[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How to build a computer? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 7/21/2009 12:30:51 PM EDT
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I need to build a computer and need it to run a website I own. I'd prefer a windows system and don't want to spend a fortune building it. Can anyone help recommend me some parts? How do I choose the correct case and other parts? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Better yet, if you know the exact system you would build for this just let me know what parts I would need and I'll pick them up. |
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I'm not looking for a computer for hosting, rather one that I can use for running Adobe programs, etc. Then what's this talk about running a website? If you're doing video or image processing, you'll want a decent budget. That's how unfamiliar I am with the whole computer thing. I just need a system that will run multiple programs at once, the computer I'm using to run software on right now is way too slow when using multiple programs. I have a bit of money to spend building it, I don't want to spend a ton but have a few bucks to spend. |
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I'm not looking for a computer for hosting, rather one that I can use for running Adobe programs, etc. For video or image processing ? As of right now, image. Then you need to ask yourself a few questions on what you will need. What OS are you using ? Most graphic artists use a MAC. How much disk space will you need.. Will this need to be a RAID system or and you fine with just a mirror data backup solution? Since your working with Adobe products, find a video card that is suited for their applications and it will take some of the load of the CPU(s). Off the cuff..a dual, tri, or quad processor will work. AMD is cheaper and Intel is the fastest but costs more. |
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I'm not looking for a computer for hosting, rather one that I can use for running Adobe programs, etc. For video or image processing ? As of right now, image. Then you need to ask yourself a few questions on what you will need. What OS are you using ? Most graphic artists use a MAC. How much disk space will you need.. Will this need to be a RAID system or and you fine with just a mirror data backup solution? Since your working with Adobe products, find a video card that is suited for their applications and it will take some of the load of the CPU(s). Off the cuff..a dual, tri, or quad processor will work. AMD is cheaper and Intel is the fastest but costs more. I'd like to stick with a windows based system because I'm not a graphics designer and basically I'm just sick of using my 8" laptop for everything. Basically I just need some recommendations as to what to buy. TigerDirect has a lot of stuff but I don't want to buy stuff that isn't compatible. Should I stick with XP or go with Vista? I don't know. |
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I'm not looking for a computer for hosting, rather one that I can use for running Adobe programs, etc. For video or image processing ? As of right now, image. Then you need to ask yourself a few questions on what you will need. What OS are you using ? Most graphic artists use a MAC. How much disk space will you need.. Will this need to be a RAID system or and you fine with just a mirror data backup solution? Since your working with Adobe products, find a video card that is suited for their applications and it will take some of the load of the CPU(s). Off the cuff..a dual, tri, or quad processor will work. AMD is cheaper and Intel is the fastest but costs more. I'd like to stick with a windows based system because I'm not a graphics designer and basically I'm just sick of using my 8" laptop for everything. Basically I just need some recommendations as to what to buy. TigerDirect has a lot of stuff but I don't want to buy stuff that isn't compatible. Should I stick with XP or go with Vista? I don't know. I like Vista, but you need a fast Dual + system for it to work well. XP you'll max out memory at just under 4 gigs. Vista will support as high as the Mobo will support. Also look at newegg dot com for systems. They have user reviews on everything. Start with the mobo and work from there. Read what type of memory it takes and pick that. Then look at the CPU and go from there and so on. Also remember to stay within the processor maker family. If you use Intel, then you have to use a Intel mobo, same as with AMD. I use a HP 22 inch LCD (W2207) . Its the best LCD display I have seen yet and it rotates if I need it too :-) |
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Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? |
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Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? Don't order from tigerdirect, go with newegg. |
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Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? Don't order from tigerdirect, go with newegg. Okay, will do. They appear to be a bit cheaper also. Aside from ordering, is that a decent MOBO/CPU combo? |
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Quoted: Yes thats a good combo. ASUS has been a good company for a while. I like Gigabyte motherboards as well.Quoted: Quoted: Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? Don't order from tigerdirect, go with newegg. Okay, will do. They appear to be a bit cheaper also. Aside from ordering, is that a decent MOBO/CPU combo? If your going to be running lots of programs have you considered quad core processors? |
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Yes thats a good combo. ASUS has been a good company for a while. I like Gigabyte motherboards as well.
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Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? Don't order from tigerdirect, go with newegg. Okay, will do. They appear to be a bit cheaper also. Aside from ordering, is that a decent MOBO/CPU combo? If your going to be running lots of programs have you considered quad core processors? I'll only be running 2-3 programs at once. Nothing too major but enough that my little laptop seems to have trouble doing it. I'm looking on newegg right now but can't tell which MOBO from newegg is the one from the package deal from Tiger. Any help? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200280+50001315&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&Subcategory=280&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc= |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yes thats a good combo. ASUS has been a good company for a while. I like Gigabyte motherboards as well.Quoted: Quoted: Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? Don't order from tigerdirect, go with newegg. Okay, will do. They appear to be a bit cheaper also. Aside from ordering, is that a decent MOBO/CPU combo? If your going to be running lots of programs have you considered quad core processors? I'll only be running 2-3 programs at once. Nothing too major but enough that my little laptop seems to have trouble doing it. I'm looking on newegg right now but can't tell which MOBO from newegg is the one from the package deal from Tiger. Any help? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200280+50001315&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&Subcategory=280&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc= I couldnt find the exact one either. Tiger may have gotten a close out deal or something. If you use your link and sort by lowest price there really isnt anything wrong with the 1st one. Are you wanting to spend less then $1000? $600? |
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Yes thats a good combo. ASUS has been a good company for a while. I like Gigabyte motherboards as well.
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Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? Don't order from tigerdirect, go with newegg. Okay, will do. They appear to be a bit cheaper also. Aside from ordering, is that a decent MOBO/CPU combo? If your going to be running lots of programs have you considered quad core processors? I'll only be running 2-3 programs at once. Nothing too major but enough that my little laptop seems to have trouble doing it. I'm looking on newegg right now but can't tell which MOBO from newegg is the one from the package deal from Tiger. Any help? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200280+50001315&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&Subcategory=280&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc= I couldnt find the exact one either. Tiger may have gotten a close out deal or something. If you use your link and sort by lowest price there really isnt anything wrong with the 1st one. Are you wanting to spend less then $1000? $600? Less than $1K would be nice. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yes thats a good combo. ASUS has been a good company for a while. I like Gigabyte motherboards as well.Quoted: Quoted: Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? Don't order from tigerdirect, go with newegg. Okay, will do. They appear to be a bit cheaper also. Aside from ordering, is that a decent MOBO/CPU combo? If your going to be running lots of programs have you considered quad core processors? I'll only be running 2-3 programs at once. Nothing too major but enough that my little laptop seems to have trouble doing it. I'm looking on newegg right now but can't tell which MOBO from newegg is the one from the package deal from Tiger. Any help? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200280+50001315&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&Subcategory=280&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc= I couldnt find the exact one either. Tiger may have gotten a close out deal or something. If you use your link and sort by lowest price there really isnt anything wrong with the 1st one. Are you wanting to spend less then $1000? $600? Less than $1K would be nice. Rich email me thru the board here and I will send you a cart from newegg with parts. |
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Say I went with this MOBO and CPU package. What other parts would I need to finish building the comp. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4813744&csid=_34 Are these the only parts needed to build a computer unit? CPU MOBO RAM Memory Hard Drive DVD Drive Case ????? power supply, video card. possibly a couple fans depending on the case. If your going to be doing video editing you might want to consider going with a quad core, before mail in rebates, all components from newegg i threw together a system recently for around $800ish, and have around $90 coming back in rebates. Q9650 P5Q pro turbo mobo Smilodon modular case 750w psu GTX275 video card 4x2 gig ocz ddr2 1066 ac7 freezer pro heatsink wd black 500 gig hd |
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Here's what I think I'm going with based on While-Wolfe's suggestions. I like this configuration for the price, its cheap enough when I can still spend a few hundred on a decent monitor.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827140040 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822136178 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128380 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819115057 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130378 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231241 Anything you would change while still keeping the total price within $50 of what is above? ETA; This does not include the case or PSU, |
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Here's what I think I'm going with based on While-Wolfe's suggestions. I like this configuration for the price, its cheap enough when I can still spend a few hundred on a decent monitor. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827140040 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822136178 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128380 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819115057 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130378 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231241 Anything you would change while still keeping the total price within $50 of what is above? ETA; This does not include the case or PSU, Not sure about that HP dvd drive doesnt give much info in the specs, I don't think it'll burn dual layer don't know if that matters to you. For another $10 you can get the WD Black 500 gig hard drive w/ 32meg cache it'll be a bit faster. I'd also consider stepping up to the 9600 or 9800 series for the video card. If your overclocking get an aftermarket cooler, if not oc'ing the included one will suffice but they are crappy. |
| Also create an account on newegg and subscribe to the e-mail adds. They will send you items on sale every day. In time you can build your system for the cheap. Buy whats on sale that fits your build/budget ( most also include free shipping) and in about a month, your have a new system. |
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Also create an account on newegg and subscribe to the e-mail adds. They will send you items on sale every day. In time you can build your system for the cheap. Buy whats on sale that fits your build/budget ( most also include free shipping) and in about a month, your have a new system. I just did that. Is the above MOBO and processor I linked to good or would you recommend something different? I like to hear multiple opinions. thanks |
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ETA; This does not include the case or PSU, Here is the case I just built last month. Not my photos, but 99.999% the same. http://www.xoxide.com/clearacatxca.html And the matching 550 watt power supply http://www.xoxide.com/logisys-550w-pcix-acrylic.html |
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Also create an account on newegg and subscribe to the e-mail adds. They will send you items on sale every day. In time you can build your system for the cheap. Buy whats on sale that fits your build/budget ( most also include free shipping) and in about a month, your have a new system. I just did that. Is the above MOBO and processor I linked to good or would you recommend something different? I like to hear multiple opinions. thanks If that was the 3rd link. I was not able to see it. the page would not load. |
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I love the way that case looks, how do you get the wires in that green material? Here's the MOBO. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128380 The cables on the power supply are UV reactive. Also there is a Computer placed in a fish tank 
Fish Tank Computer Video |
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Quoted: Quoted: I love the way that case looks, how do you get the wires in that green material? Here's the MOBO. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128380 The cables on the power supply are UV reactive. Also there is a Computer placed in a fish tank Fish Tank Computer Video Thats cool until you gotta replace something. |
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Quoted: I ordered 2 22" widescreen HD monitors from Dell today so this system should be pretty cool, it'll be nice to not have to use my netbook for everything. Nice!! I have a 24" dell that I bought when they 1st came out. Cost me almost $1000 at the time. Its still going and I use it everyday. Dell on the right and a 25" Hannspree on the left.  |
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I got both of the 22"s for less than $300 shipped. HDTV, 1080p, etc. seemed like a decent deal.
You guys are a bad influence on me. In reality I only wanted to spend $500 or so on the computer system which turned out to be $925 incl. the monitors. Then I was at Best Buy looking at the 22" monitors to see how big they were in person and I saw a LG 32" 1080p TV for $530 and I'm going back to buy that in the morning. I just graduated college and don't even have a job lined up yet and I've blown $1500 or so in the past 2 days.     
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Will I have any trouble playing World oof Warcraft with the system Im building, you can see the equipment above. Video card is your weakest link, but WoW isn't that new of a game so you can still probably max it out. Newer games you will not be able to max out with that card. |
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You order your parts yet? Haha, have I ordered them. I did one better. 
Now I just need a website with some good desktop backgrounds. The fish is kinda gay. ETA: A special thanks has to go to WHITE_WOLFE, he threw together this system, less the monitors, for me and it's exactly what I was looking for. ETA2: And to think someone told me to just buy a prebuilt desk top  .
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