Name: Anonymous 2008-01-02 16:47
Hi everyone, I already have a list of components that a friend made for me. Could I get a list of all the things that I need to buy? I haven't ever made my own computer so I am not completely familiar with all the terminology, but I have been researching into all the new desktop gadgets.
My friend suggested I used newegg, but I found the same parts at Fry's for similar prices and the advantage of no shipping because I can just walk in and buy it.
Can you give me some advice about computer stores and things I should take into account?
I'm also not sure what kind of budget I should have for a standard gaming PC that will last me several years. I was thinking between 1,200-2,000 dollars.
I think I have come up with a good list of the necessary components. (Keep in mind I'm new at this so I don't understand all the components that make up a computer).
1. Monitor ;
2. Motherboard;
3. CPU (Microprocessor);
4. Primary storage (RAM);
5. Expansion cards;
a) Video Card
b) Sound Card
c) Network Card with WiFi
6. Power supply;
7. Optical disc drive;
8. Secondary storage (Hard disk);
9. Keyboard;
10. Mouse
11. Case
12. Speakers
13. Other peripherals
My friend suggested the following:
1. Samsung 22'' LCD Widescreen
2. Asus P5N32-E SLI LGA Nvidia nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel
3. Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.66 GHz
4. Corsair 2x1 GB Dual Channel Kit
5. Expansion Cards:
a) BFG Tech Geforce 8800GTS 640MB PCI/SLI
b) ??
c) ??
6. Coolmax CUG-600B ATX 600W
7. Lite-on 20x CD/DVD burner
8. Seagate 750GB
9. Logitech G15
10. Logitech VX Revolution
11. Raidmax Smilodon
12. ??
13. ??
Just the parts he suggested is +2,000 dollars so I am thinking that there are a lot of parts that are more expensive than I require for a decent computer. Could someone explain some of the terminology? I know I need a motherboard that has the compatible slots and that putting the computer is as easy as putting the cards into the parts that fit I think. What's with the PCI, SLI, LGA, ATX, and 680i? I think that they all stand for card slots, except for the 680i I can't figure out what that is supposed to mean.
Sorry for the long post. If this is a bad place to ask for computer advice could someone please redirect me to somewhere that wouldn't mind helping me? Thanks in advance and please no trolling. I won't respond to it and it's just a waste of everyone's time.
My friend suggested I used newegg, but I found the same parts at Fry's for similar prices and the advantage of no shipping because I can just walk in and buy it.
Can you give me some advice about computer stores and things I should take into account?
I'm also not sure what kind of budget I should have for a standard gaming PC that will last me several years. I was thinking between 1,200-2,000 dollars.
I think I have come up with a good list of the necessary components. (Keep in mind I'm new at this so I don't understand all the components that make up a computer).
1. Monitor ;
2. Motherboard;
3. CPU (Microprocessor);
4. Primary storage (RAM);
5. Expansion cards;
a) Video Card
b) Sound Card
c) Network Card with WiFi
6. Power supply;
7. Optical disc drive;
8. Secondary storage (Hard disk);
9. Keyboard;
10. Mouse
11. Case
12. Speakers
13. Other peripherals
My friend suggested the following:
1. Samsung 22'' LCD Widescreen
2. Asus P5N32-E SLI LGA Nvidia nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel
3. Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.66 GHz
4. Corsair 2x1 GB Dual Channel Kit
5. Expansion Cards:
a) BFG Tech Geforce 8800GTS 640MB PCI/SLI
b) ??
c) ??
6. Coolmax CUG-600B ATX 600W
7. Lite-on 20x CD/DVD burner
8. Seagate 750GB
9. Logitech G15
10. Logitech VX Revolution
11. Raidmax Smilodon
12. ??
13. ??
Just the parts he suggested is +2,000 dollars so I am thinking that there are a lot of parts that are more expensive than I require for a decent computer. Could someone explain some of the terminology? I know I need a motherboard that has the compatible slots and that putting the computer is as easy as putting the cards into the parts that fit I think. What's with the PCI, SLI, LGA, ATX, and 680i? I think that they all stand for card slots, except for the 680i I can't figure out what that is supposed to mean.
Sorry for the long post. If this is a bad place to ask for computer advice could someone please redirect me to somewhere that wouldn't mind helping me? Thanks in advance and please no trolling. I won't respond to it and it's just a waste of everyone's time.