Building Around a Graphics Card.

[MidnightShock]

So what exactly would I have to look for to hold my certain gfx card ?? or is it just about any mobo would carry the gfx ?

And say I put the processor together with the motherboard last I knew or maybe I might be off but was there some sort of glue style liquid that I have to put on the bottom of the processor and push it together with the mobo ?

 

[patonb]

Pci-e has been the standard for about 4 yrs. So you would need to really look hard to find 1 that WOULD NOT work.

Youre sorta close on the cpu paste. The paste isn't to glue the cpu to the board. Its used to go between the cpu and fan setup to properly cool things.

 

[MidnightShock]

So is there a fan that automatically comes with the cpu or do I need to get one and Im guessing the paste comes separately as well ?

 

[patonb]

That actually depends on the one you purchase. A retail one does, and an oem one doesn't.

The first one you selected actually didn't come with one, but all the ones i showed did.

It'll actually say what comes with it on the site. The paste actually comes with the setup, and is pre applied to the fan setup.

I actually haven't used the supplied fan in 5yrs. Theyre great for stock, but not if youre a tweaker.

You can watch youtube videos to see how computers are built up.

Feel free to continue on asking questions too.

 

[MidnightShock]

So I know you need a case, harddrive, ram, mobo, cpu, psu, am I missing anything besides that ?? Cause I want to put this plan into action here shortly and have the parts ordered. I am guessing I will also need to buy a OS set disks as well ?

 

[patonb]

a dvd drive to install the OS.
You can use linux if you need a cheap/free os.

 

[MidnightShock]

so just need a drive sorry completely forgot about it everything else is there for the tower correct ?

 

[Abstract Hero]

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and it yes those are the necessary parts.

 

[MidnightShock]

Well I think I have finally have the build + OS($99.99, New Egg) comes down to $443.92 and here is what I came up with. Thanks Patonb!!! If anyone finds an issue with the build let me know.

PSU

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500-Watt Power Supply at TigerDirect.com

CPU

Newegg.com - AMD Athlon II X3 435 Rana 2.9GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Desktop Processor ADX435WFGMBOX

Mobo

Newegg.com - BIOSTAR A770E3 AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard

RAM

Newegg.com - WINTEC AMPX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 3AXH1333C9WS4GK

Case

Apevia Black/Black X-Plorer ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Fan Controller, Front USB and Firewire Port at TigerDirect.com

Optical Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Harddrive

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Green WD7500AADS 750GB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive -Bare Drive

 

[patonb]

You don't want a green drive as the OS drive. Theyre power saving drives, so it be kinda slow.

Don't know much about the ram though.