First Build

[PricklySponge]

I would appreciate it if somone could tell me any potential problems with my first build.- these are the specs:

Case- Antec Performance I P180 Silver cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
[URL="http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E168111291

Graphics card- eVGA 512-P2-N637-AR GeForce 7950GT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 KO Superclocked Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130066

Motherboard- ASUS P5B Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131030

Power Supply- FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX500-A, 2.0 version, 2 SATA, PCI Express, 500W
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817104934

CPU- Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819115005

RAM- 2 pairs of CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X1024A-6400
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145566

Hard Drive- Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148140

DVD/RW- LITE-ON 16X DVD±R DVD Burner White ATAPI/E-IDE Model SHW160P6S03
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827106010

I'm eccpecially worried about how the motherboard will be, eccpecialy when I decide to OC at some point in the future.

[chuck4456]

You forgot your VIDEO CARD. SAPPHIRE X1900GT is a great starter. Rest looks good.

[newbuilder14]

X1900GT in my opinion just seems out of style when it comes to performance/price - have you looked at the X1950PRO or the 7900GS?

[chuck4456]

Yeah, but it's on sale right now with free shipping. It's the deal of the day.

[PricklySponge]

I was planning on an EVGA 7950GT

[chuck4456]

If that's the case, then I'd bump my PSU to at least a 600 watter. Seasonic's got some good ones. Good luck with your build.

[PricklySponge]

With the Seasonic 600wat the thing becomes to expensive. Are there any decent mobos for OCing in the $100 range?

[TimPoet]

500 watts should be just fine, especially with Fortron PSU. I am getting the evga 7900 GS with a 400w Fortron.

I do believe the Asus you are planning on is good for overclocking.

[Mr.Ferrari]

Silverstone ST50EF 500W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817256001) $87.50

This should power your setup fine.

[PricklySponge]

So 500 watts will power it?

[TimPoet]

Well, let me retract my statement, GLC is questioning at the moment the wattage of my unit on another thread, so the verdict is out regarding my current build.
As for yours, however, 500w from a Fortron should be plenty.

[Mr.Ferrari]

So 500 watts will power it?

Easily with room to spare. This is assuming your going for the 7950GT.

I would take the Silverstone over the FSP as the FSP is dated and not up to par with the Silverstone.

[TimPoet]

Easily with room to spare. This is assuming your going for the 7950GT.

I would take the Silverstone over the FSP as the FSP is dated and not up to par with the Silverstone.
And it's priced better than the FSP.

[PricklySponge]

What puts the one you reccomended abouve the fortron?

Sorry, not trying to be a jerk, just wanna make sure I get the most out of my money:D

[newbuilder14]

Seasonic units are very quiet and efficient - as are FSP units, in my opinion. You won't lose no matter WHICH one you pick. :)

[PricklySponge]

what about the silverstone

[Mr.Ferrari]

^^He means silverstone.

That particular FSP is actually the best unit as far as quality is concerned-that they have ever made.

However it is showing its age. There are newer more beefier psu's out now that have higher effciency and more juice.

Based purely on that I would take that silverstone over that fsp. Few bucks cheaper too.

[newbuilder14]

I'd go with Mr. Ferrari's suggestion and get the Silverstone (lol) unit. It matches your case, too.

[PricklySponge]

Alright. Will do:D

Just one more question about it. It looks like the P180 has trouble with some PSUs wires not being long enough. Will the silverstones wires be long enough?

[TimPoet]

Alright. Will do:D

Just one more question about it. It looks like the P180 has trouble with some PSUs wires not being long enough. Will the silverstones wires be long enough?
Yes

[newbuilder14]

You should be fine.

[PricklySponge]

Alright. cool.

Should I expect any OCing problems with any other parts?

[newbuilder14]

What you have is good for overclocking. Remember, your first priority is getting the system working first.

One last thing, get a kit of 2x1gb for memory - leaves room to grow. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145590

[PricklySponge]

Costs too much. 4X512 is about 30 bucks cheaper.

[Alaron]

Thats fine, XP has issues with more then 3GB anyway. 2GB will be plenty.

[PricklySponge]

What kind of issues?

[newbuilder14]

It cannot make use of more than 3gb of memory. And where are you getting the idea that 2x1gb is more expensive? Actually, it is about $10 cheaper after mail-in-rebate.

[PricklySponge]

I've heard bad things about corsairs rebate program

[newbuilder14]

It is totally up to you, if you feel you'd like to use all your memory slots with 512mb, you will have no room to upgrade when Vista comes around. :D That is what I am doing, too, by the way, since I couldn't afford 2x1gb at the time.