June 14, 200521 yr Well, I know I did this in the past and I'd just like to apologize for making you guys go through this again. I actually have a job this time and had to do 3 weeks of work before my first paycheck so depending on how much I will be getting will help me decide on whether I want a new comp or stuff for my car. If I go the new comp way I'd like to get the specs all done ahead of time. The site I am using (only because it's all I know of) let me do a preview build and I snatched the url hoping you guys can view it so I don't have to retype everything like last time. Specifications for all the products can be acquired also if you guys want them. Mainly what I'd like help on is whether or not this computer will function correctly. Do all the parts go together? Can part A handle part B? Will I be able to upgrade when my computer starts to get outdated? Do I need to get additional fans, heat sink, power supply? The case said it has some stuff. Remember, I dont' really know what I'm doing so sometimes I just picked a part because of price and pretty numbers. I don't know my budget so I pretty much built what I thought would be the comp I would have to get if I was going to spend money again on a new computer. I went for the cheapest I could while still getting everything I felt I needed. Behold the Beast!..or sort of P.S.: All the prices are in CAD, but I plan on spending USD if you care. I think it's like $1500 USD.
June 14, 200521 yr Ok..first thing that I can see.. Go a notch down or two on the processor, and upgrade the graphics card.
June 14, 200521 yr Switch motherboard, get one with PCI-E to make upgrading in the future easier. This should not affect prices much at all. Indeed, get a slightly slower processor and a slightly faster GFX. A Geforce 6800GT or Radeon x800XL would be a better idea than the 6600GT. Oh, and get a SATA harddrive instead.
June 14, 200521 yr Author Thanks. I made the suggested changes and here's the new link: Here On Distant Shores
June 14, 200521 yr Author You didn't get an SATA HDD, that'd be a good idea.. Oops, here it is with the SATA HDD Brand Spankin New
June 15, 200521 yr Author Looks good, can't find anything to complain about :P Yay! Did you happen to check the monitor? My one im using right now from dell goes bonkers on me alot so I'm hoping my new one will be good.
June 16, 200521 yr get rid of the IDE HDD....go to a serial ATA.... once u go serial..ull never go back
June 16, 200521 yr Author get rid of the IDE HDD....go to a serial ATA.... once u go serial..ull never go back My latest update link shows a SATA HDD if that's what you're referring to...guess I should update the main topic even though the link is there in a post above this.
June 18, 200521 yr Author Got $600 after my first 3 weeks so most likely I'll be getting the comp. Can anyone answer me about the monitor? Thanks.
June 18, 200521 yr Errm, it may just be me, but I think you need cooling stuff? It's not mentioned to be included with the processor (and I can't find out where I could check if it really is/isn't included)
June 18, 200521 yr Author I can get you the specs on any part just by going back to the site if you want them? I think the case says it comes with fans if that's alright? Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by cooling stuff.
June 19, 200521 yr If your shopping for a monitor id go to http://www.tigerdirect.ca it has some good prices...
June 19, 200521 yr I can get you the specs on any part just by going back to the site if you want them? I think the case says it comes with fans if that's alright? Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by cooling stuff. Well, in general you want to have a processor cooler too, right? :) Sometimes those come with the processor, I'm not sure if that's the case here. If not, I'd add one or your first run of that rig might well be its last :P Ah, and as for case fans... you've got a fairly high-end system, so extra case fans wouldn't hurt, I think (usually the box comes with 1, 2 if you're very lucky.)
June 19, 200521 yr Errm, it may just be me, but I think you need cooling stuff? It's not mentioned to be included with the processor (and I can't find out where I could check if it really is/isn't included) Every AMD processor I've purchased came with a fan. So unless the website you're buying from is evil........ :wink:
June 19, 200521 yr Author Errm, it may just be me, but I think you need cooling stuff? It's not mentioned to be included with the processor (and I can't find out where I could check if it really is/isn't included) Every AMD processor I've purchased came with a fan. So unless the website you're buying from is evil........ :wink: I should hope not :? , but thanks for sharing that ;).
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