Author Topic: custom building desktop (Read 6806 times)

silv3r · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2007, 07:16:16 AM »

ok, right now, i will be going for xp professional. Vista is too "early" and i will wait for vista to get better in future as it gets cheaper as well. thanks guy for helping me out through this. Once i get it all assembled, i will let u know whats going on.

So calum, I want to be sure that im not mistaken with wrong products and its best for my first built office/gaming desktop.

1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115030
2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127310

(is my mobo is for 775 sockets, any can handle 775 processor and "not fried"? Because, I do not want to install and find out my computer no use.)

Calum · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2007, 07:46:11 AM »

XP Pro - are you sure? Unless you're on a domain or use any of its other features, you can save some cash by going for XP Home instead. But I applaud your decision to stay with XP for the time being, you can always install Vista later on if you want.

You have the components right, and your motherboard supports socket 775 processors.
When you've got your current PC upgraded with those parts, your system is going to fly - enjoy!

silv3r · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2007, 07:51:16 AM »

awesome, great to hear that its goin to fly if i put them all together. Thank you for your helping me through all this. Cheers.

silv3r

Calum · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2007, 09:41:22 AM »

You're more than welcome.
Let us know how it goes, and feel free to post back with any more questions you may have.

silv3r · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2007, 11:33:50 PM »

i got paid today and noticed i recieve more money than i ever was before. so, im thinking about to buy a mobo since the one i use lacking slots such as 2 pci e...bad processor i believe. To be sure, i am going to ask you smart guys before i do something stupid.

im wondering if i take out my usless mobo and put a new one in with 2 pci e slots for my 2 8600 gt video cards. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081 will this mobo works or u know any better? my budget for mobo is about $100-150ish.

Jess607 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2007, 05:03:42 AM »

Quote from: silv3r on November 10, 2007, 11:33:50 PM

i got paid today and noticed i recieve more money than i ever was before. so, im thinking about to buy a mobo since the one i use lacking slots such as 2 pci e...bad processor i believe. To be sure, i am going to ask you smart guys before i do something stupid. im wondering if i take out my usless mobo and put a new one in with 2 pci e slots for my 2 8600 gt video cards. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081 will this mobo works or u know any better? my budget for mobo is about $100-150ish.

Yes about the motherboard.
No about the 2x 8600 GT. Instead, get a single 8800 GT or 2x 8800 GT.

Calum · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2007, 08:37:02 AM »

That's a nice board, definitely grab it.
As for the graphics cards, how come you're suddenly getting 2?
Don't bother.
As Jess607 said, go for an 8800GT instead, - cheaper and higher/equal performance to two 8600GTs.

silv3r · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2007, 10:12:19 AM »

awesome. i mean im not going to be suddenly grab 2 of cards but one for now...maybe 1 for later, maybe 2 8800s. I dont know whats going to happen. And, i thought 8600 gt itself is around $150. If i got 2 of them, its should be about $300. And 8800 is almost $600 itself...?

Calum · « **Reply #23 on:** November 11, 2007, 12:08:22 PM »

For an 8800GT you're looking at ~$270.
It's definitely better to get one 8800GT rather than 2 8600GT's, but if you don't have the budget than get the best you can afford.
I thought you meant you were after getting two 8600GT cards now, which is not a good idea.

silv3r · « **Reply #24 on:** November 11, 2007, 06:15:23 PM »

wow really? 8800 for $270??? where? everywhere i look for 8800 gt its much like $500-800

Jess607 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 12, 2007, 05:52:14 AM »

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130303

silv3r · « **Reply #26 on:** November 12, 2007, 05:57:36 AM »

It is a good price and a free game too...good deal. I will be deff. getting that. Its my first time buying latest graphic card. Im reallly not sure how to set them up (give me the idea). Does my montior need to be hd/tv or no?
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if so, what ports? im eyeing on a lcd flatscreen monitor for 150 bucks.

Calum · « **Reply #27 on:** November 12, 2007, 10:45:06 AM »

Your monitor should connect via DVI.
It's fairly easy to install a graphics card - FAQ article here with images.
But, I would recommend downloading the latest drivers instead of using the ones that come with the card.
Hope this helps.

silv3r · « **Reply #28 on:** November 12, 2007, 05:16:47 PM »

thanks calum. You saved me alot of time searching for it. Theres are one million topics to look through.

Calum · « **Reply #29 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:02:20 AM »

You're more than welcome, glad to help.

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