My first computer

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by trumpkin, Mar 15, 2008.

  1. trumpkin

    trumpkin Private E-2

    I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this on, but i'm looking into making my own computer and have gotten a list of parts together. I would really appreciate if someone could look over the parts and tell me if they are all Compatible and would work together. Here they are
    DVD Burner with LightScribe and CD-ROM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154
    hard drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262
    MOBO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131222
    Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178154
    case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811164040
    processor http://www.stalliontek.com/product_p/cpc2d-e6550oem.htm
    Video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127295
    PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182016
    If you find anything that is not compatible please tell me what part(s) would work.
     
  2. manontheedge

    manontheedge Private E-2

    The 8500GT is a proely under powerd card. Remeber it's almost a bottom line card!

    I would recommend something like the 8600GT if your strapped for cash. If you can push the boat an extra £20 ($40) get something like the 3850.

    EDIT: Also if you would beifit a lot from spending a little extra on RAM, don't cheap out on it, you will regret it!
     
  3. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    First, welcome to Major Geeks! :major Everything looks good, except (as pointed out above) the video card you chose is lacking. The 8500 is low priced due to the low power. With most video cards, you really do get what you pay for. The 8600GT however is an excellent card for the price. It's not much more money than the 8500, but it totally out-performs it.
     
  4. trumpkin

    trumpkin Private E-2

  5. trumpkin

    trumpkin Private E-2

    Does anyone have any anti static tips? The ones I have heard of before are...
    1.touch a cold water pipe before starting
    2.Wear latex gloves
    3.Wear an anti static wristband
    4.Work on wood or a grounded metal surface.
    Is there anything I'm missing??
     

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