i need help building a computer

**unknowndrummer6** · 08-18-2007, 08:51 AM

pretty much i want a cheap computer
that can run utorrent diablo2 and counter strike
my price range is anything below 800 and also i want it built for windows xp not vista

**Dan** · 08-18-2007, 10:00 AM

Get an idea of what you want, do some of the work yourself, and then i'll add my opinion. I hate people who just say, I WANT SOMETHING, BUT YOU CAN DO ALL THE WORK FIGURING OUT THE BEST STUFF! Check sites like Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! for parts, CPU motherboard ram harddrive PSU graphics sound case monitor, find out what it is you like and make it work! Our job is to let you know if there is a better deal for an item that you have selected, or tell you what would be better, how they work together. We don't get paid here, if you want someone to tell you how to build the computer, pay them, or just go to Find a Notebook, Desktop, Server, Printer, Software, Service, Monitor or TV at Dell. or HP United States - Computers, Laptops, Servers, Printers & more or IBM United States

**Tap** · 08-18-2007, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Dan

Get an idea of what you want, do some of the work yourself, and then i'll add my opinion. I hate people who just say, I WANT SOMETHING, BUT YOU CAN DO ALL THE WORK FIGURING OUT THE BEST STUFF! Check sites like Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! for parts, CPU motherboard ram harddrive PSU graphics sound case monitor, find out what it is you like and make it work! Our job is to let you know if there is a better deal for an item that you have selected, or tell you what would be better, how they work together. We don't get paid here, if you want someone to tell you how to build the computer, pay them, or just go to Find a Notebook, Desktop, Server, Printer, Software, Service, Monitor or TV at Dell. or HP United States - Computers, Laptops, Servers, Printers & more or IBM United States

if he doesnt have previous computer building knowledge or experience. i dont see a problem with him asking for suggestions. In the amount of time it took you to type that reply you could have found him a decent setup

**Dan** · 08-18-2007, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Tap

if he doesnt have previous computer building knowledge or experience. i dont see a problem with him asking for suggestions. In the amount of time it took you to type that reply you could have found him a decent setup

He can do alot more then say BUILD ME A COMPUTER! even if he doesnt know jack shit.

**BrioCloud** · 08-18-2007, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Dan

He can do alot more then say BUILD ME A COMPUTER! even if he doesnt know jack shit.

Actually he didn't say "BUILD ME A COMPUTER." He said

Originally Posted by unknowndrummer6

pretty much i want a cheap computer
that can run utorrent diablo2 and counter strike
my price range is anything below 800 and also i want it built for windows xp not vista

If he knew about which component is the best quality for his budget, he wouldn't of posted.

Uknowndrummer. When choosing your parts in Newegg. Which is the recommended website for your components. Use this website as a guide.

Build Your Own Computer - A Step-By-Step Tutorial

Then if you have any questions like which of the two graphics card model would be a better choice, please ask.

**unknowndrummer6** · 08-18-2007, 11:16 AM

thanks kaze cloud for not being a total asshole

**The Mob** · 08-18-2007, 11:20 AM

ya, i was about to say myself that dan's comment was a bit harsh...
anyhow, while newegg is good for locating parts, i really recommend shopping around. amazon has many if not better deals than newegg. the same holds true for newegg's competitor's. i recommend using pricegrabber.com for shopping around.

**unknowndrummer6** · 08-18-2007, 11:45 AM

well like i know about everything else

but mother board and processor wise what would be a good one for what i want?

**BrioCloud** · 08-18-2007, 02:08 PM

No problem Drummers. What do you mean everything else? The website contains all the hardware information needed to build a full running computer. But good brands on mobos (Motherboards) are Asus, also personally I think gigabyte is fine. Ecs are considered to be the bad brand. I think because of its unreliability, which is what I have experienced. If you start giving up, you should probably just buy a built one. Unless you are prepared to have patience.

I also recommend this guide.

http://www.blizzsector.co/tech-forum...-computer.html

I just saw him post it lol.

**SilverTears** · 08-18-2007, 02:45 PM

Well drummer, I saw your post and made the guide. Along with others asking what computers to get. So ya best read it =P

**afro_box** · 08-18-2007, 02:54 PM

i hav an idea, and it is also what i did. buy a barebone kit with what you are looking for. only downside is that you have to buy your own operating system. please specify more of what you want as in speed, video quality, etc.

**unknowndrummer6** · 08-18-2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by SilverTears

Well drummer, I saw your post and made the guide. Along with others asking what computers to get. So ya best read it =P

yea i read it
it helped alot

i think im ready to ****ing do this YEA!

aight i read the guides and such and heres what i want i went 130 dollars over my budget :[

COOLMAX CUG-600B ATX 12V( V.2.2) 600W Power Supply - Retail

APEVIA X-CRUISER-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2B 1 Pack - OEM

AMD Athlon 64 4000+ 2.6GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADA4000DHBOX - Retail

OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

Turtle Beach RIVIERA 5.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail

ASUS Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E616A3T - Retail

LITE-ON Black IDE CD-ROM Drive Model LH-52N1P-185 - OEM

ATI 100-437105 Radeon 9550 256MB 128-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail

ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

so tell me is that a good set up?

**SilverTears** · 08-18-2007, 10:36 PM

It's ok. I disagree with some of the stuff in there. What kind of computer are you getting?

**unknowndrummer6** · 08-19-2007, 06:39 AM

whats wrong with it?

**SilverTears** · 08-19-2007, 04:08 PM

Nothing is wrong with it.

**unknowndrummer6** · 08-19-2007, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by SilverTears

Nothing is wrong with it.

seriously>?

its a good build?

**Mushroomhead18nc** · 08-19-2007, 05:15 PM

i have a dell dimension series pc. its not the greatest for gaming but its a great computer. ive had it for about 5years now and have never had a problem out of it. but if you would rather customize then go ahead. thought i would throw my 2cents worth

**unknowndrummer6** · 08-19-2007, 05:17 PM

well the reason i also wanna build my own is for recording my own music and making albums

so yea a home desktop wouldnt cut it

**SilverTears** · 08-19-2007, 06:56 PM

You want one of them for below 800? Thats out of question. Recording and making albums... thats going to cost a fortune. Do you know what you need to do that?