IBDustin15
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Case: Still want to be able to fit my tower in my desk ( 20L,12W, 23H), that is why I am not going with full. (Probably a bad idea due to overheating?) Also don't plan on using liquid cooled technology. Will all my components fit?
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Or
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
I prefer the storm for the size and looks, I probably will switch out the all the fans to BLUE coolmaster fans. (Keyboard/Mouse Glows blue gotta match.)
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Motherboard: Will this fit in the cases listed above? Compatible with my RAM and CPU?
Newegg.com - ASUS Crosshair IV Formula AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
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Processor: Compatible with Motherboard?
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Thuban 3.3GHz, 3.7GHz Turbo 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDE00ZFBR BOX
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Video Card: Is this a good one? Would you guys recommend other? I am not aware of crossfire or SLI technology. I don't know anything about it.
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100312SR Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
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CD/DVD+RW: Should I get two?
Newegg.com - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners
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Power Supply: Should I go bigger so I won't have to upgrade in the future?
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
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Sound Card: Umm this ok? lol
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy SE at TigerDirect.com
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RAM/Memory: Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard? Also should I get more than 8GB?
Patriot PGV38G1333ELK Gaming i5 8GB PC10666 RAM - DDR3, 1333MHz, 2x4096MB, 9-9-9-24 at TigerDirect.com
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Operating System: Any other OS that is specifically better for gaming?
Windows 7 64 bit
Should I get one of those Fan control/temperature gauge things? They seem to go in the same place as a DVD Drive. I have no idea what they are called.
Any additional wires I need for this build?
Any suggestions about my build? What would you change and why?
A little about myself:
This is my first build ever. I do have some experience, I have installed a Video Card, Sound Card, Ethernet Card (Back when most computers didn't come with it), Power Supply, and RAM. I have always bought my computers pre-built, and have had a Gateway FX for the last 5 years. I am looking to build my own system. I have no experience with overclocking, setting up BIOS, or setting up Operating System. I will always help with what I can, and hope you guys will do the same for me. Thanks.
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Or
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
I prefer the storm for the size and looks, I probably will switch out the all the fans to BLUE coolmaster fans. (Keyboard/Mouse Glows blue gotta match.)
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Motherboard: Will this fit in the cases listed above? Compatible with my RAM and CPU?
Newegg.com - ASUS Crosshair IV Formula AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
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Processor: Compatible with Motherboard?
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Thuban 3.3GHz, 3.7GHz Turbo 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDE00ZFBR BOX
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Video Card: Is this a good one? Would you guys recommend other? I am not aware of crossfire or SLI technology. I don't know anything about it.
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100312SR Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
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CD/DVD+RW: Should I get two?
Newegg.com - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners
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Power Supply: Should I go bigger so I won't have to upgrade in the future?
Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
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Sound Card: Umm this ok? lol
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy SE at TigerDirect.com
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RAM/Memory: Is this RAM compatible with my motherboard? Also should I get more than 8GB?
Patriot PGV38G1333ELK Gaming i5 8GB PC10666 RAM - DDR3, 1333MHz, 2x4096MB, 9-9-9-24 at TigerDirect.com
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Operating System: Any other OS that is specifically better for gaming?
Windows 7 64 bit
Should I get one of those Fan control/temperature gauge things? They seem to go in the same place as a DVD Drive. I have no idea what they are called.
Any additional wires I need for this build?
Any suggestions about my build? What would you change and why?
A little about myself:
This is my first build ever. I do have some experience, I have installed a Video Card, Sound Card, Ethernet Card (Back when most computers didn't come with it), Power Supply, and RAM. I have always bought my computers pre-built, and have had a Gateway FX for the last 5 years. I am looking to build my own system. I have no experience with overclocking, setting up BIOS, or setting up Operating System. I will always help with what I can, and hope you guys will do the same for me. Thanks.