Future Build for Friend

[DropPoint]

Here is a future build Im doing for my friend.. Not sure when we are doing it but I just wanted some feedback before we started it..

Budget- 1,500 $

Type- Intel'

Processor-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003

Motherboard-
http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131045

Ram-
http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145168

GPU-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814121025

HDD-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822136003

Case-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811156062

DVD Drive-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827106050

Also wondering what your recomendations for a PSU would be? I've already seen the thread on PSU's but I need help picking out the right one.

Anything else? Feedback greatly appreciated!

Thanks..

[minsonngo]

Go with this PSU instead of the one included with the case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

Also go with the SATA optical drive instead of the IDE one you have picked out. Here is a good one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106072


Also are you planning to overclock? If not... you don't need the memory you picked out. Just go with the Corsair XMS2 or Value Select lineup. DDR2 667 would be a good match.


And if you don't need the extra features of the ASUS P5B Deluxe board... you can just go with the regular ASUS P5B board.

[DropPoint]

I honestly can't tell a difference when using Sata dvd drives from IDE.. I like IDE better because more things could go wrong with Sata.. But, Do you think I need a bigger PSU?

What RAm would you recomend? The Mobo and ram are in a combo, that's why I chose them, 10 bucks cheaper.. But if someone can find me some better ram cheaper then that, then please help me out.

Thanks

[LeftyAce]

The big difference between SATA and IDE opticals in this case is that the IDE controller on the ASUS P5B is non-native and has quite a few stability issues.

That motherboard has 7 SATA ports, so I wouldn't worry too much about running out :-)

RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145098
$76 :-)

You don't need the dominators unless you're planning some serious overclocking. For everyday use, the value select line is plenty fast (it's actually clocked slightly higher than your processor can utilize).

[minsonngo]

I honestly can't tell a difference when using Sata dvd drives from IDE.. I like IDE better because more things could go wrong with Sata.. But, Do you think I need a bigger PSU?

What RAm would you recomend? The Mobo and ram are in a combo, that's why I chose them, 10 bucks cheaper.. But if someone can find me some better ram cheaper then that, then please help me out.

Thanks



You don't need a "bigger" PSU... you just need a quality unit... the one included with Raidmax cases are on the low end. Look at the Corsair one I suggested in the previous post. There are some less pricey ones on NewEgg if you want spend less. Just make sure it is ATX 2.x with around 450 to 500 watts of power. Make sure you go with a quality brand such as FSP, Corsair, Antec, Sparkle, Seasonic, OCZ, Enermax, or Enlight.


As for memory go with Corsair... ValueSelect or XMS2:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145098

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

[DropPoint]

New GPU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130038

New PSU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817139001

CPU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003

Mobo- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131045

New Ram- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145034

This is the same RAM I have in my PC, and it runs great!

All look compatible?

[LeftyAce]

Looks compatible, but I still think the ram is overkill. Nothing wrong with it, but you're spending twice as much as you need to.

[DropPoint]

Well, is the 75 doller ram good enough?

[Staren]

Well, is the 75 doller ram good enough?

Yes it is. It's a perfect match the processor. Well actually it's a step faster but it's the closest you can get. You'd only need the $100 stuff if you plan to overclock the system. I'm having the same debate with myself over a $1,500 box if I want the head room or not so yes it's fine.

[DropPoint]

That brings me to $1,270.93 Do I need it if I don't plan to Overclock it?

[Staren]

Nope. If you really want to split the diffrence between price and the option of OCing, look at this G.Skill RAM. Just ran across the deal a few minutes ago in a forum search and reviews say it works great with P5B series motherboards. You really don't want to mess with off brand generic stuff as I'm sure you've guessed by the choices you've been putting up, but G.Skill is one of the common enthisest brands along with OCZ and Mushkin. Corsair value is a favorate here because of the price and quality, but you can look at those 3 along with what you've already listed too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231098

[DropPoint]

So I'm confused. What Ram is the best for cheap, But I don't need to overclock anything..

[LeftyAce]

Cheap, no overclocking, get corsair valueselect: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098

[DropPoint]

Now will that Ram be just as good as the Corsair I picked out, the $158 stuff?.. Because Im not planning to OC and that ram is prob more cause its better OCing capability..

[LeftyAce]

The cheaper Value Select ram will perform just as well as the 158 dollar stuff.

The more expensive ram is capable of higher speeds than the processor you are getting, so it would be forced to slow down and run in line with the processor.

The cheaper VS ram runs at the same speed as your processor, so you're able to use all the speed you pay for :-)

[minsonngo]

Yep... just go with the Value Select DDR2 667... since you're not planning to overclock.

[DropPoint]

Alright... My friend said that last time he checked there were driver issues with the 8800 320MB Series matched with a Core 2 Duo E6600.. Any Ideas?

[LeftyAce]

What operating system? On XP you should have no problems.

My friend just installed the 8800GTX with an e6600 no problem.