afikid Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 Since college is coming soon, i'm wanting to build a gaming rig to take with me because the laptop isn't going to cut it. I don't know much about PC parts and i was wondering if any of you could help me out. I'm mainly wanting to game, and use it for some school work or chatting. I'm not interested in OC'ing. I mainly need help on choosing a motherboard, processor, and recommendations on a power supply. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddamttocs Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 heres what most (i think) would recomend: mobo: DFI nf4 ultra-d Proc : 3500 A64 Powersupply : OCZ modstream 520 (i froget it thats the right number) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 Give us your budget and we shall recommend accordingly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 heres what most (i think) would recomend: mobo: DFI nf4 ultra-d Proc : 3500 A64 Powersupply : OCZ modstream 520 (i froget it thats the right number) 512727[/snapback] Not the modstream(there is better for the money, think u ment the powerstream520) and not the dfi becuase he will not be overclocking... Give us your budget and we shall recommend accordingly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robAP Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 absolutely. the budget makes a difference on where to cut a corner and not loose much speed or power. and thats what you will want. speed and power with no compromise. (or little) something to consider, where youre going to college. is it a large college? will there be lan-partys perhaps? whats the connection like in the rooms? DSL or cable? will you need to carry the thing? with no OC'ing in mine you wont have a huge need for massive ventillation like some of us, making a smaller box more of a reality. and a smaller box makes a big difference in a college apartment/dorm room (or residence halls now i think they call it) plan around what you have to work with and what you need. and be selective. i suggest fully nVidia components. a s939 and dual channel memory. a very good and very stable power supply. and a KICK BUTT SURGE PROTECTOR cause colleges are....well...unpredictable sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 i suggest fully nVidia components. 512799[/snapback] Me too, except for the graphics card . I think the x800xl seems about right for a dorm box Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemrboo Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 For someone not interested in overclocking maybe not the DFI? Don't the DFI's have fiddly, very picky, rather frustrating BIOS options? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 For someone not interested in overclocking maybe not the DFI? Don't the DFI's have fiddly, very picky, rather frustrating BIOS options? 512826[/snapback] frustrating? nah. Only thing I found a little weird was the voltage selection. Since no OCing, I'd get a mobo in the 80-100 range....maybe an asus (yes i said asus, leave me alone). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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