which parts shoud i get should i get?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Shane Thrice, Jun 26, 2009.

  1. Shane Thrice

    Shane Thrice Private First Class

    well im getting a new computer for gaming and im going to build a barebones one (first time). im buying this case. . .

    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3911521

    with this cpu . . .

    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3574211&CatId=2398

    and i will be buying this type of ram (DDR3 8 gigs). . .

    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4350429

    and for memory i will be buying this hardrive. . .

    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138742&CatId=4357

    and i will get these two graphics cards with a crossfire connection, both are . . .

    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4387008&Sku=P450-4870

    i just don't know what motherboard to get cause i need a socket 775 that id compatible with my CPU and i need a mother board that supports 4 ddr3 slots and has TWO PCIE X16 slots that is crossfire ready. and if i were to get this how much power would i need? would 1000W work? and am i missing anything? do i HAVE to have a sound card and does the case come with a diskdrive? I don't know what else i would need, so you guys would be helpful if you filled me in.:)
     
  2. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    It would be easier for folk if you copied the descriptions instead of the links or linked the descriptions, the best.;) Then we can see at a glance.:) Nice machine so far, you'll be running X64 then?

    If you're getting a highend rig like that, look at quad CPU's or even i7 if you have the money.
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2009
  3. Shane Thrice

    Shane Thrice Private First Class

    ok ill keep that in mind thankyou.
     
  4. KingSteve

    KingSteve MajorGeek

    are you able to run ddr3 without an i7?
     
  5. Dacads

    Dacads Corporal

    The best deal I could find on tigerdirect:

    http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4316659&CatId=3495

    This will be able to run the CPU and RAM you want ;)

    Oh and if you want SLI with that card you have linked then it says "500 Watt or greater power supply with two 75W 6-pin PCI Express® power connectors recommended (600 Watt and four 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)”.
    Next time read the gfx card specs ect properly and you will find out any info :p
     
  6. Drizzles

    Drizzles First Sergeant

    Yes a Core2 should be able to run DDR3 but i agree go for at LEAST a Core2Quad .. preferably an i7 with such a high end rig ...

    I'd change that CPU to an E9200 i think it is Core2Quad at the very least.

    Also I've been using Gigabyte mobos for ages and they have some REALLY nice and reliable boards for high end 775 systems. The system I'm using now has a high end Gigabyte mobo in it.

    This one for example Gigabyte P45T EXTREME

    I'm pretty sure that can handle your RAM too ...
     
  7. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    Most motherboards have sound cards built-in, and the quality of sound is really quite good. Most have at least 5.1 surround sound, and up to 8.2 surround sound is possible with on-board sound, so a separate card is probably not needed unless you plan on doing some serious home-studio type stuff. As to "does the case come with a disk drive". I have no idea what type of drive you're referring to, regardless, the answer is "No". Cases do not include any drives of any type. You listed a hard drive, but you did not mention an optical drive. Standard DVD burners are very inexpensive, under $30 at most online retailers. BluRay burners are easily under $200.00.... A quality power supply of at least 850w should be fine. This is NOT a component to save money on!!! The power supply is (IMO) the most important single component in the PC. Without it, everything else is just overpriced neat looking stuff that does nothing. You should invest in a quality UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply; also called 'battery backups'). A UPS will clean the electricity coming in to the PC, will protect against surges and spikes MUCH better than a regular surge protector, and will provide some time to properly power down in the case of a complete power outage, and will save your PC in a serious brown out, which can REALLY mess up sensitive electronics.
     
  8. Shane Thrice

    Shane Thrice Private First Class

    thanks i know not to skimp on power because some guy at future shop had his computer catch fire because he had a poor power supply. and i was wondering if it would be good enough, because that was all TD had with FOUR 6-Pin connectors
     

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