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08-09-2007, 04:12 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 29
|  First Time Builder Seeking Advice and Help
I am new to building computers and this will be my first one. I spent my whole spring/summer saving my money to buy the componets for a new computer. I will manly use this computer for gaming. Please take a look at my build and feel free to post any suggestions. I am trying to cut this list down to make the computer cheaper without sacraficing performace or quality. Also, I want to make sure I didnt miss any componets I may need including cables for each componet, thermal grease, IDE or SATA cables (I am completely confused on the difference between the 2 and wether my motherboard come with enough cables) or any other things so please feel free to tell me if I am missing something.
Processor - E6750 Micro Center Online - the center of .computer shopping
Power Supply - Corsair 520 (I am looking to go cheaper on this but if it is possible I would prefer modular) Newegg.com - 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
Motherboard - P35-DS3 (I noticed gigabyte offered cheaper versions and am unsure what the difference between them are) Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Memory - Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1gb ddr2 800 Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Graphics Card - EVGA 8800GTS Newegg.com - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Hard Drive - Seagate 250gb 7200.10 Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Case - NZXT Lexa Newegg.com - NZXT LEXA BlackLine Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
CD/DVD Burner - Samsung Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X 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 Technology - OEM
Heatsink - Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail
Monitor - Samsung 216BW Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 216BW Black-Silver 21.6" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 3000:1(1000:1) - Retail
OS - Windows Vista Home Premium (not sure if this is the right one to buy) Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
I plan to purchase all the parts from NewEgg except for the processor because I found a better deal at my local retailer. I have a keybaord, mouse, and speakers already. Thanks for any help  | 
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08-09-2007, 04:14 PM
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Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8,090
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OMG, all these parts are the PERFECT build that TF recommends.
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08-09-2007, 04:22 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 29
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Is the after market HS absolutley necessary? I wouldn't OC the CPU much perhaps 3.0 GHZ max, and was wondering if thats possible on the stock heatsink. Also if I plan to purchase the after market heatsink at a later point is it difficult to remove the stock one and replace it with the one I have listed? I read somewhere that the thermal grease melts itself on to the CPU so I was unsure how difficult it is to remove when switching heatsinks. Also does the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro come with thermal grease pre applyed?
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08-09-2007, 04:25 PM
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Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8,090
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AM HSF is not necessary if you don't O/C. But buying one for the heck of it will help the CPU run cooler, thus faster. The TP doesn't melt. It is usually ALWAYS at a peanut butter consistency.
The AC Freezer 7 Pro does come with TP. Just buy one and install it the time.
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My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V.
"The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in."
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Originally Posted by Norcent I need to stop using the internet. |
Last edited by peterhuang913; 08-09-2007 at 04:27 PM.
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08-09-2007, 04:30 PM
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Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8,090
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Originally Posted by b1gapl | Yea, I was like o.0, a new member with the parts that we recommend. lol
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My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V.
"The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in."
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Originally Posted by Norcent I need to stop using the internet. | | |
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08-09-2007, 04:31 PM
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Lord Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,834
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Originally Posted by b1gapl | Ya it looks like he lurked alot or just read all of your past posts  | |
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08-09-2007, 04:36 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 29
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Originally Posted by b1gapl | is buy.com just as good and trustworthy as newegg? also am i missing any cables for the monitor or any sata cables or anything? I breifly talked to a bestbuy employee and he told me I needed to buy a dual link DVI cable because the one the monitor came with he said was cheap quality, is this true? I already purchased the monitor and it does have a DVI cable but I have no idea how good it is. | |
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08-09-2007, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 12,165
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I bought a few parts from buy.com, and the service was great.
The DVI cable included with the monitor, should suffice enough.
All the SATA cables you need, is included with the motherboard.
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08-09-2007, 04:37 PM
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Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8,090
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Don't worry. A cheap DVI cable should suffice. Buy when you realize you need it. Same with other cables.
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My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V.
"The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in."
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Originally Posted by Norcent I need to stop using the internet. | | |
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