ChelseaBoggs
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I'm going to tackle building my first computer (and I realise there are other threads but I didn't know if I should post there or start a new one....I'm okay with the post being moved if the admins prefer it with the other threads though).....
Back on the subject - I'm struggling with choosing my components. I want to build a pseudo-gaming computer because I don't play any of the games with hardcore graphics (like World of Warcraft) or anything but I do frequently play the Sims 2 which often runs slow on the computer I use now. Here are the parts I was considering...
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6420
($186.00)
ASUS AI Lifestyle P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP Socket 775 Intel ATX Motherboard
($192.99)
Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Retail
($79.99)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3500641A 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
($99.99)
BFG GeForce 7950 GT Overclocked (PCI-E, 512MB)
Manufacturer: BFG Technologies Part number: BFGR7950512GTOCE
($219.99)
Samsung 740BX (17 Monitor)
($215)
Sony 18x DL DVD+/-RW Drive, Internal, ATA
($69.99)
Antec Performance One P180B Black
($129.99)
I plan to run Windows Vista Ultimate on this machine. My questions are
a.) Am I overbuying for my needs
b.) Are there any other parts (and brands) that you could suggest that are better
c.) I'm not really sure what I should choose for the case....that one was just in a book I read so I could really use case (and psu) suggestions
Oh and these are all priced from Newegg.com
Back on the subject - I'm struggling with choosing my components. I want to build a pseudo-gaming computer because I don't play any of the games with hardcore graphics (like World of Warcraft) or anything but I do frequently play the Sims 2 which often runs slow on the computer I use now. Here are the parts I was considering...
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6420
($186.00)
ASUS AI Lifestyle P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP Socket 775 Intel ATX Motherboard
($192.99)
Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Retail
($79.99)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3500641A 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
($99.99)
BFG GeForce 7950 GT Overclocked (PCI-E, 512MB)
Manufacturer: BFG Technologies Part number: BFGR7950512GTOCE
($219.99)
Samsung 740BX (17 Monitor)
($215)
Sony 18x DL DVD+/-RW Drive, Internal, ATA
($69.99)
Antec Performance One P180B Black
($129.99)
I plan to run Windows Vista Ultimate on this machine. My questions are
a.) Am I overbuying for my needs
b.) Are there any other parts (and brands) that you could suggest that are better
c.) I'm not really sure what I should choose for the case....that one was just in a book I read so I could really use case (and psu) suggestions
Oh and these are all priced from Newegg.com