[beau_zo_brehm]

Hey! Was^? My name is Beau and I am building a new PC that is aimed at gaming. I am 13 and this will be the first computer I have ever built any help would be appreciated.

Upload the specs and tell me what you think!

[Vormund]

Hmm, interesting. I'd only get the things you actually want (unless you're rich, of course)...'cause things like the ZIP drive would almost be useless/and are fading quick.

And pricing in general--some are good, some are ok, and some are pretty over-priced...I'd look around at different places (eBay is a good place to start), or pricewatch.com. Of course there are many computer-part dealers on the web.

But it pretty much looks like you know what you're doing...so there really isn't all too much to help with!

[beau_zo_brehm]

Originally posted by Xula
Hmm, interesting. I'd only get the things you actually want (unless you're rich, of course)...'cause things like the ZIP drive would almost be useless/and are fading quick.

And pricing in general--some are good, some are ok, and some are pretty over-priced...I'd look around at different places (eBay is a good place to start), or pricewatch.com. Of course there are many computer-part dealers on the web.

But it pretty much looks like you know what you're doing...so there really isn't all too much to help with!

I think this is what I'll want, I'm a hardcore gamer and I play some of the most demanding games. I don't want to have to upgrade for a year or 2 but I want it to be easily upgradeable af6ter that. Btw can I get any help choosin a pretty cheap flat panel monitor!?

[beau_zo_brehm]

I think I've found my monitor!

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...112-148&depa=0

[rakesh_1024]

I think this is what I'll want, I'm a hardcore gamer and I play some of the most demanding games.

If U r a hardcore gamer, invest on a good graphics card.
This is the most important part for gamers.
With FX5200 U would be able to play the present games at low settings. But when newer games like Doom3 would be introduced,it would simply fail.
Go for Nvidia Fx5950 or better still ATI Radeon 9800pro.

Investing on Zip drive is a complete waste of money(unless U really need that) When U have a DVD Writer.

As far as the Motherboard is concerned Go for 865 or 875 model.
Avoid 845 model mobos.They are outdated.

[beau_zo_brehm]

Originally posted by rakesh_1024
If U r a hardcore gamer, invest on a good graphics card.
This is the most important part for gamers.
With FX5200 U would be able to play the present games at low settings. But when newer games like Doom3 would be introduced,it would simply fail.
Go for Nvidia Fx5950 or better still ATI Radeon 9800pro.

Investing on Zip drive is a complete waste of money(unless U really need that) When U have a DVD Writer.

As far as the Motherboard is concerned Go for 865 or 875 model.
Avoid 845 model mobos.They are outdated.

Thanks! That was alot of helpful info, I think I found a better motherboard, tell me what you think.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...121-180&depa=0

btw I'm still looking for a quality graphics card!

edit: I found the Radeon card you told me about, how many MB do u reccomend? I'd like to get the card for under $250 if possible but I want top quality!

2nd edit: I think I found the card for the price I'm willing to pay for with 256 MB

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-361&depa=0

What do you think?

[beau_zo_brehm]

*catches breath* OK! I think I have the final specs for the computer I am going to be building here in about a month, if I'm lucky prices will have taken another drop by the and I can get my stuff for just over $2000!



Thanks for all the help, and feedback is still appreciated!

[ATIRAGEPRO]

I'd think it would be better if you get a AMD Athalon XP instead of a P4. Not that the P4 is bad or anything, it's just that the Athalon is more of a gamers processor. That just my opinion.

[rakesh_1024]

U would get more feedbacks if U post in the Hardware Zone.

Btw,If I were U,I would go for an AMD Processor.
They are better performers than those of Intel and come at a lower price.

[beau_zo_brehm]

Originally posted by ATIRAGEPRO
I'd think it would be better if you get a AMD Athalon XP instead of a P4. Not that the P4 is bad or anything, it's just that the Athalon is more of a gamers processor. That just my opinion.

ya, I realize that, since the computer I'm using now is an AMD Athalon XP, but I have yet to own a P4 and that's what I want. I appreciate it anyway!

Btw has anyone here ever used one of intels HT processors? That's what I'm getting and I'd like to know if you noticed an improvement in it.