How does this look?

[Thurrdome]

Here is my plan for my first big gaming/enjoyment rig. Let me know what you think


PSU:

Coolmax CW-650T FPS 12V 650W Aluminum ATX v2.01 APFC Powersupply with SLI
- 149.99

Keyboard and Mouse:

Microsoft CA9-00001 Black 103 Normal Keys 3 Function Keys PS/2 Wired Standard – Keyboard mouse included (but I will use the mouse listed below) – OEM
- 24.50

Actual Mouse:

DCT Factory 03M-OPT-BCLI 2-Tone 3 Buttons 1x Wheel PS/2 Optical Mouse
- 4.06

Video Card:

eVGA 256-P2-N516 Geforce 7800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card
- 299

Floppy Drive:

ALPS Silver 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Model DF354H168F - OEM
- 8.99

Sound Card:

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS 70SB035000000 8 (7.1) Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card
- 91

Hard Drive:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 300 MB/s Hard Drive – OEM
- 115




Monitor:

AOC LM942 Black 19" 12ms LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 500:1 0.294mm Pixel Pitch
- 239.99

Fans:

MASSCOOL FD08025S1M4 80mm Sleeve Case Cooling Fan
- 1.99 (times three = 5.97)

Mobo:

DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard
- 135

CD/DVD Drive:

NEC Beige 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE DVD Burner - OEM
- 38.99

Memory:

CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory
- 202

Processor:

AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice 1Ghz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3800BPBOX
- 282

Case:

RAIDMAX Scoprio 668WBP Black 1mm Brushed Aluminum Gaming Case Computer Case 420watts PS2 ATX12V Power Supply
- 79.99

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows XP Home with SP2 3-Pack - OEM
- 268.95


Total: 1,945.43 (not including tax)

[blue60007]

I'd avoid that power supply...they haven't had a good record. Look at a brand such as Antec, Enermax or Seasonic.

You could stick with Value Select RAM, you won't see much difference between it and the XMS RAM.

Any particular reason you have a 3-pack OS? You only need one copy.

LITE-ON DVD-burners come with Nero, NECs don't.

Doesn't the case come with fans?

[Thurrdome]

I have the 3-pack for other computers (I apologize that I didn't specify that in my first post).
Yeah, the case does come with fans (3 80mm.)! Oops.
Do you think that this will all fry my computer? I am trying to build, as aforementioned, an excellent gaming and recreational computer that can handle, for example, Half-Life 2 (I am not a Doom 3 or BF2 Fan: Half-Life all the way!) on the highest settings with no problem. Any other suggestions?

[Amazin Caucasian]

If all ur playin is Half Life 2 i would lower some parts. Half Life 2 isn't as demanding as BF2 or other games so you could easily max out on a lower end system. Just a thought to keep in mind.

[blue60007]

I think if you get an Antec Truepower II ($90) and drop to ValueSelect, you should be able to fit a 7800GTX into the mix. That should be even better.

[Thurrdome]

I also plan on playing some of the lower-end strategy games, such as AOE III and Rome: Total War. I will also be doing some pretty intense Photoshop work.

[Thurrdome]

Good point about the 7800GTX, blue!

[Amazin Caucasian]

The system in my sig easily maxes out all of those games...I'm not trying to convince you into or out of anything. I am simply making you consider your options.

[Thurrdome]

Actually, I take that back - I do want to get BF2! Will this be able to handle that?
Overall, do you like this idea for a build? Is everything compatible? If so, I will wait until I get some X-mas money, purchase the components, and let the building begin! My first serious build!

[blue60007]

Originally Posted by Thurrdome Will this be able to handle that?

Oh yes, and many games to come. My system plays BF2 max settings with no problems, and it's a couple years behind the one you've got planned out.

[Thurrdome]

Here is my revised build:


COMPUTER PARTS:

Power:

Antec TruePower 2.0 TP2-550 EPS12V ATX12V 550W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, TUV, CB, FCC CLASS B, CUL
- 99.99

Keyboard and Mouse:

Microsoft CA9-00001 Black 103 Normal Keys 3 Function Keys PS/2 Wired Standard – Keyboard mouse included (but I will use the mouse listed below) – OEM
- 24.50

Actual Mouse:

DCT Factory 03M-OPT-BCLI 2-Tone 3 Buttons 1x Wheel PS/2 Optical Mouse
- 4.06

Video Card:

BFG Tech BFGR78256GTXCOD2 Geforce 7800GTX 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card bundled with Call of Duty 2
- 509

Floppy Drive:

ALPS Silver 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Model DF354H168F - OEM
- 8.99

Sound Card:

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS 70SB035000000 8 (7.1) Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card
- 91

Hard Drive:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 300 MB/s Hard Drive – OEM
- 115




Monitor:

AOC LM942 Black 19" 12ms LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 500:1 0.294mm Pixel Pitch
- 239.99

Motherboard:

DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard
- 135

CD/DVD Drive:

LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SOHD-16P9SV
- 19.99

Memory:

CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) System Memory
- 180

Processor:

AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice 1Ghz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3800BPBOX
- 282

Case:

RAIDMAX Scoprio 668WBP Black 1mm Brushed Aluminum Gaming Case Computer Case 420watts PS2 ATX12V Power Supply
- 79.99

Operating System:

Microsoft Windows XP Home with SP2 - OEM
- 99.99


Total: 1,869.50 (not including tax)

[blue60007]

Get this power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817103931

You won't need the server version.

Looks very nice

[Thurrdome]

Thanks!