[Vonshudo]

Hey guys, I'm going to build a computer for the first time and I need some help picking out the components. Gaming is my top priority, followed by multimedia. My budget is about $1000, a little more if necessary. In addition to all the basic components, I also need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers. I don't need a sound card right now but I want the ability to be able to install one later

I don't know if this is standard in most computers so I'll just say this: The computer must be capable of being connected to a VCR and copying the contents of the tape onto the computer or burn onto a DVD. (I'm guessing that would have to do with the motherboard)

Finally, I may or may not be able to connect the computer to the dsl modem directly with an ethernet cable. So I need an alternative, in terms of wireless.

I have basic parts in mind that I want but I fear that with the addition of everything else I need, it may be over my budget. So please help with my selection.

Thank you very much

[Fat.Clown]

I have one suggestion

Newegg.com - Leadtek TV2000XP/EXPERT Tuner Card PCI Interface - Retail

[Invisible]

q6600
Abit IP35-E
3850 256mb
Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1gb DDR2 800
Hanns-G 19-20''
Arctic Freezer Pro 7
Seagate 320gb
Rosewill 550 watt
D-Link Wireless apapter
Keyboard/mouse your choice

[Vonshudo]

Ok so I have picked out what i really want but its a little over my budget...

PROCESSOR= Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail= $280

VIDEO CARD= PNY VCG88512GXPB G92 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 PureVideo HD Technology HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail= $260

PSU= CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail= $110

RAM= Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail= $75

MOBO= GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail= $127

HARD DRIVE= Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320820A 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM= $75

COOLER= ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail (this doesn't need thermal paste right?)= $22

CASE= *********need help picking this out**********

MONITOR= Acer AL1916WAbd Black 19" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 - Retail= $180

KEYBOARD= Logitech UltraX Silver/Black 104 Normal Keys 6 Function Keys USB Standard Media Keyboard - OEM= $19

MOUSE= Logitech MX518 2-Tone 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB + PS/2 Wired Optical 1600 dpi Gaming-Grade Mouse - Retail= $40

SPEAKERS= Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System - OEM= $39

TOTAL= $1230


So the total is $1230 without even a case and I really need to shave off a couple hundred dollars, but I'm not sure what to take away without sacrificing too much performance. Some help would be appreciated.

[Nukem]

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100226L Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

[Invisible]

^^ yup looks good
i have that same keyboard works great

[TheCoolguy]

hey man looks good i bought a xclio power supply a year ago running with a overclocked core 2 duo, 8800gts superclocked, 2 gigs ram and it works flawlessly for half the price of the psu ur getting.

Xclio is a branch of Antec's company so the quality is all there but your saving yourself a lot of money too!

Newegg.com - XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply 115/ 230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail

you wont regret it. great product.

[Vonshudo]

Ok I have revised my list. Anything changed is in red


PROCESSOR= Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail= $190

VIDEO CARD= SAPPHIRE 100226L Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail= $200

PSU= XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W Power Supply 115/ 230 V UL, CUL, TUV, CB, VDE, FIMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO - Retail= $50

RAM= Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail= $75

MOBO= GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail= $127

HARD DRIVE= Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320820A 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM= $75

COOLER= ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail (this doesn't need thermal paste right?)= $22

CASE= COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail= $50

CD DRIVE= LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail= $38

MONITOR= Acer AL1916WAbd Black 19" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 - Retail= $180

KEYBOARD= Logitech UltraX Silver/Black 104 Normal Keys 6 Function Keys USB Standard Media Keyboard - OEM= $19

MOUSE= Logitech MX518 2-Tone 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB + PS/2 Wired Optical 1600 dpi Gaming-Grade Mouse - Retail= $40

SPEAKERS= Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System - OEM= $39

TOTAL= $1100


Is the motherboard fine as it is, or do I need to switch it to the Abit IP35-E or is there even a cheaper option that will work as well?

Finally, if someone could just look that over and make sure it's all compatible and good that would be great.

[Vonshudo]

could someone please check it over?

[Nukem]

Looks good... everything is compatible and will work fine together. maybe this mobo might save a couple of bucks?

Newegg.com - ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail