Building a gaming computer.

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I don't have a summer job. :?
But I turn 16 next month, then I can legally work at my best friend's grandfather's department store, so maybe I'll apply there...
And yes, I definitely need a new mouse, but I'd like to get my rig built first, before what I have planned becomes outdated. :P
 
ThravRande said:
Got a question, is this PSU http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CMPSU-650TX-650-Watt-Certified-compatible/dp/B000X24ISU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1273788238&sr=8-1-fkmr0
compatible with this CPU?
http://www.amazon.com/Phenom-925-2-8GHZ-45NM-4000MHZ/dp/B002TK3A56/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1273691532&sr=1-2-fkmr2
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From what I can tell it should. It's not a Core i7 only PSU, so AMD chips should be compatible as well.
 
CreepinDeth said:
From what I can tell it should. It's not a Core i7 only PSU, so AMD chips should be compatible as well.
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thanks. I though it would, but since it specified Intel I wanted to make sure.
 
ThravRande said:
How hard and expensive would it be to build a simple gaming PC? I think I've got myself a summer job and I was thinking about building one, but I don't know all that much about computer parts, and I wonder if this is even something I should be considering?
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Ah, I thought you had the job already...

Building a rig is a pretty big investment. The mouse is something that you can get in the short term that will definitely improve your gameplay experience. The nice thing about a good mouse is that it'll not become outdated the way bleeding edge technology does. A good mouse should last a few years and still be considered a great mouse even as the rest of your components are considered "last year's stuff."

A current power supply should power a current motherboard as long as you have the 24 pin connector, 4 or 8 pin motherboard connector, SATA connectors and PCIe connectors.
 
Grindspine said:
Building a rig is a pretty big investment. The mouse is something that you can get in the short term that will definitely improve your gameplay experience. The nice thing about a good mouse is that it'll not become outdated the way bleeding edge technology does. A good mouse should last a few years and still be considered a great mouse even as the rest of your components are considered "last year's stuff."
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Agreed, a mouse is something that needs to be researched even beyond just reading specs since you also want to make sure it feels good in your hand. Nothing like a mouse with awesome specs only to have the buttons placed awkwardly or your hand not fitting in the grooves right. Mice should not be an afterthought, but a key component to your rig.

With that said, I think he can get away with using something below a gaming mouse. He's 16 so his hand might still be growing.
 
Sadly, I'm using this.
http://www.staples.com/Microsoft-Wheel-Mouse-Optical-Black/product_573109?cmArea=SC3:CG18:DP1925:CL141984
Secondhand, too. :'(
 
Check out the mouse display at the local Best Buy... A low end Logitech gaming mouse (or even a regular desktop mouse) would at least have an extra button or two for back & forward functions. Not only do those end up being extra buttons to use during gaming, but also improve internet surfing.

Alternately, you might want to try resting your hand on one of the many Razor variations and seeing if you can find one at a low price.

Just for reference, those are the two gaming mice companies that seem to stand out in terms of popularity. Razors are great for "claw grip" while most Logitech ones seem to be more palm rest style (except the G9).

As Creepin' said, the mouse should be an essential part of your rig. It's really your link to controlling what is happening at any given moment in a game.
 
I would myself use the logitech cause yeah i do the palm resting thing

but people say im weird cause i use one of these types of mice.

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For a while I used one of these after injuring my wrist one summer.

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It was a pain to get used to using in FPS games. Once I got used to it I had some crazy good accuracy.
 
I know what you mean dude. after i got used to it it had great prescision and accuracy once i figured out the mouse sensitivity i wanted for the game and such.

its great and i wont use any mouse other that mine.
 
After many years my trackball wasn't tracking so well.

I went with a G7 wireless gaming mouse until my room mate's wireless N laptop started interfering with it.

Since then I have been loyal to the mighty G5!

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The G5 is what I use now. The only gripe I have is the resolution buttons right under the scroll wheel. Otherwise, it's a great mouse. Oh and the cord can be pain as well since it's so stiff.
 
CreepinDeth said:
The G5 is what I use now. The only gripe I have is the resolution buttons right under the scroll wheel. Otherwise, it's a great mouse. Oh and the cord can be pain as well since it's so stiff.
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I love how the cord is braided. The braids seem to prevent it from getting stuck on the edge of the desk.

The Mx518 has sensitivity buttons above/below the scroll wheel. The G500 has those buttons to the left of the left-click button. Out of the three, I kinda like having the sensitivity buttons right under the scroll wheel on the G5. I actually do hit it in game to drop sensitivity when sniping in a few games such as Borderlands. It's really nice to be able to drop/raise sensitivity in games when I haven't set custom controls yet too.
 
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I love how the cord is braided. The braids seem to prevent it from getting stuck on the edge of the desk.

The Mx518 has sensitivity buttons above/below the scroll wheel. The G500 has those buttons to the left of the left-click button. Out of the three, I kinda like having the sensitivity buttons right under the scroll wheel on the G5. I actually do hit it in game to drop sensitivity when sniping in a few games such as Borderlands. It's really nice to be able to drop/raise sensitivity in games when I haven't set custom controls yet too.
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I'll have to check those out. I love the functionality of the sensitivity buttons but I don't like having to raise my index or middle finger to do it. My thumb would be much better for it since it's already not doing much. Maybe I just have bad dexterity.
 
CreepinDeth said:
Staples has mice displays that you can check out. Unless you have a weird Staples.
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That I do. I've taken a look at their stuff, nothing reasonably priced stood out to me. I really need a new one though. :-/
 
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