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Thread ID: 58025	2005-05-19 04:51:00	Building a custom gaming PC: Part 2	Metalive (7167)	Press F1

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356611	2005-05-19 04:51:00	So, I made thread a couple of days ago about needing help building a custom PC, but it got buried way under and I figured I might as well just scrap it and make a fresh thread. I abandoned the idea of getting anything premade, and decided I want to build it from the ground up. I have most of the parts I want selected already with the help of some very kind people here. Nforce4 motherboard Amd 64 3500+ CPU 2 512 sticks of RAM Geforce 6800GT 256meg DDR3 : www.zipzoomfly.com Audigy soundblaster 2: www.zipzoomfly.com 160 gig HDD: www.zipzoomfly.com Now I need help selecting a case... I'm guessing a full tower is the way to go, can someone point in the direction of one that would fit my setup? Also, what else will I need to build this PC? And will it be able to run High-end games with this setup?	Metalive (7167)
356612	2005-05-19 04:57:00	I was just running over the price of this system, and I think it is going to end up costing too much... I probably should have thought of that first before i got so carried away. So which route would you guys recommend I take? Should I just find something somewhat bare and build it up, or should I buy something premade that's cheap and exchange some of the parts for better ones? Damn. I am in over my head here.	Metalive (7167)
356613	2005-05-19 05:01:00	Building up a system gives you total freedom of choice esp wrt vital components like the motherboard - brand / chipset / features eg LAN or firewire / usb2 slots etc . Your original list was missing an optical drive [ dvd / cdrw etc ] , a modem if you're going to connect to the net via dialup , and perhaps a floppy drive if you have use for one ... and an operating system . Otherwise nice selection in my view . Happy gaming .	KatiMike (242)
356614	2005-05-19 05:07:00	Say I was to buy a system that is pretty much premade, I could still swap out things like the motherboard if I wanted too right? I have my eye on this system, cgi.ebay.com but I'm not sure how the bidding system works. If I were to say double the current bid that is at $1.00, say half-an hour before the auction closed, and won, would I only have to pay 2 dollars for this entire system + S&H?	Metalive (7167)
356615	2005-05-19 05:49:00	Ok scratch that, I'm back to building my own from the ground up. Sorry, I'm really indecisive... So all that was missing from that was a just CD drive pretty much? (I have a broadband connection and modem already, and no use for a floppy) So what case should I look at to put it all in, I just need to find a case that all that will go in. As cheap as possible. Can you guys help me out? Also, will all this stuff run together?	Metalive (7167)
356616	2005-05-19 06:05:00	If you want cheap just pick the cheapest middle tower case you can find, and replace the PSU with the best quality you can afford.	Rob99 (151)
356617	2005-05-19 07:00:00	So, I made thread a couple of days ago about needing help building a custom PC, but it got buried way under and I figured I might as well just scrap it and make a fresh thread . I abandoned the idea of getting anything premade, and decided I want to build it from the ground up . I have most of the parts I want selected already with the help of some very kind people here . Lots of retailers charge very little for assembling it for you . The adavantage is that misassembly becomes their problem . . . Nforce4 motherboard Amd 64 3500+ CPU 2 512 sticks of RAM Geforce 6800GT 256meg DDR3 : . zipzoomfly . com/jsp/ProductDetail . jsp?ProductCode=326008" target="_blank">www . zipzoomfly . com Audigy soundblaster 2: . zipzoomfly . com/jsp/ProductDetail . jsp?ProductCode=290223" target="_blank">www . zipzoomfly . com 160 gig HDD: . zipzoomfly . com/jsp/ProductDetail . jsp?ProductCode=101556" target="_blank">www . zipzoomfly . com No mention of the motherboard brand . I personally don't like going cheap with motherboards (but don't get the latest either as you can end up being a tester) The 3400+ seems $100 cheaper . 1 GB of RAM seems a good idea but make sure it isn't cheap and nasty . Is the vid card PCI Express ? . . at least you aren't getting those crazy (price-wise) ultra versions . You could lose the soundcard and use on-board sound to save some $$$ . 160 GB HD sounds okay make sure it has a good warranty . Get a good quality power supply (and a quiet one) . Poor quality power supplies cause no end of problems with games . Now I need help selecting a case . . . I'm guessing a full tower is the way to go, can someone point in the direction of one that would fit my setup? Also, what else will I need to build this PC? And will it be able to run High-end games with this setup? full tower is a waste really - get a midsize tower that will be big enough that you can get at the motherboard without having to use an endoscope . Potential to save lots of $$$ with case selection - you do need to make sure it will have good enough airflow . Yes you can play high end games but remember that stability is very important . No mention of some sort of screen - don't be one of the strange people who have this super duper base unit but still use a horrible 17'' or 15'' CRT :D	gibler (49)
356618	2005-05-19 19:05:00	Well, I'd probably only be paying about 50-100 more for a full tower, so I figure I might as well not half-ass this thing. How about this case that comes with a power source, and looks like it has plenty of ventilation: www.zipzoomfly.com Also, about the soundcard, is it even necessary to buy anything? Or will this come with everything I need to hook up speakers? (Honestly, I really could care less about sound quality. I just want to be able to hook up speakers and hear what I'm playing.) I also just found this bundle: www.zipzoomfly.com A good idea to buy?	Metalive (7167)
356619	2005-05-19 23:49:00	Anyone?	Metalive (7167)
356620	2005-05-20 00:13:00	The nominated case is fine,Onboard audio is all you need, the sound quality is excellent,The "bundle" is good gear but that mobo suports 2 video cards running in tandem, While it gives the best performance its overkill if your only intending to run the 1 video card.	Metla (12)
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