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Hal C

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Hi

Im interested to build my own computer from scatch. This is my first computer so could you tell me if this list contains all the parts I would need to build a working pc. Also are all these parts compatible with each other?

Case
Casecom KL-999 ATX Tower Case with LCD temp display and 350w PSU

Motherboard
MSI K9NGM-L nForce 410 Socket AM2 SATA onboard VGA 8 channel audio mATX

Processor
Athlon 64 3800 Dual Core 2.0GHz L2 cache AM2 940 pin

Hard Drive
Maxtor 6G160E0 160GB 7200 RPM SATAII/300 8MB Cache - OEM

RAM
1GB DDR2 800 MHz PC2-6400 240pin 2 x 512 KIT
- is it better to get this as a single stick?

PSU
Sansun True 450W 20/24pin ATX PSU

Graphics card
256MB MSI Radeon RX1300PRO-TD256E


Also:
Anti-static wrist band
Microsoft OEM Windows XP Home SP2B (Release 2) x32bit - 1PK
LiteON LH-18A1P-483C 18x DVDRW/RAM Bare Beige OEM
Samsung Floppy drive SFD 321B Beige
Belkin PCI Adapter & Pre-n Mimo Wireless - Notebook Adapter
Case fans
12" Blue Dual Cold Cathode Kit
Logitech Cordless Desktop EX 110 Optical
17" CRT Moniter


I am trying to build on a low budget as I am 14 so would all these parts be good enough for my use? I would be playing games like CS 1.6 and Call Of Duty 1 & 2, Using the internet, word documents, etc so i do not need a top end machine. Would I need any extras like cables, tools, etc to make the computer work?

Thanks very much for your time

Hallam
 
Hal C, Hello & Welcome to the Forum:wave:
Are you UK based?
What budget are you working to??
 
Hi, thanks for the reply. I'm living in Cambridgeshire, UK and I'm hoping to keep the cost under £500 with everything included.

Hallam
 
Hi and welcome to the forums Hallam
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Have you already priced up what you've posted, and if so which site/retailer have you used?
 
Hi ,If its a retail boxed mobo they usualy come with a set of internal cables . You might need a kettle lead to go from the psu to the mains .
You'll definitly need a good cpu cooler , thats not on your list .
Go for good quality quiet fans .
Get good quality main components , you can add on the flashy extras later , you might even get some of them as presents .

Heres a few links I've found useful .

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/106538

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Products.ASP?CatID=16&Category=Hard+Drives+Int&Thumbnails=yes

http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/home

Enter the competition on the last link and if your lucky your nearly halfway to your budget :D
 
Hi again. The processor, hard drive, graphics card, OS and DVD drive I'm planning to buy from CCL Computers. The motherboard, RAM, case/psu and all the other accessories (fans, keyboard, wireless adapter etc) are on ebuyer. I'm expecting to buy a CRT monitor from ebay to keep costs low. The total price at the moment is about £480 inc. postage.

Thanks for all the links. Might enter that quietpc comp too :)
 
Hal C said:
Hi

Also are all these parts compatible with each other?

Case
Casecom KL-999 ATX Tower Case with LCD temp display and 350w PSU
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You should be Ok with this but! a 450-500w psu would be more appropriate as you have noted.
Motherboard
MSI K9NGM-L nForce 410 Socket AM2 SATA onboard VGA 8 channel audio mATX

Processor
Athlon 64 3800 Dual Core 2.0GHz L2 cache AM2 940 pin

Hard Drive
Maxtor 6G160E0 160GB 7200 RPM SATAII/300 8MB Cache - OEM
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These are fine.
RAM
1GB DDR2 800 MHz PC2-6400 240pin 2 x 512 KIT
- is it better to get this as a single stick?
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Two 512 would be better but! as your going to play games 2x1GB is advisable.

PSU
Sansun True 450W 20/24pin ATX PSU
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Yes
Graphics card
256MB MSI Radeon RX1300PRO-TD256E
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Yes

Also:
Anti-static wrist band
Microsoft OEM Windows XP Home SP2B (Release 2) x32bit - 1PK
LiteON LH-18A1P-483C 18x DVDRW/RAM Bare Beige OEM
Samsung Floppy drive SFD 321B Beige
Belkin PCI Adapter & Pre-n Mimo Wireless - Notebook Adapter
Case fans
12" Blue Dual Cold Cathode Kit
Logitech Cordless Desktop EX 110 Optical
17" CRT Moniter
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Fine!

Would I need any extras like cables, tools, etc to make the computer work?
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With most retail purchases every thing you need comes with them.

And welcome to the site
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Hi, Welcome to the forums....I hope this doesnt bust yur bubble , but I just had a really bad experience with a Radeon Card ...And I suggest that you get a 600 to 650 watt PSU for the case .....Just my 2 cents worth..see my post about the Radeon.....Cheers!! Galaxybr8
 
i'll agree on the psu comment to the extent of saying that 450 is a little low these days, but not that bad. still, i'd go with a 500 to err on the safe side.
 
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