Building PC for first time, 2200 dollar limit.

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4. June 2008 @ 02:14

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Hi all, I plan on building a new PC in the summer, (July - August), and was wondering if somebody could help me decide on the best parts to get for the value. Sammorris has already helped me alot, and I was looking to get more opinions.

This is what I have so far...

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...15042&Tpk=q9450

MOBO -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128331

RAM -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

HDD -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...pk=veliciraptor

CASE -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146017

PSU -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

Sound Card -
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?s...Creative%20Labs

Monitor -
A 24" with HDMI, preferably Samsung.

Graphics Card -
Wait for the 9900GX2?

Fans -
How many extra fans should I get to keep it running cool? I don't want my computer sounding like a vacuum cleaner, but I want to have it run cool at the same time.

How different is it between liquid/air cooling?

Is there anything that I'm missing, and could I make better choices on the parts I will purchase?

*P.S - The computer will be mostly used for gaming, video editing, and watching movies.

Hope to hear from you soon

Antec 1200
Intel Q9550
Gigabyte X48-DS4
Western Digital Velociraptor
Corsair Dominator DDR2-8500 (2x2)
Tuniq Tower 120
Visiontek 4870 X2
Samsung 2493HM
Logitech G15 Keyboard
Cyber Snipa Stinger Mouse (3200 DPI)
Logitech Z-4 Speakers

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AfterDawn Addict

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4. June 2008 @ 10:02

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Well, i've apparently already done my share, but to comment on your component list:

CPU: Excellent
Motherboard: Excellent
RAM: Excellent
HDD: Outstanding
Case: Outstanding
PSU: Mediocre
Sound Card: Overpriced

Use this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002
This sound card will do fine: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102017
As for the graphics card, I don't know of any 9900GTX that exists. You may be referring to the GTX280, which will be a card worth waiting for.
Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001263

You shouldn't have cooling issues in that case, I use it and I don't. Water cooling will not be necessary. If you plan to overclock the CPU though, you will want to get an aftermarket cooler like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003

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krj15489

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4. June 2008 @ 12:37

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you can save some money by buying the same case without an included psu.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146018

AfterDawn Addict

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4. June 2008 @ 12:43

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Whoops my mistake, I didn't even notice he chose the one with the PSU. Yeah, go with the one without, for obvious reasons.

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4. June 2008 @ 18:21

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Thanks for the replies!

You guys have been a great help to me.

I live in Canada,
so unfortunately I can't buy anything from newegg .. >=(

What are some good, reliable places I can purchase the parts online?

Also, what kind of CD/DVD Drive is the most reliable?

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AfterDawn Addict

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4. June 2008 @ 18:46

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http:/www.canadacomputers.com

As for DVD drives, Sony/NEC Optiarc drives are good, as are Pioneer and LG.

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Junior Member

5. June 2008 @ 00:49

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Great.
This is looking pretty good, a few more questions though.

1) Will this PC run relatively quiet?
2) The GTX280, is it slated for a July release?
3) Do you think the next card ATI is planning on releasing would be better than Nvidia's?

AfterDawn Addict

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5. June 2008 @ 11:40

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Better is relative. It won't be faster, but it'll use far less power, be quieter and significantly cheaper.

If you use the PSU I recommended, that PC will be very quiet.

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Junior Member

5. June 2008 @ 18:24

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Awesome.
You've been a great help, thanks a lot! =)