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theGlitch · December 14th, 2008, 10:16 PM

The CPU you've chosen coupled with this Newegg.com - ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

I think you're off to a good start. Generally when I build a computer, I take an example game I want to play (eg Team Fortress 2) and check the specs. Once I have all the specs I buy Hardware slightly above spec. This way you can be guaranteed to have a system prepared for near future games.

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives is a decent HDD. RAM and Graphics card you really wanna be careful with. If they aren't compatible with your MOBO you're screwed.

CD/DVD look towards Samsung.

When buying a chassis (case) you want to make sure your MOBO will fit.

So, all in all... there is only so much advise that can be given before a MOBO is chosen.

Hope this helped...

As per monitor -- just get a cheap flat screen. I got a 20" Lextron that's done me fine and cost no more than $100 at purchase.

December 14th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
theGlitch Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 183 Blog Entries: 1	The CPU you've chosen coupled with this Newegg.com - ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards I think you're off to a good start. Generally when I build a computer, I take an example game I want to play (eg Team Fortress 2) and check the specs. Once I have all the specs I buy Hardware slightly above spec. This way you can be guaranteed to have a system prepared for near future games. Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives is a decent HDD. RAM and Graphics card you really wanna be careful with. If they aren't compatible with your MOBO you're screwed. CD/DVD look towards Samsung. When buying a chassis (case) you want to make sure your MOBO will fit. So, all in all... there is only so much advise that can be given before a MOBO is chosen. Hope this helped... As per monitor -- just get a cheap flat screen. I got a 20" Lextron that's done me fine and cost no more than $100 at purchase.