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

[WTF]

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

Don't know if this question had been answered, but the "M" in that motherboard means it's a Micro-ATX board. Very small, some cases don't have the right layout for these types of boards either. I would steer away from M-ATX boards if I were you.

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

Also on the optical drive, this one has been drive of the month for like a year straight - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135204

That's the drive I bought six weeks ago, no problems so far.

[cjonesfan921]

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

These builds on Newegg, it comes shipped in one piece? Or, will I have to put them together?

Also, on that note, who wants to help an ignorant OSer who knows nothing about this stuff?

I would like to be able to play games but at a relatively decent price. I don't want to spend over $900 realistically, and if possible, lower.

I don't really play any of those crazy games that need the best build possible.

EDIT: New Quest: I found a decent spec'd PC except for the Graphics card. How difficult would it be for a noob to install a graphics card?

[SuperBowlNachos]

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

These builds on Newegg, it comes shipped in one piece? Or, will I have to put them together?

Also, on that note, who wants to help an ignorant OSer who knows nothing about this stuff?

I would like to be able to play games but at a relatively decent price. I don't want to spend over $900 realistically, and if possible, lower.

I don't really play any of those crazy games that need the best build possible.

EDIT: New Quest: I found a decent spec'd PC except for the Graphics card. How difficult would it be for a noob to install a graphics card?

They DO have have PCs that come pre-built.

The last few post though where people have 10 links of items are all individual parts that will be put together. A lot more fun

Do you need a monitor included in that $900? That is a pretty good number. It's not a super badass computer, but you can get one that will play every single game out there on pretty good settings.

Link to that PC? It's not hard. You literally just unplug the power. Take the side off. Push the card into a slot. Put in 1 screw and plug in the power line to it. Then it should come with a CD with drivers on it to make it work.

[cjonesfan921]

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

They DO have have PCs that come pre-built.

The last few post though where people have 10 links of items are all individual parts that will be put together. A lot more fun

Do you need a monitor included in that $900? That is a pretty good number. It's not a super badass computer, but you can get one that will play every single game out there on pretty good settings.

Link to that PC? It's not hard. You literally just unplug the power. Take the side off. Push the card into a slot. Put in 1 screw and plug in the power line to it. Then it should come with a CD with drivers on it to make it work.

I would like a monitor included, if not, I could always connect to my TV, correct?

Also, I don't really have a link. My friend sent me a text with this...

2.2GHz AMD A6-3620 Quad-Core
6GB of DDR3 RAM
Integrated AMD Radeon HD 6530D Graphics

It's an HP.

I did some research on that Graphics card right now, adequate.

I'm extremely unfamiliar with AMD processor, all I know is i-3, i-5, i-7.

Does that fit anywhere in between?

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For as much interest as I always had in computers, I really know NOTHING.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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

Yes you could hook it up to your TV.

Looks pretty similar to this - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883220153

This is always a good resource

Spoiler

They have the 6530 ranked at the very bottom.

[cjonesfan921]

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

Yes you could hook it up to your TV.

Looks pretty similar to this - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883220153

This is always a good resource

Spoiler

They have the 6530 ranked at the very bottom.

How is the processor though?

I would buy a new card with that.

Speaking of, is there a situation where some higher graphics cards won't run on that Asus set up you linked?

[SuperBowlNachos]

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How is the processor though?

I would buy a new card with that.

Speaking of, is there a situation where some higher graphics cards won't run on that Asus set up you linked?

I don't know anything about AMD. Looks like it's common in pre-built PCs. Here is some benchmarks on it - http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_look...MD+A6-3620+APU

The power supply wouldn't be big enough to handle it most likely.

If you have interest in computers, just build one There are definitely lots of resources in this thread. You could pretty much build it using parts we have already linked.

[choadler]

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

These builds on Newegg, it comes shipped in one piece? Or, will I have to put them together?

Also, on that note, who wants to help an ignorant OSer who knows nothing about this stuff?

I would like to be able to play games but at a relatively decent price. I don't want to spend over $900 realistically, and if possible, lower.

I don't really play any of those crazy games that need the best build possible.

EDIT: New Quest: I found a decent spec'd PC except for the Graphics card. How difficult would it be for a noob to install a graphics card?

What is decent? Post them if you have it.

Graphics cards are easy assuming your case is big enough to support some of these mammoths. You basically plug into the card slot and plug the power supply in to it. Boot up your computer, go to the either Nvidia or AMD's site, download the latest drivers and you are good to go.

Also, for newegg orders, the parts come in separate pieces and require you to put them together. There is a post in here where someone ordered a some parts and it is a good build and I believe cost them less than $800.

It was an i5 processor, 560ti graphics card, 8 gb ram build. Look back to that one.

[cjonesfan921]

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

I don't know anything about AMD. Looks like it's common in pre-built PCs. Here is some benchmarks on it - http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_look...MD+A6-3620+APU

The power supply wouldn't be big enough to handle it most likely.

If you have interest in computers, just build one There are definitely lots of resources in this thread. You could pretty much build it using parts we have already linked.

Building one would be awesome actually. I am definitely leaning towards that option. Just don't know where to start, to be honest.

What is decent? Post them if you have it.

Graphics cards are easy assuming your case is big enough to support some of these mammoths. You basically plug into the card slot and plug the power supply in to it. Boot up your computer, go to the either Nvidia or AMD's site, download the latest drivers and you are good to go.

Also, for newegg orders, the parts come in separate pieces and require you to put them together. There is a post in here where someone ordered a some parts and it is a good build and I believe cost them less than $800.

It was an i5 processor, 560ti graphics card, 8 gb ram build. Look back to that one.

That's not bad, at all.

How long would you say it would take a beginner to put it together? Should I watched some videos and read up heavily beforehand?

[JWR3232]

I saw that same tool kit I'm going to pick that up.

Thanks for the clarification on he motherboard "WTF"

I'm gonna the DVD drive u mentioned Ollie thanks

About the other motherboard you mentioned now clearly I'm a noob at this I've seen that my Evga GeForce gtx 570
Gpu needs a pci express 2.0 x 16 slot an the motherboard u said (asrock z68 extreme3 gen 3) only has pci express x1, and 3.0 x 16 slots will the card still work? I'm not sure about all that stuff lol

If so here's my final build any finishing thoughts?

Asrock z68 extreme3 gen3 (assuming it works)

I5-2500k

Corsairs vengeance 8gb

GeForce gtx 570

Seagate 1tb

Corsairs enthusiast 650w

Cooler master haf912 case

Asus 24x DVD burner

You guys here have been a great deal of help thus far thanks so much!


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[SuperBowlNachos]

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

It will work. 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0.

I still think you should go ahead and pick up and aftermarket heat sink. If you ever decide to overclock you will need it. You will then have to take out the old one and go through the hassle of removing the old thermal paste from the CPU.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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

Building one would be awesome actually. I am definitely leaning towards that option. Just don't know where to start, to be honest.

That's not bad, at all.

How long would you say it would take a beginner to put it together? Should I watched some videos and read up heavily beforehand?

Your PC is pretty much built in this thread already. A few changes here and there and it will be at $900.

I would say less then two hours to get everything unboxed and plugged in. It won't take days or anything like that. Having a second pair of hands won't hurt either.

Reading and watching always helps. I think on the first page I posted a pcmag.com article that showed step by step instructions. Youtube is always helpful too. I was lucky enough to have someone help me on my first one.

[elTodd]

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That's not bad, at all.

How long would you say it would take a beginner to put it together? Should I watched some videos and read up heavily beforehand?

I just built one over the weekend. Bought all the parts at Micro Center and put it together that night.

My first ever build, and it took me about 4 hours. I was really careful and read over the manuals and other resources multiple times. Its actually a lot easier than it seems.

Its a lot less scary than you're probably imagining it to be. Or at least it was for me.

[JWR3232]

It will work. 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0.

I still think you should go ahead and pick up and aftermarket heat sink. If you ever decide to overclock you will need it. You will then have to take out the old one and go through the hassle of removing the old thermal paste from the CPU.

Thanks man I'll pick the the other heat sink more I think it about it, the better option it is. Youve been a great deal of help can wait to play on this thing.


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