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So Im investing in a new computer. I already have a case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and a Hard Drive.

this is what I am getting so far...

Mother Board:
ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard - AMD 790GX, AM3 128MB DDR2 Side-Port, ATI Hybrid, CrossFire, PCIe 2.0, DDR3 Memory USB2.0, RAID, HDMI/DVI at TigerDirect.com

CPU:
AMD HDT55TFBRBOX Phenom II 1055T Six Core Processor - 2.80GHz, 6MB Cache, 2000MHz (4000 MT/s) FSB, Retail, Socket AM3, Processor with Fan at TigerDirect.com

RAM:
Patriot Viper II PGV34G1600ELK 4096MB PC12800 DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Upgrade - 4GB (2 x 2048MB), 1600MHz at TigerDirect.com

Graphics Card:
XFX HD577AZNFC Radeon HD 5770 Video Card - 1GB GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, Dual DVI, Display Port, HDMI at TigerDirect.com

Power Supply:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... &body=MAIN

Since this is my first build i am expecting something not to go according to plan!(hopfully not though)

So should these parts work well witheachother? Also, feel free to post things that are better than the system I already have but are in the same price range. (My overall budget is about 500-550)

-Ice

You need a PSU, and an optical drive (if you plan on using CDs).

I'd check your case's form factor to make sure your motherboard will fit.

Darkcloak2 wrote:You need a PSU, and an optical drive (if you plan on using CDs).

I'd check your case's form factor to make sure your motherboard will fit.

ohh ya i forgot to add that. Check again in the original post for PSU.

and the form factor is ATX/mATX.

And for your Optical Drive get a fair speed....maybe 24x CD/DVD one....you need it basically



And not meaning to sound ******, but you know how to work with the tech side of PCs..ie BIOS and stuff, just in case of any problems.

And one more bit of advice, don't get to excited, new builds bring out many different types of emotions, it might work(usually does) but in the case it doesn't don't get discouraged.



*EDIT*

Now this is a big thing

You Operating System

If you go for a 64 Windows 7....thats liek 100 bucks right there

Be wary dude, make sure to triple check all your math, if you dont mind post it on here so we can help aswell....i saw you looking for around 500-550

Mobo- 100
VC- 130
RAM- 85
PSU- 60
CPU- 180

Total for what you have there is 555 NOT including Shipping or rebates etc

add on 100 bucks for an OS
20 bucks for a random CD/DVD thing http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6078414&Sku=A455-5022

Plus anything else I've missed you up into the 700 buck range, so you bascially have 2 options

a)Crank up the spending amount
b) Tone down some stuff you have,(you CPU could be a Quad, VC could wait for Xmas or something)



Now my disclaimer,

These are my thoughts, if you do not wish to listen, no one is forcing you, Other members may feel free to add on to what i have said, I"M NOT AN EXPERT, do not quote me, double check your work.

1) I already have an OS. I have a copy of WIN 7 ultimate 64 bit. So we dont need to add it on.
2) When I orignally made my shopping list it was black friday.(the mobo was like 60 not 100) And Tigerdirect ALWAYS has sales, especially for Christmas (which is when im getting it). During black friday all of that added up to about $495 and im hoping for even more sales during xmas.
3) thank you for all ur help, ur a good advisor!

theiceman wrote:1) I already have an OS. I have a copy of WIN 7 ultimate 64 bit. S we dont need to add it on.
2) When I orignally made my shopping list it was black friday.(the mobo was like 60 not 100) And Tigerdirect ALWAYS has sales, especially for Christmas (which is when in getting it). During black friday all of that added up to about $495 and im hoping for even more sales during xmas.
3) thank you for all ur help, ur a good advisor!

1) oh good!!
2) I'm sure they will, i just skimmed tonight and added it up and was like :O
3) Thank you very much!