I just want to say THANKU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127490

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-371-016&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009266

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131660

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-226-095&SortField=3&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103656

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129058

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151175

I actually posted on here a couple of weeks ago but that plan didn't fall through due to unforeseen circumstances, but I'm back with a new build. haha So I was hoping to get your opinion on the parts I picked out. Again, I am a noob at all this so I'm unsure if any of these parts are compatible with each other. I actually plan on buying all these things today so if anybody, aside from the OP, could help as soon as possible, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

vicscrape

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231225

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

[QUOTE="vicscrape"]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127490

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-371-016&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009266

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131660

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=20-226-095&SortField=3&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103656

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129058

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151175

I actually posted on here a couple of weeks ago but that plan didn't fall through due to unforeseen circumstances, but I'm back with a new build. haha So I was hoping to get your opinion on the parts I picked out. Again, I am a noob at all this so I'm unsure if any of these parts are compatible with each other. I actually plan on buying all these things today so if anybody, aside from the OP, could help as soon as possible, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

vicscrape

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231225

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

How about this one then?

Also, about my GPU, do you think the one I picked out is a good one or is there another one that would give me more bang for my buck?

Thanks again!

Hey guys I am wondering if the following stuff would be ok for some 3D animation/modeling and gaming as well :D

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115067

Motherboard:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131620

GPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150448

PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159062

RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145278

HDD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145304

Case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144

This would cost around $660 :D

I just built my first computer and this guide was my number one source for how to do it. Thanks!

Hey guys I am wondering if the following stuff would be ok for some 3D animation/modeling and gaming as well :D

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115067

Motherboard:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131620

GPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150448

PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159062

RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145278

HDD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145304

Case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147144

This would cost around $660 :D

Ipik_Fenris

ok i have a crappy little 1.8 ghz dual core (E2160) processor and its really holding me back in gaming. (really wanna play black ops) so im planning on getting this card ---> AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX. the thing is im really nervous about doing this. iv done hard drives, graphics cards, and power supplys and just a bunch of little stuf like that but doing the processor just seems different to me. but the part that worrys me the most is if my motherboard is compadible with the processor. or even if my whole computer is. (i know NOTHING about installing processors) but here are my system stats. please tell me if ill have any problems installing this processor please.

windows 7-2gb ram- E2160 processor-9600gso-500watt power supply-

i cant find out what motherboard my computer has which is probably the most important thing you need to know for doing this. so here are the numbers on my computer telling what it is (i guess) AM1640-BD2160A ACER

thanks to all that help. =)

ok i have a crappy little 1.8 ghz dual core (E2160) processor and its really holding me back in gaming. (really wanna play black ops) so im planning on getting this card ---> AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX. the thing is im really nervous about doing this. iv done hard drives, graphics cards, and power supplys and just a bunch of little stuf like that but doing the processor just seems different to me. but the part that worrys me the most is if my motherboard is compadible with the processor. or even if my whole computer is. (i know NOTHING about installing processors) but here are my system stats. please tell me if ill have any problems installing this processor please.

windows 7-2gb ram- E2160 processor-9600gso-500watt power supply-

i cant find out what motherboard my computer has which is probably the most important thing you need to know for doing this. so here are the numbers on my computer telling what it is (i guess) AM1640-BD2160A ACER

thanks to all that help. =)

zacharyheck22

Very good post, i'm thinking about building a new gamin' machine myself,, that would help,

Thank you,,

Hey guys. Im very close to building a new rig. I just need a few more things. BTW I plan to SLI later on after i get a new DSLR. I was thinking of not SLIing...but i have the money so i will. Anyway here is what I have. The only other thing i need is an aftermarket cooler since i plan to OC my 2600k in the high 4ghz range maybe even higher if possible, but idk if it could survive the higher voltage.

I'm atempting to replace my ATI Radeon X1650 series graphics card with an Nvidia geforce 8600GT card, when i put it in and start my PC it seems to be running, but my monitor get no signal from both ports on the card. Any ideas?

Feel free to message me/reply here if you have any ideas that might help me out.

I plan on building my first rig for gaming but I have no idea what parts to choose and I dont want to end up havin imcompatable parts or bottlenecking. I have a fifteen hundred dollar budget if any of you guys have some input on which parts I should buy? I've been going to different websites looking at some good parts but even the good parts have issues that idk about and I dont want to end up screwing myself over on my hard earned money.iOverkill

Are all parts labeled on the motherboard?

awesome guide, will be using this when i build my first computer next week :)

squeeeeeeee

Woohoo! My first rig is now loading Windows 7 and looks to be raring to go. All fans are working and drives read.

Thank you very much. This guide convinced me I should take a shot at doing it myself. The Asus mobo manual was also very helpful, Asus rocks.

Only one question: I could not find an 8 or 6+2 pin connection on my PSU for a 5870 Eyefinity 2GB. Instead, I used the 2x molex to 1x 8 pin adaptor that came with the card. Do you think that's safe over the long-term rather than just buying a better (Corsair) PSU? It's an Ultra 650W PSU, so I thought it would be fine, but what do you think?

Woohoo! My first rig is now loading Windows 7 and looks to be raring to go. All fans are working and drives read.

Thank you very much. This guide convinced me I should take a shot at doing it myself. The Asus mobo manual was also very helpful, Asus rocks.

Only one question: I could not find an 8 or 6+2 pin connection on my PSU for a 5870 Eyefinity 2GB. Instead, I used the 2x molex to 1x 8 pin adaptor that came with the card. Do you think that's safe over the long-term rather than just buying a better (Corsair) PSU? It's an Ultra 650W PSU, so I thought it would be fine, but what do you think?

KristoffBrujah

Hey, I am thinking about using this guide. :D

I'm going to buy most things from www.overclock.co.uk, A few questions:

1. I can't find that case, how much does the case matter or does it just have to support this ATX motherboard?

2. I will need to get a network card right?

3. The CPU listed is dual core, I can install a quad core instead right? If so how can I find out which ones are compatible? For e.g. I have seen these:

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-840-32Ghz-Quad-Core-Socket-AM3-Retail_36789.html

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-955-32GHz-Black-Edition-Quad-Core-Socket-AM3-Retail_8743.html

They are both quad cores right, would they both be compatible?

4. What would be a better GPU? I was looking to spend £100 the one listed is about £60 here.

5. RAM question. I have lost a lot of PC knowledge. Does the RAM have to be DDR2 or is it the DIMM that matters? if so 240pin DIMM or are they all 240pins?

That's all for now.

Any help will be appreciated! :)

Hey, I am thinking about using this guide. :D

I'm going to buy most things from www.overclock.co.uk, A few questions:

1. I can't find that case, how much does the case matter or does it just have to support this ATX motherboard?

2. I will need to get a network card right?

3. The CPU listed is dual core, I can install a quad core instead right? If so how can I find out which ones are compatible? For e.g. I have seen these:

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-840-32Ghz-Quad-Core-Socket-AM3-Retail_36789.html

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-955-32GHz-Black-Edition-Quad-Core-Socket-AM3-Retail_8743.html

They are both quad cores right, would they both be compatible?

4. What would be a better GPU? I was looking to spend £100 the one listed is about £60 here.

5. RAM question. I have lost a lot of PC knowledge. Does the RAM have to be DDR2 or is it the DIMM that matters? if so 240pin DIMM or are they all 240pins?

That's all for now.

Any help will be appreciated! :)

SaltyMeatballs

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

Hey, I am thinking about using this guide. :D

I'm going to buy most things from www.overclock.co.uk, A few questions:

1. I can't find that case, how much does the case matter or does it just have to support this ATX motherboard?

2. I will need to get a network card right?

3. The CPU listed is dual core, I can install a quad core instead right? If so how can I find out which ones are compatible? For e.g. I have seen these:

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-840-32Ghz-Quad-Core-Socket-AM3-Retail_36789.html

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-955-32GHz-Black-Edition-Quad-Core-Socket-AM3-Retail_8743.html

They are both quad cores right, would they both be compatible?

4. What would be a better GPU? I was looking to spend £100 the one listed is about £60 here.

5. RAM question. I have lost a lot of PC knowledge. Does the RAM have to be DDR2 or is it the DIMM that matters? if so 240pin DIMM or are they all 240pins?

That's all for now.

Any help will be appreciated! :)

General_X

Do all processors come with the fan and heatsink?

One thing about the case, some come with a 24pin PSU, would that be okay and would it have all the connectors to build this rig?

What graphics card would you recommend, I am planning on spending about £100 on it (maybe a little more).

What about when you start it up for the first time, aside from installing windows, is there anything else that needs to be done (like BIOS, voltage, etc)?

[QUOTE="General_X"][QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

Hey, I am thinking about using this guide. :D

I'm going to buy most things from www.overclock.co.uk, A few questions:

1. I can't find that case, how much does the case matter or does it just have to support this ATX motherboard?

2. I will need to get a network card right?

3. The CPU listed is dual core, I can install a quad core instead right? If so how can I find out which ones are compatible? For e.g. I have seen these:

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-840-32Ghz-Quad-Core-Socket-AM3-Retail_36789.html

http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-955-32GHz-Black-Edition-Quad-Core-Socket-AM3-Retail_8743.html

They are both quad cores right, would they both be compatible?

4. What would be a better GPU? I was looking to spend £100 the one listed is about £60 here.

5. RAM question. I have lost a lot of PC knowledge. Does the RAM have to be DDR2 or is it the DIMM that matters? if so 240pin DIMM or are they all 240pins?

That's all for now.

Any help will be appreciated! :)

SaltyMeatballs

Do all processors come with the fan and heatsink?

One thing about the case, some come with a 24pin PSU, would that be okay and would it have all the connectors to build this rig?

What graphics card would you recommend, I am planning on spending about £100 on it (maybe a little more).

What about when you start it up for the first time, aside from installing windows, is there anything else that needs to be done (like BIOS, voltage, etc)?

Legendaryscmt

I did, thanks. My stuff just arrived, and on the box of the processor it says with heat skin fan...? I will be opening my stuff soon.

Edit: yes, there is definitely a heatsink with a fan on top.

I did, thanks. My stuff just arrived, and on the box of the processor it says with heat skin fan...? I will be opening my stuff soon.

Edit: yes, there is definitely a heatsink with a fan on top.

SaltyMeatballs

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

I did, thanks. My stuff just arrived, and on the box of the processor it says with heat skin fan...? I will be opening my stuff soon.

Edit: yes, there is definitely a heatsink with a fan on top.

emperorzhang66

It's nice, tried the Crysis demo and it ran well. Just gonna update Direct X to the latest version. Now that I have built my rig I can't go back to buying one now, and I can't wait to get into PC gaming.

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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3, AMD 770, AM
RAM: 4GB Corsair DDR3 PC3-10600 (1333) N
Case: Coolermaster HAF 922, Black, Mid T
Graphics card: 1GB XFX HD 5850, PCI-E 2.1 (x16), 4
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 840, Propus Core, 3.2Ghz
PSU: 500W Corsair CMPSU-500CXUK Builder
HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD10EALS Caviar

Ordered some more RAM since then.

(photo I posted in my blog)

[QUOTE="emperorzhang66"][QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

I did, thanks. My stuff just arrived, and on the box of the processor it says with heat skin fan...? I will be opening my stuff soon.

Edit: yes, there is definitely a heatsink with a fan on top.

SaltyMeatballs

It's nice, tried the Crysis demo and it ran well. Just gonna update Direct X to the latest version. Now that I have built my rig I can't go back to buying one now, and I can't wait to get into PC gaming.

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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3, AMD 770, AM
RAM: 4GB Corsair DDR3 PC3-10600 (1333) N
Case: Coolermaster HAF 922, Black, Mid T
Graphics card: 1GB XFX HD 5850, PCI-E 2.1 (x16), 4
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 840, Propus Core, 3.2Ghz
PSU: 500W Corsair CMPSU-500CXUK Builder
HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD10EALS Caviar

Ordered some more RAM since then.

(photo I posted in my blog)

Nice, im building my first gaming rig tomorrow (hope all the items arrive early), dont know if i'll be able to sleep tonight lol.

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

[QUOTE="emperorzhang66"] Hows the rig doing for you? Since i'm too lazy to read a few pages back, what your specs?lambalot

It's nice, tried the Crysis demo and it ran well. Just gonna update Direct X to the latest version. Now that I have built my rig I can't go back to buying one now, and I can't wait to get into PC gaming.

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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3, AMD 770, AM
RAM: 4GB Corsair DDR3 PC3-10600 (1333) N
Case: Coolermaster HAF 922, Black, Mid T
Graphics card: 1GB XFX HD 5850, PCI-E 2.1 (x16), 4
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 840, Propus Core, 3.2Ghz
PSU: 500W Corsair CMPSU-500CXUK Builder
HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD10EALS Caviar

Ordered some more RAM since then.

(photo I posted in my blog)

Nice, im building my first gaming rig tomorrow (hope all the items arrive early), dont know if i'll be able to sleep tonight lol.

[QUOTE="emperorzhang66"][QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

I did, thanks. My stuff just arrived, and on the box of the processor it says with heat skin fan...? I will be opening my stuff soon.

Edit: yes, there is definitely a heatsink with a fan on top.

SaltyMeatballs

It's nice, tried the Crysis demo and it ran well. Just gonna update Direct X to the latest version. Now that I have built my rig I can't go back to buying one now, and I can't wait to get into PC gaming.

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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3, AMD 770, AM
RAM: 4GB Corsair DDR3 PC3-10600 (1333) N
Case: Coolermaster HAF 922, Black, Mid T
Graphics card: 1GB XFX HD 5850, PCI-E 2.1 (x16), 4
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 840, Propus Core, 3.2Ghz
PSU: 500W Corsair CMPSU-500CXUK Builder
HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD10EALS Caviar

Ordered some more RAM since then.

(photo I posted in my blog)

That is a great rig. Pc gaming, once you experience it you'll never go back. And if you do won't be long till you miss it :D Don't like the white Optical drive tho :P