Compatibility test

Dillon129812 said:
Here is the list with the changes:
CPU: Intel - BX80637I53570K
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z77X-UD3H-WB
RAM: Corsair - CMV16GX3M2A1333C9
SSD: Corsair - CSSD-F120GBGT-BK
HHD: Western Digital - WD30EZRX
Case: Antec - LANBOYAIR-RED
Blu-Ray Burner: Panasonic - UJ-240
Video Card: MSI - R7950-2PMD3GD5OC
Sound Card: ASUS - Xonar-DX
Wireless Card: D-Link - DWA-525 (Not sure if I need this)
Moniter: Acer - S240HL
Keyboard: CoolerMaster - SGK-4000-GKCC1
Mouse: Logitech - 910-001773
Is this all good in your opinion? :)

(Also which OS do you recommend?)
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Oops this should have had this on it - PSU: Corsair - CMPSU-650HX
 
xcylent said:
you know what, why don't I just make an entire build for you. you can tell me whether you like it or not.

also since you live in victoria, use www.pccasegear.com
go ahead and make an account on their website (takes like 2 mins) because you'll need the account.

once you've made an account and you're logged in, click on this link:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=76444&action=wish_lists

it's the build I made for you.

for those without an account, these are the parts:

Case: Corsair Carbide 400r
CPU: intel i5 3570K
CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO
Graphics Card: MSI R7870 Hawk 2GB
SSD: Samsung 830 series 128GB
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
BluRay Burner: LG CH12LS28 12X
Power Supply: Corsair HX-650
Monitor: ASUS VE247H 23.6" LED 1920x1080
Mouse: Logitech G700
Keyboard: CM QuickFire Pro Cherry Black mechanical keyboard
Sound Card: ASUS Xonar DX
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

TOTAL: $1958

so to sum it up, that is an absolute monster for under 2k. It could demolish any game or task you throw at it. If I were you, I'd get that. but then again, it is your choice to do whatever you want so you can feel free to completely disregard this if you'd like:3
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Awesome man thank you so much!! Is this a lot better than the one I posted with the changes?? :)
 
well, it's more balanced and the parts would work nicely together. you'd last a good 4-5 years without losing any speed/needing an upgrade.
 
and its no problem, glad I could help. If you have any other questions or comments, post them! I'll answer to the best of my ability :D
 
Yeah thanks for all your help dude! :D Much appreciated.
There was one more thing I was wondering about. Do all motherboards/cases come with the port for an ethernet/internet cable?
 
Also does the website accept debit cards or paypal? Because I don't live close to Melbourne or anywhere there would be one of the stores for it if there are stores for it.
 
Dillon129812 said:
Also does the website accept debit cards or paypal? Because I don't live close to Melbourne or anywhere there would be one of the stores for it if there are stores for it.
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hmmm. well. they deliver it to your front door (or local post office).

PCCG accepts Credit Card (Mastercard/Visa), Direct Deposit/Bank Transfer, or Australia Post Money Order.
but let me double check with a friend who's bought from them, as to find out exactly what they accept.
 
Dillon129812 said:
Haha ok cool so they just don't all come with wireless built in is that right?
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most motherboards require an additional Wireless network card to grant your computer wireless internet access.
the card is like $20-30 and sits in one of your motherboard's PCI slots.
 
xcylent said:
most motherboards require an additional Wireless network card to grant your computer wireless internet access.
the card is like $20-30 and sits in one of your motherboard's PCI slots.
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Ok is the card all that's required or like an antenna of some kind as well?
 
xcylent said:
hmmm. well. they deliver it to your front door (or local post office).

PCCG accepts Credit Card (Mastercard/Visa), Direct Deposit/Bank Transfer, or Australia Post Money Order.
but let me double check with a friend who's bought from them, as to find out exactly what they accept.
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Ok I live about 200kms from Melbourne so would they charge heaps to deliver or send to here?
 
the card comes with an antenna. It's a very simple installation, you insert the card into the PCI slot, then on the outside of the case, where the I/O of the card it, you screw in the antenna.
 
Dillon129812 said:
Ok I live about 200kms from Melbourne so would they charge heaps to deliver or send to here?
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well delivery to brisbane, which is very far away, is around $90 for a $2000 list of items.
so for you I doubt it'd be more than $40 or 50 (which is pretty cheap). you can estimate the delivery cost more accurately by entering your postcode into the box at the bottom near the 'add all to cart' button.
 
xcylent said:
the card comes with an antenna. It's a very simple installation, you insert the card into the PCI slot, then on the outside of the case, where the I/O of the card it, you screw in the antenna.
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Then will the computer recognise it automatically or is there a disc that comes with it or something?
 
xcylent said:
well delivery to brisbane, which is very far away, is around $90 for a $2000 list of items.
so for you I doubt it'd be more than $40 or 50. you can estimate the shipping by entering your postcode into the box at the bottom near the 'add all to cart' button
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Ok thanks a lot :)
 
Dillon129812 said:
Then will the computer recognise it automatically or is there a disc that comes with it or something?
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well, Im not sure since I don't use a wireless card in my rig. I'd assume that you'd need to download the drivers from the manufacturer's website, in order to use the card properly, just like you'd need to download Motherboard and Graphics card drivers as well.

by the way, if you need some informational videos, I posted a quick 'how to build a pc' video on my youtube channel, just type 'xcylent' into the youtube bar and my channel will pop up. then just click the video for shaky, one-handed pc building goodness! lol.
 
xcylent said:
well, Im not sure since I don't use a wireless card in my rig. I'd assume that you'd need to download the drivers from the manufacturer's website, in order to use the card properly, just like you'd need to download Motherboard and Graphics card drivers as well.

by the way, if you need some informational videos, I posted a quick 'how to build a pc' video on my youtube channel, just type 'xcylent' into the youtube bar and my channel will pop up. then just click the video for shaky, one-handed pc building goodness! lol.
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Haha ok thanks. Yeah I was meaning to ask, when I have the vital parts - the CPU, motherboard, HDD and RAM in the case and the PSU and I turn it on what will happen and what will I need to do to get it started and to start the OS installation. Or do you do this in your youtube video?
 
I don't go through installation of software and drivers in my video, only installation of physical components.
but, windows installation is really easy, it'll walk you through it.
also I'd advise you to watch this

it's an amazingly detailed guide on how to assemble a pc. you could watch my quick 15 minute version, or this 40 minute version which is much more clear & concise.
then, if you want, you can watch the next part:
which goes over the installation of all the programs and drivers, which is really important.

I'd suggest you take 1.5-2 hours out of your night and watch both videos, since they're very VERY well done, and super informative.
I've watched all three videos in the series around 7 times each, and they're just amazingly informative.
 
xcylent said:
I don't go through installation of software and drivers in my video, only installation of physical components.
but, windows installation is really easy, it'll walk you through it.
also I'd advise you to watch this

it's an amazingly detailed guide on how to assemble a pc. you could watch my quick 15 minute version, or this 40 minute version which is much more clear & concise.
then, if you want, you can watch the next part:
which goes over the installation of all the programs and drivers, which is really important.

I'd suggest you take 1.5-2 hours out of your night and watch both videos, since they're very VERY well done, and super informative.
I've watched all three videos in the series around 7 times each, and they're just amazingly informative.
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Oh ok cool I'll watch them, thanks. Yeah I know how to install windows etc. I just don't know the steps inbetween turning the computer on for the first time after putting it together and reaching an installation screen.
 
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