Help, Computer Build

[Psycho]

I want to build a computer but I have no idea where to start.

I have only $500 USD at the moment, but I'm going to be making up to $200 USD per week now, so don't let price be a factor. I can be patient.

[brandon6199]

how much are you willing to spend?

And do you need things like a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and stuff like that?

[Psycho]

I have a decent keyboard and mouse. Speakers could be better. Tube monitor, 16", 1280x1024.

But I definitely need:

a better processor
more memory
more RAM
better sound card
better graphics card

etc.

But also, some of the stuff I have belong to my dad's work, so I can't take them with me when I move out.

Also, I can't watch HQ vids or play some PC games.

Obviously I want this to not be a problem anymore, by the time GTA IV comes out.

[brandon6199]

Give me about 15 mins and ill have this post edited

Motherboard: ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Motherboard - $121.99

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz - $199.99

RAM: 2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 Dual Channel 800 MHz - $98.99

Graphics Card: XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB - $309.99

Power Supply: OCZ GameXStream 700 watt - $139.99

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar 250 GB 7200 RPM - $64.99

Optical Drive: LITE-ON Black 20X DVD Burner - $39.99

Case: Thermaltake Soprano DX - $115.99

Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22" LCD - $319.99

Grand Total: $1411.91

What do you think.

[Matbugss]

^^Sounds to me very good.

[Psycho]

thanks for the links, some of those reviews mentioned others being better, etc.

So all I need to do is Buy the case, and put everything else in it? (except for the monitor)

Motherboard
Processor
RAM
Graphics Card
Power Supply
Hard Drive
Optical Drive

that's all I need?

[brandon6199]

yep

and dont look at customer reviews, their not really that reliable. if you want reviews just google the part and then "review" at the end to see a real review

[Psycho]

alright, which ones should come first in my list of priorities?

I'll put the monitor last, because mine's fine, and I probably wouldn't want to switch to a flat screen anyway.

what about sound?

[brandon6199]

alright, which ones should come first in my list of priorities?

I'll put the monitor last, because mine's fine, and I probably wouldn't want to switch to a flat screen anyway.

what about sound?

the motherboard has an on-board sound card that works great, but you can buy a PCI sound card if you really want.

and this should be your priority:

CPU>Graphics Card>Motherboard>Ram>Hard Drives>PSU> etc.

you should put most of your money on the graphics card or CPU  

[Psycho]

CPU=case and PSU=Power Source?

[torekk]

CPU = Computer Process Unit, PSU = Power Supply Unit. For later questions:

GPU = Graphic Process Unit.

[brandon6199]

what torekk said

[Psycho]

I know what it stands for (actually I believe it's Central Processing Unit) but what is it? It's not listed in the parts.

Edit: Oh... processor.

[brandon6199]

yeah

[BoBsaget]

Give me about 15 mins and ill have this post edited

Motherboard: ASUS P5N-E SLI 650i Motherboard - $121.99

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz - $199.99

RAM: 2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 Dual Channel 800 MHz - $98.99

Graphics Card: XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB - $309.99

Power Supply: OCZ GameXStream 700 watt - $139.99

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar 250 GB 7200 RPM - $64.99

Optical Drive: LITE-ON Black 20X DVD Burner - $39.99

Case: Thermaltake Soprano DX - $115.99

Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22" LCD - $319.99

Grand Total: $1411.91

What do you think.

Take the graphic card with more memory if you want to use a 22'' screen. Else just go for a 19''. 22'' is riduculous.