Builiding own desktop computer. Opinions please!! +16rep.

[le harry]

Hey hey, after seeing my friend get his new desktop computer, it's inspired me to build my own. Most of the things listed is what he got (which was apparently recommended) but i've changed minor things such as they keyboard, speakers, disk drive (cos he forgot to order one), mouse and case (not sure whether it's practical though). I just want to know if the important things are correct seeing as i'm essentially looking for a fast gaming computer, however all the practical things (ie; schoolwork) is also appropriate for it. Ta x.
I'm only shopping from HERE (http://www.umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4) if you wish to reccomend new things.

SPEAKERS: Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers System (http://www.3dreview.co.uk/large_x530.jpg)

MOUSE: Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (http://image.ak.outpost.com/art/product/big_shots/4586127.big.jpg)

RAM: Corsair DDR2 Twin2X (2048MB Kit) 6400C4 2048Mb (2X1024MB) (http://images.tigerdirect.ca/skuimages/large/Corsair-Twix-DDR2-XMS.jpg) (x2)

CASE: Thermaltake Armor+ VH8000BWS MX Black Steel Mid Tower Case with 23cm fan (http://www.googoo.com.sg/Pics/1542.jpg)

KEYBOARD: Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Refresh (http://www.fuergamer.com/xanario/images/gross/g15refresh1.jpg)

HD: Seagate SATAII 500GB 32m Cache (http://www.cpusolutions.com/mm8004744CPU/Images/HD.JPG)

PSU: Antec ATX EarthWatts 650W (http://www.skycomp.com.au/images/products/ea_650_q.jpg)

PROCESSOR: AMD Phenom 9550 Quad Core AM2+ 2200MHZ 4MB L2+L3 95W (http://es.ucables.com/img/pics1/AMD-PHENOM-9550-22GHZ-R45257.jpg)

MONITOR: Viewsonic VX2240W-2 22inch wide 2ms Black VGA/DVI-D (http://di1.shopping.com/images1/pi/59/a7/46/59153260-100x100-0-0_.jpg)

MOTHERBOARD: Asus M3N78-VM AM2+ GF8200 5200MT DDR2 PCIEx16 RAID GbLAN mATX (http://www.shopbot.com.au/i/2008/7/8294336228_small.jpg)

GFX CARD: Zotac GeForce 9800GT 512M DDR3 (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/08-07-29/zt-98ges3p-fsp_image6.jpg)
CD/DVD DRIVE: Liteon 20XDVD Dual Layer DVD+- Black SATA DH-20A3S (http://img.myshopping.com.au/product/158553/Lite_On_LH_20A1S_BLACK_20x_DVD_Burner_SATA_In.jpg)

edit: i'm pc deficient, gimme language i can understand aswell thanks lol

[Swinkid]

I'd change the processor to a intel core 2 duo, but thats just me hating AMD's

Also, if you want a 22" monitor, id reccoment:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Displays/Monitors/TFT+20+-+23/22%22+Asus+VW222S+Widescreen+TFT+Monitor?productId =28878

It dosen't really matter if its for school work, but at the end of the day, aventually you will want to play games on it as what youve show is a pretty powerful pc (or can be if used propley)

I was going to say, chance the HDD but its seagate and there quite agood make.

[le harry]

What's the difference lol (in price and in.. well whatever's superior)

Well i'm not too bothered with the monitor, I don't really want any bigger then 22" but whatever is best for value I guess.

[Swinkid]

Monitor dosent really matter the response time is the same, as i said. but my mates got it and its pretty good especily for gaming, although your using it for school work. You would have to give links to the list of specs, becasue if you want to make a pc theres low on wattage (like it really matters) the monitor i chose has 55 watt consumption.

And Processor will run faster depending on make really, or even type. Like for intel quads there are diffrent types, but whatever floats your boat really.
There isnt much diffrence, but its just what id go for.

But yeh, see what other people say, im going to get flamed most probably. So dont just listen to me.

[le harry]

Thanks for your help. Also about the case, pretty much chose it because it looked great haha and the price was also pretty decent compared to what my friend got. Would like to know if its practical and also has good layout etc.

[Swinkid]

Thanks for your help. Also about the case, pretty much chose it because it looked great haha and the price was also pretty decent compared to what my friend got. Would like to know if its practical and also has good layout etc.
Find a link to where it is on site and i can help abit better ;)

[BeanEgg]

I doubt you'll ever need 500GB, so go down to 250GB or 400GB, and slap up your RAM to 4GB maybe.

You'll probably only use 20GB in programs, images, documents etc.
OS is round 40GB (Vista)

[Swinkid]

I doubt you'll ever need 500GB, so go down to 250GB or 400GB, and slap up your RAM to 4GB maybe.

You'll probably only use 20GB in programs, images, documents etc.
OS is round 40GB (Vista)

Ive nearly used up my 500GB on school work, songs and films, although i do have few games. Over 6 years of having this pc. (so you could make this last awile.) But slap up ram to 4GB? Hes shown that hes getting two 2048mb ram sticks, making it 4GB. And inless he gets a 64bit OS and a motherboard that can take more, he cant use more than 4GB anyway due to limits.

[le harry]

Find a link to where it is on site and i can help abit better ;)
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1408


I doubt you'll ever need 500GB, so go down to 250GB or 400GB, and slap up your RAM to 4GB maybe.

You'll probably only use 20GB in programs, images, documents etc.
OS is round 40GB (Vista)
I'll be having 4gb, but i'm still debating whether to get vista or xp and if i should sacrifice that extra .6gb of ram for xp. /shrug. I've heard mixed opinions about vista so i'm not sure.

[BeanEgg]

Ive nearly used up my 500GB on school work, songs and films, although i do have few games. Over 6 years of having this pc. But slap up ram to 4GB? Hes shown that hes getting two 2048mb ram sticks, making it 4GB. And inless he gets a 64bit OS and a motherboard that can take more, he cant use more than 4GB anyway due to limits.

Actually, he has x2 1024GB. - I didn't say he will for a fact, I said I doubt as its quite a bit to max out. In most cases they never fill it up. Especially when its a new computer.

[Swinkid]

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1408


I'll be having 4gb, but i'm still debating whether to get vista or xp and if i should sacrifice that extra .6gb of ram for xp. /shrug. I've heard mixed opinions about vista so i'm not sure.
Vista is getting better, but when i come to replace this pc im sticking with XP i think. Although vista is good for security!

At the case, Thats pretty good, got lots of fans, although buy some RAM, Prosessor and GFX coolers just incase!

@ Bean egg

RAM: Corsair DDR2 Twin2X (2048MB Kit) 6400C4 2048Mb (2X1024MB) (http://images.tigerdirect.ca/skuimages/large/Corsair-Twix-DDR2-XMS.jpg) (x2)

Hes getting two times the 1GB sticks making it 4GB of ram -.-'

[le harry]

Vista is getting better, but when i come to replace this pc im sticking with XP i think. Although vista is good for security!

At the case, Thats pretty good, got lots of fans, although buy some RAM, Prosessor and GFX coolers just incase!

Yeah i was thinking I might need more fans / coolers or whatever. But thermaltake specialise in cooling so they sound pretty sound haha. Open to more case reccommendations from here (http://www.umart.com.au/newindex2.phtml?bid=4). :)

[N!ck]

I'd get 2x2GB RAM so you have 4GB total with room to upgrade in the future. I'd also probably get a Core 2 DUO/Core 2 QUAD rather than AMD which would also mean a different motherboard. The Coolermaster 690 is a very good case. They have it at the place you're wanting to buy from.

[le harry]

I'd get 2x2GB RAM so you have 4GB total with room to upgrade in the future. I'd also probably get a Core 2 DUO/Core 2 QUAD rather than AMD which would also mean a different motherboard. The Coolermaster 690 is a very good case. They have it at the place you're wanting to buy from.
I'm getting 4gb already... i think lol. I'll have to get some more advice on the processor and motherboard seeing as they're probably the 2 that I have the least knowledge on.

The Coolermaster 690 has good reviews but I want something which looks as good as it runs or w/e haha. :D

[Rapidshare]

also with the specs of your new pc, i would get vista tbh