May I borrow you Computer Geniuses for a Sec?

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Im Finally starting this, Im building my gaming computer lol. Just got the Case today.










Im So Excited lol. SO Critique me here I wanna make sure I know what parts I need.


Power Supply/Motherboard/Hard Drive/Processor/Ram/Video card.


And all the other basic stuff, cd driver speakers blah blah.


Am I missing anything? And is there anything else I should know/ Do?


Someone suggested putting the OS on an SSD cause it would make it boot up faster, good idea?



And a Motherboard question, is a high MHZ rate Good or bad?

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Power Supply/Motherboard/Hard Drive/Processor/Ram/Video card.

And all the other basic stuff, cd driver speakers blah blah.

It would be embarrassing if you forgot the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

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Am I missing anything? And is there anything else I should know/ Do?

Touch the case and/or any large metal object and/or a kitchen sink faucet before handling electronics.

You know how when you shuffle across a floor and touch a doorknob and feel that spark, or how when you're playing with a balloon, rubbing it in your hair, and so forth, and it makes your hair stand up? That will kill expensive electronics faster than anything. You have to ground yourself and release all that static or you'll fry everything.

You can feel an 800-volt spark. 500 volts will destroy sensitive electronics.

I usually recommend getting a wrist strap and learning how to use it. (Because I've worked with electronics all my life, I've developed good habits in this regard: I wear only cotton clothing, and I never wear shoes while mucking around. Cotton does not generate static, but shoes can, especially on synthetic carpets; and synthetic clothing like polyester, nylon, spandex, etc. generate huge amounts of static. I also stay close to anything I can use to ground myself while working. Spare electronics go in their ESD bags - the thick gray plastic bags they usually come in - when they're not in use.)

I'd also suggest using Crucial's memory advisor or Newegg's Memory Finder, which will help you find the memory that is guaranteed compatible with your selected motherboard.

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Someone suggested putting the OS on an SSD cause it would make it boot up faster, good idea?

Yes.

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And a Motherboard question, is a high MHZ rate Good or bad?

No.

The MHz rating on the motherboard usually refers to the maximum memory clock rate it'll support. Faster memory is better, yes, but it's not something you'll really notice when the difference is between, for example, DDR3-667 and DDR3-800.

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You got heat transfer paste?

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The20

You got heat transfer paste?

Unless you get an OEM CPU, the stock heatsink has a heat transfer pad on the base, ready for application. (Just don't touch!)

[Lanackse-Kanvae]

If you do go with SSD for your Operating System, please make sure you get at least double what you think you will need. Pending no major disaster, service packs will be released in the future as will other critical updates that come in between the aforementioned service packs.

Will you be re-using an operating system you already have a spare key for or are you planning to buy one? If you plan to buy one buy an OEM version as it will be cheaper due to a lack of fancy box. You still get the same software and have to abide by a few extra terms in the EULA (basically you can only use OEM versions of software on new systems) but you'll be fine.

If you're a student, you may be able to bag Windows 7 comparatively cheap. Ask your educational establishment for more details.

As usual it does pay to shop around when it comes to buying stuff.

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Lanackse-Kanvae

If you do go with SSD for your Operating System, please make sure you get at least double what you think you will need. Pending no major disaster, service packs will be released in the future as will other critical updates that come in between the aforementioned service packs.

Will you be re-using an operating system you already have a spare key for or are you planning to buy one? If you plan to buy one buy an OEM version as it will be cheaper due to a lack of fancy box. You still get the same software and have to abide by a few extra terms in the EULA (basically you can only use OEM versions of software on new systems) but you'll be fine.

If you're a student, you may be able to bag Windows 7 comparatively cheap. Ask your educational establishment for more details.

As usual it does pay to shop around when it comes to buying stuff.

Double what I need, Gotcha.


As for the OS the only cd I have on me is windows XP. I figure that would be better anyways taking up Less space unlike windows 7 that has a ton of crap on it that I dont use anyway. lol

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SO, I know it doesnt really Matter what Order I get these things in, but what should I go with next?

I was thinking Power supply or the Motherboard. Speaking of MB, if the mhz doesnt really matter what should I look for to make sure its....uhh Good I guess? or can do what I want it to which is to play games lol

[The20]

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Lanackse-Kanvae

If you do go with SSD for your Operating System, please make sure you get at least double what you think you will need. Pending no major disaster, service packs will be released in the future as will other critical updates that come in between the aforementioned service packs.

Will you be re-using an operating system you already have a spare key for or are you planning to buy one? If you plan to buy one buy an OEM version as it will be cheaper due to a lack of fancy box. You still get the same software and have to abide by a few extra terms in the EULA (basically you can only use OEM versions of software on new systems) but you'll be fine.

If you're a student, you may be able to bag Windows 7 comparatively cheap. Ask your educational establishment for more details.

As usual it does pay to shop around when it comes to buying stuff.

Double what I need, Gotcha.


As for the OS the only cd I have on me is windows XP. I figure that would be better anyways taking up Less space unlike windows 7 that has a ton of crap on it that I dont use anyway. lol

Windows XP is 10 years old. I would absolutely not recommend using it on a new computer.

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The20

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Lanackse-Kanvae

If you do go with SSD for your Operating System, please make sure you get at least double what you think you will need. Pending no major disaster, service packs will be released in the future as will other critical updates that come in between the aforementioned service packs.

Will you be re-using an operating system you already have a spare key for or are you planning to buy one? If you plan to buy one buy an OEM version as it will be cheaper due to a lack of fancy box. You still get the same software and have to abide by a few extra terms in the EULA (basically you can only use OEM versions of software on new systems) but you'll be fine.

If you're a student, you may be able to bag Windows 7 comparatively cheap. Ask your educational establishment for more details.

As usual it does pay to shop around when it comes to buying stuff.

Double what I need, Gotcha.


As for the OS the only cd I have on me is windows XP. I figure that would be better anyways taking up Less space unlike windows 7 that has a ton of crap on it that I dont use anyway. lol

Windows XP is 10 years old. I would absolutely not recommend using it on a new computer.

Do the New parts Require windows 7 or something? if not then why Not use xp? just cause its Old?

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Lanackse-Kanvae

If you do go with SSD for your Operating System, please make sure you get at least double what you think you will need. Pending no major disaster, service packs will be released in the future as will other critical updates that come in between the aforementioned service packs.

Will you be re-using an operating system you already have a spare key for or are you planning to buy one? If you plan to buy one buy an OEM version as it will be cheaper due to a lack of fancy box. You still get the same software and have to abide by a few extra terms in the EULA (basically you can only use OEM versions of software on new systems) but you'll be fine.

If you're a student, you may be able to bag Windows 7 comparatively cheap. Ask your educational establishment for more details.

As usual it does pay to shop around when it comes to buying stuff.

Double what I need, Gotcha.


As for the OS the only cd I have on me is windows XP. I figure that would be better anyways taking up Less space unlike windows 7 that has a ton of crap on it that I dont use anyway. lol

Windows XP is 10 years old. I would absolutely not recommend using it on a new computer.

Do the New parts Require windows 7 or something? if not then why Not use xp? just cause its Old?

Read this:

http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/test-forum/so-you-want-a-new-computer/t.73602205/

Does an overview of hardware and what to look for with each piece.

Do not get XP, Windows 7 is a much better OS and what exactly does it have that you don't use?

As for which part you should look at next, I would say CPU as CPU socket type defines which motherboard you can buy.

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Lanackse-Kanvae

If you do go with SSD for your Operating System, please make sure you get at least double what you think you will need. Pending no major disaster, service packs will be released in the future as will other critical updates that come in between the aforementioned service packs.

Will you be re-using an operating system you already have a spare key for or are you planning to buy one? If you plan to buy one buy an OEM version as it will be cheaper due to a lack of fancy box. You still get the same software and have to abide by a few extra terms in the EULA (basically you can only use OEM versions of software on new systems) but you'll be fine.

If you're a student, you may be able to bag Windows 7 comparatively cheap. Ask your educational establishment for more details.

As usual it does pay to shop around when it comes to buying stuff.

Double what I need, Gotcha.


As for the OS the only cd I have on me is windows XP. I figure that would be better anyways taking up Less space unlike windows 7 that has a ton of crap on it that I dont use anyway. lol

Windows XP is 10 years old. I would absolutely not recommend using it on a new computer.

Do the New parts Require windows 7 or something? if not then why Not use xp? just cause its Old?

You may not be able to find drivers for all parts that still work in XP, the 64 bit version isn't as stable as Vista and Sevens 64 bit versions and you can only use 4GB RAM + VRAM with the 32 bit version, old operating systems in general are susceptible to malware (that means in 8 years i wouldn't recommend using 7 anymore) and i simply don't see a reason not to switch. Well, aside from the price tag.

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CPU


On the CPU, Good choice? Its on sale and thats the only reason im considering it lol.


on the Box I got with the case it says "for i3 i5 or i7 intel systems / AMD X86"

I Looked up AMD x86 and I can find notta. Im sure if I get an AMD cpu id need an AMD motherboard right?




EDIT: Thinking about it that just goes for the MB doesnt it..

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CPU


On the CPU, Good choice? Its on sale and thats the only reason im considering it lol.


on the Box I got with the case it says "for i3 i5 or i7 intel systems / AMD X86"

I Looked up AMD x86 and I can find notta. Im sure if I get an AMD cpu id need an AMD motherboard right?




EDIT: Thinking about it that just goes for the MB doesnt it..

You need a motherboard with a socket that's compatible with the CPU you have/want.
If you know what socket your CPU uses you can search for motherboards that have that socket.
The Phenom II you posted uses the socket AM3, so if you want to buy that you need a board with an AM3 socket.

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The20

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CPU


On the CPU, Good choice? Its on sale and thats the only reason im considering it lol.


on the Box I got with the case it says "for i3 i5 or i7 intel systems / AMD X86"

I Looked up AMD x86 and I can find notta. Im sure if I get an AMD cpu id need an AMD motherboard right?




EDIT: Thinking about it that just goes for the MB doesnt it..

You need a motherboard with a socket that's compatible with the CPU you have/want.
If you know what socket your CPU uses you can search for motherboards that have that socket.
The Phenom II you posted uses the socket AM3, so if you want to buy that you need a board with an AM3 socket.

Gotcha.



Found the ones I may get.

MB 1

MB 2




Im obviously thinking of going for the cheaper one. lol

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Gotcha.

Found the ones I may get.

MB 1

MB 2

Im obviously thinking of going for the cheaper one. lol

I'd get the MSI even if it were more expensive: It's more overclock-friendly, uses higher-quality parts, and gets better factory testing.