First Comp Build

[S13DET]

Intel Core 2 Duo e6300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005

MSI P965 Neo-F LGA 775
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130052

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231018

Antec SmartPower 2.0 500W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103937

XFX GeForce 7900GS 256MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814150202

WD Caviar RE 160GB 7200/16MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144175

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119077

I havent decided on a CD drive yet, trying to find a good one for under 35 bucks.

Will this build be able to handle most PC games on Medium to high settings?

Also im having a brain fart right now, what else am I missing to have a complete computer. I have a monitor and mouse and keyboard and that stuff.

Thanks for reading!!

 

[Ronnie]

go with atleast ddr2 667

 

[S13DET]

Ok, I swapped out the RAM with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098

What else am I missing to build and have a running system? I know I need an Operating System I have an unopened Windows XP w/ Service pack 2.

I also believe I need a network card any suggestions...just need it to be able to connect to the net, so I can play games!

 

[Phrantic]

You don't need a network card because your motherboard has onboard network... Then again I really don't fancy that motherboard you've picked out. At least get a Gigabyte, Asus or Abit motherboard. Not that MSI are bad, but the brands I mentioned have boards that you can't really go wrong with if they suit your demands.

If you're into overclocking, get a nice cpu cooler. Look into getting a case fan for your case. And maybe a soundcard but that's optional.

 

[Sora]

Get this board over the MSI

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138037

I Have the board and it is excellent for the price. Also if you ever plan on doing some overclocking this thing is amazing.

If not it still is a rock solid board.

 

[S13DET]

Ok, guys well there has been some good news I was alotted some extra money and now have a max of $1,250 dollars. So i changed some stuff.

Advice on parts appreciated!

LITE-ON 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE Model LH-18A1P-186


COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case


Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JSRTL 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive


XFX PVT71JYHE9 GeForce 7950GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP ExTreme Edition Video Card

COOLER MASTER eXtreme RP-500-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 500W Power Supply

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ

GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard

Microsoft Windows XP Home with SP2

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400

Will it do max settings in games like Half-Life 2,Battlefield 2(2124),WoW....?

 

[alexsabree]

definatly max settings...

 

[OatesyX]

i dont think theres any point in getting the 6400 over the 6300 ,, i dont think the performance difference is even noticable so in my opinion its not worth it unless you have money to burn,, thats just my 2 cents . good luck with the build

 

[S13DET]

Ill take that into consideration, I was hoping to save some mmore money, so i might just get the e6300.

 

[Nagasama]

i dont think theres any point in getting the 6400 over the 6300 ,, i dont think the performance difference is even noticable so in my opinion its not worth it unless you have money to burn,, thats just my 2 cents . good luck with the build

higher multiplier. thats the only reason, and i dont know how good of a reason it is.