Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

[BunnyHardaway]

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I had that case with my last build. Very nice case for the money. I really liked it.

I originally wanted to get something with a big side window, but 4 included fans and the dust filters was too good to pass up. My only gripe is the manual could be a little more informative, but I'm really impressed with the case itself.

[cubsfan203]

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I originally wanted to get something with a big side window, but 4 included fans and the dust filters was too good to pass up. My only gripe is the manual could be a little more informative, but I'm really impressed with the case itself.

I know you were looking to keep your build cheap. If you don't mind dealing with a rebate this power supply only comes out to $20.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...irtualParent=1

[bghost]

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I'm afraid I'll want all the high end stuff when (if) I start..

well, if you can afford the high end stuff why not!
otherwise just post what you are going to buy in this thread and we will try and make sure that you keep a level head about things.

*keyword = try

[WTF]

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...17153166-L019C

I'd probably go with that 600W Thermaltake for $29.99 instead of the 430W Corsair. Thermaltake makes a good power supply. You'll be pushing it on a 430W PSU. Heck, pending your Videocard and Processor, you'll be pushing the 600W in no time. I'd prefer a little headway.

[Phobia]

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Yea I personally would not go under 700w. Once you start adding all the stuff that is going to be drawing power it adds up. I would not skimp here considering the cost.

Lastly, there is two areas I would not skimp on either. Quad core without a doubt and enough ram.

Video cards are extremely important but if you just wanted a computer that can get buy with decent settings you can snag several cards on the cheap that will do just that. Now the speed of how fast your cpu processes things & how much, extends much further than just playing games.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not talking breaking the bank. If you want a system that will run games on very high with top resolutions you can get by in the 600 range. You won't be as future proof compared to guys dropping 1000 but you will be able to make a good 600 system last for 5 or 6 years with plenty of enjoyment and good performance.

[BunnyHardaway]

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...17153166-L019C

I'd probably go with that 600W Thermaltake for $29.99 instead of the 430W Corsair. Thermaltake makes a good power supply. You'll be pushing it on a 430W PSU. Heck, pending your Videocard and Processor, you'll be pushing the 600W in no time. I'd prefer a little headway.

Yea I personally would not go under 700w. Once you start adding all the stuff that is going to be drawing power it adds up. I would not skimp here considering the cost.

Lastly, there is two areas I would not skimp on either. Quad core without a doubt and enough ram.

Video cards are extremely important but if you just wanted a computer that can get buy with decent settings you can snag several cards on the cheap that will do just that. Now the speed of how fast your cpu processes things & how much, extends much further than just playing games.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not talking breaking the bank. If you want a system that will run games on very high with top resolutions you can get by in the 600 range. You won't be as future proof compared to guys dropping 1000 but you will be able to make a good 600 system last for 5 or 6 years with plenty of enjoyment and good performance.

Yeah, I might go for the 600W for now. The one I originally picked out is 520 that's the same price, so I might as well take the extra 80W for free. I'm realllly confined to a strict budget though, so I can't get too crazy.

Also, re: rebates, all of the reviews I've been reading pretty much say that the chances of getting it are slim to none.

EDIT: Almost forgot...are ATX power supplies compatible with Micro ATX motherboards?

[Gotmadskillzson]

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Don't ever rely on rebates when deciding to buy something or not. Some times you will get it, some times you won't. Rebates never been a factor in whether or not I will buy some thing. Just buy your parts piece by piece, eventually you will get it done, even if it takes you 6 months or more.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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Or you will just completely forget like I did and never send it in -_-

[Phobia]

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Or you will just completely forget like I did and never send it in -_-

or six months later you receive a check for 10 bucks in the mail, then another check 2 months later for 25 bucks. Happened to me several times and I always am confused as hell "who is sending me money for no reason?"

[Cyros]

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or six months later you receive a check for 10 bucks in the mail, then another check 2 months later for 25 bucks. Happened to me several times and I always am confused as hell "who is sending me money for no reason?"

As a broke college student I made sure I sent my rebates in on my first build.

Man, I remember hooking everything up, hitting power, seeing the fans and lights come on, and then getting nothing.

I thought I was screwed because I had bought piece by piece over a summer and surely I was past my return window. My dumb self forgot to plug in the CPU power cable.

[jct32]

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As a broke college student I made sure I sent my rebates in on my first build.

Man, I remember hooking everything up, hitting power, seeing the fans and lights come on, and then getting nothing.

I thought I was screwed because I had bought piece by piece over a summer and surely I was past my return window. My dumb self forgot to plug in the CPU power cable.

My first build I put the RAM in wrong. I was so upset I spent all that money to not have it work. Then I read on the internet what I did wrong and felt like an idiot.

[Redacted01]

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My first build I put the RAM in wrong. I was so upset I spent all that money to not have it work. Then I read on the internet what I did wrong and felt like an idiot.

How exactly does one put RAM in wrong? It isn't possible to put in backwards. I don't think you are required to put it in certain slots to boot these days. Or did you just not lock it down completely?

[ubernoob]

How exactly does one put RAM in wrong? It isn't possible to put in backwards. I don't think you are required to put it in certain slots to boot these days.

Probably had it in the wrong slots for dual channel.

[Gotmadskillzson]

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Probably had it in the wrong slots for dual channel.

Bingo......that is why they are color coded nowadays.

[Cyros]

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My first build I just put the ram right next to each other. Had no choice because my heatsink was massive and covered the other to ram slots.