Trying to build a new cpu.

[Warmix]

Trying to build a new computer.

Ok I'm totally new to this kinda stuff and dont know all the cpu terms and ****, but i need a new cpu so my friends told me to start building my own. I'm a casual gamer and love to watch videos, picture or w/e so i need something that can run those kinda apps smoothly so i thought why not build my own? and so far i got these parts.

Graphics Card
XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB PCIe SLI Video Card with a FREE Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC Game

$329.97
XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB PCIe SLI Video Card with a FREE Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC Game in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

Proccessor
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Processor - 2.33GHz, 4MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Conroe , Dual-Core, Retail, Socket 775, BX80557E6550, Processor with Fan

$252.99
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Processor - 2.33GHz, 4MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Conroe , Dual-Core, Retail, Socket 775, BX80557E6550, Processor with Fan in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

Mother Board
XFX nForce 650i Ultra NVIDA Socket 775 ATX Motherboard / Audio / PCI Express / Gigabit LAN / USB 2.0 / Serial ATA / RAID

$146.99
XFX nForce 650i Ultra NVIDA Socket 775 ATX Motherboard Audio PCI Express Gigabit LAN USB 2.0 Serial ATA RAID MB-N650-IUL9 in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

Ram
OCZ Platinum Revision-2 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 x 1024MB)

$119.97
OCZ Platinum Revision-2 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 x 1024MB) OCZ2P800R22GK in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

Power Supply
OCZ / StealthXStream / 600-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / SATA-Ready / PCI-e Ready / Active PFC / Power Supply

$106.99
OCZ StealthXStream 600-Watt ATX 120mm Fan SATA-Ready PCI-e Ready Active PFC Power Supply OCZ600SXS in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

Hard Drive
Seagate / 320GB / 7200 / 16MB / SATA-300 / OEM / Hard Drive

$99.97
Seagate 320GB 7200 16MB SATA-300 OEM Hard Drive ST3320620AS in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

Fan
Thermaltake / Ruby Orb / Socket 775/754/939/940/AM2 / Aluminum Core/Fins / CPU Cooler

$46.99
Thermaltake Ruby Orb Socket 775754939940AM2 Aluminum CoreFins CPU Cooler CL-P0391 in Canada at TigerDirect.ca

So what i need help with is the rest of the parts to make a decent/good cpu to play games and videos and multi task. I also need opinions about the parts i choose and see if they are good or if they would even work together. All comments are welcome =D

 

[peterhuang913]

The CPU is the processor. The correct term is a 'computer'.

 

[b1gapl]

Hey Warmix

Here is a list I made for your computer, considering the part you have in mind:

Case - Your choice...
Motherboard - Gigabyte P35-DS3R
CPU - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
RAM - 2 x 1GB Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2-800
Graphic Card - EVGA 8800GTS 320MB
Power Supply - Corsair 520HX
Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB
Optical Drive - Sony NEC Optiarc DVD Burner
Optional Aftermarket HSF - Tuniq 120

 

[Dr DMoney]

I agree with b1gapl.... Get a quad core instead of a duo core.... Also what resolution is your moniter... If it is 1600x1050 with you should go with a 8800gts 640mb... That will make it so you can play bioshock on max setting with about 30fps... It does for me....

 

[Warmix]

thanks for all the feedback and ya im new to this but as long as this is a good computer and it works, my friend can help me build it... and Dr Dmoney, you said 8800gts 640mb, do you see it on that site? becuase that store is close buy and i can go there to check and buy the parts, so if you can find it on that site it would be easier for me to get, thanks.

 

[veg1992]

I guess the word you were looking for is PC? If you're not experienced, before you do this you may want to read this so you know what you're in for. Anyway that rig seems pretty good.

omg... not again....

as for the build... b1gapl's is perfect.......

 

[krazyq]

Hey warmix, i have an eVGA Superclocked 8800GTS 320MB that I want to sell and a Corsair 520W HX PSU.

Both these items are less than 3 weeks and have been used for like almost a week.

The reason for this is because i just finished my build but I realised i want the ultra and a better psu that could support it better.

PM for prices if interested.