Im unable to make build a computer myself so I new some help about this build im going to make from ibuypower.com case- Nzxt Apollo Gaming Tower Case 1. XION SuperNova XON-600R14-201 600 watt psu 2. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8500 (2x 3.16GHz/6MB L2 Cache/1333FSB) 3. Extreme-Performance INTEL CPU Cooling Fan System Kit 4. Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45 Chipset motherboard 5. 2 GB RAM 6. ATI HD 4850 7. 500 GB HARD DRIVE 8. Sony 20X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive 9. Misc. mouse keyboard, speakers, ect. I wanted to go with this build as its around 900$ but I wasnt sure about the PSU wattage and the motherboard. Is this build good? I just wanted make sure I have enought watts and if the motherboard will support whats going to be in it. Also 2 gigs of ram should be enough right? Im going to be running XP pn Vista. THANKS..
Why are you "unable" to build a computer? If it's the skill level involved, then I am here to tell you it's extremely EASY. Looks fine, but I would get a PSU from a different brand and a Quad core CPU instead.
The reason Im unable is basically because Im not 100%sure how to it now but I will go to school for that in the future (still in high school).. right now I just want to rely on a pre-build computer even though I have the skills to build my own.. And I was told that a faster duo core plays games better than a slower quad core but Im willing to change to quad.. would Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 be good? and as far as the psu, not too many choices but would Casegears ECO-Element 80 Plus be better? thanks for your help..
Are you in the US? And building a computer is EASY. A middle schooler could do it. I'm not even joking. Everything is plug and play. It's like putting a electrical cable into a socket, I'm sure you can do that.
Well then, you can use newegg.com which is great. Just build your own computer dude. If you have any questions I'll me right here. I have no life, so I reply fast. Oh yeah and the Q6600 rocks.
No problem dude. Let me know how it goes. When I first built a computer I looked up videos of it like crazy. It all seemed sooo complicated. Then I said screw it and ordered all my parts. I didnt do all those fancy things in the video, just what seemed practical. Everything worked out PERFECTLY.
id add more than the 520, jsut for upgradeability in the future, so for example the TX650. honestly fire away with questions and we will help the whole way on build PCs. On the Motherboard (Mobo) box, place your Mobo, insert RAM, GPU and the CPU with the stock cooler, plug you PSU into all the sockets, (24pin, 4/8pin, PCIE) and start up the mobo (connect up the fron panel of the case (just the power switch needed) and power on. If it POSTS then just turn off the PSU and dismantle the entire rig you built. Screw the PSU in the case, and plug it into the mains to ground the case. Place Mobo in case, but do not screw and make a rough placement of where cables will go, so if there are any cables you can run underneath the mobo (ie front panel) then do so. this makes cable management eaiser, if you do it while building the case. Insert your CPU in to the mobo and apply the thermal paste (removing any existing thermal paste that could have been left on from the stock cooler). If your CPU Heatsink Fan has a back retention plate, then fix that in place and attach the CPU HSF. Screw in the mobo with the correct brass stand offs in the correct places. Insert RAM stick, in colour coded pairs. Connect the Front Panel audio, USB, switches and LEDs up. Take out the Mobo Battery and clear CMOS. Insert the GPU and screw it into the case. Screw HDD into the Case and connect to the Mobo. Screw the ODD into the case and connect to the Mobo Then connect up all the PSU wires to their correct sockets on the various components and try to cable tidy as much as possible to aid the air cooling capacities of the case. Press the on button and listen to the wonder full sound of the POST. then go into the BIOS and set to boot from the ODD and sett he timings and speed of the RAM. Exit the BIOS, and insert the OS of your choice and start installing the OS. While installing the OS (a long proccess) grad you self an ice cold beer/irn brew/coke/pepsi/lassi etc and just marvel at your genius, and think about sending me $20 for helping you, but then think, wait if i have $20, lets get a few cable ties and some spiral wrap and use our jigsaw in the garage and cable tidy Once your OS in installed download firefox, get on aD and send us pictures of your brand new set up then find the best way to relax after such hard work by hitting up the p0rn sites
Look at what I run off a 520W HX unit, will he ever upgrade to more than that? The units are incredibly powerful.
good point but dont you run your at more than 75% capacity.... (would you really want that for a PSU?)
At my calculation, it's about 75% exactly, I'll give you the exact figure when I get back to york and have a power meter handy.
yeah i also wanted to know. HX520W Powering a HD4870 X2 and an OCed Q6600, with other hardwares. using 75% of the PSU...wow I prefer only using 50%... Anyways, how long do you guys think my E2160 will last? another year or so?
MY E2140 has lasted me about 6 months, im upgrading to an E8600, and for most of the 6 months, i have had it running at 3.4GHz
My E4300 has lasted 22 months and counting, most of them at 1.45V, so keep the voltage below that and you'll be fine.
good, because from 1.8GHz to 3.2GHz won't go over 1.45v...well only if you have a decent mobo tho. Which is GA-EP45-DS3R!!!
