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Wanting to build my own
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Replies: 12Last Post June 4, 2008 5:00pm by Dumbledor123
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I want to build my own PC and was wanting some advice on what would be good to put in it like an ATX motherboard or something else yadda yadda you get the idea

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You should put RAM into your computer.

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ermm.. as much RAM as possible

2gb is a good starting point doe.

make sure u get the right type of ram thingie for the slots

and it depends how much u wanna spend really...


like if your a gamer get a good graphics card.. i'm not that good at graphics card.. normally the more expensive the better.. i normally got for Nvidia graphics cards but thats just me

ooo also get a good looking case for it  

Post edited at 9:10 am on May 12, 2008 by Byble

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i would get something with a lot of memory and with internet and a webcam built into it but thats just me

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ooo and least get a duo core processor.

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as much ram as the motherboard takes, intel dual core processor, 160hb hard drive or bigger.

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What are you going to be using this PC for??


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Q6600 is a good processor for bang per buck.
also a 680i chipset motherboard go for a decent price now
2-4 Gb of ddr2 ram 800mhz/1066 depending on what your motherboard takes
Midrange gpu: Ati 3850 or 8600gt
Better gpus: 9600gt, 8800gt, 8800gts
best: 9800 or 9800gx2 or ati 3870x2
450-600 watt psu depending on vcard selected
any 7200 rpm hdd should do depending on how much you plan to store.

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ATX tower (or mid-tower) case
__ ATX Motherboard
__ CPU (with heatsink/fan)
__ RAM (at leats 2GB)
__ Graphics/video card
__ Sound card
__ Hard drive(s) (at least 160GB)
__ Speakers
__ Keyboard
__ Mouse
__ Wrist rests for Keyboard/Mouse (optional)
__ Monitor
__ CD-ROM or DVD-ROM or CD-RW or CD-RW/DVD-ROM
__ Surge Protector
__ Floppy Drive (optional)
__ Zip Drive (optional)
__ Network Interface Card (optional)
__ Modem (optional)
__ FireWire/i.Link (IEEE 1394) Card (optional)
__ Printer (optional)
__ Scanner (optional)
__ Webcam (optional)

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My recommendations
Duel Core intel CPU
4gb RAM
8000 or 9000 Series Nvidia Graphics card
320 GB HDD
All the extras etc depending on your budget. What are you going to use this computer for? gaming I assume?

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i'm with dickij03 on this one but i would go with the nforce 7 series
if you have the money so you dont have to upgrade soon as the nforce 6 series (i have it).

make sure you have good cooling and i wouldn't suggest water cooling or big heatsinks that stand way up over the cpu. get a case that has 120mm fans.


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Quote: from Romani 16 at 6:03 am on May 12, 2008

I want to build my own PC and was wanting some advice on what would be good to put in it like an ATX motherboard or something else yadda yadda you get the idea

What's the primary purpose for the new PC?

Furthermore, what's your total price limit?

Post edited at 12:29 am on June 2, 2008 by obvious child

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Message me if you want me to give you some good parts to buy. Umm, I will also need to know your price range.

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