CampStaff 1 Posted April 12, 2008 I'm on a mini vacation from the cheating scene. Reason is because I'm in process of a new pc build. A few people are helping me find the right parts. But I want your opinion as to what I should/would get. As I see it, ( my first build mind you ) I can do this for under $600. Case Motherboard - Intel based CPU - Intel Heatsink/Heatsink Fan Power Supply Opitical Drive Hard Drive RAM Speakers LCD monitor What would be a good choice for these? Share this post Link to post
CampStaff 1 Posted April 16, 2008 /me waves his hands wildly well.. guess no one has a computer.. Share this post Link to post
CampStaff 1 Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) UPDATE! I recieved the PC parts today.. and Soooo... like I open everything up from the boxes.. Why when I open the case, do two "things" drop out? Thinking 'omg, what brooked now?", I start w/ the mobo + cpu. Flawless. http://campstaff.cheat-project.com/s/pic20080416_003.png Get to the heatsink, and I go to orientate ( mobo is sitting on the desk, the case is behind me ) the board and the case to check airflow for the heatsink and.... the front bezel comes off. I inspect it more and.. low and behold, six posts attach to the steel frame that hold the front bezel, four of them are broke in half. http://campstaff.cheat-project.com/s/pic20080416_00.png Should I crazy glue, or RMA it back to the company for return of new case? *Sigh* Edited April 17, 2008 by CampStaff Share this post Link to post
Lost Prodigy 158 Posted April 17, 2008 Considering how my CPU just died... Hows about you send your old build to me! xD Just send the case back for a refund and get an Antec Gaming case I have it, and I love it. http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15900 Share this post Link to post
Mastric 77 Posted April 17, 2008 2 outa 6 could break alot easyer you should probily RMA Share this post Link to post
CampStaff 1 Posted April 18, 2008 /me *spreads my arms out wide in glee* I'm typing to you from the new pc setup. I have OS problems atm, so till I get that fixed, I'm laying low. I had to format my old HDD, so I have nothing, was smart enough to backup my Firefox and smaller apps ( VLC, Pidgin, etc ) and Steam !!! Speaking of Steam.. TWO FUCKING HUNDRED FPS MAKES ME CRY OUT LOUD, WILDLY!!! Literally guys.. I'm dieing here from the love of this card. Ill check in over time, but I got to find drivers, apps and make a backup now while this install is still fresh. To everyone who posted.. Thanks for all your help. I can't express right now what all this means to me. Share this post Link to post
CampStaff 1 Posted April 28, 2008 Well the PSU died, brand new one too.. so ill be gone till its fixed. Share this post Link to post
Lost Prodigy 158 Posted April 28, 2008 That sucks..... My PSU was only like 40 bucks, but it's a reliable one ;) 430wats and it gets the job done. Share this post Link to post
Mastric 77 Posted April 29, 2008 You didn't say what you where getting 200 FPS on, but if you said you have a good card chances are you didn't watch your watts while building your computer, anything below 500W isn't safe, i myself run a 650 Share this post Link to post
CampStaff 1 Posted May 25, 2008 ++++Case ** 61.18 Hush Classic Series Mid-Tower ATX - Black http://www.provantage.com/nzxt-cs-nt-hush-b~7NZXT008.htm _____________________________ ++++ Mobo ** 86.99 GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L rev. 2.0 LGA775 Intel P35 ATX http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA4830813 _____________________________ ++++ PSU ** 52.99 Ultra ULT33136 XVS Modular 600W http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ductCode=382326 _____________________________ ++++ CPU ** 173.99 Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 C0 Stepping Wolfdale 2.66GHz 6MB L2 LGA 775 Duo Core Processor http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA1938470 _____________________________ ++++ HS/HSF 18.01 OCZ Vanquisher CPU Heatsink ++++ THERM ** 0.99 NEW ARCTIC SILVER 5 HIGH DENSITY THERMAL COMPOUND _____________________________ ++++ Optical ** 24.99 SAMSUNG SH-S203B/BEBN 20X DVD+/-RW Burner http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ctCode=10006485 _____________________________ Temp PSU was purchased ( lets see how long this 400w lasts ). Therefore, let the wootness begin! Now.. I need help in monitors. REQUIREMENTS : *HAS TO BE UNDER $300 *Size 22", 20", 19" ( prefer widescreen ) *Has to have HDMI support ( want to connect the PS3 to it ) Which one should I get? Share this post Link to post
LoyaL 68 Posted June 12, 2008 Dude don't skimp on a psu. Always buy a great model when you custom build a pc, because later on you are likely to upgrade. Buy a 720 or even more, because the price doesn't go up a whole lot. Buying two or more everytime you upgrade is a pain in the ass. Share this post Link to post
Union1 33 Posted June 12, 2008 I have desktop with all that shit and it cost $250 Share this post Link to post