Josh
I am working on building a new gaming computer, and would like Y!A help.
Before I list what I have and need for your recommendations, I would like to make it clear I am Absolutely terrible with computers as far as this stuff. I've done sufficient research, yes, but I am not sure if things I have picked out will work together or not, so if they won't work together (for whatever reason, not enough power, ect.), or I'm missing components, then please inform me and include recommendations for those parts as well.
I greatly appreciate any ones help.
Here's what I have :
CPU - Intel® Coreâ¢2 Quad Processor
No CPU Cooler (if it's necessary)
No Motherboard
No RAM
No Graphic card
Video card - BFG GeForce 9800 GTX
No Hard Drive- (200GB ATA OR SATA preferebly)
I have a computer casing-- Modtek Alien-X Case
No DVD Burner
I have a monitor - Asus VH202T 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor
I have a keyboard and mouse, both Logitechs.
I greatly appreciate anyone and every ones help!
I will also be running Windows 7, if it helps to know.
Answer
yep you were right...a graphic card is a video card...what you need to do...
#1 find out which size motherboard that case takes as I don't see a listing for that brand on any of the sites that I commonly use...the most common are ATX which is 12"x12" usually and micro ATX which is 12"x 9.6" usually...you can measure the distance between screw holes that would hold in the motherboard to find out this info...
#2 then put that info and what you might think you would like to keep the cost down
to in the "Additional information"
P.S. the cost of a good budget gaming computer is in the $700.00 catagory, but you already have three of the nessessary parts(keyboard mouse and monitor are not included in the $700.00 price...I said "good" but also budget...if you want, I can suggest less expensive parts but you get what you pay for both in performance and life...so deduct about $300.00 from what I would usually suggest(for the three parts you already have) and $400.00 is about what it would cost for what I would call "good / budget" to put with what you have to make one...or say that's too much and I will cut some corners when making a list of parts...and right now, where I'm at, it's 11:00A.M. and I'm going to sleep(night shift) so it may take a while...
yep you were right...a graphic card is a video card...what you need to do...
#1 find out which size motherboard that case takes as I don't see a listing for that brand on any of the sites that I commonly use...the most common are ATX which is 12"x12" usually and micro ATX which is 12"x 9.6" usually...you can measure the distance between screw holes that would hold in the motherboard to find out this info...
#2 then put that info and what you might think you would like to keep the cost down
to in the "Additional information"
P.S. the cost of a good budget gaming computer is in the $700.00 catagory, but you already have three of the nessessary parts(keyboard mouse and monitor are not included in the $700.00 price...I said "good" but also budget...if you want, I can suggest less expensive parts but you get what you pay for both in performance and life...so deduct about $300.00 from what I would usually suggest(for the three parts you already have) and $400.00 is about what it would cost for what I would call "good / budget" to put with what you have to make one...or say that's too much and I will cut some corners when making a list of parts...and right now, where I'm at, it's 11:00A.M. and I'm going to sleep(night shift) so it may take a while...
Storing computer parts?
John
I'm sending my motherboard in for an RMA, but in the meantime, I need somewhere to store my parts. Is it ok to store my parts in my computer case? Will they get shocked from Electro Static Discharge if I keep them in there?
Also another question about arctic silver 5, Do I have to spread it around everywhere for it to take full effect, or should I leave a bit in the middle and let it spread around when I install the heatsink? I used the stock heatsink that came with some thermal paste already added.
Answer
The case is designed to store the parts, because that is where they sit anyway once you build the computer. I have stored spare parts from motherboards to graphics cards to processors. as long as the components are stored in a safe fashion (i.e. so they won't get physically damaged), it should be fine.
on another note, you should follow the instructions given by the thermal compound's manufacturer, which can be found online if not included with the product. With arctic silver in particular, it is a metal based compound, so you do not want it to touch the motherboard once the heat sink is properly mounted, as it conducts electricity. also, you do NOT ever mix compounds. before you apply the AS5, you should remove the compound already on the heat sink prior to installation.
I am studying to get my A+ computer Cert, so this info should be mostly correct.
The case is designed to store the parts, because that is where they sit anyway once you build the computer. I have stored spare parts from motherboards to graphics cards to processors. as long as the components are stored in a safe fashion (i.e. so they won't get physically damaged), it should be fine.
on another note, you should follow the instructions given by the thermal compound's manufacturer, which can be found online if not included with the product. With arctic silver in particular, it is a metal based compound, so you do not want it to touch the motherboard once the heat sink is properly mounted, as it conducts electricity. also, you do NOT ever mix compounds. before you apply the AS5, you should remove the compound already on the heat sink prior to installation.
I am studying to get my A+ computer Cert, so this info should be mostly correct.
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