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What are the things you need to build a comp.?
I know you need a motherboard,proccesor,graphics card,ram,case, and a hardrive.. what else do i need besides those?

Common sense. Use the search feature.

SPEAR CHUCKER

power supply, dvd drive

You also need Arctic silver 5 for your cpu, Operating system like Windows XP and make sure you know what you are doing :D
Good luck!

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Thanks guys and #4 1 question is that the thermal compound?

#5 yea most computer store outlets have it. It goes directly on the back of the CPU where the writing is. Then you put a heatsync on top of that. Make you you get a good CPU heatsync. Also make sure it's for your processor.. it should be called a T socket for most processors. When you use the thermal paste, make a line from right edge to left edge of the processor. That's all you need, and the heatsync will spread it out.

SPEAR CHUCKER

#5 yep :)

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so is this all good?

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#8 r you going vista?

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just keep in mind that it's a OEM cpu.. make sure you have a cpu cooler.

SPEAR CHUCKER

#9 XP.
#10 is this good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

This comment was edited at 07/16/2008 3:57 PM

moNstarr_... make sure you know what you are doing or get someone else's help while you are building it.

just connecting all the components through wires and powering up doesn't do anything. you gotta set up your BIOS and make sure everything is intact and in place. i mean there are more stuffs that you need to worry about, such as air flow in the box and overclocked cpu (since it's OEM).

it can get complicated. go read some tomshardware (google it) on how to build computers.

i just hope that you dont waste money on it..i've seen a plenty of people who think they know and screw up their build...

#12 is completely correct.

Also you should do some more research on the parts you're buying. Like dont get that ATI, go with a 8800GT 512 mb

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

2+2=5

If you are using a 32bit Xp i don't think it will recognize your 4GB or ram..but if you are using a 64bit Xp i think it will recognize it. Correct me if i'm wrong.
If you can get more money i would say get a 8800GTS they are cheap now and it has a better cooling if you intend to OC it more :)
Just a question what will u be doing to that computer? Gaming?

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#13 The HD4850 wrecks the 8800GT, I think you're the one that needs to do more research.

As for that build, I'd change the case for a Coolermaster 690 or Antec 900 and get a ZEROtherm Nirvana cooler or Tuniq Tower.

If you're on a tight budget, you can stick to the Arctic Freezer 7.

Keep the HD4850, much better value at the moment, the 8800GT's reign is over.

Very good build!

9/10

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This comment was edited at 06/26/2008 1:19 AM

buy all the parts go to a local computer stores and tel em to put it together for you 100$.

#4

Build should be nice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp.. - Visiontek Video card, life time warranty, basically same price? no question.

Lian Li makes quality cases, I heard DFI wasn't the most user friendly of motherboards, but if you know someone who knows a lot then I'm sure you will be alright, but if you want something a little more user friendly go with a gigabyte motherboard, especially if you're not going to OC.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

Ram should be nice, even if 32bit XP can only recognize 3 or so GBs, but if you ever upgrade to 64bit OS you already have 4GB instead of 3GB.

Get a SATA DVD Burner, less cable clutter and easier to plug in xD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

Also get a good PSU, will last longer, more efficient, will keep your other components alive longer - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

Also might want to look into a 16mb cache hard drive. The seagate 7200.10, and 7200.11 are out. They are a little bit faster.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

Good luck on your build!

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#17 Speaks the truth.

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This comment was edited at 06/26/2008 1:19 AM

#12 Thank you for that
#14 Yeah it's 64 bit and using for gaming :P
And everyone else thanks! :)

This comment was edited at 07/17/2008 1:57 AM

Khaos his cooler was fine, you need to stop posting your Nirvana cooler when people find others that are more than adequate.

as for the 4850, you're correct.

Khaos- is right i thought it was a 3780 :X

2+2=5

i would go with the core2duo e8400 and oc it

This comment was edited at 07/18/2008 1:09 PM

#20 Yea, but It's always fun to overclock more than others, and as far as I care, an AMD 3200+ is more then adequate, all of this is luxury.

I did mention "If you're on a tight budget, you can stick to the Arctic Freezer 7"

So you're off the track buddy.

Anyway, pretty good build #23

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This comment was edited at 06/26/2008 1:19 AM

Yeah #11 that's fine. Good luck :D

SPEAR CHUCKER

#23, srsly get that visiontek 4850, life time warrentyyyyy!

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One more question, is this the right windows XP?
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nix that powersupply.

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