Is This A Good Deal?

[kaiweiler]

it's not difficult if you have at least a little bit of common sence and some general knowledge of computers and dont mind reading up a little bit....
i've built one before and i'm no genious

[tesco]

Originally posted by Agent Smith@27 January 2004 - 19:00
Is it hard to put it put together yourself?

no...not its a lot like lego, each part can only go in one place basically.


actually the only part that i tihnk you could even screw up on is putting the heatsync onto the cpu. Putting the thermal paste on isnt too hard but if you dont read about how to do it you could do it extremely wrong, but if you use a thermal pad (should already be on the heatsync if you use stock) then you cant really screw that up.

[asmithz]

I have put everything in my computer that i have now. I am just worried about the motherboard, cuz i never put one in a computer. (everything else i have)

Also i would like to know some good cases i should look for. Also a good mother board, someone was talking about 64bit mother board awhile back. WHat do you think i should be going for. Thats is in my price range and don't have to get online. Thanks so much for your help on this.

[kaiweiler]

exactly, and its a lot of fun!
also you get a lot better of a comp for a lot cheaper!

[tesco]

motherboards pretty easy you screw these little metal risers into the case then site the board on top of them then screw it in. but before putting it in the case you should seat the ram and cpu and heatsync.

[asmithz]

Heres the first case that catches my eye, but is it any good?

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...4238&pfp=SEARCH

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...4236&pfp=SEARCH

[Dray_04]

believe me on this one ok 'agent smith', the fx5200 is craaap

you dont want to hit a brick wall like this dude lol.

my fx5200 runs shittier than my mates gf4 ti440

[asmithz]

Originally posted by dray_02@27 January 2004 - 16:10
believe me on this one ok 'agent smith', the fx5200 is craaap

you dont want to hit a brick wall like this dude lol.

my fx5200 runs shittier than my mates gf4 ti440

Yeah i know i read some reviews, i was looking at the 5950fx witch look a million times better.

Whats the best grafics card?

I need all the information for when i go buy it. Please

[kaiweiler]

yes those cases are nice, i like the blue one better, or maybe the silver with blue LED, you choose lol
yes also stay away from the 5200, you can find a lot better card for the same price, i think someone already linked you to a 5600 for the same price
I would definatly go with building one though, and if you have any questions, you can ask em here!

whats the best graphics card?

that is intirely up to the person, some prefer ATI some prefer nVidia, its your choice, both have pros and cons, myself, i'm an ATI man lol
i know i have the HIS Excalibur 9600XT and it is very nice! but the best from ati is clearly the 9800XT but they are comeing out with a whole new line of cards this year i believe so that will soon change
are you looking for the best card? or the best card for your money?

[asmithz]

Originally posted by kaiweiler@27 January 2004 - 16:12
yes those cases are nice, i like the blue one better, or maybe the silver with blue LED, you choose lol
yes also stay away from the 5200, you can find a lot better card for the same price, i think someone already linked you to a 5600 for the same price
I would definatly go with building one though, and if you have any questions, you can ask em here!

Thanks, i was liking the blue one. I want one that has a good cooling system and will be go for building a nice come.

Heres the full list of what they have (comusa)

http://www.compusa.com/products/products.a...=500000&Ntk=All


Would Bestbuy be better for this?