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Computer build research thread
Ridgefire:
As I noted in my other thread I want to build my first computer from the ground up. So I will post some of my questions as they come up. Please feel free to give your input. I am also doing as much reading as I can on the internet. So please no, Just google it answers. I admit I am not up to date on Jargon, but I am very good at putting things together. So here we go the first set of questions
1: CPU socket
A: Which is the best? IE 478, 775, 940, etc, etc
B: Is it just personal preference? Or is there advantages to one?
2: Motherboard
A: is there brand to use or one to stay away from?
B: What should I look for in a board?
C: Must haves in a board?
3: Power supply
A: Again is there any brands to avoid?
B: How big should I go?
C: What is SATA? I've seen some that say w/SATA and some that say with PCIe
Well that is enough questions for one day.
HaRuMaN:
1) CPU Socket... well, just find the processor you want, and go from there. No real point in selecting a socket type as 'the best'.
2) After picking your CPU, look up motherboards by socket, sort by reviews (Newegg is a good place to start). I typically use MSI or ASUS in my builds, have been happy with both.
3) Check reviews on Newegg. Make sure your PSU has enough power... if you're not running a beast video card, you could probably get away with 400W.
SATA is a data connection for hard drives and optical drives. SATA devices use a different power connector than the old standard 4-pin molex.
Ridgefire:
I've been spending lots of time at Newegg. Shoot that is where I got most of the info to use for my first 3 questions
HaRuMaN:
What is the budget for this build? That might be a better place to start.
TopJimmyCooks:
Ridge, here's how I'm getting ready to do it:
Me: fellow Byoac'ers, please help me spec a $500 desktop for general purpose use, photo editing, casual gaming. Don't need a display in that but do need 2 TB HD for all my schtuff.
BYOAC: Massive info, usually with links to newegg for the referenced parts.
Me: Profit
There are some guys on here that are really in tune with the latest in PC components and pay attention to what's on sale. I guess I'm saying that you don't have to become an expert to take expert advice, although it can be more satisfying and fun that way.
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