| Windows 7: Need help finding parts for computer I'm building |
14 Mar 2012
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Need help finding parts and case for computer I'm building Here are the parts I am working with (parts I bought and will be using in my new PC).
Graphics card (EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+) - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814130339
Memory (OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 SDRAM) - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820227248
Power supply (Ultra LSP750 750 Watts) - http://www.tigerdire...p?EdpNo=3276567
(Let me know if this power supply won't work with the setup I'm looking for)
CPU (Intel Core 2 Quad) - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819115027
(I'm thinking of upgrading to an Intel Core i7. Let me know if this is an issue)
Also, I am using these speakers: http://www.sweetwate...re/detail/HS50M
The connection from the speakers are 1/4" cables, and they run to an interface, then that interface runs to my computer via USB. I wasn't sure if this is the best setup for using these speakers with a computer, or if I could find a sound card that would support them? Please let me know.
I need help finding a motherboard, an outer case, and anything else you could recommend. I'm thinking of buying a solid state HDD, let me know your opinion on them. Thanks for any help given!
Last edited by intelguy77; 14 Mar 2012 at 08:10 PM..
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14 Mar 2012
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#2 | | Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1 Danbury, CT |
I'm confused. Most of the components that you list are "deactivated" at Newegg: old, and no longer for sale. (Also, OCZ is getting out of the RAM business, if they aren't completely out yet.) Do you already have these parts from some other source?
There are still motherboards for sale at Newegg that support Core 2 Quad CPUs and DDR2. USe the "power search" function. I have no personal recommendations.
If you wish to go with an I7 CPU, you wouldn't be able to use a Socket 775 motherboard (as needed for the Q6700). The I7 comes in Socket 1366, 1156, 1155, and 2011. (I list them in the order they came to market.) You'd also need DDR3 RAM.
If you'd like to build a system based on current components, I'd suggest an I5-2500k, a Z68 (Socket 1155) motherboard, 4 or 8 GB of DDR3-1333 RAM, and a more up-to-date graphics card like a Radeon HD 6850 or nVidia 560ti based one.
As regards the sound, most motherboards come with onboard sound. Many of them support 7.1 analog sound. The analog jacks are typically 1/8" (like for earbuds), so you'd need an adapter cable to use the 1/4" plugs on the speakers. (I'm surprised that they don't use RCA jacks, but I don't know much about audio.) Example: Amazon.com: Hosa CMP159 10 Feet Speaker Cable, Y Cable 1/8 Inch TRS to Dual 1/4 Inch TS Cable - 10 Feet: Musical Instruments
(Stereo 1/8" to two 1/4" mono.) | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number homegrown OS Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1 CPU Intel Core I7-3930k Motherboard Asus P9X79 Pro Memory 16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133 Graphics Card eVGA GTX680 Sound Card Creative X-Fi Titanium Monitor(s) Displays As PA246Q Screen Resolution 1920 X 1200 Keyboard cheap Logitech USB Mouse Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB PSU PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire Case Silverstone FT02 Cooling Noctua NH-D14 Hard Drives Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black Internet Speed 6Mb cable Other Info Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers |
14 Mar 2012
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#3 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Illinois |
Since you mention upgrading to the Core i7 processor, the PSU and video card you should have no problems with.
You might as well upgrade your RAM to DDR3, since it's cheap, now.
I'd recommend a Z68 motherboard to go with the i7 processor.
The case depends upon how much you're willing to spend and how much cooling you want. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self-built OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit CPU Intel Core i7-3770 Motherboard MSI Z77A-G45 Memory G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT Graphics Card Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 6670 Sound Card On-Board Realtek Monitor(s) Displays Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD, Dell 1703FPT Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024 Keyboard Logitech K270 Mouse Logitech M705 PSU SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM Case Lian Li PC-9F Cooling Zalman CNPS9900ALED Hard Drives Samsung HD103SJ Internet Speed 16 Mbps Other Info Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speakers |
14 Mar 2012
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#4 | | windows 7 x64 pro sp1 waterville maine usa |
yes go with ddr3 i just bought 8 gigs of pc8500 ddr3 ram for less than 40 bucks | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number asus k53e bbr23 laptop OS windows 7 x64 pro sp1 CPU intel i5 2540m Motherboard asus Memory 8 gig ddr3 12800 Graphics Card intel hd 3000 Sound Card realtek hd audio Screen Resolution 1366*768 hd Mouse lenovo usb mouse Hard Drives (1) ST3250312AS ATA Device (2) TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 USB Device Internet Speed 20Mbps/1Mbps |
16 Mar 2012
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#6 | | Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 X64/ linux in VM NW Florida |
it appears the parts go together, but I would suggest you look up the motherboard and read the user feedback. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Built- Always under construction OS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 X64/ linux in VM CPU Intel i7-3770K Motherboard Asus Maximus V Extreme Z77 Memory 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws Z DDR3-2400 (2X4GB) Graphics Card EVGA GTX 670 SC 4GB Sound Card On Board Monitor(s) Displays Asus 24" LCD Screen Resolution 1920X1080 Keyboard Logitech G510 Mouse Logitech G500 PSU CORSAIR AX850 Case Cooler Master HAF X Cooling Custom Water Cooling Hard Drives Samsung 840 Pro 256 GB, Samsung 840 Pro 256 GB, Samsung 830 256GB, Samsung HD103SJ 1TB . External HD- Black X dock esata 1TB Samsung Spinpoint, Rosewill USB 3.0 dock 1TB Samsung Spinpoint Internet Speed carrier pigeon speed Antivirus MSE/MBAM Browser ie8 Other Info 2nd Rig,Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 X64, i7-2600K, Asrock P67 Extreme 4, 8GB DDR3-2133, HAF XM case, Noctua NH-D14, Gigabyte HD6950 OC 1GB, 2 X Crucial M4 128GB, Asus 24" LED.
Laptop- Samsung RF711-SO1 17" i5-2310M, 8GB DDR3-1333, Crucial M4 and OCZ vertex2, Nvidia GT540M.Win 7 HP X64 SP1. |
17 Mar 2012
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#7 | | Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit |

Quote: Originally Posted by intelguy77
Good choice on case, processor, and SSD.
You don't need anywhere near a 650 watt power supply for that setup. I'd drop back to 500 watts. Corsair, XFX, or Seasonic brands.
I'd probably try to steer you to other RAM brands--Corsair, Crucial, or G Skill. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one OS Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit CPU Intel Sandy Bridge i5-2500, not overclocked Motherboard Gigabyte H67A-UD3H-B3, full ATX Memory 4 GB Crucial DDR3-1333 Graphics Card none; graphics are integrated on CPU Sound Card onboard: Realtek ALC892; external: USB Behringer UF0-202 Monitor(s) Displays NEC 90GX2-BK 19" LCD Screen Resolution 800 x 640 Keyboard Leopold Tenkeyless with Cherry Blue switches, USB Mouse Logitech or Microsoft optical wired; either USB or PS 2 PSU Seasonic SS-560KM, modular Case Antec Solo II Cooling CPU: Scythe Big Shuriken; Case: Scythe Slipstream 800 & 500 Hard Drives System: Intel 320 Series SSD, 80 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD15EADS-00P8B0, 1.5TB Other Info Power consumption of this system, including monitor: 68 watts at idle; 144 watts at full load Need help finding parts for computer I'm building problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:21 AM. | |