building my own computer (please help)

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by mybluehair, Jun 4, 2008.

  1. #1
    I decided I wanted to build my own computer. So I went to geeks.com and put all the things I think I will need in my shopping cart. only thing is, I have never built my own computer before. Although I am pretty sure I have it all right, I would like you guys to take a look before I buy, to see if I have everything I need.


    here are the things in my cart:
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HAPPY-4-PWR
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=D865GV-P42400-R
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=1024DDR3200-SAMSUNG
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BLK-GCC-H23N-BULK
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=6L100M0-R&cat=HDD


    can you guys take a look and make sure everything is good, and I have everything I need?
     
    mybluehair, Jun 4, 2008 IP
  2. twistedspikes

    twistedspikes Notable Member

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    you might want a graphics card :)
     
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  3. mybluehair

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    I thought the motherboard had that in it?
     
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    Keyboard, mouse, monitor. Also I would suggest a Video card to (if its in budget) even though your board has one built in. If not the graphics will be decent :D. Also the most important thing! Installation of Xp :p
     
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    #5
    Everything looks good as long as the ram is compatible with the board .. You will need ribbons to attach HD & cd rom unless they both come with one.
     
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    It has one, but it's not great. Another GC is usually a good idea.
     
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  7. mybluehair

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    lol. yea, I got the keyboard monitor and mouse.


    well, I will just have to deal with crapy graphics till I get 70 bucks to buy a better one.
     
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    Yea it does

    Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2
     
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    Yup, it does. Just don't expect to play video games with it. :)
     
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    Yeppers Integrated video card = CRAP
     
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    Yes :D

    Also are you wanting to build this as an accomplishment(Your first PC built) Or just finding it cheaper to build it? I would also recommend www.tigerdirect.com to purchase your parts. Should find it a lot cheaper. If your wanting to build it because its cheaper I could help you find a cheap kick ars CPU from a legit company online.

    You shouldn't have to much problems with your graphics. Still very capable of playing games such as WOW, Counter Strike. But You could get a better GC for around $60.
     
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    Go with NewEgg.com for everything. Tiger has good prices, but their shipping charges are very high. Most things on NewEgg either have free 3-day shipping or something reasonable.
     
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    Look how colorful that CD is!!! It must be full of good stuff!!

    [​IMG]
     
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    im building this to use. im going to use some of my old computer parts for the new one though. (like my graphics card)
     
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    Well how was to to know that? You should have been more detailed in your first post
     
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    #16
    that wasn't the point of this post though. the point was to see if I have everything I need.
     
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    Uh ok dude. Then i guess you have everything, hit the buy button now and best of luck with your soon to be new PC
     
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    lol. and thanks for the help everyone.
     
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