Computer Opinions and Suggestions

Technology and Gaming
#1

Hi, I decided to make this thread so I can get some opinions and suggestions on the parts of the computer I want to build. I’m nervous, as this is my first computer that I’ve ever built, and will probably be the most expensive thing I will ever touch.

So here are the parts:

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223B - OEM
COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-SKN2-GP Black / Silver Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

ECS BLACK SERIES GF8200A (V1.0) AM2+/AM3 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

XFX HD-487A-ZHFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2G10664GK - Retail
AMD Phenom II X2 545 Callisto 3.0GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor Model HDX545WFGIBOX - Retail
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee w/ Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon - OEM

url=‘https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835168006’ IPCQUEEN IPC-12025 120mm Case Fan - Retail[/url]

hec X-Power Pro 650 650W Continuous @ 40°C ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply - Retail
I have $220 (€154) and my parents are willing to pay an additional $500, (€350) and I need $20 (€14) for extra stuff

Current money spent: $695 (€487)

Money Available: $720 (€504)
Leftover: $25 (€18)

I live in Texas, so this has my shipping factored in along with American tax.

(I’ve been working on this for a little over a month, so I hope this is easy to follow)

#2

https://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=3497

#3

That computer might need a power supply.
Also those particular Seagate HDDs have a tendency to brick. I’ve seen two so far myself, and there is reports of a known problem with them.
Just a couple initial thoughts.

#4

facepalm thank you. I completely missed the power supply. Had to find all these parts again after I deleted my cookies. If the Seagate dies, I can just rip my old HDD out of my old computer until I can get another.

#5

But why wouldn’t you go WD, so you don’t have to spend ~$80 to get a new one?

I was going to suggest more gpus, but you’re going micro ATX, so never mind.

#6

Actually, I found that my case didn’t support micro, so I had to get a different (ATX) motherboard. I was able to cut down on some things to $650 (€456) I am updating now. As soon as I get more money (mint 1934 Mickey Mouse watch anyone?) I will get some CrossFire supplies and another 4870.
And lets just say, if I spend more than necessary on anything (My parents would know, they are both experts in computers) and my 6+ months of dreaming, my 2 months of yardwork and other jobs, and my month of organizing, researching, and searching will be gone.

EDIT: FUCKING SHIT. I thought I was way overbudget. I save $80 from not deleting my old CPU.

#7

You might want more than 585Ws so you more upgradability.

#8

I’m using the extra money exactly for that.

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