Building a Pc

[Robman97]

I'm looking into building a new Gaming Comp, nothing extreme. I know pretty much what I want, it's just I don't understand exactly all of the specs on some of the components. So, I am thinking about putting my list of what I want in link form and having some of you Tech savvy folks, who are willing, to look it over and tell me what you think.

[chester grape]

So the above post is what? Some kind of warning?

[Robman97]

Yes, be forewarned you Grapey bastard.

[Lomotil]

Sounds like a sales pitch in disguise... 8)

[SPOooOn]

Yes, be forewarned you Grapey bastard.

Give us the link then

[Robman97]

I am doing a list right now.

[Robman97]

Here is just the basics of course. I think its a good setup, but I'm not an expert so tell me what you think....

Case
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1717580&CatId=0

Motherboard cpu combo
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1965096&CatId=0

Memory
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1779570&CatId=2261

Harddrive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1265028

Video
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1734077&Sku=E145-5150

Power
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1899441&CatId=0

Cd rom/dvd
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1647585&CatId=4

3.5/media reader
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1187054&CatId=0

right now with all rebates, it is $835

[Lomotil]

Don't you think the power supply is a bit overkill?

[Robman97]

I was worried abot not having enough, but you are right 600 watts is a ton. You think 500 will get the job done?

[SPOooOn]

I was worried abot not having enough, but you are right 600 watts is a ton. You think 500 will get the job done?

400 more likely . .main drain will be the videocard . .pentium hardly uses any power at all . .

[Lomotil]

*watches as Rob's electric bill goes through the roof*

[Robman97]

Nah , I have kids who seem to think all the lights and electronic devices must always be on.

[SPOooOn]

you might even get away with 350 . .

[Dwaine Scum]

Well remember, A easy way to fuck up a PC is put an Insuffecient powere supply... you can never have too much

[SPOooOn]

I remember wanting to buy such a machine not too long ago . . I believe 300 watts wouldve been enough .. But for the sakeof future compatability, start hoarding that depleted uranium . .