Hello everyone . Over the summer, I plan to build my own computer and I have done quite a bit of research. But I still have some questions. BTW, this build is completely from scratch.
First off, I am not a gamer. That's why, as you will see, my video card isn't the best (but from what I know, it's the best in it's price range). As for my processor, I know this one is right for me. That was my intro. I just have to add that I have a budget around $900. The listed prices are w/out tax and shipping but they do include rebate
So Here is what I have chosen so far:
Edited: New Keyboard and New CD/DVD drive
TOTAL (ABOUT): $900
In EBAY, I could probably only spend around $650 and get some better parts (like the asus maximus formula)
Questions that I have about my choices:
1) What am I missing (other than ordinary cables)?
2) Will everything be compatible (I think so, as I have some computer knowledge, but I want to be sure)?
3) If anything isn't compatible or won't work to it's best, what changes would I need to make?
4) Did I pick the right products? I am looking for best in price range, or best "bang for buck"
5) Is there anyplace I can get these cheaper (w/out losing trust)?
6) How safe is ebay for the majority of these items?
7) Depending on where I buy things, could I only end up spending $700 w/ tax and shipping?
8) If you have anything else to say that pertains to this, go ahead!
I know this might seem long, but I wanted to get the best results. Thank you for your patience!
Thanks,
Andrey
BTW, all of the links are coded but if it's better to have a link you can click on, I will change it as soon as I check back on this.
First off, I am not a gamer. That's why, as you will see, my video card isn't the best (but from what I know, it's the best in it's price range). As for my processor, I know this one is right for me. That was my intro. I just have to add that I have a budget around $900. The listed prices are w/out tax and shipping but they do include rebate
So Here is what I have chosen so far:
Edited: New Keyboard and New CD/DVD drive
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Moniter
17" HP moniter
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3525056&body=MAIN#detailspecs
$150- this might change because of the rebate
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Keyboard
Anyware PK-205 Black 104 Normal Keys USB + PS/2 Slim X-Slim COMFORT Keyboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823701012
$15
--or--
Logitech 920-000325 Black 104 Normal Keys 14 Function Keys USB Wired Ergonomics Wave Keyboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126035
$30 So should I rack up the extra $15 or so for this?
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Case
Antec Nine Hundred Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
$80
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Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002
$90
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CD/DVD Drive
LITE-ON Black 2 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106070
$25 newegg
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Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262
$65
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Motherboard
ASUS P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131182
$150
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Processor/CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
$220
--I found one on ebay w/ the following specs and I would like to know its GO stepping (I think so because of the "slacr" but not quite sure) and has a low VID : BX80562Q6600, S-SPEC: SLACR, MM# 891337, VERSION#:E10342-003 1.35V max
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Heatsink
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233003
$36
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Memory - RAM
OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 PC2 6400 Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267
$85
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Video Card
XFX GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150229
In EBAY, I could probably only spend around $650 and get some better parts (like the asus maximus formula)
Questions that I have about my choices:
1) What am I missing (other than ordinary cables)?
2) Will everything be compatible (I think so, as I have some computer knowledge, but I want to be sure)?
3) If anything isn't compatible or won't work to it's best, what changes would I need to make?
4) Did I pick the right products? I am looking for best in price range, or best "bang for buck"
5) Is there anyplace I can get these cheaper (w/out losing trust)?
6) How safe is ebay for the majority of these items?
7) Depending on where I buy things, could I only end up spending $700 w/ tax and shipping?
8) If you have anything else to say that pertains to this, go ahead!
I know this might seem long, but I wanted to get the best results. Thank you for your patience!
Thanks,
Andrey
BTW, all of the links are coded but if it's better to have a link you can click on, I will change it as soon as I check back on this.
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