Ryan Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 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 Can part A handle part B? Will I be able to upgrade when my computer starts to get outdated?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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatsilverwyrm Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Ok..first thing that I can see.. Go a notch down or two on the processor, and upgrade the graphics card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 14, 2005 Author Share Posted June 14, 2005 Thanks. I made the suggested changes and here's the new link: Here On Distant Shores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatsilverwyrm Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 You didn't get an SATA HDD, that'd be a good idea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 14, 2005 Author Share Posted June 14, 2005 You didn't get an SATA HDD, that'd be a good idea.. Oops, here it is with the SATA HDD Brand Spankin New Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Looks good, can't find anything to complain about :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 get rid of the IDE HDD....go to a serial ATA.... once u go serial..ull never go back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 16, 2005 Author Share Posted June 16, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 Got $600 after my first 3 weeks so most likely I'll be getting the comp. Can anyone answer me about the monitor? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews1 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 If your shopping for a monitor id go to http://www.tigerdirect.ca it has some good prices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 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.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 19, 2005 Author Share Posted June 19, 2005 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 ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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