In addition to what you listed, you're going to need a case, cooling, and an OS (if you don't have one you can use already). You'll want to get at least a CPU cooler, and possibly some additional fans. However, most of the cases today tend to have fans built in, so you may not have to worry about that. For a case, I recommend pretty much anything from Antec or Cooler Master. Make sure you pick a suitably sized case, as well; a mid-sized tower should be fine. A 600W power supply should get you by just fine (I only went with an 850W for upgradability purposes). The motherboard you picked seems pretty decent, and I know for a fact the 6850 is a nice video card. Personally, the one thing I would change is the CPU; the 965 is only 10 euros more for an extra .2 GHz. However, that's not really a huge deal.Sanjar Khan wrote:Thanks for making this topic. My current pc is dying, so I'm going to put a new one together. I'm not at all technical however, and could use some input. I'm not much of an avid computer gamer, so my budget would be around 700 euros. This is what I was thinking of:
-AMD X4 955 3.2 GHz
-60GB SSD
-1TB
-Radeon HD 6850 1GB
-500W, or 600.
-2x2Gb DDR3, plus the 2 I have already
-ASUS M4A79XTD EVO/USB3
Any thoughts? Do I even have everything?
Forgot to mention the cooler: Scythe Mugen 2 rev.B SCMG-2100Astelyn wrote:Sanjar Khan wrote:Thanks for making this topic. My current pc is dying, so I'm going to put a new one together. I'm not at all technical however, and could use some input. I'm not much of an avid computer gamer, so my budget would be around 700 euros. This is what I was thinking of:
-AMD X4 955 3.2 GHz
-60GB SSD
-1TB
-Radeon HD 6850 1GB
-500W, or 600.
-2x2Gb DDR3, plus the 2 I have already
-ASUS M4A79XTD EVO/USB3
Any thoughts? Do I even have everything?
In addition to what you listed, you're going to need a case, cooling, and an OS (if you don't have one you can use already). You'll want to get at least a CPU cooler, and possibly some additional fans. However, most of the cases today tend to have fans built in, so you may not have to worry about that. For a case, I recommend pretty much anything from Antec or Cooler Master. Make sure you pick a suitably sized case, as well; a mid-sized tower should be fine. A 600W power supply should get you by just fine (I only went with an 850W for upgradability purposes). The motherboard you picked seems pretty decent, and I know for a fact the 6850 is a nice video card. Personally, the one thing I would change is the CPU; the 965 is only 10 euros more for an extra .2 GHz. However, that's not really a huge deal.
Hope that was at least somewhat helpful
You dont really have to worry about that for a desktop build. The buffered/ECC correction RAM is usually designed for server platforms.Sanjar Khan wrote: Also in the description of the RAM it says "unbuffered". What does that mean?
For the most part, yes. There are a few tricky parts; installing the cooler can be a bit difficult, along with spreading the thermal paste correctly. Cable management can be challenging too. Having cables all over the place can disrupt air flow, and ultimately raise the temperatures of your machine. Be sure to have some zip-ties with you. Also, you should be aware of safety precautions (for your hardware, not for youSanjar Khan wrote:So I just slap everything together in a Cooler Master Gladiator 600, install an OS and I'm ready to go?
). You'll want to build the computer in an environment that isn't very dry and doesn't contain a lot of carpet and/or static-y things, and you'll also want to wear clothes without a lot of static as well. You should ground yourself every so often (this can usually be done by touching the inside of your case -- the non-painted part) to avoid frying your parts with static electricity. Obviously, having liquids nearby wouldn't be smart either. Thanks for all the adviceAstelyn wrote:For the most part, yes. There are a few tricky parts; installing the cooler can be a bit difficult, along with spreading the thermal paste correctly. Cable management can be challenging too. Having cables all over the place can disrupt air flow, and ultimately raise the temperatures of your machine. Be sure to have some zip-ties with you. Also, you should be aware of safety precautions (for your hardware, not for youSanjar Khan wrote:So I just slap everything together in a Cooler Master Gladiator 600, install an OS and I'm ready to go?
But, other than that, it's basically all plug-and-play
I'll wear dispensable rubber gloves we use to clean the showers.I had mine running at a solid 4 GHz for a while, but I had some serious cooling issues...opted to just set it back to 3.4 GHz until I splurge for liquid cooling someday.fragmer wrote:AMD Phenom II X4 965 @3.50 GHz
fragmer wrote:Keyboard: IBM Model M <3
Stop_Sign wrote:The only thing I can think of when talking about battlestations:
http://i.imgur.com/RqeX0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/78VNm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9YSBt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vtkhW.jpg
Table dance.xKoreaNx wrote:Stop_Sign wrote:The only thing I can think of when talking about battlestations:
http://i.imgur.com/RqeX0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/78VNm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9YSBt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vtkhW.jpg
WAT.
I just...
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you might need to lose the pink pants as well. those things can be pretty staticky.Sanjar Khan wrote: Thanks for all the advice
)McLaughlinKid wrote:You put roar on everything don't you?
