Building a Computer

[the emogod]

Hey i want to buy a computer but i have some questions...

How much RAM should i have?
Do you have any suggestions on a motherboard?
Also what about a good processor?
Also, i m going to play games on it so what kind of Graphics card? (maybe halo, or gunz or what ever)...


Thanks, thats about it. If you have any questions for me. like "whats your main use" ect ect just ask

 

[P3W3R SH3T]

well if you want it a gaming computer about 1-2 gigs of ram and if you want it an extreme expensive computer then like 4 gigs

 

[Osmosis]

Gaming should be 2GB+, with a high end Graphics/Video.

 

[the emogod]

any suggestions on the graphic card? like a TIA x3452342 blah blah?

Also im still wondering about processor and motherboard.

 

[Merchant Millz]

What is your price range?

 

[Atomic]

What's your price range?

 

[Nightmare_SourceGaming]

8800gtx is a damn good gfx card if you are looking at the high end spec of gaming, if your a rich mofo get 2 and put them in SLI

and 2gig of RAM is suffice but if your going big go for 4 gig

 

[lotto]

AMD 64 x2 processor, with an MSI K9n Neo motherboard

 

[Omar]

Intel Quad Core 2.0 GHz
2GB-4GB Ram
If you're looking for hardcore gaming Nvidia GeForce Go 8800 Ultra, this is around $1000 US so if you can't afford it get GeForce Go 8800 GTX which is $400. If you can't afford that either get GeForce 8500GTS which is USD $120
And if you want a ready made Gaming PC I suggest you go to www.alienware.com you'll find a PC with decent ram, amazing processor and great GFX card for around $2000

 

[the emogod]

okay, well im going to get a intel quad core 2.0 GHz (maybe not because its like 400 bucks atleast...)
2gb-3gb ish RAM (definetly)
and PRobably a GEForce 8500GTS

now what motherboard works with this?

Also my price range is under $1000 total

 

[linkinparkrox320]

2GB-4GB RAM. 2x Nvidia 8800 GTS(moderately priced)SLI. AMD Athlon X2 6000 processor (3GHz). Logitech G15 Keyboard. Logitech G5 or G7 Mouse. Windows Vista for DX10. And 8800s are DX10.

 

[Phil Yeah]

I wouldent suggest building a computer unless you have a lot of experience. You may think its easy to connect the pieces and it is but i can name at least 3 things that you are likly to do that will kill your computer or mess it up.

1. ESD will frie your chips
2. Failing to place stanouts
3. Commpatibility

But if you think you can do it you know that i warned you.

 

[the emogod]

my mom has built numerous computers, and im going to this class thing too. I just need to get the parts o.0

 

[Xtern]

2gigs or higher and a nice graphics card or just buy a half decent one and add on to it

 

[Mentis]

I agree with Xtern, buy a decent computer and buy custom upgrades. That way you get AND a warranty AND usually a cheaper deal.

 

[soccertj]

Intel Quad Core 2.0 GHz
2GB-4GB Ram
If you're looking for hardcore gaming Nvidia GeForce Go 8800 Ultra, this is around $1000 US so if you can't afford it get GeForce Go 8800 GTX which is $400. If you can't afford that either get GeForce 8500GTS which is USD $120
And if you want a ready made Gaming PC I suggest you go to www.alienware.com you'll find a PC with decent ram, amazing processor and great GFX card for around $2000

DO THIS THiS IS THE BEST ALENWARE IS VERY VERY GOOD Pcs and plus u can customize it and stutf VERY VERY GOOD!

 

[Metal Acid]

One suggestion is not to get an Asus motherboard...

When I built my computer, I bought their product and had to return it 2 times because they gave me a faulty product twice... The motherboard is the Asus's Striker Extreme... Also their tech support sucks... it takes 2 hours to get one of their representatives to pick-up the phone...

Things
Intel Quad Core <--cpu
Corhair <--ram
tempercool <--fan
A full Case from Gigabyte
A extreme sound card
GeForce 8500GTS <-- I have this.. its huge

hope it helps

~Metal Acid

 

[Go_Getta108]

How much RAM should i have? at least 2gigs..
Do you have any suggestions on a motherboard? 2 brands i trust are Asus and Abit USA.
Also what about a good processor? AMD Athlon X2 5600+ or Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHZ
Also, i m going to play games on it so what kind of Graphics card? (maybe halo, or gunz or what ever)... I suggest nVidia GeForce or XFX

 

[darth rave]

I would hold off on getting a good graphics card because they are making DirectX 10.1 or whatever and the current graphics cards that support DirectX 10.0 won't be able to upgrade to it (Yes, M'zoft is that gay) I have an AMD Athlon 64 x2 4200+ and it seems to be pretty fast. Make sure that your motherboard is supported for the CPU otherwise that would suck and it wouldn't work or fit. 2gigs of RAM is plenty enough for me and I'll be running like CS3 and WoW at the same time. If you are going for dual monitors which are extremely wonderful then get two of the same monitors or two that support the same resolution because if it has to render two different resolutions then it'll umm... not be really fast...