New PC build, insight appreciated

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by yBottle, Feb 19, 2011.

  1. yBottle

    yBottle Private E-2

    Hey guys, I've been out of the loop for a long time in the computer world. I'm building a new computer on Tiger Direct (canada), and there are three things I'm concerned about.

    First, is everything compatible with each other? I cheaped out on the motherboard to save some money and maybe it was a bad idea.

    Second, am I forgetting something important? Some piece of hardware? (already have a mouse, mic, speakers)

    lastly, am I really being economical? Are there far better deals? All I want to be able to do is play current gen games, like COD or Battlefield 3 coming out.

    I really appreciate your time, I'll be ordering this in less than a week. (I'm impartial towards ati/nividia intel/athlon so no restrictions)

    Thank you!

    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/sectors/w...0F-5AAE-4D66-87E0-1FC0B10A2293&Desc=michaelpc
     
  2. bailmeout

    bailmeout Specialist

    The motherboard and the processor do not match, the specific one is for AMD Processors. Look for a motherboard which supports 1366 Socket (Supports the i7 you chose)
    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicati...ch.asp?CatId=13&sel=Detail;31_174_44818_44818 (to give you some ideas)

    Hard drive is a little slow, try look for 7500 RPMS or even a small SSD for your windows instalation if you can. SSD would help a lot with BF3 and loading maps. RAM could be a bit faster.
    Pm me if you like with your budget and I will have a look for you.
     

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