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hey guys I've already helped a lot of people out on this forum with all their computer hardware problems (such as video card, processor, power supply, RAM issues etc.). I've also given people advice on computer builds and hardware selection. I'm starting this thread for people who want help and advice for all of their computer Hardware problems as well as advice for your new computer build/selection of components. Anyone else is welcome to help me as well. Please let me know if you need any help!

*UPDATE*: hey guys thanks for the enormous amount of support everyone has given to this thread. I never imagined that it would become this huge! ha maybe I should get payed for this! lol!

*ANOTHER IMPORTANT UPDATE*: me, smc91352, marcthpro, slig0, and others are ready and willing to help anyone with hardware related issues as well as computer builds that anyone needs suggestions or help on. So come post your problem, question, request etc. on this thread and my friendly, highly experienced friends and I will respond to you ASAP!

Are these non=CPU/Motherboard/CPU-cooling/GPU=parts futureproof?

Case - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 - $160

Hard Drives - (2) Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 7200 RPM HDDs in RAID 1 - (2)$130

Optical Drive - Blu-ray Disc Burner & HD DVD-ROM Drive - $180

Power Supply - ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ 1050W - $400

Operating System - Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit - $190

Are these non=CPU/Motherboard/CPU-cooling/GPU=parts futureproof?

Case - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 - $160

Hard Drives - (2) Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 7200 RPM HDDs - (2)$130

Optical Drive - Blu-ray Disc Burner & HD DVD-ROM Drive - $180

Power Supply - ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ 1050W - $400

Operating System - Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit - $190

smc91352

[QUOTE="smc91352"]

Are these non=CPU/Motherboard/CPU-cooling/GPU=parts futureproof?

Case - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 - $160

Hard Drives - (2) Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 7200 RPM HDDs - (2)$130

Optical Drive - Blu-ray Disc Burner & HD DVD-ROM Drive - $180

Power Supply - ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ 1050W - $400

Operating System - Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit - $190

UltimateGamer95

Thank you!

Power Supply - ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ 1050W - $400

smc91352

I forgot to post the second Question:

What UPS should I get?

[QUOTE="smc91352"]

Power Supply - ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ 1050W - $400

smc91352

I forgot to post the second Question:

What UPS should I get?

[QUOTE="smc91352"]

[QUOTE="smc91352"]

Power Supply - ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ 1050W - $400

UltimateGamer95

I forgot to post the second Question:

What UPS should I get?

UPS=Un-interruptable Power Supply

It helps protect you from electrical power problems...Brown-outs or Black-outs or Power Disconnections.

Basically gives you time to back-up stuff and Turn-off your computer safely if you need to.

[QUOTE="UltimateGamer95"][QUOTE="smc91352"]

I forgot to post the second Question:

What UPS should I get?

smc91352

UPS=Un-interruptable Power Supply

It helps protect you from electrical power problems...Brown-outs or Black-outs or Power Disconnections.

Basically gives you time to back-up stuff and Turn-off your computer safely if you need to.

[QUOTE="smc91352"]

[QUOTE="UltimateGamer95"] ha sorry I've never actually used a UPS before so I don't know sorry about that.UltimateGamer95

UPS=Un-interruptable Power Supply

It helps protect you from electrical power problems...Brown-outs or Black-outs or Power Disconnections.

Basically gives you time to back-up stuff and Turn-off your computer safely if you need to.

I asked 'cause I thought I could get a recommendation from someone with experience with a certain model or something. I don't even know if I should set the power output to 1001-2000 or over 2000 'cause of the monitor and stuff. But thank you for trying.

[QUOTE="UltimateGamer95"][QUOTE="smc91352"]

UPS=Un-interruptable Power Supply

It helps protect you from electrical power problems...Brown-outs or Black-outs or Power Disconnections.

Basically gives you time to back-up stuff and Turn-off your computer safely if you need to.

smc91352

I asked 'cause I thought I could get a recommendation from someone with experience with a certain model or something. I don't even know if I should set the power output to 1001-2000 or over 2000 'cause of the monitor and stuff. But thank you for trying.

Some guy wanted to get a PC for $500 an I told him to get this CPU - $61, this Motherboard - $80, and this Ram - $73, this Case - $40, this PSU - $100, this Hard Drive - $55 and this Optical drive - $45, this GPU - $130, and Windows 7 RS for a total of $584. I got over-budget and wanted to know what I should've told him to do differently.

Lol 2 ignorant people voted that they didn't find this thread helpful even if they didn't ask any questions! Well just as that I am going to rate it helpful.

Cheers and good luck helping ;)

how would you cool a phenom 2 965 in the centurion 5 case for good overclocking? so far this is what i'm looking at.... but would like a push pull with case fans or something work better?

also, this mobo seems to have mixed reviews but averages 5 stars, is really cheap, and will allow me even better ram later, is it safe? i've heard some bad things about MSI mobos.... but it seems to be good. this is my 2nd build btw, but i'll have a guy that works on computers for a living helping me (he's a friend, i don't have to pay him)

how would you cool a phenom 2 965 in the centurion 5 case for good overclocking? so far this is what i'm looking at.... but would like a push pull with case fans or something work better?

also, this mobo seems to have mixed reviews but averages 5 stars, is really cheap, and will allow me even better ram later, is it safe? i've heard some bad things about MSI mobos.... but it seems to be good. this is my 2nd build btw, but i'll have a guy that works on computers for a living helping me (he's a friend, i don't have to pay him)

12345678ew

hmm ok I have a better idea let's start over lol here is my suggestion:

CPU - $61- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103688

motherboard - $90 (shipp included) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131381

RAM - $54 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148212

Hard Drive - $55 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136358

Optical drive - $45 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827249054

power supply - $50 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

video card - $95 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102824

case - $50 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119104

- $500 even! this is a much more balanced system (this is forsmc91352by the way)

anyone else need help?

[QUOTE="12345678ew"]

how would you cool a phenom 2 965 in the centurion 5 case for good overclocking? so far this is what i'm looking at.... but would like a push pull with case fans or something work better?

also, this mobo seems to have mixed reviews but averages 5 stars, is really cheap, and will allow me even better ram later, is it safe? i've heard some bad things about MSI mobos.... but it seems to be good. this is my 2nd build btw, but i'll have a guy that works on computers for a living helping me (he's a friend, i don't have to pay him)

UltimateGamer95

sorry i'm all laggy so i can't edit posts today...

is there a 50 dollar case that would allow better airflow? i don't really care about looks lol.

is the antec 300 illusion good for cooling?

also, antec PSU's are good right? i had my old case and psu bundled, i'd like to do it again to hold the price down if i can.

i'm buying TOMORROW, and for who knows how long the tempest has a 20 dollar rebate, i'd be willing to pay another 10 bucks for this if it's a better case. and it has blue lights.

sorry i'm all laggy so i can't edit posts today...

is there a 50 dollar case that would allow better airflow? i don't really care about looks lol.

12345678ew

is the antec 300 illusion good for cooling?

also, antec PSU's are good right? i had my old case and psu bundled, i'd like to do it again to hold the price down if i can.

12345678ew

i'm buying TOMORROW, and for who knows how long the tempest has a 20 dollar rebate, i'd be willing to pay another 10 bucks for this if it's a better case. and it has blue lights.

12345678ew

come on guys anyone else need help cause I'm bored lol!

come on guys anyone else need help cause I'm bored lol!UltimateGamer95

Here's what you should do:

Make up a budget(USD, CD, or GBP) and make the best PC you can and save the links; then if you find someone that needs a PC with that budget, you'd already have the links. That way you'd have more efficiency, experience, and SPEED; with less remorse conserning suggestions.

Here's one to start you, build a $500-US PC. Sorry if I suggested something you don't wanna do.

[QUOTE="UltimateGamer95"]come on guys anyone else need help cause I'm bored lol!smc91352

Here's what you should do:

Make up a budget(USD, CD, or GBP) and make the best PC you can and save the links; then if you find someone that needs a PC with that budget, you'd already have the links. That way you'd have more efficiency, experience, and SPEED; with less remorse conserning suggestions.

Here's one to start you, build a $500-US PC. Sorry if I suggested something you don't wanna do.

[QUOTE="smc91352"][QUOTE="UltimateGamer95"]come on guys anyone else need help cause I'm bored lol!UltimateGamer95

Here's what you should do:

Make up a budget(USD, CD, or GBP) and make the best PC you can and save the links; then if you find someone that needs a PC with that budget, you'd already have the links. That way you'd have more efficiency, experience, and SPEED; with less remorse conserning suggestions.

Here's one to start you, build a $500-US PC. Sorry if I suggested something you don't wanna do.

yeah I started thinking that I should do that. I shall! actually could you help me out with the GBP build list cause this is a lot of work lol!

I'm not a good builder and I don't know much about what the Brits are buying; I think they go to OCUK, but I'm not sure.

Could you tell me what could I buy for ~1700$ for my PC?

This is my current system:

Nvidia geforce 7900 GTS

Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz

2 GB of RAM HDD 80 GB(don't even dare to say it,I KNOW)

I also need to replace my power source and probably the motherboard.AnonymusEU

May I suggest the Intel Core i7 920 or the AMD Phenom II X4 965 which are the best(non-Extreme-waste-of-money) CPUs.

[QUOTE="AnonymusEU"]Could you tell me what could I buy for ~1700$ for my PC?

This is my current system:

Nvidia geforce 7900 GTS

Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz

2 GB of RAM HDD 80 GB(don't even dare to say it,I KNOW)

I also need to replace my power source and probably the motherboard.smc91352

May I suggest the Intel Core i7 920 or the AMD Phenom II X4 965 which are the best(non-Extreme-waste-of-money) CPUs.

Yeah for that money I suggest the same build as smc. Although if you want to go ATI get 965, if you want nvidia I7 920.

Hey,

I love the thread and was wondering the best build with a monitor for $800 or under

Thanks

Hey,

I love the thread and was wondering the best build with a monitor for $800 or under

Thanks

xflamedemonx

No one else is responding, so here's what I came up with, and note I'm not a good builder:

Hard Drive - $70

Optical Drive - $60

Operating System - $110

Power Supply - $90

So far - $330; Then the important Parts...

Motherboard - $100

RAM - $73

GPU - $70, Probably get something better

'Cause you're on a budget go with AMD's AM3 Socket - $40:$249

Total - $603

I like this monitor for some reason - $150.

Hi. So basically i want to run crysis on very high, but at the same time i want it to be at 1500 canadian. Also include all extras. I have monitor and speakers, so besides those.

Please use newegg.ca to help me!

There are a couple things i am sure of.

it needs:

A graphics card that is powerful, to run crysis very high

6gb ddr3 ram

intel core i7 920

64 bit windows OS

So you guys help me out here! I was gonna buy a prebuilt pc, but they find ways to trick you by cheaping out on important things. This is also my first time building a PC. So i ask you to direct me to a good online PC building guide. I do know alot about computers, but have never attempted building one.

Thank you all so much for everything

Hi. So basically i want to run crysis on very high, but at the same time i want it to be at 1500 canadian. Also include all extras. I have monitor and speakers, so besides those.

Please use newegg.ca to help me!

There are a couple things i am sure of.

it needs:

A graphics card that is powerful, to run crysis very high

6gb ddr3 ram

intel core i7 920

64 bit windows OS

So you guys help me out here! I was gonna buy a prebuilt pc, but they find ways to trick you by cheaping out on important things. This is also my first time building a PC. So i ask you to direct me to a good online PC building guide. I do know alot about computers, but have never attempted building one.

Thank you all so much for everythingCrypt_mx

Do you like this motherboard?

looks pretty good to me, but the reviews on the side say other wise.

also ive heard of the p6t deluxe, whats the difference between that one and this p6t se?

looks pretty good to me, but the reviews on the side say other wise.

also ive heard of the p6t deluxe, whats the difference between that one and this p6t se?

Crypt_mx

Price; I just picked the cheapest of a good brand; how's this?

im familiar with that board, very good.

How's this RAM?

corsair is a great brand. I dont know much about ram tho. If you suggest them, then they must be good.

corsair is a great brand. I dont know much about ram tho. If you suggest them, then they must be good.

Crypt_mx

NVIDIA or ATI Graphics?

whichever you think will run crysis on very high but also be the cheapest. When i say cheap i dont mean i want a card that runs crysis poorly. Just out of the ones that run it well, pick the one that has the most bang for buck.

whichever you think will run crysis on very high but also be the cheapest. When i say cheap i dont mean i want a card that runs crysis poorly. Just out of the ones that run it well, pick the one that has the most bang for buck.Crypt_mx

How's this?

wow has great cooling on it, and a good price.

Looks good to me.

An nvidia counter-partmight perform better.

wow has great cooling on it, and a good price.

Looks good to me.

Crypt_mx

will that 275 perform better?

An nvidia counter-partmight perform better.

Slig0