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so i always wanted to build a gaming computer and tought i should start now so i was wondering if all these parts are good and compatible with each other? any sugestions you have are great
cpu:Intel Core i5-661 Clarkdale 3.33GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 87W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
fan:ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail
powersuply:OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
motherboard:ASUS M4A785-M AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Retail

hardrive:Western Digital Caviar Green WD8000AARS 800GB 5400 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

i got all those from neweggs so what do you guys think would they all work together and are they all good for gaming please help i really want a good gaming computer price dont matter but im not rich so please help.. thanx
 
Wow, nice formatting.

It doesn't look like you have a graphics card. You'll definitely want one, the onchip GPU performance is still awful for any kind of gaming other than minesweeper.
 
k the motherboard and cpu wouldnt work together since thats a socket am2/3 motherboard so either u change the board or the cpu either one..... make sure if u do change the motherboard that the ram matches the compatible one for that one board ... so u dont waste the money then have to ship it back ... another thing is just look at all the specs on newegg makes super easy for u to put it together or go for one of the build ur self kits they got all picked up really nice configs !!! hope it helps
 
i would say this but theres many other options

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition for the cpu

ASUS M4A77TD AM3 for the motherboard has support for ddr3
 
klepto said:
so i always wanted to build a gaming computer and tought i should start now so i was wondering if all these parts are good and compatible with each other? any sugestions you have are great
Cpu:Intel Core i5-661 Clarkdale 3.33GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 87W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
fan:ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail
powersuply:OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
motherboard:ASUS M4A785-M AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL - Retail

hardrive:Western Digital Caviar Green WD8000AARS 800GB 5400 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

i got all those from neweggs so what do you guys think would they all work together and are they all good for gaming please help i really want a good gaming computer price dont matter but im not rich so please help.. thanx
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Ok I just build my rig and I love it and it did not coast that much money so you say your not rich but money is not that big a issue so you don't mind $750-1000 if so you want

Cpu:AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition $160.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

Gpu:XFX HD-577A $169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447

Psu:You Pick! Can't pick everything for you lol

Ram:G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) $104.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...193&cm_re=4gb_ram_ddr3-_-20-231-193-_-Product

Harddrive:Western Digital Caviar Blue 640GB $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

OS: Windows 7 64 bit

So far with all this your looking at around $505
(price dose not include windows 7,psu, case, mouse,keyboard and lcd monitor)
All that will be about another 300 or so give or take!
You should set a budget and it will be easy to get help on here that's how i build my first gaming rig! my baby is just a week old today new egg is awesome!low prices,reviews and the fastest shipping ever
 
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What is your budget?
I could throw something together for you.
What all do you need?
Such as OS, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
 
Jason420 said:
Ok I just build my rig and I love it and it did not coast that much money so you say your not rich but money is not that big a issue so you don't mind $750-1000 if so you want

Cpu:AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition $160.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

Gpu:XFX HD-577A $169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447

Psu:You Pick! Can't pick everything for you lol

Ram:G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) $104.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...193&cm_re=4gb_ram_ddr3-_-20-231-193-_-Product

Harddrive:Western Digital Caviar Blue 640GB $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

OS: Windows 7 64 bit

So far with all this your looking at around $505
(price dose not include windows 7,psu, case, mouse,keyboard and lcd monitor)
All that will be about another 300 or so give or take!
You should set a budget and it will be easy to get help on here that's how i build my first gaming rig! my baby is just a week old today new egg is awesome!low prices,reviews and the fastest shipping ever
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Go with a dual core Black edition later on you can unlock the other 2 cores for a quad and it saves money.
 
FreakingHell said:
Wow, nice formatting.

It doesn't look like you have a graphics card. You'll definitely want one, the onchip GPU performance is still awful for any kind of gaming other than minesweeper.
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roflrofl
 
UnderLord said:
Go with a dual core Black edition later on you can unlock the other 2 cores for a quad and it saves money.
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I don't recommend this. It's a shot in the dark AND there's a reason AMD disabled both of those cores. Buying this processor is a pricey risk, especially if you're trying to get a quad core for dual core money. If neither core unlocks, you're stuck with dual core processor until your next upgrade.

If you're on a really tight budget, get a triple core Phenom II or Athlon II. It's a good compromise, and there's still a chance that the 4th core will unlock. Otherwise, get a quad core from the start, and get peace of mind knowing that you will have a fully functional quad core out of the box. :)
 
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