NOVICE to computer building...would like some feedback on my possible setup!!
Hey guys,
Well I am planning to build a new computer for myself. This is the 2nd computer I've built, so I am still pretty new to it.
My budget is $1000 - $1100 shipping not included
Here is what I have so far for $999.37 w.o shipping from various sites (www.newegg wasn't the cheapest for most - so I visited other sites)
- AMD X2 4400+ Winchester Core
- 1 GIG Corsair PC 3200 XMS
- ATI X850XT PE (Or maybe I might get a refubr Nvidia 7800 GT - which one?)
- 160 GIG Western Digital Caviar SE
- 500 Watt Thermaltake PSU
- Sony DVD +/- RW
- ATX Window Case (~50 bucks)
Hopefully want to fit in:
- Sound Blaster Audigy 4 (Is there a gamer variant? Does it cost more?)
- Logitech Wireless Mouse/Keyboard (the laser mouse and whatever decent keyboard - have not figured out htis part yet)
And I will add a 80 Gig HD from my old PC
So how is that for 1000 - 1100 bucks? What should I improve/spend less money on?
Also, I need decent 2.1 or 5.1 speakers for ~50 bucks (preferaably Logitech) and I also need a GOOD recommendation for a very value friendly AMD X2+ Motherboard. I was thinking the Gigabyte which was like 90 bucks, but I don't know how good it is. I have right now in my current system a Gigabyte motherboard and that has never failed me.
I would appreciate any and ALL comments! Thanks.
Well so much for my budget...this looks to be around 2,000 dollars now..
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Originally Posted by Silent Shark
I recommend Logitech X-530 speakers. They provide good qualtiy and volume/bass levels, whilst being reasonably priced.
There's a gamers version of the Creative X-Fi card, go for that.
3d Aurora case is fantastic. Highly recommended!
With such a powerful CPU(s), you've only got 1gig of ram. I'd go for 2, otherwise you might run into bottlenecking problems.
Thanks for the advice. I am going definately now with the gamers version X-Fi, but it has no Live Drive on front does it?! At least I didn't see one..
Definately love the case, but I was seriously thinking about the Lian-Li PC V2000. That is one awesome case. (http://www.voyeurmods.com/index.php?...=2&prevstart=0)
Look at that case above, that is my dream. Might get that if I can convince parents watercooling is good and that I have to buy one pre-made because I can't do it myself. It is expensive though...
And I am adding in 2 gigs of Corsair XMS like you said, well 1 gig is Corsair XMS, one gig is Crucial Ballistix.
And as for speakers, going with a refurb set of Logitech Z-680. AWESOME deal (only $105) and great speakers.
I won't be ordering all the products until probably March because we are going on a family ttrip to Saudi Arabia, but I will probably order it then. That gives me time to work for that case..It is amazing.:mrgreen: