Building a new computer but suck with computers

Hey I want to build a new gaming computer.. But i really have no clue whats the good stuff thats out right now.. My goal is to make a computer as cheap as possible and still be able to run the new game cyrsis with good graphics.

if any one has some sites that sell comp parts really cheap or have any ideas on what motherboard, video card, processor i should get.. please let me know

thank you! so much!

tonz-sk8

 

Let me say first i know nothing about gaming, but i do believe if you would give a dollar amount that you want to spend will give the guys some input as what to reccomend. ed

 

I'm planning on spending about 1000 dollars

 

Thank you so much major attitude!

 

Which Dual core processor should i go for?

 

hi, first of all i agree with major attitude on the vista front,stay well clear until they have sorte all the problems out!

I built my own PC too,for gaming only and went for the quad core q6600 which im pretty pleased with,and they are going really cheap at the moment,but if you wanted dual core then the best bet is the intel e6600/7700 as they are relatively cheap but have great performance output.but dont expect a great longevity on them, as the quad core extremes are the main ones to buy at the moment. good luck with your build!


Womble

 

Thank you so much womble!

So far this is what I have decided on getting .. Like I said Im not good with computers so, if you see something that needs to be changed please let me kno


Proccesor= quad core q6600

Videocard= 8800GT OC BY BFG

Ram memory= 2GB kit (1GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module (May get 2 of them)

Hard drive = HITACHI Deskstar 7K160 HDS721616PLA380 (0Y30006) 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Powersupply: 750w ( not sure which brand yet but Idk any suggestions on good brands for the buck?)

Case= Havent decided yet

Motherboard= What mother board should I get thats good and compatible with all this?


Any help on This would be greatful

 

Try to avoid buying a case with a PSU. Just a tip, or if you do (Because you really like the case) then buy a seperate PSU. PSU's that come with a case have a tendency to not last long, or not be very effiecient. However this is not always the case, i know of a computer that has been build, over 5 years old (with upgrades of course) and i was playing fear on it just a moment ago and it has the old PSU that came with the case, i'm just lucky.

Second tip, enjoy the game, have the demo installed fooled around with it a bit and it seems to be really good.

 

Thank you ! any suggestions on what motherboard that will be compatible with what i want to have for my computer and future upgrades... Im not really great on what to look for in a motherboard or anything with a computer lmao :/ trying to learn as much as i can though

 

Um, this motherboard seems to be good.
MOTHERBOARD: ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

Nearly positive its compatible with your processor and seems to have excellent reviews.I'm not completely sure that its compatible with your memory. However I think it is. If someone else could confirm that I would suggest that board.

Actually, after looking further, i'm pretty sure that mobo isn't compatible. Sorry bout that, will keep looking.

 

Thank you once again axis

 

I found this..

SUS Striker Extreme LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX The Ultimate Gaming Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131074R

I think its compatible any suggestion?

 

the striker is a great board, tons of BIOS options and great performance. just keep in mind here, if you buy it "open box" then you dont get any cables or manuals or cds or anything, just the motherboard. they are really expensive brand new though, and i dont think it would be a good budget choice for this setup you have. Pretty much any ASUS board is great, and EVGA and XFX make good motherboards too

 

Thank you so much! Im gonna look through motherboards and ill reply what i Find your help on my selection would be greatful

 

This is what I found ( once again I suck with computers, SO are all my parts compatible with this motherboard?)

ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131225



Thank you!

 

ok lets see what else I can add here:

1) the memory standard for that motherboard is DDR2 1066 (pc2 8500), while the memory you have picked out for your build is pc2 5300. It will work just fine but that memory is much slower than what this motherboard can handle.

this Crucial memory would be great for your rig, i personally use Crucial: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148069

This Kingston would be a better deal though if you get it with the rebate (only $95 after rabate): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134218


2) A good PSU wont be what you may consider to be "cheap." In order to run a gaming PC you will need a pretty hefty PSU which should run ~$120

this one would be great, especially if you can pick it up before the rebate (gotta love all these rebates haha): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

3) Do you think that you are ever going to want to run SLI? (2 video cards if you didnt know) In your case it would mean adding another 8800GT. If this is the case, you'll want to get a motherboard that supports SLI, check out the motherboards with the nForce 680i chipset (Asus, eVGA, XFX)

4) that hard drive isnt bad by any means, but if it were me Id look into one with a 16mb cache as opposed to 8mb or less. Seagate makes great hard drives, and this one here is very popular: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148140

Dont hesitate to ask anymore questions if you have any! good luck and have fun (and dont apologize for "sucking" with computers, we were all there at one point lol)

 

thank you so much... Im definitely going to change my ram, and hopefully take advantages of thoose rebates lol .. Now My main problem is finding the right motherboard.. I really am so confused On the motherboard part

 

Ok this is what I got so far... From all the GREAT help From you guys


MY computer setup

Case= COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068

Powersupply: OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002


Proccesor= quad core q6600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

Videocard= 8800GT OC BY BFG


Hard drive = eagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148140


Ram memory= Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565



Motherboard=
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so do you know if you want to be able to run SLi or not? because if not, the motherboard you picked out will be just fine

Nice choice on the case, cooler master makes great stuff

 

oh, and do you already have a keyboard and mouse to reuse? and a monitor as well.

also, if it's in your budget then id check into getting a soundcard too but that's up to you

 

Yes i have that.. buying a 22' wide on black Friday.. and the mouse etc i have.. I think I am gonna invest in a good sound card.. not sure yet.. But yes i want my motherboard to be able to run SLi .. BY the way viper , I want you to know I appreciate all your help

 

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2553

Great mobo,I'm sure that you will be happy with these BABY.

 

Thank you

 

some other things you will need:

thermal paste (for attaching heat sink to cpu) i recommend arctic silver

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=thermal+compound&x=0&y=0

an optical drive of some sort, (cd, cd burner, dvd, dvd burner) a depending on what you need, a good combo drive should cover everything

http://www.newegg.com/Store/Category.aspx?Category=10&name=CD-DVD-Burners-Media

 

most CPUs come with the thermal paste, but yeah, i would recommend getting a tube of AS5 to use instead.

 

Thank you guys so much!!