The (new) Official PC building thread!

I think the stuff Arctic Cooling uses is better than AS5.

 

aszbaz: Have you tried running the game on the same PC before? Intel integrated graphics are incredibly poor, and as a result many modern games won't run on them. If it did run on the PC, but only on XP, then perhaps Vista is just enough to tip the GPU over the edge, but suffice to say you shouldn't be trying to play any games on Intel graphics, they just aren't powerful enough. As for the dead hard drive, you could try flashing the firmware on it, but don't let the same happen again. If you get a power cut through a firmware flash it's game over.

 

OCZ RAM PC6400 DDR2 $40 after MIR with promo code (EMC1109SYME01)

I had to post this. I know that OCZ Ram sometimes conflicts with some mobos but for this price it's worth the effort to see if it'll work with your mobo.

cincyrob you might look at this for your new build.

.....gm

edit to add promo code...

 

Considering it is only 10 dollars more, but it overclocks much better, this is a better deal

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

 

Nice find abuzar!!

 

this will be my first complete build and i want it to go well. heres a list of the components that i intend to get (keeping in mind that over the course of maybe 6 months some things will get cheaper/phased out):

cpu
-Athlon 64 x2 6000+
157.00

mobo
-asus m2n32-sli deluxe wireless edition
socket am2 nvidia nforce 590 sli
174.98

ram
-unknown brand 1gb ddr2-800 pc-2 6400 240-pin
X4
49.00ea

graphics
-xfx geforce 8800gt pci-e x16 dual dvi 512mb
269.99

sound
-SB x-fi fatal1ty
133.99

input
-ideazon merc stealth keyboard/logitech g9 mouse
34.10
74.83 (mouse)

HDD
-seagate 7200.9 320 gb 7200rpm
96.85x2

cd/dvd
-plextor px-760a
99.00

case
-aerocool jetmaster jr gaming case

monitor
-samsung 226bw
239.99

speakers
-logitech x-240

card reader
-ultra md2 5.5" card reader
30.00

os
-windows vista home premium 32bit retail
283.52

psu
-thermaltake purepower pure600
105.00

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Total=2092.09


Now, if you guys have any suggestions on how to lower that price, id be happy to listen. i chose the cpu b/c im not going to oc at all. Also, the case comes with a 120mm in front, an 80mm on side, and optional 4 80mm in front, and a 120mm on back. which setup would be best? Im not sure if im allowed to use OEM Vista either, as this would technically be a new computer, and oem software would cut costs a good deal. please tell me everything i listed workes together, lol.

 

Well the first thing to change would be the AMD processor. No need for those anymore, get a Core 2 Duo and overclock the hell out of it. I don't know why you wouldn't overclock.


Also get some decent RAM. If you check the post before yours, I have posted VERY good, and VERY high quality RAM(which by the way is 2GB instead of 1) for the same price as the one you are buying.

EDIT: Also with the exception of my graphics card my computer is much more powerful, and it only cost me 600 to build. Add in all the extras you want and it still wouldn't have cost more than 1100. If you want to cut costs don't pay for the OS

 

well im kinda afraid that if i start messing around with ocing ill break something. i have horrible luck with this stuff. i shattered the screen on my notebook like 2 days ago...

i tried to open that link a while ago but i cant view anything on newegg.com, the text is massive and changing my settings doesnt have any effect.

this is gonna be a straight gaming pc btw.

 

It works fine for me. Try checking from another PC. Anyway you can't really go wrong overclocking with a Core 2 Duo. If you mess up the computer will just restart with normal settings and you can try again! Trust me it's really easy, and you wont break anything.

 

Well i might have to consider going intel then. Reason i went amd to start with is for as long as i can remember amd has been better for gaming. can you recommend a nice case? i noticed after shopping around tha the one i found is like twice what some other nice ones are.

 

Not any more they aren't. Intel have the upper hand now and probably will do for a while.

 

yeah thats what i keep getting told.

abuzar, how does that rig work for games? ill probably just copy it except like quadruple the ram, and a monitor, kb/mouse, sound card, headphones, and i got it at 944.36.

heres what im gonna get:

E6400(3.52 GHZ)
-149.90

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
-26.00

Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
-99.95

STT DDR2-800 2GB/128x8 S-RIGID Memory
-51.50ea x2

Ultra XVS 700W
-87.31

bfg NVIDIA 7900 GTX 512MB
-89.90

Acer AL2216WBD 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 5ms
-264.99

Ideazon merc stealth
-34.10

logitech g5
-44.99

Creative Labs SB Audigy SE 4 Lan
-25.99

Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset
-18.23

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total=944.36

 

I would recommend an intel E6750 cpu w/ a P35 mobo (asus or gigabyte), and a monitor made by someone other than acer.

 

acer lcds no good? its a great price for its size.

If you can find a 22" for that price id be surprised, though i did find a 19" on craigslist for 125 bucks, im not going to buy used...

 

Exactly, a 'good price', i.e. cheap, and all too often not so cheerful. For the 22" widescreen range, get a Samsung 226BW.

 

Yeah my rig is a BIT dated now. A Gigabyte board with a P35 chipset and a e6750 should be in order. BTW where did you find a 7900 GTX for 90 bucks?!

 

I THOUGHT the E6400 was
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz...Your Price:$204.99 @ newegg

 

It is.
So?

 

Ok lets see

E6400- 2.13 Ghz, 2MB L2 cache, 1066 MHZ FSB, less overclocking potential
E6750- 2.66 Ghz, 4MB L2 Cache, 1333 MHZ FSB, Costs 10 dollars less, newer revision, runs cooler, overclocks better.

I think I've made my point.

EDIT: Also I still don't get how you found the video card I have for 90 bucks! That's a steal!

 

if still contemplating an E6400, at least go with an E6420 instead. 4M L2 cache vs 2M L2 cache.