Computer, I need a new one.

[Vestige]

I can either buy a new laptop, or save this months pay check, and build a desktop. What should I do?

[Blackhawk570]

its cheaper to build a desktop

[Vestige]

Yes but if I do I want this graphics card. http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=59784&vpn=ENGTX590%2F3DIS%2F3GD 5&manufacture=ASUS This was more than the pay check I got this month, or just one of Nvidia's GeForce cards.

[Blackhawk570]

Yes but if I do I want this graphics card. http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=59784&vpn=ENGTX590%2F3DIS%2F3GD 5&manufacture=ASUS This was more than the pay check I got this month, or just one of Nvidia's GeForce cards.

That card may be newer than the GTX 580, but it isn't better. Use this chart when buying graphic cards very helpful. http://www.videocardbenchmark.ne t/high_end_gpus.html

[Vestige]

So go with the GTX 580? I would love help for, searching for parts.

[Blackhawk570]

So go with the GTX 580? I would love help for, searching for parts.

newegg.com is your friend what is ur budget?

[Vestige]

for now $1,000 CDN. I am willing to go higher.

[Blackhawk570]

for now $1,000 CDN. I am willing to go higher.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 14130587 $479.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 19103962 $149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 24236117 $349.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 13131754 $149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 20231445 $149.98

Total= $1,279.93


im gonna work on this later

[Vestige]

Alright, I also plan on getting 2 monitors, and eventually a 3rd. The 3rd would be a tv. We shall build a list tomorrow, cause I am not sure what all I need. Also I am aiming for Nvidia products more than anything. I grew up playing AoE III (Nvidia graphics), and my first (and current) computer has the old GeForce series.

[Blackhawk570]

Alright, I also plan on getting 2 monitors, and eventually a 3rd. The 3rd would be a tv. We shall build a list tomorrow, cause I am not sure what all I need. Also I am aiming for Nvidia products more than anything. I grew up playing AoE III (Nvidia graphics), and my first (and current) computer has the old GeForce series.

It its a Nvidia card just made by EVGA. Ok if you are getting dual monitors you might wanna think about getting a cheaper graphic card. Because getting dual monitors is like $300-$400

[Vestige]

I have from now, until the begging of summer; to build a computer. After that I work all summer do I can afford a small place. The $400 graphics card is fine, if I can get both monitors for around $300 I am fine.

[GhostHammer]

Maybe spend the cash on Xbox and get back into the wars? XD

[Blackhawk570]

I updated the list with parts that graphics card takes up a lot of budget and those monitors. The list doesn't include a disk tray, hard drive, power supply, and case. Obviously this goes above your budget, and my suggestion would to get a cheaper graphic card and taking a quad core cpu rather than a 6 core, and by doing that I could get a cheaper motherboard. Another way is to use your current hard drive of your computer. How big is the hardrive?

Look for your case here http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=E NE&N=100007583%20600006302&IsNodeId=1&name=ATX%20Mid%20Tower

[Vestige]

Maybe spend the cash on Xbox and get back into the wars? XD

Have an xbox, not allowed to have one at my dads (where I am), also not allowed to game on school nights.

[Vestige]

Okay sounds legit, but how good is the graphics card you listed? I also want this shell. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 11517012 Friend has it, and I love it. I was also wondering if you could complete the list, this would be my first built computer, I want it to be good, and last. I have you and another buddy helping me. I thank you a lot.
Case
Hard drive
Mother board
RAM
Graphics card
Sound card
CD ROM Drive
Fans (Red or greed coloured if possible)
Power supply
Shock Protection
OS (WIN)
Processor
Heat Sinc

[Blackhawk570]

Graphics Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 14130759) $249.99
Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 19103962) $149.99
Dual Monitors (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 24236117) $349.98
Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 13131754) $149.99
RAM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 20231445) $149.98
Case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 11517012) $64.99
CD ROM Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 27118031) $19.99
OS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 32116986) $99.99
Red LED Fans (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 35200050) $7.99
Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 17182188) $129.99
Hard Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 22136533) $139.99
Total= $1,512.87

I have no idea what shock protection is. Heat sink is always included for your Processor. Operating System Windows 7 64-bit no doubt. Sound card you really don't need one your motherboard has that. How big of a hard drive do you want?

[Vestige]

I saw that, I need the rest of what I listed to budget, and crunch what I need to make every month.

[Silko]

thats going to put my computer to shame.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor only 4 Gbs of ram (Going to upgrade to 8 soon) ATI Radeon HD 3850 graphics card, Asus Motherboard M3A78-CM, Windows 7 Ultimate

I am able to run most games at max graphics with this with little to no lag. What are you making Ninja? A gaming computer or what?

[Blackhawk570]

This is what I'm currently running.
Radeon HD 5850 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 14121370)
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 19103849)
ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 13131651)
Western Digital Caviar Black 500gb (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 22136320)
OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 20227559)
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 20231445)
Asus VE248H Black 24" (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 24236102)
Asus VE228H 21.5" (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 24236100)
Rosewill BLACKHAWK Gaming ATX Mid Tower (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 11147107)
Rosewill BRONZE Series 1000W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 17182188)
RAZER Wired Laser Spectre StarCraft II Gaming Mouse (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 26153063)
RAZER Black USB Wired Marauder StarCraft II Gaming Keyboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 23114014)

I can run BF3 on high ;D

[Vestige]

Gaming computer, but I want to build it. So it will last and conquer the world next to my friends; did I also mention he has 1TB of memory?

[Silko]

500gbs of memory for me. so half a TB.

[Blackhawk570]

Gaming computer, but I want to build it. So it will last and conquer the world next to my friends; did I also mention he has 1TB of memory?

K I updated it. I know it goes way over your budget, and the only thing I would suggest is possibly getting a cheaper video card, go from a 6 core to a 4 core processor, which means you could get a cheaper motherboard.

[Vestige]

Okay, I would prefer to stay at a 6 core, and get a cheaper card. Can you list a Nvidia card that supports BFIII, Skyrim, and other beast games; that has a fair price? Shock protection in in case of power surge it doesn't fry your computer. 500gb-1TB, once every thing is done. I will budget and calculate the time needed.

[Blackhawk570]

Okay, I would prefer to stay at a 6 core, and get a cheaper card. Can you list a Nvidia card that supports BFIII, Skyrim, and other beast games; that has a fair price? Shock protection in in case of power surge it doesn't fry your computer. 500gb-1TB

Yup. Skyrim is pretty easy to run my card currently runs BF3 on high settings. I will update the list shortly with a good card.

K I put up a card that can run BF3 on the highest settings. Runs at 40 FPS on 64 player maps which is good because no card can run that much better on 64 player maps. I usually play on 24 player maps ;D. For shock protection just get a good power strip.

[Vestige]

Thanks, I will consult with my friend tomorrow and see what he says. I then will crunch the hours and time I need to work to get the money.
if I can't do this can you give me the specs on this? http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_pc_kit.ht ml

[Blackhawk570]

Thanks, I will consult with my friend tomorrow and see what he says. I then will crunch the hours and time I need to work to get the money.
if I can't do this can you give me the specs on this? http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_pc_kit.ht ml

Its only $449.96 I could make you a better one with using only a $1000 budget, but I would probably cut out one monitor for now. You could always get a second one later

[Vestige]

I know cutting out a monitor will cut it down, but I want both the same model. I will talk with my friend, and see what he has to say. He will probably agree with you.

[Blackhawk570]

I know cutting out a monitor will cut it down, but I want both the same model. I will talk with my friend, and see what he has to say. He will probably agree with you.

Yeah I would do the same. All you gotta do is when you order something off of Newegg. Go to your account then Order History then go to where you bought your monitor and you can always get another one unless they deactivate the item for some reason

[Vestige]

Okay cut it to one monitor. I thank you for all this help. I hope I can afford this thing.

[timm3h x]

here's just my 2 cents :P

Intel Core i5 System
Case: Rosewill Challenger Black Gaming Mid Tower (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 11147153) - $50
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 17371016 - $65
Processor: Intel CPU: Core i5-2300 Sandy Bridge 2.8GHz (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 19115076) - $179
CPU Cooling: Stock Cooling - $0
Motherboard: MSI P67A-G43 (P67) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 13130583) - $115
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB KHX1600C9D3B1K2/4GX 2 x 2GB kit (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 20104203) - $24
Hard Drive: Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 500GB (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 22145299) - $85
Optical Drive: LG 22X Super-Multi DVD Burner GH22NS90B (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 27136240) - $16
Video Card: DIAMOND 6770PE51GB Radeon HD 6770 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 14121474)- $100
Monitor: Acer S211HLbd 21.5" 5ms 1920x1080 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 24009261) - $120
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - $100

[Vestige]

This project has been put on hold, I just bought a laptop. Why? I have no idea how long my old one is going to last. I am not 18 yet and can not set up a pay pal account. I will save my pay checks until the end of may (I turn 18 on May 13). Stand by.

[Blackhawk570]

You dont need paypal just a credit card

[Vestige]

Parents won't let me use there credit card, heck I dare not ask. Especially if it's for a computer!

[Acid]

Don't forget to save a little of that money for the games themselves. Also it's worth investing into some good headphones or turtle beaches if you don't already have one.

And if you're really getting into it, a decent gaming mouse and keyboard are worth buying.

[Vestige]

Hump de bump (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqpHPrrMGvU). I need to know if these will all work together. It is time to get this project finished. Also since the case is out of stock I am going to need another, but I want it to look nice.

Graphics Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 14130759) $249.99
Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 19103962) $149.99
Dual Monitors (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 24236117) $349.98
Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 13131754) $149.99
RAM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 20231445) $149.98
Case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 11517012) $64.99
CD ROM Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 27118031) $19.99
OS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 32116986) $99.99
Red LED Fans (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 35200050) $7.99
Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 17182188) $129.99
Hard Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 22136533) $139.99
Total= $1,512.87

[Ex Zen Mute]

Hump de bump (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqpHPrrMGvU). I need to know if these will all work together. It is time to get this project finished. Also since the case is out of stock I am going to need another, but I want it to look nice.

Graphics Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 14130759) $249.99
Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 19103962) $149.99
Dual Monitors (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 24236117) $349.98
Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 13131754) $149.99
RAM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 20231445) $149.98
Case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 11517012) $64.99
CD ROM Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 27118031) $19.99
OS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 32116986) $99.99
Red LED Fans (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 35200050) $7.99
Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 17182188) $129.99
Hard Drive (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168 22136533) $139.99
Total= $1,512.87

Kinda overkill on the PSU.
Unless you are planning on going SLI in the future.
And if you wanted to overclock, you would need a different cooling mechanism.

... Which I actually don't see in your list. Going liquid or copper?

EDIT: http://www.thermaltake.outervisi on.com/Power

Use this.
Gives a good estimate.

[Ex Zen Mute]

Also, a nice, kinda old, article on some computer blueprints.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/blueprints_maximum_pc_rec ommended_builds_-_june_2012

[Blackhawk570]

How is ur ram $150? I would get two sets of those since u r getting 64-bit, but everything is compatible. You are definitely going overkill with 1000W you could get away with like 500 but i would go 650 at least. Also you probably can get a better gpu with the money u r spending i could help you if my.power wasn't out

[ThatRussianBear]

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/CyberPower_Black_Pearl/