Help me build my computer!, Hope this is where this topic goes... |
Help me build my computer!, Hope this is where this topic goes... |
Mar 20 2007, 07:56 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 124 Joined: 18-March 07 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 484 |
Anyways! Here is the deal!
All I have selected thus far is the case. and i wanted some help from you guys with motherboard and processor selection :-D I'm going for an uber gaming/media PC and I'll be getting windows vista for sure. Here is the case and specs that I'll need to follow for mobo guidelines: Link to case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811144151 Case Specs Model I was kind of considering getting the AMD Athlon 64 X2(Dual Processor) 4600+ Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...6819103751#spec Specs: Model So what I need to start of is a cost-efficient Motherboard that will be compatible with that processor(unless you recommend another one) and the mobo max dimensions for the case are: an ATX 11'x12' Hopefully some of you are really good at this, because this is my first attempt at building a computer :-D -------------------- |
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Mar 20 2007, 08:07 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 654 Joined: 19-November 06 From: California Member No.: 2 |
no time to read all this but i will say this. DO NOT BUY AMD. DUO INTELS ARE THE POWER HOUSE ATM.
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Mar 21 2007, 03:25 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 19-March 07 From: Omaha Member No.: 488 |
Vista is the Devil.
On my 9th reboot with After Effects... -Johnny- =Trio= -------------------- |
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Mar 21 2007, 03:35 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 654 Joined: 19-November 06 From: California Member No.: 2 |
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Mar 21 2007, 03:37 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 14-March 07 From: Brisbane, Australia Member No.: 456 |
Why would you do that to yourself? REVERT REVERT I TELL YOU!!! *HOLDS ARMS IN THE AIR* The POWER OF CRAP COMPELLED YOU!! THE POWER OF CRAP COMPELLED YOU! Rofl - ain't that the truth. The amount of people running around with Vista makes baby koala's cry. -------------------- |
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Mar 21 2007, 03:55 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 654 Joined: 19-November 06 From: California Member No.: 2 |
Yes I suppose it did. Don't get Vista until at LEAST 6 months after it comes out because it still has some major security holes and they won't fix some of them until the first service pack. not to mention installing this OS is like asking your programs to run slower than on XP. |
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Mar 21 2007, 07:25 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 124 Joined: 18-March 07 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 484 |
First of all, just like Tristan stated; Intel is the "Powerhouse" right now and is probably going to be for a little while. The Intel processor I recommend going with is the Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe. It may be a little bit more than the AMD you want to buy but in the end it is way worth it. Now for a motherboard to go with the Intel Core 2 Duo, I would go with this Gigabyte GA-965P-S3. I have had great experiences with Gigabyte. Very little problems but when you do have one, they are really good at getting it fixed. For a motherboard to go with the AMD you are thinking about, I would go with the Gigabyte GA-M61VME board. It is cost effective and a decent board. I have checked the dimensions for both of these boards and they both will fit into that case you are planning on getting. If you have any other questions, please ask them and we'll answer them as best as we can. Alright I'll look into those. Thanks for all the help. I'm sure ill be asking many questions :-) try not to hate me lol. QUOTE not to mention installing this OS is like asking your programs to run slower than on XP. Really? Some people i have asked about it, said it made their gaming and media programs incredibly smoother. ill go read some random reviews i suppose -------------------- |
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Mar 21 2007, 07:40 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 654 Joined: 19-November 06 From: California Member No.: 2 |
Alright I'll look into those. Thanks for all the help. I'm sure ill be asking many questions :-) try not to hate me lol. Really? Some people i have asked about it, said it made their gaming and media programs incredibly smoother. ill go read some random reviews i suppose You will soon be filled with so many reviews it will hurt and most if not all say OMG VISTA IS PRETTY BUT LIKE UM... pretty vs compatability and speed... yeah no thx |
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Mar 21 2007, 07:52 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 14-March 07 From: Brisbane, Australia Member No.: 456 |
OpenGL games and apps kick the dust under Vista - I know first hand :(
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Mar 21 2007, 12:12 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 124 Joined: 18-March 07 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 484 |
You guys have yet to steer me wrong. So, WindowsXp it is.
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Apr 18 2007, 08:36 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 124 Joined: 18-March 07 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 484 |
So, my case, Mobo, CD/DVD-RW's, 3 HDD's and Powersupply have all arrived.
Just waiting for processor, Video Card, and 2gb ram to show up then i get to start having the fun~ -------------------- |
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Apr 18 2007, 10:53 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 654 Joined: 19-November 06 From: California Member No.: 2 |
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Apr 18 2007, 11:07 PM
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Forum Troll - FLAME ME Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Jersey Member No.: 498 |
i still have all the old ones on popelimited
i would have added to this post but then we would get into a long discussion over building vs buying and im just not in the mood for that debate right now. -------------------- |
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Apr 18 2007, 11:16 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 654 Joined: 19-November 06 From: California Member No.: 2 |
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Apr 19 2007, 12:36 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 2-March 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 446 |
Help me too!!!
I won a processor and a graphics card that last xfire contest,...I finally thought why not build a rendering machine or something with it. Really all I need help with is what motherboard to get...and maybe what case/power supply too AMD Athlon 64 FX (DONT MAKE FUN OF IT TRISTAN I GOT IT FREE) XFX GeForce 7900 GT -------------------- |
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Apr 19 2007, 12:40 AM
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Forum Troll - FLAME ME Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Jersey Member No.: 498 |
i have a amd 64fx that thing is a work horse
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Apr 19 2007, 12:42 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 2-March 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 446 |
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Apr 19 2007, 01:03 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 654 Joined: 19-November 06 From: California Member No.: 2 |
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Apr 19 2007, 01:14 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 2-March 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 446 |
Thus negating your previous comment; AMD SUCKS BUT IT WAS FREE -------------------- |
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Apr 19 2007, 01:56 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 654 Joined: 19-November 06 From: California Member No.: 2 |
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