Cpu
• Want
o Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Processor BX80569Q9550 - 2.83GHz, 12MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad-Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan
o Price: 289.99
o http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3952342
• Condition: Only if I can get it for 200-240. Try ebay.
• Backup:
o Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Processor BX80580Q9400 - 2.66GHz, 6MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Yorkfield, Quad-Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan
o Price: 229.99
o http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4089664
• Condition: Try getting for 160-200 off ebay.
• Both use 95watts
Mobo
• Want:
o Asus P5Q-E Green Motherboard - Intel P45, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, S/PDIF, Dual Gigabit LAN, Firewire, USB 2.0, eSATA, RAID
o Price: $159.99. Try ebay for 100-120.
o http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3940038
• backup:
o Asus P5Q Motherboard - Intel P45, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express 2.0, S/PDIF, Gigabit LAN, Firewire, USB 2.0, SATA, RAID
o Price: 129.99 .Try ebay for 70-100.
o http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3940037
HardDrive
• Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
• Price: 49.99. Free Shipping
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148261
Dvd burner
• Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM
• Price: 29.99; free shipping.
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030
Power supply
• Power Up / 550-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA-Ready / Power Supply
• Price: 39.99
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2227022
Cooling products
• Cpu fan: PowerUp P4 CPU Cooling Fan - Socket 775, Copper Base
• Price:14.98
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3302824
•
Ram
• G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
• Price:42.99. Free shipping.
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231226
Case
• Apevia X-Pleasure Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Fron USB and FireWire Ports and 500-Watt Power Supply
• Price: 119.99
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2380196&CatId=1857
• Side note: Comes with 500 watt power supply
• Need help on this one. Want to find one that opens easily enough.
All in one readers
• Sabrent Internal 64-in-1 Multi Flash Media Card Reader - USB 2.0, Black, 3.5", Self Powered, SDHC Support, Vista Ready
• Price: 14.96
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1871218
Video card
• Visiontek Radeon HD 2600 Pro Video Card - 512MB DDR2, PCI Express, CrossFire Ready, Dual DVI, HDTV, HDMI Support, Video Card
• Price: $109.96
• http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3444885&CatId=2349
Total 833 max (without the power supply)
743 Lowest.
Feedback on first computer build
March 20, 2009 02:52 AM
I recently decided to build a new computer. So after looking around and reading guides on how to choose computer parts I think I have my new system, but before I buy all the parts I just wanted some feedback.
Cpu 1
Cpu 2-backup
Mobo 1
Mobo 2-backup
HardDrive
Dvd burner
Power supply
Cpu fan
Ram 2x2GB
Case with 500 psu
All in one reader
Video card
I put it into source code so that it wouldn't fill up the entire page, so what do you guys think? and did I make any bad decisions in choosing my parts? e.g. incompatibility and what not.
Edit: put in some hyper links to make it faster for you guys
769
March 20, 2009 02:57 AM
The processors you picked are very powerful compared to your GFX card choice.
What are you going to use this computer for? If its for gaming I suggest upgrading the GFX card and hard drive to at least 500gb.
What are you going to use this computer for? If its for gaming I suggest upgrading the GFX card and hard drive to at least 500gb.
March 20, 2009 03:01 AM
Yea I know the GFX card is weak, but I was planning on upgrading that later when I have the money and I don't use that much hard drive space so 250gig right now is fine.
Edit: I might switch my cpu to core 2 duo instead and then eventually upgrade to quad... I'm not sure what to do
[Edited by - Shadowwoelf on March 20, 2009 3:01:13 AM]
Edit: I might switch my cpu to core 2 duo instead and then eventually upgrade to quad... I'm not sure what to do
[Edited by - Shadowwoelf on March 20, 2009 3:01:13 AM]
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March 20, 2009 06:42 AM
Go with the highest stock clocked standard edition Core 2 Duo processor for now, and then throw in a cheap surplus Quad core in 2-3 years. (Unless you have projects you can actually use the quad core for)
I would also suggest at least a 320+ gb hard drive, or at the very least expect to upgrade and a second drive soon.
You are listing a Power Supply, and a Case with included Power Supply. I suggest finding a case with removable dust screens on the intakes, I personally will never buy a case without them again. (Currently using an Antec P180, black.)
I would also suggest at least a 320+ gb hard drive, or at the very least expect to upgrade and a second drive soon.
You are listing a Power Supply, and a Case with included Power Supply. I suggest finding a case with removable dust screens on the intakes, I personally will never buy a case without them again. (Currently using an Antec P180, black.)
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