Building a new PC


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Building a new PC


    Hi, i am going to be building a new PC to get some experience and as well as something to do. This is going to be the first time i am doing something like this, so i would appreciate any recommendations.
    I need to think about the power supply and the compability with the hard ware.:)

    Here is the check list

    If i need to add something to my checklist please tell me!

    OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    CPU: i5 or i7 (2.4 and above)
    Storage: 2 Storage Devices ( 1 for the operating system, 2 for games and other files)
    Graphics: Atleast 1GB nVidia or AMD
    RAM: 4GB
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    Audio?

    Case?

    Motherboard?

    Fans?

    Heatsink?

    Anti-virus and Anti-malware software?

    Firewalls or router?

    Monitor?

    Keyboard?

    Mouse?

    Cable modem?
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  3. Posts : 579
    Windows 7 64-bit Home
       #3

    the first thing to do when building a computer is set a budget. Then decide what you want this machine to do for you, and how long before you want to replace it or any of its major components.

    For a decent gaming machine i would say at least 1000 usd.

    Let me know when you have a budget and what you plan to do with this machine and ill help guide you through the component selection process.

    welcome to 7evenforums!
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  4. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    DirtyElf said:
    the first thing to do when building a computer is set a budget. Then decide what you want this machine to do for you, and how long before you want to replace it or any of its major components.

    For a decent gaming machine i would say at least 1000 usd.

    Let me know when you have a budget and what you plan to do with this machine and ill help guide you through the component selection process.

    welcome to 7evenforums!

    I am looking around $1500.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 2,259
    W7 Professional x64
       #5

    What exactly do you want to use the machine for? This helps to dictate what parts would be necessary.
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