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[t3hf4ll0ut]

Hi. I've done some research, and I've thought long and hard on what I should do with all of these problems on my current computer. Every time I fix a problem, two more show up. I've decided to build my own new computer, but I want to know what parts I should get. I have a laptop, so I will take a Step-by-Step tutorial on building my first computer. (Wish me luck on that btw!)

The Parts I know to Get:

CPU (What type of CPU should I get?)
PSU (750watts)
RAM (obviously.. how much should I get?)
Motherboard (With PSI Express: What type of motherboard should I get?)
CD-Rom (I have NO IDEA on this one.)
Windows Vista (I'd assume I need x64 for the ammount of RAM i'm getting)
Large Case
Video Card (GTX295)
Sound Card (On board)

If I'm missing anything, that probably means I have no clue on what to get, so start recommending, fellow Nexus!

[Thor.]

Whats your Budget? you got to be more clear then that, what should i get?, more like what i wan't would be better

The only reference on budget is that you want a GTX295 nice choice. they can go around 800$.

what you probably wan't if you have no budget is these.

a phenom 2

http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16819103471

Motherboard

http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16813131383

or probably 2 GTX295 in sli that would be coool, can't find links for them on newegg they go to fast

I suggest get a set of Tri ddr3 6gb

http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16820227365

power supplie i suggest for a GTX295 a 1000 watt power supplie, but only could find a 750 on newegg.

dvd rom drive

http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16827118022

sound card, i suggest creatives xfi 7.1 example

http://www.newegg.ca.....p;Tpk=xfi 7.1

[pwnedbyscope]

get an asus board I forget what kind my friend has, lol, but it is one that allows you to log on to the internet w/out booting your hard drive. I find out later the name...

AMD athalon 3.0ghz CPU around $120
Nvidia Geforce 8800gt 256mb integrated GDDR5
4gb DDR3 1066mhz. RAM, preferable Kingston
500 gb HDD 7600 rpm
42X? blueray W/ light scribe
you may want to get a separate cpu fan
as well as thermal grease


let me know if I missed anything

[Thor.]

If he's going for a gaming rig thats kind of low end, i had a pair of 8800gts 320mb, trust me not a good choice.

[pwnedbyscope]

yea kinda forgot he was building a desktop, been on laptop mode for a while srry.

[t3hf4ll0ut]

Really? I thought a GTX295 was only $500? To be honest, I don't really have a budget at the moment. I'm going to run down to Best Buy and browse there tommorow. I'm pretty much seperating good from bad. If I had to say, $1,800 is my max.

[Thor.]

Guess what i found one for around 600?.

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814130473

they must have fallen in price.

[t3hf4ll0ut]

What is the difference between http://www.amazon.co...66-rg2304-00-20 and that other one?

[Thor.]

Not much just make.

[pwnedbyscope]

wow I may get that