Is this all i need to make my desktop computer?

Question

Ok, to find the answer for this might take a while, but please help! Im going to build a PC for the first time and so far i believe i have the right components that are compatible.

Please let me know if im wrong!

Here are links to the Components i picked!

TOWER-

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RC-922M-KKN1-GP-Tower-Black/dp/B0026FCI2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260676195&sr=1-1

PROCESSOR-

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-3-06GHz-LGA1366-Desktop-Processor/dp/B002A6G3V2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260676463&sr=1-2

RAM MEMORY-

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-TR3X6G1600C9-PC3-12800-1600MHz-Tri-Channel/dp/B001K56XW8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260676811&sr=1-4

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)-

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-01G-P3-1180-AR-GeForce-PCI-Express-Graphics/dp/B00275G0SW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260676996&sr=1-2

MOTHERBOARD-

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-P6T-Intel-CrossFireX-Motherboard/dp/B001NZSAO4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260677089&sr=1-2

POWER SUPPLY-

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CMPSU-750TX-750-Watt-Certified-compatible/dp/B000X2677A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260677310&sr=1-1

HARD DRIVE-

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD7501AALS-Frustration-Free-Packaging/dp/B001CW9NL2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260677344&sr=1-2

DVD/CD DRIVE-

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Internal-Height-Supermulti-Lightscribe/dp/B002HFWBIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260677597&sr=1-1

SOUND CARD-

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Labs-SB0570L4-Blaster-Audigy/dp/B000LP0R3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260677889&sr=1-1

NETWORK CARD-

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-PWLA8391GT-1000-Network-Adapter/dp/B00030DEQE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Answer 1

Overall it looks pretty good. I'd tweak a couple of things, though. Unless I read the specifications of your mainboard wrong, it might be a hassle getting that puppy to boot with the RAM you chose, as it will require customized, manual timings...if it will boot at all. There is obviously no need to overclock with such high-end (almost over the top) hardware. So if it was my build, I'd go with RAM that meets the advertised specifications of the mainboard, like the following:

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-TR3X6G1333C9-PC3-10666-1333MHz-240-Pin/dp/B001J3U4LC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260684424&sr=8-3



And I congratulate you on choosing an excellent power supply, unlike most builders who give very little thought to that component. But I'm going to suggest that you bump it up to 850W right away. 750W is about right for the hardware you chose. But you've got an extremely power-hungry high-end video card going into a mainboard obviously made for multiple video cards. For that particular build I wouldn't settle for a power supply that is "just right". If you ever want to add another matched video card, I believe you will wish that you'd chosen a slightly larger power supply for the initial build. Newegg has a Seasonic Silver 850W with TWO (2) 40A +12V rails for about $120. If you are stuck on the Corsair brand (nothing wrong with that), you can get an 850W Corsair for the same price, after rebate. But I hate rebates...

Answer 2

Let's be serious. You're going to spend $1600 on your first computer? Give me a break.



If you are really going to build this system:

1. Remove sound card and network card. These are already in the motherboard and are sufficient

2. Get a Blu-Ray burner

3. Get a 22-inch+ LCD Widescreen monitor to take advantage of the native resolution of the video card

4. Buy thermal paste for the processor and heatsink

5. Buy an aftermarket heatsink

6. Buy a hard drive with a faster spin speed. If you are intending for this computer to play games (I still think your entire post is BS) the hard drive will be what is slowing you down with read times.

Answer 3

If you don't want to waste your guys' "precious" time by going through and making sure his parts are compatible, then don't bother wasting his time by complaining about it.



Anyway bud, to answer your question, everything looks good. That computer is going to be a beast it looks like. Just don't forget any software, including an operating system. Everything looks compatible and ready to go, however I'd suggest buying a separate heatsink and fan that will work with the Socket LGA1366. Your CPU will come with a stock heatsink and fan, but I'd suggest going with the additional. Other than that, everything looks good and good luck with your computer.



And if you really want to try saving some cash, be sure to check out those same parts on Tigerdirect.com and Newegg.com because they often provide instant online rebates and extra goodies with their components, but not on everything but it's wouldn't hurt to check it out. Also, your motherboard provides audio and a network adapter so you could always opt those extra cards out in order to save even a little more.

Answer 4

The motherboard already has onboard audio, and network card. So you don't really need it. The video card is a must. Go compare AMD's Phenom X4 965 benchmarks with the processor you are buying, and compare the benchmark to price ratio, and you might just consider going amd.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Looks pretty beastly. Good luck. Beware of static. It can ruin this whole operation. Also Double check compatibility with everything and the motherboard and the power supply before you buy. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

Heatsink for Cpu and Operating System are required to make your computer "work".

Looks like a good build but very, very pricey.

Answer 8

yes DONT GET THE GTX 285 THE HD 5870 PWNS ALL WITH A CORE CLOCK OF 875MHz and the gtx has 625MHz doont get that get the hd 5870

PLUS IT HAS DX11 AND COMES WITH FREE GAMES INCLUDING DIRT 2 WITH DX11

BUT ONLY FOR THE XFX EDITION

IT GETS 45 PLUS FPS ON CRYSIS VERY HIGH 8X AA at 1400x900



Trust me dont get that crappy gpu (gtx 285) get the XFX HD 5870 XXX EDITION ITS COMPLETELY WORTH THE

EXTRA 50$



Watch my Crysis videos on youtube with my HD 5870

HERE

http://www.youtube.com/user/agearmaster1

Answer 9

Sorry, there's just no way I am going to all those different links just to answer your question. Total waste of my time and bandwidth!

Answer 10

Why would you think anybody is going to go to all that trouble for you?