUS a good mobo maker?

What is a good nVIDIA graphics card?

Asus is good.

Get this:

DFI motherboard $145.00

Corsair 1 Gig Kit$132.00

Leadtek 6600GT$195.00

Antec Power Supply$79.00

Then add hard drive, DVD/CD drive, floppy, and the case you want. Just make sure the case has a fan in back (120mm if possible) and one in the front (120mm if possible, but at least an 80mm).

 

[fstime]

Dont bother with raptor hard drives, insanly priced. The x800XL will def be a lot better than the 6600GT, you cannot go wrong with the forton bluestorm either.

 

[dtw]

My final decision is

AMD Athlon 3500+
1Gb of Value RAM
2 x 250Gb HDDs

and a combination of the stuff you all recommended.

Thanks everyone.

There is no longer a need to pose since this marks the end of this thread.

 

[ribbon13]

Seagate 7200.8 250gb

 

[bleuless]

ribbon13

do you actually suggest newegg or who do you use? i thought newegg was good until recently the hotdeal forum started ripping it apart. i think i am going to build a similiar pc in a month or 2...