Building Your Own Computer

[DevilsAdvocate]

To play all the new games coming out and if you want to play multiplayer you will need something like this

- AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core FX60 (Socket 939) CPU
- AMD Approved cooler
- Asus A8R32-MVP DELUXE ATi Crossfire Dual Channel PCI-Express Motherboard
- Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3500LL Pro TwinX (2x1GB) CAS2 Dual Channel Kit
- 2 x 150GB Western Digital Raptor 16MB Cache SATA Hard Drive (RAID 0 Configured)
- ATI Radeon X1900 Crossfire Edition 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express)
- ATI Radeon X1900 XT-X 512MB GDDR3 AVIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express)
- Plextor PX-755A 16x16 Dual Layer DVD±RW ReWriter (Black)
- Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Sound Card
- Black floppy drive
- Coolermaster Wavemaster Black Case
- FSP Sparkle FX700-GLN Epsilon 700W ATX2.0 PSU


that's if you really want the best, or you could go for an AMD SLi CPU with just 1 graphics card and add another when you need it. Just make sure everything is compatable

+£3,000 lol.

I've always built my own computers. Its fun. Plus I know exactly what Im getting and can build it to my own needs. Its cheaper as well 9 times out of 10 than buying straight off the shelf.

 

[soggyhome]

+£3,000 lol.

You could probably do it for nearer £2000 and they did say they didn't mind spending £1000+ going down the SLi route i suppose £1600 would do it if you only had 1 graphics card for a start. Quality gaming components aren't cheap

 

[Neal]

I'd say get an NVIDIA graphics card, I myself have an NVIDIA Ge Force 6200 SE and fine it very good, most games recommend NVIDIA including top games like Battlefield 2 and Call of Duty 2. This is just my personal opinion.
HTH,
Neal

 

[Siamese Fighter05]

Thanks guys

This is still diffently going to happen but probably push it back even futher now as i'm going to upgrade my nano but first it's helping with decorating and so on but i will keep researching and learning new things

Cheers
Dan

 

[rEvolution27]

It depends on how powerful you want it really..

Just go down to radioshak and get some
- Wires
- Capacitors
- Resistors
- LED's for display
And a Sauldering Iron and you're good to go. Micro-chips are for the faint of heart. lol.

 

[blfoster]

Just go down to radioshak and get some
- Wires
- Capacitors
- Resistors
- LED's for display
And a Sauldering Iron and you're good to go. Micro-chips are for the faint of heart. lol.

Been there, done that:

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If you're not going to use microchips, you at least need transistors. Like millions of them.

I've built a number of computers including the one above, so here's my advice: Find a friend who knows a thing or two to help you. If everything goes smoothly, it's easy, but it doesn't always go smoothly.

 

[Gav_B_UK]

You will need anti static mats and anti static bands, people may not use any but I'd rather spend £5 then fry my £150 processor!

Worked in IT for 15 years. Built 1000s of computers. Maintained 1000s more. And I'm convinced static damage is a myth as I have never worn and anti-static protection and have never damaged any components to my knowledge. Although, if you are a person who suffers from static, then it may be a good idea!

 

[blfoster]

My girlfriend recently destroyed her motherboard with a static chock, so I know for sure that it is more than a myth.

It's the CMOS chips that are static sensitive. There are tiny capacitors in the transistors inside them that are easily fried by static shocks. TTL chips are nearly indestructible, but they use more power and cause voltage fluctuations. I've shocked TTL circuits before without causing any damage.

That doesn't mean that grounded wristbands and all that are necessary, though. Just touch the metal of the case before you touch any components, and avoid touching the pins of the cpu or the surface of the motherboard, etc. It's mest to hold things by the edges like a cd.