Building a PC for video streaming, gaming, surfing etc.

[spiderman1957]

Mostly be used for streaming Hd qaulity movies tv little gaming lots of surfing sometimes 8 pages at a time. Music files. What ive done is most likely over kill but want nice system have the extra money now will not later on. So here it is feel free to give me suggestions.

CAS:* Apevia X-Cruiser 2 Mid-Tower Case w/ Side-Panel Window & MultiMeter Display (Blue Color)

CASUPGRADE:None

CD:* Asus BC-08B1LT 8X Blu-Ray Player & DVDRW Combo [+44] (BLUE COLOR [+9])

CD2:None

CPU:AMD Phenom™II X4 955 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+106]

CS_FANefault case fans

FA_HDD:Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System [+21] (1 x System)

FAN:Thermaltake SpinQ Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (CLP0466) [+19]

FLASHMEDIA:INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLUE COLOR [+5])

FLOPPY:None

FREEBIE_CU1:FREE Game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

FREEGAME_VC02:None

GLASSES:None

HDD:1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+22] (Single Hard Drive)

HDD2:None

IEEE_CARD:None

KEYBOARDKeyboard & Mouse Combo) Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard & Mouse Combo [+33]

MB_ADDON:None

MEMORY:4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)

MONITOR:22" Widescreen 1920x1080 Sceptre X226W 5ms (Viewable 21.5 inch) LCD (Black Color) w/ Built-in D-Sub & DVI Input [+159]

MONITOR2:None

MONITOR3:None

MOTHERBOARD:GigaByte GA-870A-UD3 AMD 870/SB850 chipset support DDR3 Ultra Durable™3 Socket AM3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 Audio, GBLAN, Support 6-core CPU, CPU Auto Unlocker, USB3.0, SATA-III, ON/OFF Charge for IPod, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1, & 3 PCI [+54]

MOUSE:None [-3]

MULTIVIEW:Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors

NETWORK:Onboard Gigabit LAN Network

NOISEREDUCE1:Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]

OS:Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)

POWERSUPPLY:500 Watts - Standard Case Power Supply [+22]

RUSH:NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

SERVICE:STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SOUND:* Asus Xonar DG 5.1 Channels PCI Xonar DG Sound Card [+29]

SPEAKERS:None [-5]

TEMP:None

TVRC:None

USB:Built-in USB 2.0 Ports

USBFLASH:None

USBHD:None

USBX:None

VC_PHYSX:None

VIDEO:NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 1GB 16X PCI Express [+20] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)

VIDEO2:None

VIDEO3:None

WNC:None

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[Ritwik7]

Good enough for video streaming and blu-ray playback. However, the GT 430 is not suitable for gaming.

 

[spiderman1957]

building pc

You have a suggestion on graffics card not to pricy

 

[JMMD]

You could be a decent PC for what you want for a little under $800. The GT 430 while not a performance card wouldn't be the worth thing depending on the game and the resolution you played at. A GTS 450 would probably be a better choice for games.

 

[JMMD]

Here's a review of the GT 430 along with some of it's competitors.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3973/nvidias-geforce-gt-430

 

[spiderman1957]

building pc someone else putting togeather

I added better card now of coarse price even higher have to see how to cut expenses some where without losing the qaulity

 

[spiderman1957]

building pc did i mention its my first time

Here are some new specs see if anyone likes them by the way THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 955 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+106]
Freebies: FREE Game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
Cooling Fan: AMD ATHLON64 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK [-20]
Motherboard: Asus M4A87TD EVO AMD 870 Chipset CrossFireX Support DDR3 Socket AM3 ATX w/ 7.1 Audio, GbLAN, IEEE1394a, USB3.0, SATA-III, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X1, & 3 PCI [+54]
Motherboard Expansion Card: None
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+122] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
Freebies: None
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Free Game: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: 600 Watts - XtremeGear Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready [+26]
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+22] (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System [+21] (1 x System)
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: * Asus BC-08B1LT 8X Blu-Ray Player & DVDRW Combo [+44] (BLUE COLOR [+9])
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: * Asus Xonar DG 5.1 Channels PCI Xonar DG Sound Card [+29]
3D Vision Glasses: None
LCD Monitor: 22" Widescreen 1920x1080 Sceptre X226W 5ms (Viewable 21.5 inch) LCD (Black Color) w/ Built-in D-Sub & DVI Input [+159]
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: None [-5]
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Keyboard: (Keyboard & Mouse Combo) Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard & Mouse Combo [+33]
Mouse: None [-3]
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLUE COLOR [+5])
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Floppy: None
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: None
Games: None
Ultra Care Option: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

 

[Mizzou]

For the same money as a GeForce GTX 460 SE you could go with a Radeon HD 6850 which will significantly outperform the 460 SE across the board. Good review of the GeForce GTX 460 SE 1 GB on TechpowerUp.

 

[spiderman1957]

building pc

well that sounds great only i dont see vga port i know there the way of the past but thats what my plasma tv supports.

 

[spiderman1957]

building pc

excuse me if i sound stupid im new at this but installing graffic card are on board ports accessable still like vga hook up

 

[Mizzou]

While many of the latest generation of video cards have dropped the built-in vga connection most provide a dvi to vga/d-sub adapter. It just plugs into one of dvi connection of card, looks like this:

excuse me if i sound stupid im new at this but installing graffic card are on board ports accessable still like vga hook up

Not to worry, pretty steep learning curve when building your first rig, that's why we're here

 

[orondf]

I think you should choose a different CPU fan; the fan you chose is for Athlon64(old CPU), you need one that will keep your CPU cool.

 

[spiderman1957]

building pc

yes i agree already been replaced thanks will be showing latest configurations soon

again thanks fo help

 

[spiderman1957]

Building pc

Well hopefully the one before purchase lol I'll change my mind on something.

Here it is feel free to correct me big purchase I want it right. As for the onboard sound it is the only one that offers the true hook up thus inableing hd 5.1 which comes from six speakers including sub.


CARE1rofessional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]

CAS:* Apevia X-Cruiser 2 Mid-Tower Case w/ Side-Panel Window & MultiMeter Display (Blue Color)

CASUPGRADE:None

CD:* Asus BC-08B1LT 8X Blu-Ray Player & DVDRW Combo [+44] (BLUE COLOR [+9])

CD2:None

CPU:AMD Phenom™II X4 955 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology [+106]

CS_FANefault case fans

FA_HDD:Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System [+21] (1 x System)

FAN:Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA)

FLASHMEDIA:INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLUE COLOR [+5])

FLOPPY:None

FREEBIE_CU1:FREE Game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

FREEGAME_VC02:FREE! (Stormrise) Game

GLASSES:None

HDD:1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+50] (Single Hard Drive)

HDD2:None

IEEE_CARD:None

KEYBOARDKeyboard & Mouse Combo) Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard & Mouse Combo [+33]

MB_ADDON:None

MEMORY:4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair or Major Brand)

MONITOR:None

MONITOR2:None

MONITOR3:None

MOTHERBOARD:Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 AMD 890GX Chipset Hardware Core Unlocker CrossFireX Support DDR3 Sckt AM3 ATX w/ Built-in ATI HD4290 Graphic, HDMI, DVI, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, IEEE1394, USB3.0, SATA-III, RAID, 1 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X4, 1 PCIe X1, & 2 PCI [+114]

MOUSE:None [-3]

MULTIVIEW:Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors

NETWORK:Onboard Gigabit LAN Network

NOISEREDUCE1:Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]

OS:Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)

POWERSUPPLY:700 Watts - XtremeGear SLI/CrossFireX Ready Power Supply [+36]

RUSH:NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

SERVICE:STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SOUND:HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

SPEAKERS:None [-5]

TEMP:None

TVRC:None

USB:Built-in USB 2.0 Ports

USBFLASH:None

USBHD:None

USBX:None

VC_PHYSX:None

VIDEO:ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [+240] (Major Brand Powered by ATI)

VIDEO2:None

VIDEO3:None

WNC:None

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[spiderman1957]

building pc

Another thing when new sound card installed are the ports on the onboard system still operational ?

 

[Mizzou]

Looks pretty good to me,

 

[spiderman1957]

building pc

Think i figured out my own answer according to my sound card factory will hook up internal spdif if my grafics has the out port.

 

[spiderman1957]

I appreciate all the help I got you can look at my system specs I love this machine does everything I wanted it to and more. WOW Only issue of coarse there is one, isn't there always lol. During boot it goes to new CPU installed f1 to enter set up or f2 load set up defaults have tried everything but flash the BIOS been in communication with Asus probably have to pull out get new mobo.

 

[Ritwik7]

Flashing the BIOS should solve the issue. But you'll have to be very careful. Better wait and see what ASUS says.

 

[Great1122]

Flashing the bios isn't that hard, but you have to make sure nothing gets interrupted, and just follow the directions they give, also use the USB flash drive option instead of the online one if asus has an online option,also my motherboard had a recovery program built in, but its gigabyte not asus, but yours might to.

 

[spiderman1957]

dead mobo

Yea since last posted my mobo is dead there sending me a new one. I already have it boxed up ready to go back. Heres what had happened they shipped this PC with my zalmon 9900 series CPU fan attached, very heavy should of not been. It came lose and rolled around in case.