Yet, another new PC Build (Final step)

2007-08-02 15:24:32

#1

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6827

Alright, So I've been working my ass off for the past few months toward earning a new PC. I've got the money situation under control. I'm looking to purchase these in the next week.

This is what I'm looking at. (I'm bringing over my current 320GB HD as a storage Drive.)

I Chose the motherboard, processor, and memory so I'd be able to run a 1:1 FSB:Mem frequency w/ the CPU OC'd to 3.6 Ghz. And for the future CPU's. I'm NOT planning on SLI, nor RAID. (I'm planning on getting the 45nm dual/quad cores when they release.)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6835129016
Newegg.com - Antec 77095 120mm Blue LED Case Fan - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129021
Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813128048
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814130090
Newegg.com - EVGA 768-P2-N881-AR GeForce 8800Ultra 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819115028
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Conroe 3.0GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 827151141R
Newegg.com - Open Box: SAMSUNG Black 2MB Cache SATA DVD

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820220144
Newegg.com - Patriot eXtreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341002
Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply 100 - 240 V - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822136053
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar RE WD3200YS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822136012
Newegg.com - Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6835118020
Newegg.com - ZALMAN CNPS 9700 NT 110mm 2 Ball Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler - Retail

Last edited by ReDevilJR (2007-08-04 05:56:38)

2007-08-02 15:27:40

#2

SonderKommando: Eat, Lift, Grow, Repeat....; +564|7136|The darkside of Denver

Looks good. Only thing i would change is the PSU, lesser name brands like Rosewill have a propensity to be teh shit (and not in a good way!) with that setup i would use a thermaltake, OCZ, Corsair etc...

2007-08-02 15:33:27

#3

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6827

<SS>SonderKommando wrote:
Looks good. Only thing i would change is the PSU, lesser name brands like Rosewill have a propensity to be teh shit (and not in a good way!) with that setup i would use a thermaltake, OCZ, Corsair etc...

I understand where you're coming from, but the reviews haven't complained about the PSU for it's performance really. I also chose it since the reviews claim to have really long cords, so It'll be better for the Antec 900

Last edited by ReDevilJR (2007-08-02 15:33:56)

2007-08-02 16:08:29

#4

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7125

I really wish there were some reviews out for the P35 Asus mobos other than the P5K Deluxe. It's so hard to figure out what the others are like. As Sonder said, I'd switch the PSU to something like a Corsair HX520, which have long enough cables, but are rock solid and have more than enough watts/ampage.

2007-08-02 16:11:04

#5

Volatile: Member; +252|7180|Sextupling in Empire

<SS>SonderKommando wrote:
Looks good. Only thing i would change is the PSU, lesser name brands like Rosewill have a propensity to be teh shit (and not in a good way!) with that setup i would use a thermaltake, OCZ, Corsair etc...

I don't know, I've had non name-brand psu's in my last couple PCs and have fared pretty well with them. If your on newegg and the reviews show that high power systems are running fine with psu then the probability of having problems should be low. The chance of failure should be minimal with the expensive big name power supplies, but there are plenty of people that have had them fail as with anything.

2007-08-02 16:24:11

#6

Maj.Do: Member; +85|7228|good old CA

<SS>SonderKommando wrote:
Looks good. Only thing i would change is the PSU, lesser name brands like Rosewill have a propensity to be teh shit (and not in a good way!) with that setup i would use a thermaltake, OCZ, Corsair etc...

i have a dell psu, it rocks lol

2007-08-02 16:26:45

#7

SonderKommando: Eat, Lift, Grow, Repeat....; +564|7136|The darkside of Denver

Maybe I'm being a little paranoid. I had my Aspire 680w sli die on me after eight months of running a medium-high end dx9 system.... I just say better safe then sorry!

2007-08-02 17:16:48

#8

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6827

Okay, would http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341002 suit me fine? Wattage and amperage wise?

2007-08-02 20:11:32

#9

cospengle: Member; +140|6963|Armidale, NSW, Australia

ReDevilJR wrote:
Okay, would http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341002 suit me fine? Wattage and amperage wise?

yes

2007-08-02 20:28:31

#10

theknuck: It's pronounced Knuck, like in Knuckle!!; +45|7088|balls

whats up money bags! looks sweet. and by the way, i've been runnin a rosewill 600watt (mirror finish and modular cabling) for almost a year without even the slightest of problems. i trusted the reviews on newegg and it has gotten me far. don't listen to all the fan boys out there who have to have the most expensive stuff, the other stuff works too!!!!

2007-08-02 20:29:48

#11

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6827

theknuck wrote:
whats up money bags! looks sweet. and by the way, i've been runnin a rosewill 600watt (mirror finish and modular cabling) for almost a year without even the slightest of problems. i trusted the reviews on newegg and it has gotten me far. don't listen to all the fan boys out there who have to have the most expensive stuff, the other stuff works too!!!!

Oh cool, I'm going with the OCZ because It's cheaper, and I don't need that extra 50 watts if I'm not going SLI.

2007-08-02 20:52:10

#12

Hurricane: Banned; +1,153|7106|Washington, DC

I recommend this hard drive instead of the WD Caviar

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822148140

Just remember to take out the jumper on the back of the drive (a flathead screwdriver and fingers would work) so you have it set at SATA 3.0Gbps. Also, just personally I'd get a new DVD drive, rather than open box. The system looks good otherwise. Hope it works for you.

2007-08-02 22:30:02

#13

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,081|7248|PNW

Hmm. An Ultra for the price of a GTX.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2007-08-02 22:31:14)

2007-08-02 23:53:51

#14

SonderKommando: Eat, Lift, Grow, Repeat....; +564|7136|The darkside of Denver

cospengle wrote:
ReDevilJR wrote:
Okay, would http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341002 suit me fine? Wattage and amperage wise?
yes

Agreed. That PSU is from a reputable manufacturer, has four 12v w/ 18amps each, should/will be enough power. I think your about good to go.

For the price of that one raptor you can get two larger regular Sata drives and RAID them, probably be a tad faster...(I know you said you weren't interested in RAIDin them but just a suggestion. Maybe a Q6600 instead of the E6850, you can easily overclock it to 3.0 and its quad core, yum. Your gonna have a SWEET rig man, hope your ready for Crysis!

Last edited by <SS>SonderKommando (2007-08-02 23:54:16)

2007-08-03 02:04:28

#15

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6969|N. Ireland

theknuck wrote:
whats up money bags! looks sweet. and by the way, i've been runnin a rosewill 600watt (mirror finish and modular cabling) for almost a year without even the slightest of problems. i trusted the reviews on newegg and it has gotten me far. don't listen to all the fan boys out there who have to have the most expensive stuff, the other stuff works too!!!!

The difference being that for a strong rig and he'll probably upgrade later, he shouldn't have to upgrade the PSU - whereas I'd be hesitant to say "yep that's fine" on your PSU. 38A is still a lot, but I'd rather go with OCZ's 72A on the +12V Rail. That's what you are paying for when you buy a brand name PSU.

Also, you should take a read here. Thanks to elite.mafia.

Last edited by leetkyle (2007-08-03 02:06:14)

2007-08-03 02:08:20

#16

pirana6: Go Cougs!; +698|6767|Washington St.

why does everyone love that damn case? It doesn't look good at all and it's mid-tower so I'll be damned if it holds a large PSU plus an 8800 ultra with ANY airflow whatsoever. But hey, it's up to you.
Rest looks awesome, have fun gaming!

2007-08-03 02:24:46

#17

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6969|N. Ireland

pirana6 wrote:
why does everyone love that damn case? It doesn't look good at all and it's mid-tower so I'll be damned if it holds a large PSU plus an 8800 ultra with ANY airflow whatsoever. But hey, it's up to you.
Rest looks awesome, have fun gaming!

What's wrong with midi-towers? My X1900XT is in perfectly with over 4-5 inches to spare, which means that it would easily handle an 8800GTX - if not an Ultra. (Edit: P180 Advanced Super-Midi Tower)

Last edited by leetkyle (2007-08-03 02:25:10)

2007-08-03 02:52:04

#18

r'Eeee: That's how I roll, BITCH!; +311|6924

leetkyle wrote:
pirana6 wrote:
why does everyone love that damn case? It doesn't look good at all and it's mid-tower so I'll be damned if it holds a large PSU plus an 8800 ultra with ANY airflow whatsoever. But hey, it's up to you.
Rest looks awesome, have fun gaming!
What's wrong with midi-towers? My X1900XT is in perfectly with over 4-5 inches to spare, which means that it would easily handle an 8800GTX - if not an Ultra. (Edit: P180 Advanced Super-Midi Tower)

Ow, X1900XT, that's what I am looking to get. You think it's worth it? Or 79XX is better?

Sorry about posting this here, but doesn't worth a new thread.

2007-08-03 03:09:58

#19

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6969|N. Ireland

It's a great card - but no point in spending like £100 for the card (used) whenever you can get DirectX 10 for not much more (8800GTS)! Plays BF2 on all high, 4x AA, 1280x1024 / 75Hz etc. Runs at just 45C after a put on an Arctic Acellero and some new Thermal Paste!

2007-08-03 03:20:43

#20

r'Eeee: That's how I roll, BITCH!; +311|6924

leetkyle wrote:
It's a great card - but no point in spending like £100 for the card (used) whenever you can get DirectX 10 for not much more (8800GTS)! Plays BF2 on all high, 4x AA, 1280x1024 / 75Hz etc. Runs at just 45C after a put on an Arctic Acellero and some new Thermal Paste!

Well, I just bought a PS3, and getting anything more than £150 is out of my budged. And if I get, the GTS, I need windows Vista to have the benefit of DX10 as well as another PSU. My current one is 450W. Correct me if I am wrong.

I won't really mind playing games using DX9, as I am only looking to play one PC game this fall and that is Gears of War. And my 6800 would explode if I run that, I suppose!

Last edited by r'Eeee (2007-08-03 03:24:15)

2007-08-03 03:27:20

#21

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6969|N. Ireland

lmao - well in that case, by all means get it!

2007-08-03 03:31:47

#22

r'Eeee: That's how I roll, BITCH!; +311|6924

WTF? How come is it the expensive?
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductI … tID=340095

Better get a 8800GTX- rofl

2007-08-03 03:37:38

#23

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6999|...

Hurricane wrote:
I recommend this hard drive instead of the WD Caviar
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822148140

I second that

2007-08-03 04:47:15

#24

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6827

What's wrong with the open box DVD drive? I will have the power and SATA connections when I get the motherboard, won't I?

I've always had WD, and I'm bringing over my current WD 320GB HD, which is why I'm purchasing a second one, to have two storage drives.

I know there's a lot of debate between the GTX VS the Ultra, but I'm choosing the Ultra because I DO intend on running higher resolutions of 1680 x 1050 to 1920 x 1200 when I get my new monitor... And with DX10, It'll be better on the Ultra.

I'm choosing the Dual-core because I'm planning on getting the quad core for the 45nm processors when they release. The Q6600 just takes up too much power at the moment. When they get them smaller, they'll consume less power and perform better. Games aren't even utilizing all 4 cores yet, MAYBE Crysis will, but it's not definite.

I do appreciate ALL the feedback from you guys!

Last edited by ReDevilJR (2007-08-03 04:47:36)

2007-08-03 18:19:49

#25

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6827

Update: I'm ordering my Case and processor tomorrow from another site. Then the rest soon next week from newegg

Update 2: I switched to the Gigabyte MoBo; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813128048 For it's better reviews and reliability.

Last edited by ReDevilJR (2007-08-03 21:13:08)

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