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Building Tower For 1st Time, Please Help :)
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19. December 2007 @ 15:17 |
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Hello, this will be my first time to build my own tower since i heard its just better to build then just go out and buy a tower. I will be getting all my parts from www.tigerdirect.com I already have everything picked out but want to make sure from any of you that can help me maybe decide better with my choices.
I already orded the Tower Shell. Its already here at my house.
Tower Case
Now this is the MotherBoard w/CPU i have my eye on.
Mombo w/CPU
This is the CPU Fan.
CPU Fan
Here is a case fan i own and bought already. Its installed on the back of the tower case.
Case Fan
Here is the Power Supply.
Power Supply
As for anything else like the RAM i am not sure about yet. I already own acouple Hard Drives and Dvd Burners. So i won't need to buy them. So do u think i have a good setup?? Also remember im trying to keep this UNDER $400.00. I already own a ATI Radeon 9250 Graphics card and will use it on this motherboard until i can afford a PCI-E graphics card.
Am i missing anything else??
Please tell me what u think! :P
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ddp
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19. December 2007 @ 15:25 |
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unless that radeon 9250 card is pci then you can't use it. the ram for that board uses ddr2 not ddr or ddr3.
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19. December 2007 @ 15:34 |
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Its VisionTek 9250 128Mb PCI WM as it is stated on a sticker witch is placed on the graphics card.
Other than that, what do u think about my choices? Do u think this will be a good gaming tower for my 1st built.
Thanks for responding back.
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19. December 2007 @ 15:39 |
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depends on the ram amount & what videocard you will end up using that helps to determine if good gaming pc or not.
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19. December 2007 @ 15:48 |
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Thats where i come to a dead end as in the ram for now. I am not sure what to get. I know its DDR2, but theres 2 kinds. Theres DDR2 & DDR2 DUAL Channel. Lets say i just choose DDR2 then thats where i get stuck again, lol.. Theres like 5 different kinds, Like..
PC3200
PC4200
PC5400
PC6400
PC8000
How should i know? After i am told the right one to choose i probably will only go with 1-gig of ram for now. I mean thats really good since iv been only using 512ram right now in this old pc. LOL
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19. December 2007 @ 15:55 |
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you can use ddr2-800; that's pc6400. it says right HERE.
don't even go for 8gigs. you would need xp x64 or vista x64 to get past the 3.5gig limit. and always use a kit, so you can use dual channel.
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19. December 2007 @ 16:00 |
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Originally posted by cee43ja1:
you can use ddr2-800; that's pc6400. it says right HERE.
don't even go for 8gigs. you would need xp x64 or vista x64 to get past the 3.5gig limit. and always use a kit, so you can use dual channel.
Ok with that said, i'll go with RAM Since its the most popular. Think thats a good choice??
So nobody can give me there 2-cents on the motherboard or whatever else i am wanting to buy? I guess this will be a good choice then and cant wait until i get everything i need to get it running.
Thank you!
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19. December 2007 @ 16:07 |
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go with a set, like THIS. crucial is one of the respected names.
most members buy their motherboard and processor separately. so can't say much about combos. but the pentium d should be tossed in favor of a core 2 duo.
ps2: v7 scph-39001 - independence exploit - hdloader 0.8c - maxtor 300gb hdd
(+[__]%) psp slim ta-085v1: 6.60 PRO B10
wii (powered by bootmii/priiloader): 4.1u - d2x v10beta53-alt (base 56) - configurable usb loader v70r51/devolution r188 - wd scorpio black 7200rpm 320gig w/ ams venus ds2 enclosure
got a whole lot more to list . . .
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19. December 2007 @ 16:20 |
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So what CPU will you be going with? You haven't posted a link to that!
That motherboard does not come with a CPU. Give your budget it's also needlessly expensive and high-end.
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19. December 2007 @ 16:29 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
So what CPU will you be going with? You haven't posted a link to that!
That motherboard does not come with a CPU. Give your budget it's also needlessly expensive and high-end.
I have a link at the beginning of this thread. I just missed spelt it, opps.. lol..
U mean the CPU Fan Correct?? If thats it, then ya there's a link
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19. December 2007 @ 16:34 |
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No, you have no processor, only a fan for one.
Motherboards do not include a processor.
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19. December 2007 @ 16:39 |
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it does have a processor, sam. it's a pentium d 925 3.0ghz. the motherboard link is for a bundle.
ps2: v7 scph-39001 - independence exploit - hdloader 0.8c - maxtor 300gb hdd
(+[__]%) psp slim ta-085v1: 6.60 PRO B10
wii (powered by bootmii/priiloader): 4.1u - d2x v10beta53-alt (base 56) - configurable usb loader v70r51/devolution r188 - wd scorpio black 7200rpm 320gig w/ ams venus ds2 enclosure
got a whole lot more to list . . .
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19. December 2007 @ 16:40 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
No, you have no processor, only a fan for one.
Motherboards do not include a processor.
Its a Mombo/Cpu Bundle.
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19. December 2007 @ 17:05 |
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Heh, that page looked different the last time I looked!
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ddp
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19. December 2007 @ 17:07 |
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i think sam needs glasses.
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19. December 2007 @ 17:08 |
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Well i think im unsure about my motherboard and Cput Bundle. I may want a something better..
Does anyone know of a motherboard and a Cpu that will cost under $160 & that is still better then the Motherboard W/Cpu Bundle that i had listed on this thread??
I want something that will be good for gaming. It will have to fit in my Med Tower Case.
Please list everything i would need if i changed motherboard & Cpu please
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19. December 2007 @ 17:08 |
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19. December 2007 @ 17:22 |
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So as i read more and look around at forums, Iv been hearing these are good to go with..
CLICK HERE
If i go with that, I would have NO clue what to buy as a Motherboard that would cost Under $150 or so, Depending on wut i can afford and how fast i want this Tower Built.
Does this CPU Processor sound better???
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19. December 2007 @ 17:25 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. December 2007 @ 17:26
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19. December 2007 @ 21:19 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. December 2007 @ 21:22
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19. December 2007 @ 21:30 |
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it's better to spend the money on the cpu and motherboard, because it'll leave more room for the graphics card choices. also, the motherboard/cpu will hold out longer than a cheaper setup in the longrun.
ps2: v7 scph-39001 - independence exploit - hdloader 0.8c - maxtor 300gb hdd
(+[__]%) psp slim ta-085v1: 6.60 PRO B10
wii (powered by bootmii/priiloader): 4.1u - d2x v10beta53-alt (base 56) - configurable usb loader v70r51/devolution r188 - wd scorpio black 7200rpm 320gig w/ ams venus ds2 enclosure
got a whole lot more to list . . .
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19. December 2007 @ 21:32 |
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19. December 2007 @ 23:04 |
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They're certainly a better pair than any bundle.
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19. December 2007 @ 23:23 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. December 2007 @ 23:31
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19. December 2007 @ 23:53 |
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the cpu should come with a heatsink/fan already. and most likely it will have a thermal pad on it. your choice if you want to use thermal compounds instead of the pad.
as for a psu, never go cheap on them. antec, corsair, thermaltake, seasonic, are the brands to look at.
ps2: v7 scph-39001 - independence exploit - hdloader 0.8c - maxtor 300gb hdd
(+[__]%) psp slim ta-085v1: 6.60 PRO B10
wii (powered by bootmii/priiloader): 4.1u - d2x v10beta53-alt (base 56) - configurable usb loader v70r51/devolution r188 - wd scorpio black 7200rpm 320gig w/ ams venus ds2 enclosure
got a whole lot more to list . . .
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