Builind first gaming comp, help is appreciated

[Handsdown13]

Im bulding my first comp, trying to keep it in the lower $1,000 range. Im going to be using it mostly for gaming (WoW). btw im newer to computer terms so any links or explanation of things are greatly appreciated.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103472
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186152
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136322
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106082
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

[keiblerfan69]

That motherboard is for an Intel processor. You need to find an AMD mobo with a AM2+ slot.

[WarriorBlake]

Along with above post's problem, the memory doesn't match. If you want that processor, switch board. If you like the board, switch the processor. Past that, it's a pretty rockin' computer if no one else sees a problem . Also, have you thought about CD/DVD/BR drives and have you got an OS?

[will52]

Consider this case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Antec Nine-Hundred.

I have it and love it. Unless you are in love with the case, consider an Antec case. They are extremely good and moderately priced.

The P182 SE is also very nice.

http://www.antec.com/usa/productDetails.php?id=81803&lan=us

Good Luck

[keiblerfan69]

I am not sure about the ram but other then that you are good to go.

[joshythegreat18]

As mentioned above, the processor/motherboard do not match. If you want to buy from Newegg (which I suggest you do, as they have great customer service and competitive prices), you can filter your search to include only those motherboards that will accept whichever processor you decide on. My suggestion is to chose your processor first. Then once you do, just filter your search. You're bound to find a motherboard that you like that will accept whatever you chose.

Although, I do need to ask, what exactly do you want your computer to do? For example, is it meant to be more for gaming, photo editing, etc? Is it more of something you'll plan to replace in a year or two, or do you want to have something more future proof? The reason I ask is that it looks like you've got a very nice build, and if you're looking for something that's going to play the "average" game and do basic word processing, internet use, etc., then that build is entirely overkill. You should first ask what you plan on using your computer for, and then decide what works best for you.

[Koggit]

I have the Antec 900 and it's alright.. nothing special. If I were were making this build again with what I know now, I wouldn't go for it, I'd go with something <$100.

I'd advise against the Raptor, it's about $100 - $150 more than you need to be spending without much of a performance gain. It runs hotter and louder, also.

I'd also advise against the GTX 260 right now, it's just sort of overkill. ~$100 is the sweet spot for video cards, unless you build a new computer very often. I'm running an 8800gt on a 1920x1200 monitor and the only game I've played that I haven't been able to max is Crysis. Fallout 3, Spore, Assassin's Creed, Left 4 Dead, Call of Duty, etc, all run maxed on what's currently a ~$75 card. That $200 GTX 260 is going to depreciate pretty quickly.

[rumarudrathas]

I for one don't usually advertise other websites on other forums... but this site may give you an idea of what you want to build:

http://www.extremetech.com/category2/0,2843,644478,00.asp

Just below the top of the page are some build-outs for custom-built pcs, depending on 4 categories. I usually visit websites like ET to give me a starting point of what to build and what key components I should be looking for.

Also, what are you looking for in this PC, and what is your budget? Those are the two most important questions that need to be addressed when doing a build.

[Handsdown13]

bump

[s2k]

personally i have

e8400
asus p5q pro
8gb ram pc-6400
ati 4870x2
500gb wd hdd
750watt corsair psu
and my case 80 bucks came with a microsoft sidewinder mouse and keyboard for free from newegg (really great mouse and keyboard btw)

i spent under 1000 with the os

[52club]

personally i have

e8400
asus p5q pro
8gb ram pc-6400
ati 4870x2
500gb wd hdd
750watt corsair psu
and my case 80 bucks came with a microsoft sidewinder mouse and keyboard for free from newegg (really great mouse and keyboard btw)

i spent under 1000 with the os

personally i run any game on any setting on my 24 inch dell monitor even crysis at 1920x1200 8xAA very high setting
thi si s my first gaming pc ever and i like it alot the graphics are 10000x better than my ps3 and xbox 360 on my 1080p 120hz samsung

Better graphics and you can get the most of the same games for even cheaper. The "hardcore" gamers need to look at the PC platform. It drives me crazy when I listen to podcasts that spread ignorance about the PC platform. I hate to admit it, but the cagcast is one of the those offenders. If Cheapy/Wombat had a decent PC they would realize gaming doesn't get much better.

[Mid Boss]

I'd suggest dropping the SLI motherboard board if you're planning on using an ATI video card. You're only going to be able to run one ATI card on that board since SLI is designed only to run multiple NVIDIA cards. What you want, if you really want to run multiple video cards later on using ATI cards, is a motherboard that supports Crossfire.

[joshythegreat18]

Better graphics and you can get the most of the same games for even cheaper. The "hardcore" gamers need to look at the PC platform. It drives me crazy when I listen to podcasts that spread ignorance about the PC platform. I hate to admit it, but the cagcast is one of the those offenders. If Cheapy/Wombat had a decent PC they would realize gaming doesn't get much better.

This would be true, except for the fact that PC games, unlike console games, are created to take advantage of the newest technology. Sure your $500 card will run everything under the sun now. But in a year or two, when that same card is a $75 bargain card, you'll be lucky to be running the new high-profile games on "hardcore" settings. Then you're going to have to upgrade again. With a console, games are created to take advantage of what the console has to offer, and ONLY what the console has to offer. You won't need to worry about pimping out your 360 or PS3 in order to play a game in a year or two.

I agree computer gaming can be great, and can be done respectably for relatively cheap if you shop around. But if you go in expecting to run the latest and greatest on the greatest settings, or even very high settings, you need to factor in the cost of a new card/extra ram/better processor. At the end of the day, it may not be saving you much money if any at all.

[Koggit]

A $75 video card today can have your games looking better than X360/PS3..

[joshythegreat18]

A $75 video card today can have your games looking better than X360/PS3..

Depending on the card and game, perhaps. But with the way games are going, come back in 6 months with the same card and tell me it plays all the brand new high profile games on high settings. And that it actually moves along at more than 15-20fps. Chances are it won't, and you'll be spending another $75 on a card in order to play those games that will be looking and playing great on a PS3 or 360.

Depending on the games you play and how high your standards are for games on the PC, you can certainly get away with cheaper gaming. But that's not going to be the case for every person.

[Koggit]

why the hell do you need high settings? low - medium still looks better than x360/ps3.. you won't need another card.

Fact is today a 9600GT can vastly outperform a PS3/X360 -- it's true today and it'll be true 50 years from now. it's not as if 6 months from now the consoles will magically start out-performing it.

I don't see why it matters how much it costs to play every game available at max resolution and max settings, considering the PS3/X360 aren't capable of anything near that... if you're gonna compare price to consoles, compare equivalent performance as well...

Consoles win the price/performance game for the first few months after their release, then PCs surpass them. That's always been the case. The X360/PS3 were comparable to a $400 video card when they were released, but now they're comparable to a $75 video card, and the console prices haven't dropped that much..

[Serik]

I think high-res monitor adoption will drive gfx card upgrades more than system-pushing games. High res requires lots of horse power.

When did you buy your 8800? I paid $160 for my PNY 8800 GT 512 MB last March. Haven't been following component prices since then, but I'm surprised by how cheap gfx cards are at the moment.

[Koggit]

I paid about the same for my 8800 around the same time, haven't even thought about upgrading since then.. it's played everything I've thrown at it, and at 1920x1200.. I've been extremely satisfied with it. Even in the coming years, I won't mind turning the settings down a bit on new games to keep things smooth. I plan on building a new comp when Windows 7 hits and I'm gonna reuse the 8800 in it.

[n25philly]

why the hell do you need high settings? low - medium still looks better than x360/ps3.. you won't need another card.

Fact is today a 9600GT can vastly outperform a PS3/X360 -- it's true today and it'll be true 50 years from now. it's not as if 6 months from now the consoles will magically start out-performing it.

I don't see why it matters how much it costs to play every game available at max resolution and max settings, considering the PS3/X360 aren't capable of anything near that... if you're gonna compare price to consoles, compare equivalent performance as well...

Consoles win the price/performance game for the first few months after their release, then PCs surpass them. That's always been the case. The X360/PS3 were comparable to a $400 video card when they were released, but now they're comparable to a $75 video card, and the console prices haven't dropped that much..


I have a 9600GT in my computer, and I have yet to run into a game I can't max out.

[crispydave]

Looks great people really gotta stop reminding me of how much my computer sucks right now.