Built a new computer!!!!
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Awesome man!
I don't know much about computers yet but I've been wanting to learn for years now and hopefully I can build enough strength to put one together hopefully by next year.
Thinking somewhere around $1500.
ATI 5870
hopefully 6GB of ddr3 ram.
and I want this case.
I don't know much about computers yet but I've been wanting to learn for years now and hopefully I can build enough strength to put one together hopefully by next year.
Thinking somewhere around $1500.
ATI 5870
hopefully 6GB of ddr3 ram.
and I want this case.
an Athlon? 
Good specs nonetheless, I am thinking of upgrading come next year when i9 are available.
Good specs nonetheless, I am thinking of upgrading come next year when i9 are available.
an Athlon?
Good specs nonetheless, I am thinking of upgrading come next year when i9 are available.
i spent about the same for the best motherboard and that cpu than it would take to get a similar intel cpu alone
an Athlon?
Good specs nonetheless, I am thinking of upgrading come next year when i9 are available.
Pffffffff... what's your grief with Athlons?
seriously
and now next year when a newer faster chip comes out, not only will the chip still be cheaper than intel..i won't be required to buy a new motherboard too
if i had the money tho, i suppose i would go intel. just doesn't make cents tho
I want a gaming PC...but I don't want to spend a whole load of money. I know building a PC is cheaper, but I probably wouldn't know what I'm doing. What should I do?
Building a computer is a snap, and a worthwhile learning experience to boot!
The beauty about PCs, unlike MAC (insert flame comments), is that it's modular. As long as you keep that in mind everything works like a charm.
Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard Drive, Power Supply, Cooling Fan(s), Optical Drive, and Graphics Card is all you need to get a computer up and running - in reality you don't even need a case, but it's a good idea. Using the manual that came with the motherboard you can find where you stick the RAM, Graphics Card, and Connect the Hard drives. The power supply is pretty straightforward as well. If you get lost read the manual.
To be honest, you can dumbass your way through building a computer with little harm. Just make sure you discharge any static electricity by touching the steel edges of the case frequently and before you touch any cards/ram/cpu/motherboard/harddrives. And make sure all of your components are compatible with each other... i.e. AMD motherboards need AMD chips... You'll know the chipset because it gives you a chipset number like 939, etc... so the CPU you want would be one that is compatible with a 939 mobo, and so on.
When you go to boot up for the first time get ready to experience the joys of BIOS, and have an operating system CD ready to go.
I probably oversimplified the process a bit, but in general, so long as you do a little self-research on the parts you want to buy before you buy - and feel free to ask LOTS of questions here - you'll come out alright.
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i spent less than 700 for this computer. i'm sure you could find a better deal from dell or something. BUT...
i can overclock
i've got one of the best video cards on the market right now
i've got tons of room inside the case (watercooling and lots of hd's here we come!)
i've got quality parts (one of the best amd boards, awesome ram (also great for oc'ing)
with an off the shelf pc you're going to get the same processor i am with the same amount of ram for less. but the video card is going to blow (but easily replaced). but you'll be stuck forever at the stock speeds with everything. probably slower ram..etc
i dunno..if you're not comfortable building yourself. get a dell, slap in a better video card. i feel better building my own
i can overclock
i've got one of the best video cards on the market right now
i've got tons of room inside the case (watercooling and lots of hd's here we come!)
i've got quality parts (one of the best amd boards, awesome ram (also great for oc'ing)
with an off the shelf pc you're going to get the same processor i am with the same amount of ram for less. but the video card is going to blow (but easily replaced). but you'll be stuck forever at the stock speeds with everything. probably slower ram..etc
i dunno..if you're not comfortable building yourself. get a dell, slap in a better video card. i feel better building my own
built the computer last night. windows experience index of 7.4. awesome. was under 3 on my other computer
only got a chance to play a few min of farcry..i know its an old game, but seeing everything on very high settings was impressive compared to the medium settings i had before.
love it so far
the case actually ended up being cooler than i expected, i'll post a picture of it maybe
only got a chance to play a few min of farcry..i know its an old game, but seeing everything on very high settings was impressive compared to the medium settings i had before.
love it so far
the case actually ended up being cooler than i expected, i'll post a picture of it maybe
Yeah, I was thinking it would only be a few pieces to build the computer, but still, I might screw up and wreck all hope.
the hard drive is what kills my score, tho at the current settings, nothing is maxed.
haven't gotten a chance to mess with overclocking yet. i install the wii emulator last night and tried to play the new smb game. so i'll probably be ocing tonight to get some 720p wii
I read that an SSD doesn't really improve your stats much at least not something worth the high price tag.
yeah, and it really depends on which ssd you get. but certainly not worth the prices now
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