First Build

[Virtualbody1234]

... Are all mobos the same or do they come with a manual...

No not all mobos are the same.

You can download the manual for that TForce 6100-939 here: http://www.biostar.com.tw/t-series/d..._t6100-939.exe

In fact, most components have manuals or detailed specs if you look at the manufacturers web sites.

[lynx]

In fact, most components have manuals or detailed specs if you look at the manufacturers web sites.

Actually, that raises a very valid point.

Before you buy any component, look at the web site to see what sort of support there is. If the web site is crap then if you have a problem with the component you aren't going to get much help, so it's probably a good idea to get an alternative.

[ApacNTS]

definently agree about the mobo cpu combo, get the 3000, if you got the 3500 it wouldnt see full potential in games because it would be bottlenecked by the intergrated gpu.

the 3000, that will save you about $30, you could also slim down the hdd if your strapped for cash, save another $20 or so depends how deep you cut it. ram could be slimmed down to 512mb and save another $40, if your not gonna burn dvd's/cd's or watch dvds quite yet, you could get a basic cdrom drive for about $24 shipped. saving another $14. bottom line like others have said time and time again it all depends on what you wish to do with the system.

HDD
RAM
CDROM

[Virtualbody1234]

the 3000, that will save you about $30,

Umm.

3500+ $219.00
3000+ $146.00

A difference of... $73.00

So yeah, about $30.

[ApacNTS]

typo...fucking sue me lol :p jp

[suprafreak6]

lol
well thanks guys
after reading this
im just goin to wait till AFTER my computer maitainance class.(which i forgot to mention i am taking next semester)and my dad really cant help me, hes a doctor, lol, without a clue on building.
I figure i will look around and ive seen prices go down by 5$ in a week so who knows what it will be later..

[ooo]

i dont think he'll mess up 14? thats about when i made my first pc lol

[suprafreak6]

ok looked into things for a while, and looked at alot of websites, i think im ready to build!

i need your help before i order the parts though,
what do u say about these parts

PROCESSOR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103562

HDD
Same as one on first page but instead of one im going to try two

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440
(Whats unbuffered all about?)(Im pretty sure i picked the wrong pin of ram but just let you check cuz you are smarter)

MOBO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128306


GRAPHICS CARD
Help me out on this one guys..How much does a graphics card that can play bf2 and half life 2 cost im need help with graphics card

Also anyone got advice on 19" flatpanel monitors for around 190$?

[clocker]

eVga 6600GT should do you fine for a while.
By "flat panel" do you mean LCD or a flat panel CRT display?
LCDs are cheap and getting cheaper, wait till January for the best prices.

[suprafreak6]

is there a graphics card like that with 256mg? I thought i might be better with that...
also yes iwanted a lcd sorry about that, but do u think i should wait for january to get all parts?