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| Thread ID: 81248 | 2007-07-22 00:22:00 | Need help doing DIY PC from SCRATCH. | bluesky787 (12574) | Press F1 |
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| 571193 | 2007-07-22 00:22:00 | Hi, As I said, just trying to build my first system from scratch in order to get a decent PC for gaming yet save on cost as much as possible at the same time . Any ideas/advice would be greatly appreciated especially if you spot any incompatibilities or RED flags . . . . Thanks again . . Ideal system: Processor/CPU : Intel Pentium 4 550 3 . 40GHz 800MHz 1MB Socket 775 CPU $73 . 00 USD . geeks . com/details . asp?invtid=P43400E775-N&cat=CPU" target="_blank">www . geeks . com Graphics : BFG GeForce 7900 GS OC / 256MB GDDR3 / SLI / PCI Express $135 Motherboard: EVGA nForce 680i SE SLI (TR Version) NVIDIA Socket 775 ATX $150 . tigerdirect . com/applications/SearchTools/item-details . asp?EdpNo=3089879&Sku=E145-2011" target="_blank">www . tigerdirect . com Memory : Corsair Dual Channel TWINX 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz $99 Hard Drive: Seagate / 320GB / 7200 / 16MB / SATA-300 - $65 QUESTION will SATA-300 work on my MOBO?? DVD : Lite-On Super-Multi LH20A1H Lightscribe DVD Burner - $40 CASE : Ultra UV Wizard Blue ATX Mid-Tower Case with UV - $20 . tigerdirect . com/applications/SearchTools/item-details . asp?EdpNo=186336&CatId=32" target="_blank">www . tigerdirect . com CPU fan : Masscool 8W501B1M3G / Socket 775 / Intel Prescott / Copper Core / CPU - $20 Power : Ultra /X-Finity / 600-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm Fan / SATA-Ready / SLI Ready - $40 Total is $642 . 00 Am I missing something? I went through this many times, this is all the parts need to build a full PC from scratch right? So can this all work out? I'd be very happy if I could get a decent system like this for under 650 bucks . . . I know I'm a bit conservative on the Ram and also HD and also probably the video card itself, but they are all decent and later I will upgrade them . . . If anyone knows of a better, more modular and 'future proof' aka expandable and upgradable MOBO that I could use to stay up-to-date in the future without purchasing a new PC, please let me know . . . . I'm trying to get all the parts from one online store to save on shipping . . . However the CPU I want isn't available at that store, and someone here told me the CPU I want WILL work with my MOBO, so I'll have to get that [CPU] seperately . . . My only concern is the SATA-300 HD compatible with my Mobo? Is the CPU going to work with the Mobo? Is the 500 watt power supply going to be enought? Thanks |
bluesky787 (12574) | ||
| 571194 | 2007-07-22 00:33:00 | Those prices suggest you're talking US dollars. Being a New Zealand forum here it's difficult to compare. | Greg (193) | ||
| 571195 | 2007-07-22 00:35:00 | Hmm well the link for the mobo doesnt open, so dont know what the mobo has on it. Actually I've never heard of Evga. If it says SATA 2, or 3.0 GB SATA, it supports SATA 2. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 571196 | 2007-07-22 00:50:00 | Here is the Mobo link . tigerdirect . com/applications/SearchTools/item-details . asp?EdpNo=3089879&Sku=E145-2011" target="_blank">www . tigerdirect . com It just says it has 6 SATA headers and doesn't say anything more about SATA!!!! Also it for harddrive types it says it supports ATA/133 . . . This is NOT SATA right? But then it also says we can use SATA hardddrives, but it doesn't specify what kind of SATA . . Can you look at the link and see if you know if the MOBO and Harddrive will work together?? Also, what about the Computer CASE and the Mobo? Will they fit good? . tigerdirect . com/applications/SearchTools/item-details . asp?EdpNo=186336&CatId=32" target="_blank">www . tigerdirect . com . tigerdirect . com/applications/SearchTools/item-details . asp?EdpNo=3089879&Sku=E145-2011" target="_blank">www . tigerdirect . com I am confused, the Case has this : Form Factor: ATX Mid-Tower Compatible Motherboards: ATX Micro ATX Depth: 19" Width: 8" Height: 16" The MOBO has this: Form Factor: ATX Length: 12 . 000 in . (30 . 48 cm) Width: 9 . 600 in . (24 . 5 cm) So will this combination fit? Thanks |
bluesky787 (12574) | ||
| 571197 | 2007-07-22 00:53:00 | Change the CPU to an Intel Core 2 duo. Even the cheapest of Core 2 Duo CPUs will vastly out perform that Pentium 4. | Sherman (9181) | ||
| 571198 | 2007-07-22 00:54:00 | Hmm I would dump the 7900 series graphics card for a 8800 series card. It should still keep you under $1000 for total cost cheers |
chiefnz (545) | ||
| 571199 | 2007-07-22 01:05:00 | Still cant open the mobo link its taking its sweet time moving in FF or IE. ATA 133 is IDE not SATA. Most mobos ATX or MATX should fit in an ATX case. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 571200 | 2007-07-22 01:32:00 | Still cant open the mobo link its taking its sweet time moving in FF or IE. ATA 133 is IDE not SATA. Most mobos ATX or MATX should fit in an ATX case. Just go to tigerdirect and its under motherboards. I tested the link and it works for me... Will the SATA-300 seagate work on my EVGA nForce 680i SE SLI (TR Version) NVIDIA Socket 775 ATX Motherboard Mobo??? |
bluesky787 (12574) | ||
| 571201 | 2007-07-22 01:36:00 | Change the CPU to an Intel Core 2 duo. Even the cheapest of Core 2 Duo CPUs will vastly out perform that Pentium 4. How would a 1.8 Ghz Duo core be faster than a 3.4Ghz single core? At intel's page they said DUO increase of 40% performance compared to single version, so therefore for the same price, a 1.8*1.40= 2.52 Ghz effectively Therefore shouldn't it be wiser to spend $76 bucks on a single 3.4GHz rather $179 for Duo 1.8=2.52Ghz? $76 for 3.4Ghz or more than twice that much money for something effectively almost a whole 1Ghz slower EVEN taking into account its a duo core... |
bluesky787 (12574) | ||
| 571202 | 2007-07-22 01:48:00 | Looks like a really nice board, dual gigabit LAN and everything.... hmmm I want one.:) | chiefnz (545) | ||
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