BUILDING A COMPUTER???

[2-Swole]

Anyone into computers?

I wanna build one and need to compile a list of parts I will need..never done it before. I want a reliable cpu with a good bit of memory, a good dvd/cd burner, storage for pics and music, pretty much best quality for cheapest possible.

What you guys think of this stuff? ...anything better and what else you need to build a computer?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1384989&Sku=A107-3016

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4843706&sku=B69-3064

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4442292&Sku=S203-8524

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4835395&Sku=L23-0041

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2507686&Sku=L23-7250

[2-Swole]

Re: BUILDING A COMPUTER???

[dpg19792003]

Re: BUILDING A COMPUTER???

Hey bro,

You will need a hardrive, 2 memory cards, a power supply and possibly look into a graphics card along with a sound card to support that surround sound package. peace

[2-Swole]

Re: BUILDING A COMPUTER???

This a decent deal for about $650???

Intel Core 2 DDR3 Configurator
Case ( Raidmax Aztec Gaming Tower Case - Silver/Black )
Processor ( [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8200 (4x 2.33GHz/4MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) )
Motherboard ( Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3LR Intel P45 Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, PCI-E MB )
Memory ( 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR3-1333 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand )
Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT PCI-Express x16 - 512MB - Single Card )
Case Lighting ( Cold Cathode Neon Light - Blue )
Power Supply ( 450 Watt -- Standard Power Supply )
Processor Cooling ( Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink )
Hard Drive ( 500 GB HARD DRIVE - [Serial-ATA-II, 3Gb, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache] )
2nd Hard Drive ( None )
2nd Optical Drive ( None )
Optical Drive ( [** Special !!! ***] LG 22X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA] ( None )
Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
Speaker System ( iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super **** Subwoofer Speaker System )
Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
Floppy Drive ( None )
Monitor ( None )
Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard with 18 Internet Hot /Multimedia Keys - Black )
Mouse ( iBUYPOWER 1600 dpi High Sensitivity Internet Mouse - Black )
Operating System ( None- Pre-formatted Hard Drive Only )
Warranty ( Standard Warranty Service - Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )
Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
USB 2.0 Accessories ( Built-in USB 2.0 Ports )
Video Camera ( None )
Power Protection ( None )
Headset ( None )
Meter Display ( XION Flip Up Colored LCD Thermal Control Panel )
Flash Media Reader/Writer ( None )
MP3/MP4 Player ( None )
USB Flash Drive ( None )
2nd Monitor ( None )
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( None )

[brody13]

Re: BUILDING A COMPUTER???

your best bet is find an already built computer, look at whats in it, then you will know what you need. Also, try out newegg.com, great place for this kinda stuff. i bought a fully custimizable laptop, its the asus c90. i recomend building your own, but really make sure you know what your getting and how to put it all together. you will also need an operating system ie. windows.

[jamescb77]

Re: BUILDING A COMPUTER???

I build all my own computers man. Let me give you some help here.
Get a dual core pentium, there is no software on the market that can support a quad core. Get the fastest processor that you can for the money. Get an ASUS or ABIT motherboard that is compatible. Hard drives are tricky because not only do you want a big one but you want it to be fast if you really wanna drop a little cash get a solid state drive they are lightening fast. Get you a blueray burner as i believe the can burn dvd's and cd's and then you already have the new tech. As far as memory goes if your going to run xp get 4 gigs if yoru going to run vista get 8 gigs. Building a good computer can get spendy fast but a well built custom is cheaper will perform better and last longer than a pre bought.

[brody13]

Re: BUILDING A COMPUTER???

i agree with jamescb77

[brody13]

Re: BUILDING A COMPUTER???

still newegg.com go there trust me