First PC Build: Looking for Advice

[davidclark425]

I'm trying to put together a 64bit machine with lots of room to upgrade in the future and would like to order all parts from newegg. the only part i have lying around is a dvd/cd burner.

i'm not too sure how to make sure everything is compatible, and i'm feeling pretty lost when it comes to the 64bit side of compatibility. I know I will probably be searching for drivers on manufacturer's websites with a few of the parts.


Case:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Motherboard:
MSI P55-GD80 LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

Processor:
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750

Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Wireless Adapter:
GIGABYTE GN-WP01GS PCI Wireless Adapter - Retail

Video Card:
MSI R4550-MD1GH Radeon HD 4550 1GB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Ready Video

Power Supply:
BFG Tech GS-550 550W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V V2.8 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply - Retail

Memory:
Crucial 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Desktop Memory Model CT25664BA1067

Total: $639.92

Am i missing anything? will this be win7 64bit compatible? is all the hardware compatible?

 

[siyavi]

davidclark425

It looks fine but why a 64 bit with only 2gb ram?

 

[Boogityboo04]

Looks like a nice setup, but I would really go with at least 4 gigs of RAM, you could get them for $69 at newegg here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409

 

[EXCellR8]

i would highly recommend an HD4890 w/ 1GB vram instead of the 4550. They are cheap enough now and would give you better bang for your buck. Plus you get GDDR5 memory and a much better gaming experience with big resolutions if that's what you're looking for. HD4550 is fine for general stuff but the extra boost is never a bad thing. What size monitor are you going to be using with the new setup?

 

[RangerX]

Hey David

your build looks good but I agree with Boogityboo04 about getting 4 gigs of RAM. I don't know if your interested in gaming but if you are I would also recommend a different video card such as a HD5770.

You shouldn't have too may problems with 64 bit since this is a new machine with up to date components. You could investigate your wireless adapter to be sure that will work properly.

 

[RangerX]

Hey David

your build looks good but I agree with Boogityboo04 about getting 4 gigs of RAM. I don't know if your interested in gaming but if you are I would also recommend a different video card such as a HD5770.

You shouldn't have too may problems with 64 bit since this is a new machine with up to date components. You could investigate your wireless adapter to be sure that will work properly.

 

[Ritwik7]

I'd first say that you should get a better case. Consider the CM 690. It's cheap and has a decent amount of room and airflow.

If you're intending to play games then you'll definitely need a better video card. The least that I can recommend would be the HD 4770 / HD 4850. They are decent cards for gaming but do not have DX-11 support.

Also the PSU is a decent one, But if you're ever going to put in a much more powerful video card like the HD 5850 / HD 5870, I wouldn't go with it.

 

[davidclark425]

thanks for the advice everyone, switched up the case for a slightly nicer one (COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail)

graphics/psu upgrades will have to wait because of my budget.
looking into more ram also.

 

[jasonbernal]

dont buy a gigabit board!

 

[davidclark425]

gigabit board? are you talking about the motherboard or the wireless card? whats bad about it and what might be a better alternative?

 

[Ritwik7]

Something I didn't notice earlier. I think you should look into the MSI GD65 board instead of the GD80. It would be more than enough for your requirements and save you a considerable amount of money.

 

[davidclark425]

Something I didn't notice earlier. I think you should look into the MSI GD65 board instead of the GD80. It would be more than enough for your requirements and save you a considerable amount of money.

thanks! i will definitely consider downgrading the motherboard to the GD65. looks like i wouldn't be sacrificing much.

 

[Ritwik7]

thanks! i will definitely consider downgrading the motherboard to the GD65. looks like i wouldn't be sacrificing much.

You won't be sacrificing anything. It's a solid motherboard.