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07-10-2007, 01:34 AM
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This tutorial will explain the parts needed to build a good, EXCELLENT PC, at a budget of $800-900. (Not including monitor).
Case Ok, first we need to pick a case, something that is fancy. But have a PSU that is a good range, 500-600Watts. Anything over is fine, but will cost more, and not require unless you plan on putting some SLI. Pick a case that have good air circulation, and room for 80mm and 120mm fans. Another thing is to pick a case with large HDD space, prefered to get a case with 4-6 HDD slot, and 2-4 optical drive slot. Motherboard & CPU This is very important, because if you get a random motherboard, it can mess everything up, or just might not work. Therefore you are just wasting money. AMD or Intel? AMD AMD CPU are made for benching at good times, also low voltage processing, meaning it does not heat up alot. Its good for running long single task, like encoding, and hosting dedicated servers, also for media. Intel Intel are made for power and multi-tasking, if you plan to play games while download stuff, via Internet Explorer or Firefox, and listen to Winamp or Media Player, Intel is for you. Intel CPU are made to handle multiple task, but yet maintane a good processing queue for each application. With out lagging or halting. To Dual Core or Not To? What is dual core? Well its exactly what it sounds like, dual (two) cores; cores as in processors. Its running 2 processor in one chipset. It handles tasking alot better and allocate the processes into a steady stream, which keep your application in working order and process less, since it breaked down evenly between the cores. Quad are for wads? Okay.... Quad cores, exactly like the dual core, but the quad are two dual cores in one chipset. But running a quad core, equals the same processing rate as a dual core. Since to use quad core fully, you need a special application and OS, such as x64 (64bit OS). Break down! Okay, lets mix and match! Wrong! Unlikely, you cant just grab any random motherboard or CPU, expecting it to work on contact. You must do your research on each motherboard and CPU. What to look for in a motherboard! First, depending on what chipset you decided. (AMD or Intel), that will start your search; Now we gotta narrow it down. What type of socket is it? LGA 775, 774, ect. This is displayed on the CPU status. You must find a motherboard to match the socket. If you are going for a Intel CPU, Dual Core (Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Pent D) they use LGA 775 (775 for short). In my opinion its best to look for a motherboard that supports at least 4-5 socket/chipset. You will mostly likely find it listed as "Core 2 Duo / Core Duo / Core 2 Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4", something along that line, but as long it have about 4-5, that mean that motherboard is pretty much universal with that "common" chipset. Allowing you to upgrade/degrade the CPU at anytime. Another thing to look for in a motherboard is RAM (Random access memory). What is a good type? Well, your better off going with the DDR2 rams, why? They are pretty much the current type of ram. DDR is old school now, would be pointless to have that in a new "Power PC". There are a few type of DDR2, like 3200, 4200, 5300, and 6400. Each have their own bus clock; Bus clock is the data transfer rate through the RAM stick. The higher the clock, the more data it can transfer, the better the PC handles tasking. (ie. Gaming, Video editing) Ok, common features to look for.
Harddrive Selecting a harddrive is probably the easiest; Why so? Because you (YOU) select the size you want, and the brand you want, and of course the pricing. As long its SATA or SATA II you cant go wrong. * Extra information ** Selecting a harddrive like raptors, cost more because of their higher RPM; In most cases its good, but for common use, its not really worth it, since SATAII is already 3.0GB transfer rate. * Recommended size ** Go with a 400GB or larger Video Card This is the fun part, picking the video to master the gaming realm. Ask yourself, what game do you plan on playing (if any). Most FPS requires some hardcore video card, like the ATI x1950xt or the GeForce 8800GTX.... Well thats not all true, those are the BEST video card to have, but price range from $300-800, depending on maker and clocking. Best suggested video card, for all purpose
Last but not least, cooling! We need to keep this bad boy/girl temperature down in the low 40C if not 30C. CPU Cooling Look for a CPU fan, cooling mount for the same socket size. Another thing is check reviews on the item. If there is no review, check the air flow (CFM), the higher it is, the better. It should be around 60+. Another thing is the dBa (Noise level) the lower, the quieter it is. I prefer something with copper legs, or pegs, so that the heat can transfer off the CPU quicker and into the air, to be blown out of the case, instead of heating up in the case, like a microwave. * Suggestion ** I suggest to get at least 2 PCI cooling fans, the video card cooling fans are fine, it keeps air running out of the case, so it dont heat up. Another thing, is to organize the case with a flow rate of air. Example: Have 2 fans in the front of the case, blowing air in, then have 1 fan on the side of the case, blowing in aswell, and the 2 PCI video card cooling fan, will suck the air out, and blow it out; There will also be a 120mm fan under the PSU, which is also blowing out. Thats about it, I will add a list of recommended parts to build the PC. All this should average out to be about $800-900. Price may vary depending on location of products Suggested Retailers Tutorial created by kambodianboi @ XnogarD Blog Site :: Tutorials :: Building the Perfect PC
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07-10-2007, 01:14 PM
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Cool guide Kam, looks pretty easy to follow. I will definitely use this and my Saiyan powers when building a new PC, which will be on the horizon, I hope lol.
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07-10-2007, 05:37 PM
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quick question kam...
im putting together a pc for a friend... but the mobo only has slots for the HD LED and not the power led which i think is pretty lame. have you ever seen a mobo with no Power led's on the mobo?
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07-10-2007, 10:15 PM
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What type of motherboard?
Post a link to the mobo spec page, or a brand would be nice  They should be all there in 1 location. Total of about 10 pins.- HD LED - Power LED - Power - Reset
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07-10-2007, 10:30 PM
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here is the link
http://www.pcchips.com.tw/PCCWebSite...nuID=7&LanID=0 the manual link is on there aswell..
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07-10-2007, 11:27 PM
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I never seen a mobo with a pin layout like that. It should always have a Power LED, but if it doesn't that could mean, it will use the HDD LED to indicate its activity. My suggestion, is not to use that mobo. Probably grab a asus or abit; alot better.
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