jajolt Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Yeah... my computer broke and for the experience and fun and with some hardware experience and hardware experts on my side, I am gonna build a gaming PC. I need to know where I could get blueprints or if you had any, I have experienced people working with me so idc if it's very complicated xD. Thanks. ~Caravan (a.k.a jajolt) (a.k.a Josh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Budget? and what parts if any can you salvage from old computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExGBrian Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Budget? and what parts if any can you salvage from old computer? this ^^ do you want to start completely over wanna keep your old hdd? we need a budget and need to know what kind of taste you got (amd or intel, nvidia or ati...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajolt Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Alright, I could do either restoration of the old one with upgrades and such. It's an old, like 2002 windows XP pc from a custom company in Rochester NY, like Microware or something. I perfer intel and I would like high processing power, etc. Support for windows 7 etc etc, I just need something that would work well for source games and that has amazing processing power, as said. Umm, looking at new processors, motherboards, and RAM cards, but idk what else I need so this is what I need to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Still need a budget... Also if you are just looking to play source games, you should just for a prebuilt computer, really. Source games do not take much power at all to run at high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExGBrian Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Alright,I could do either restoration of the old one with upgrades and such. It's an old, like 2002 windows XP pc from a custom company in Rochester NY, like Microware or something. I perfer intel and I would like high processing power, etc. Support for windows 7 etc etc, I just need something that would work well for source games and that has amazing processing power, as said. Umm, looking at new processors, motherboards, and RAM cards, but idk what else I need so this is what I need to know. Source games take almost no power with the new tech coming out these days. Old 35 dollar video cards can run CS:S/Gmod at max settings. Do you want something that will last you awhile and you can play nicer games like Skyrim or Battlefield 3? Or do you just want something that will last you the next couple years so you can continue with your gmod addiction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajolt Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 I want something that is high speed and can multitask. Budget is <$500 because as it goes up from there might as well just buy a new one. I want a video card from later than 07, because you never know what you will get later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I want something that is high speed and can multitask. Budget is <$500 because as it goes up from there might as well just buy a new one. I want a video card from later than 07, because you never know what you will get later All computers can multitask... and computer power isn't really dependent on high speed if you are talking about internet speed. If your budget is only $500 you need to start saving more then. As you said earlier you wanted a new motherboard/videocard/ram/processor and youll probably need another psu. So really all you are saving is the case and the harddrive with windows xp lol... You're not going to get all the stuff you want for $500... If you are just playing source games try to find like a 8800 gt I guess, for like $30 it will run source smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sato Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Alright. For 500 $ you can get a lot only no graphics card. With 600-650$, then we're talking. We're also talking intel here, so you should probably bump up your budget. My AMD computer which I built last September was ~650$, probably would've been 750$ if it was intel. Here is what I have for you: Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131781 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074 HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136758 Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025 PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231310 (Just get the one when you start off, then when you have a bit extra money laying around, buy 3 more to get a full 16 GB of RAM) GPU: (Here is where we can negotiate options): 50$: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133386 100$: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814551001 125$: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625 That 125$ card is probably one of the best card out there (even though I hate nividia...) However, as you noticed, the price is ~630$ which is a bit over your budget. However, you get this computer and you won't need another for at least 4-5 years. Hell, if you keep upgrading it, you might be able to make it last 7-8. For reference, here is my computer that I built last year: Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131647 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727 Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146070 PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231310 (x2) GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102937 (It's actually a different variant of this, however, they are the exact same, only the design of the fan is different) Now, if you need help actually building a computer. Stare at a few of the computer building tutorials done by newegg. [YOUTUBE]lPIXAtNGGCw[/YOUTUBE] It's really easy if you think about it. It's mostly common sense. Just install the CPU and RAM into the Mobo before you insert the mobo into the case. Also make sure that while you are touching any computer parts you are grounded to a piece of metal and not on carpet. When I build mine I was on hardwood floor in bare feet to be sure. The PSU I linked you can fuck you over with wires because it's not a true modular PSU, but it's not that bad once you get used to it (albeit my wire management could've been better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajolt Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Are the wires included? Or do I buy them separately, and where can I get some blueprints? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BranHorse Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Blue prints? Your not building a car. I suggest you do a little research on how to build a computer so you can have a idea on what your doing. It is very easy to do though...just read up a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 wires for what? the psu, it comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sato Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Wires that connect the motherboard to separate components come with the motherboard as well as most components (you'll usually end up with a ton of wires after the build) and wires that connect to the PSU come with the PSU. PSU's which are modular let you pick how many wires are connected to the PSU, which is great for wire management. The PSU I linked you is advertised as modular, however, it really isn't. Not that big of a deal though. And "Blueprints"? Almost all computers that people build for activities such as gaming and professional development follow a universal design. The RAM, CPU, and GPU plug into the motherboard. The Motherboard is mounted to the case. The HDD is mounted to the case. The PSU is mounted to the case. The Cables that connect the HDD to the Mobo are connected. The cables that connect the PSU to the mobo, HDD, case features, and PCI slots (GPU) are connected. You plug in the cable that actually powers the computer. Press the power button on the case, Prey to god you hear a beep from the machine. Celebrate with a glass of Southern Comfort. Hook the machine to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Install OS. Install Drivers. Install Steam. Install Games. Play CS:S and Gmod for the next 1400 hours. Profit... at least that's how my computer building experience went... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZLY Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Computers are like batteries, go buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajolt Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Alright, stayed up watching videos and it looks pretty easy. But I need a cd drive xD... Any links? Btw Sato I really appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sato Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276 Yeah, I don't really consider getting a expensive CDROM. And Grizzly, computers are not like batteries. Buying all the components and building it yourself saves you around 300-500$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajolt Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Will the $50 graphics card support battlefield 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sato Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Theoretically, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iONiC_ Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Local computer part stores are pretty good for deals, too. Check their catalogs for deals, bundles, etc.. For example, I have a microcenter store near me. I saved a bunch by purchasing my CPU & mobo there. They had a CPU+MOBO bundle that saved me ~$110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyHorse Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Battlefield 2? Yes Battlefield 3? No If you're looking for something that will be able to run pretty much any game, grab the 550ti. I'm running one now and i can play bf3 on med-high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sato Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Or just hope to god you win Waffles 450$ GPU giveaway... But if you actually win it, tell me because I'll need to upgrade your power supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyYouNoDie? Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Read the Manuals, and it fits together like legos. Its pretty straightforward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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