Help With building Computer

[goku31640]

My computer got messed up, and instead of making a trip to best buy, I decided to build my own. I am trying to build my first computer, although I am not a noob, im still no expert, but so far its not going to good. I am having a very hard time choosing the parts, and was hoping someone could help me.

So far this is what I can come up with, feel free to make changes.

Processor - It has to be this processor

Case - I really like this case, but it can go if I have to

I really dont know what kind of Motherboard

I also need some decent ram,

Now I Have a budget of about 600 for now, because I need this computer pretty quick, but when I get a few more paychecks, it will go up. Right now im not planning to get a video card, because im not going to use it to play games (for now) so I was thinking about a MOBO with integrated video, then buying a badass one later. I am going to overclock it, but maybe only to about 3 Ghz, and not until I get more money to buy some better cooling, so any input is helpful.

By the way, I am going to be doing heavy encoding, so please do not recommend a different processor I have my eyes on that one.

*UPDATE*
So far this is what im getting.

Processor

Case

MotherBoard

Ram

OS

Any input will be very Helpful

[Urameshi]

What's your limit?

[goku31640]

sorry I edited my first post with more information, I accidentaly submitted it without finishing

[Frenchb0ygenius]

Mobo's that come with integrated gfx suckass. Most good motherboards don't have integrated gfx, but u can find pretty cheap video cards that should suit ur needs. ehhhh, $600 is a really tight budget to fit a Q6600...

[goku31640]

Thanks, but like I said, Im not doing something that requires a graphics card (for now) Im using my sisters computer, so I need one pretty soon, so an integrated one is perfect right now.

[Urameshi]

Your rams

http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0257486

i'm checkin out mobo's right now.

[goku31640]

I forgot to add, Im buying windows for like 150, so I have to subtract that.

[Frenchb0ygenius]

I forgot to add, Im buying windows for like 150, so I have to subtract that.

ur kidding? $450 for a Q6600, good memory, and other components...sounds like mission impossible. The cpu already takes more than half the budget. You cannot absolutely wait? maybe u have some spare hard drives or optical drives to use and save money?

memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034

Motherboard:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188017-cheap, relible, and supports current quad cores.

[goku31640]

Yeah I should probably mention that I have a good 80 gig harddrive, which is not much, but I have a 1 Terabyte Networked Harddrive so I dont need a big one.

My Monitor still works, so I got that covered,

and I dont need any Drives.

[Frenchb0ygenius]

mem and mobo posted above...can u live with 1gb of ram?

[goku31640]

Originally Posted by Frenchb0ygenius

mem and mobo posted above...can u live with 1gb of ram?

Im going to be running windows Vista 64 bit, will 1gb be alright (for now) I gotta tell you the truth, I am clueless about motherboards, will I be able to run that one without another graphics card?

[Urameshi]

1GB is the minimum amount of ram for vista.

[goku31640]

Yeah im running vsita right now with 1 gig, but Im not sure about the 64-bit version. Im going to be putting in 4 gb of ram, but not right now.
-= Double Post =-
sorry but im going to be out of town tommorrow, but if my cousin has internet ill check in, but please keep posting. Ill check back on the 2nd.

[Frenchb0ygenius]

Here's what u should go with:

Motherboard: this-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188017 or this-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131142...second one is more expensive, but it has SLI, which i doubt u would use.

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146560-1GB will get u started, and u can always go from there.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062-comes with the psu, so ur good.

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130025-go with this one. its complete crap for gaming, but since you will be upgrading later it doesn't really matter. And if u run vista it can support aero i think.

If you have a choice between Vista or XP, go with XP.

[Seven_]

I've heard that 2 gigs is the "sweet spot" for vista.
I agree with Frenchy, go with XP since you don't game on this computer.

[Soulphalanx]

why are you getting a Q6600 when your budget is only $600?
you should instead get an e4500 or a little higher up, a e6550

[goku31640]

I have my eyes set on that one. And its not that im broke, its that I need a computer right now. Mine broke, and im mooching off of my sisters laptop. I need one that runs for now, and later ill buy better parts for it, its just that this is all I can afford until I start work again (Im on unpaid vacation) so I wont get a paycheck until 3 weeks from now. (i sold my laptop for 400, and I have a few hundred more, thats why my budget has to be 600)

Oh and ive been running vista for like 4 months now, I tried going back to xp, but I got used to vista. Im one of those people that has no complaints about it. Its perfect for me, but just in case I am going to dual boot xp on it.
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Originally Posted by Frenchb0ygenius

Here's what u should go with:

Motherboard: this-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188017 or this-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131142...second one is more expensive, but it has SLI, which i doubt u would use.

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146560-1GB will get u started, and u can always go from there.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062-comes with the psu, so ur good.

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130025-go with this one. its complete crap for gaming, but since you will be upgrading later it doesn't really matter. And if u run vista it can support aero i think.

If you have a choice between Vista or XP, go with XP.

I got a question, whats the difference between the first board and the second one? What do you mean by SLI? I know I have alot of questions, but I want to do this right. Thanks

[Soulphalanx]

Don't get either of those
If you dont use it for SLI, the chipset is bad
If you DO use it for SLI, those boards still suck

SLI is having a dual graphics card setup

[goku31640]

oh ok, I doubt Ill use that, im pretty much going to be encoding, if I do play games, its going to be on my 360, and if I want to play games later on, ill just upgrade accordingly.

[Frenchb0ygenius]

the evga board does not suck, although he may be better off geting an intel chipset. and I agree,if u cannot wait, dont go with the q6600

[goku31640]

I have a question, does HDMI on a motherboard make a difference?

[Evab3vA]

Crazy getting a Q6600 on that budget. Just get a E2180 and clock the tits out of it.

You'll get 3Ghz easy.

Originally Posted by goku31640

I have a question, does HDMI on a motherboard make a difference?

No. Is the PC going to be hooked up via a HDTV?

[Frenchb0ygenius]

Just get a E2180 and clock the tits out of it.

no.

maybe he should go with a good C2D instead, like an E6550?

I have a question, does HDMI on a motherboard make a difference?

if you want to use hdmi.

[goku31640]

[QUOTE=Evab3vA]Crazy getting a Q6600 on that budget. Just get a E2180 and clock the tits out of it.

You'll get 3Ghz easy.QUOTE]

I was hoping I could do it with that budget, I have everything else like hard drive, optical drive, monitor, keyboard,mouse, speakers. All I need is the main components like cpu,psu, motherboard,Case, and ram. I saw that windows is $110 so my budget just rose 40 dollars, but this is temporary until I get a few paychecks. Its just that my computer busted at the most inconvenient time.

I have been wanting to build my computer for a while, and this is my chance. I thought about going to walmart to get a budget pc but I thought this would be better.

[Frenchb0ygenius]

k, are u gonna be using XP or Vista? Are you gonna be gaming later on on this pc?

[goku31640]

Yeah Im going to be gaming, but a little later. In a couple months, im going to buy a directX10 Capable card and all that stuff, but like I said I need one quick. Since DX10 is Vista Only, Im getting The Home Premium OEM Version

The main thing I want is the processor, and the case for sure and a decent motherboard and decent ram. Later ill get the graphics card and everything Else I need.
-= Double Post =-
*UPDATE* I just sold my laptop, so im ordering the parts tommorow, so ill be up all night. Any info will be very much appreciated.

So far im going with the last info Boy genius game me, besides the graphics card, Ill get a good one later

[Frenchb0ygenius]

ill come up with something right now...
-= Double Post =-
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146560-1GB so far...you can always upgrade.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017-Q6600...yay u get $5 off!

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188017-eVGA 650i

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062-Raidmax Smilodon

Video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130316-cheapest one i could find.

in all $500 there is really no way to go any cheaper imo. i really don't know anything about onboard video, except that it sucks.

[goku31640]

Originally Posted by Frenchb0ygenius

ill come up with something right now...
-= Double Post =-
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146560-1GB so far...you can always upgrade.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017-Q6600...yay u get $5 off!

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188017-eVGA 650i

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062-Raidmax Smilodon

Video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130316-cheapest one i could find.

in all $500 there is really no way to go any cheaper imo. i really don't know anything about onboard video, except that it sucks.

Alright, yous seem to know your stuff, This is what im ordering. When I get to the serious stuff later on to buy ill give you a pm. Thanks

[cshd]

Nice case =]

[Soulphalanx]

Wow, you find the worst crap

Originally Posted by Frenchb0ygenius

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146560-1GB so far...you can always upgrade.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034
cheaper, and double memory
same timings at a lower voltage

Originally Posted by Frenchb0ygenius

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017-Q6600...yay u get $5 off!

get this instead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115030

Originally Posted by Frenchb0ygenius

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188017-eVGA 650i

650i chipset sucks for both SLI and non-SLI
Intel p35 chipset is much better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130128

Originally Posted by Frenchb0ygenius

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062-Raidmax Smilodon

why get something so expensive and flashy with such a low budget?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156074

Originally Posted by Frenchb0ygenius

Video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130316-cheapest one i could find.

in all $500 there is really no way to go any cheaper imo. i really don't know anything about onboard video, except that it sucks.

Onboard video would be a way cheaper option than what you specified, and the video card isnt even worth that much money. Might as well get something better or not at all.

Originally Posted by goku31640

I have a question, does HDMI on a motherboard make a difference?

no, you can just connect a DVI to HDMI adapter if you get a newer graphics card

There, saved you $150 which you can put to a better gfx card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102715