Cpu
• Want
o Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Processor BX80569Q9550 - 2.83GHz, 12MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad-Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan
o Price: 289.99
o http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3952342
• Condition: Only if I can get it for 200-240. Try ebay.
• Backup:
o Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Processor BX80580Q9400 - 2.66GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad-Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan
o Price: 229.99
o http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4089664
• Condition: Try getting for 160-200 off ebay.
• Both use 95watts
Mobo
• Want:
o Asus P5Q-E Green Motherboard - Intel P45, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, S/PDIF, Dual Gigabit LAN, Firewire, USB 2.0, eSATA, RAID
o Price: $159.99. Try ebay for 100-120.
o http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3940038
• backup:
o Asus P5Q Motherboard - Intel P45, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, S/PDIF, Gigabit LAN, Firewire, USB 2.0, SATA, RAID
o Price: 129.99 .Try ebay for 70-100.
o http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3940037
HardDrive
• Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
• Price: 49.99. Free Shipping
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148261
Dvd burner
• Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM
• Price: 29.99; free shipping.
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
Power supply
• Power Up / 550-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA-Ready / Power Supply
• Price: 39.99
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2227022
Cooling products
• Cpu fan: PowerUp P4 CPU Cooling Fan - Socket 775, Copper Base
• Price:14.98
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3302824
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Ram
• G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
• Price:42.99. Free shipping.
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231226
Case
• Apevia X-Pleasure Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Fron USB and FireWire Ports and 500-Watt Power Supply
• Price: 119.99
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2380196&CatId=1857
• Side note: Comes with 500 watt power supply
• Need help on this one. Want to find one that opens easily enough.
All in one readers
• Sabrent Internal 64-in-1 Multi Flash Media Card Reader - USB 2.0, Black, 3.5", Self Powered, SDHC Support, Vista Ready
• Price: 14.96
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1871218
Video card
• Visiontek Radeon HD 2600 Pro Video Card - 512MB DDR2, PCI Express, CrossFire Ready, Dual DVI, HDTV, HDMI Support, Video Card
• Price: $109.96
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3444885&CatId=2349
Total 833 max (without the power supply)
743 Lowest.
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Feedback on first computer build
Author
I recently decided to build a new computer. So after looking around and reading guides on how to choose computer parts I think I have my new system, but before I buy all the parts I just wanted some feedback.
Cpu 1
Cpu 2-backup
Mobo 1
Mobo 2-backup
HardDrive
Dvd burner
Power supply
Cpu fan
Ram 2x2GB
Case with 500 psu
All in one reader
Video card
I put it into source code so that it wouldn't fill up the entire page, so what do you guys think? and did I make any bad decisions in choosing my parts? e.g. incompatibility and what not.
Edit: put in some hyper links to make it faster for you guys
The processors you picked are very powerful compared to your GFX card choice.
What are you going to use this computer for? If its for gaming I suggest upgrading the GFX card and hard drive to at least 500gb.
What are you going to use this computer for? If its for gaming I suggest upgrading the GFX card and hard drive to at least 500gb.
Author
Yea I know the GFX card is weak, but I was planning on upgrading that later when I have the money and I don't use that much hard drive space so 250gig right now is fine.
Edit: I might switch my cpu to core 2 duo instead and then eventually upgrade to quad... I'm not sure what to do
[Edited by - Shadowwoelf on March 20, 2009 3:01:13 AM]
Edit: I might switch my cpu to core 2 duo instead and then eventually upgrade to quad... I'm not sure what to do
[Edited by - Shadowwoelf on March 20, 2009 3:01:13 AM]
Go with the highest stock clocked standard edition Core 2 Duo processor for now, and then throw in a cheap surplus Quad core in 2-3 years. (Unless you have projects you can actually use the quad core for)
I would also suggest at least a 320+ gb hard drive, or at the very least expect to upgrade and a second drive soon.
You are listing a Power Supply, and a Case with included Power Supply. I suggest finding a case with removable dust screens on the intakes, I personally will never buy a case without them again. (Currently using an Antec P180, black.)
I would also suggest at least a 320+ gb hard drive, or at the very least expect to upgrade and a second drive soon.
You are listing a Power Supply, and a Case with included Power Supply. I suggest finding a case with removable dust screens on the intakes, I personally will never buy a case without them again. (Currently using an Antec P180, black.)
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