Building a New Computer

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Vengeance0058

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I'm building a new computer this summer to run some new games, plus replace my old terrible laptop. Its a budget build, not the 1000+ rigs you all build. I would like some thoughts on what I have picked out here. Also, some suggestions on what Operating System I should get, 32 or 64 bit. Thanks.


CASE: RAIDMAX Tornado ATX-238WR Black / Red SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX Tornado ATX-238WR Black / Red SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$39.99

POWER SUPPLY: Sunbeam / CaseGears Black Steel 580W Power Supply
Sunbeam / CaseGears Black Steel 580W Power Supply at Xoxide!
$24.99

MEMORY: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT
$39.99

MOTHERBOARD: ASRock N68C-S UCC AM3/AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
DDR2/3, Unlock CPU Core, Phenom II X6 Support
Newegg.com - ASRock N68C-S UCC AM3/AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$44.99

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$39.99

PROCESSOR: AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX
$99.99

VIDEO CARD: Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100289-2L Radeon HD 5670 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

OS: Windows 7 32-Bit or 64-Bit

$89.99

Total:
$380.00
 
I'd change the PSU, but I'm picky when it comes to the PSU. Once you've had one burn out on you and damage your other components it makes you think twice about a little extra for a quality PSU. Mushkin has a very good rated 650w Volta available for $49.00 with free shipping from ramexperts.com: Mushkin MKNPSVT650 POWER SUPPLY Volta 650W PSU RAM Experts

That would give you a little more headroom and, for me, the sense of security that I don't have to worry about the psu frying my setup.

Also, Microcenter has a Kingwin 650 for $47.99 with $5.99 shipping that would be a decent choice as well: http://cart.microcenter.com/cart.aspx
 
Also, I'd go for a case with better cooling NZXT has a very good option for you here at $34.99 It has room for 4 120mm fans and two 140mm on top. It comes stock with only one 120mm fan but you can add more as you go and your budget allows.

This case would give you more room, a better layout, and better cooling for about the same price as the one you have listed. 80mm fans just don't push that much air.
Newegg.com - NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Also, for the same money why not get a quad core cpu? Microcenter has the AMD phenomIIx4 840 for $99.00 which would give you better performance and allow you a longer life before replacement. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0357031

For the OS go 64.
 
Hmm...thats going to add around 30 or so.
Guess I'm gonna need to find some more money.
 
sixer9682 said:
I'd change the PSU, but I'm picky when it comes to the PSU. Once you've had one burn out on you and damage your other components it makes you think twice about a little extra for a quality PSU. Mushkin has a very good rated 650w Volta available for $49.00 with free shipping from ramexperts.com: Mushkin MKNPSVT650 POWER SUPPLY Volta 650W PSU RAM Experts
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Only problem with that is any brand, any price, any model will end up doing it to someone. Which is what always scares the shit out of me. Finally got around to looking up the Mushkin brand, not bad just had kept seeing them and didnt know who they hell they were.

I came across that case before too kinda liked it.
 
Nice! Good luck with the build and don't forget to check Microcenter for the x4 cpu since it's the same price as the x2 you have listed.
 
Only problem with that is any brand, any price, any model will end up doing it to someone.
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That's true too. I had a very nice Seasonic 600w I stressed to hard and it burned out. Fortunately it didn't hurt my system but there's always a lemon in the bunch.
 
To be honest, memory is memory. As long as the price is good, you should buy it. It's easy to make, and the performance from lower latency is much less then it used to be. Looks like you got good RAM, though :).
 
The processor I listed was Quad Core. p:

But thats a good find Sixer. Pay the same amount but get 3.2 Ghz instead of 3.0?
Yes please.
 
Vengeance, you should try Google for getting the best prices, and not just one shopping site. You'd be surprised at the deals you can get, as long as the site is reputable.
 
The processor I listed was Quad Core. p:
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Duh! Okay, call me captain oblivious! But yeah, a little extra speed for the same cash is always a good deal :)
 
Yeah. I figured one site would be simplest. I may look at some other sites for a hard drive, see if I can find it slightly cheaper to save a little $$$.

Looking at the motherboard, I believe it would be able to run this new CPU?
CPU is a Phenom II X4, Motherboard is rated for X6.
 
sixer9682 said:
Also, I'd go for a case with better cooling NZXT has a very good option for you here at $34.99 It has room for 4 120mm fans and two 140mm on top. It comes stock with only one 120mm fan but you can add more as you go and your budget allows.

This case would give you more room, a better layout, and better cooling for about the same price as the one you have listed. 80mm fans just don't push that much air.
Newegg.com - NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Also, for the same money why not get a quad core cpu? Microcenter has the AMD phenomIIx4 840 for $99.00 which would give you better performance and allow you a longer life before replacement. Micro Center - AMD PHENOM II X4 840 Boxed Processor HDX840WFGMBOX 253799

For the OS go 64.
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I missed you comment on the OS. What is the advantage to 64? I know it can run 64 and 32 bit programs, but I've heard it has problems at times with 32 bit stuff. (Battlefield for one)
 
Newegg is usually around the lowest prices; but, I've bought a few things off ebay if your worried about slicing pennies.
 
I like having the ability to use more than 4gb memory and it's faster in games and benchmarks for the 64. I've never encountered any difficulties with 32bit games or programs as the 64 can run them in "xp mode"

Also, if you buy the 64 version it comes with both the 32bit and 64bit disk so you get two for one. If you don't want to run the 64 at least you've got it if you ever change your mind.
 
Vengeance0058 said:
I missed you comment on the OS. What is the advantage to 64? I know it can run 64 and 32 bit programs, but I've heard it has problems at times with 32 bit stuff. (Battlefield for one)
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Battlefield what? Running 2142 BF2 and Bad Company 2 + Vietnam here on 64 bit. Other than bugs that just plain exist nothing really stands out on Vista 64 or 7 64. Cant say I have had an issue with anything that wasnt like 16 bit lol.
 
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