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[cpuSanta]

Well, last time I tried upgrading my computer I got problem after problem. So, I am going to make a computer from the ground up this time and I have been looking at parts since Friday afternoon. Since it is now Saturday and companies do not process orders now, I thought I would double check with you guys. My budget is around or in the 1000's but please keep in mind that I am excluding the monitor and some other stuff, which I think will be about $300 after rebate.

This P.C. is mainly for gaming.

So here it is , any feedback is appreciated, I would like to know if there are any compatibility issues, if I should get different parts, and how much money do you think I would be saving by making this setup instead of buying it from a store:

The subtotal is a little over 600 and with tax itll reach about 700 u.s. dollars.

* Please note that this is a copy and paste from a printable shopping cart with slight modifications


Memory:
1 pqi 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model MAC42GUOE-X2 - Retail
$130.99



Motherboard:
1 Foxconn 955X7AA-8EKRS2 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 955X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$149.99


Graphic Card:
eVGA 256-P2-N553-AX Geforce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
$169.99



Edit:
Power Supply:
ENERMAX EG651P-VE FM(24P) ATX 550W Power Supply - Retail
$108.99



Edit:
CPU:
Intel Pentium D 930 Presler 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core Processor Model BX80553930 - Retail
$179.99

Edit: Total is now about 800 and with shipping and tax it's around 900 us dollars. Thats 200 more then when I first posted. Oh well, i think its worth it.

Thanks!

[glc]

Rebadged Coolmax PSU - I wouldn't trust it.

I would be VERY tempted to spend the extra 50 bucks for a 930 processor - faster FSB and twice the cache.

[cpuSanta]

Thanks alot. I think I will go for that 930.

As for the Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W Power Supply, is it just not a trustworthy company? I dont remember seeing too many bad reviews about that power supply. Which company should I trust with PSUs?

[Alaron]

Originally Posted by cpuSanta As for the Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W Power Supply, is it just not a trustworthy company? I dont remember seeing too many bad reviews about that power supply. Which company should I trust with PSUs?

Rosewill rebadges power supplies. They don't manufacture them. So its a gamble if they are any good, usually not.

Check out our in-house list: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195 Antec is a great choice.

[cpuSanta]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116238

Ya, I like this one. :P
Its a 930.
Thanks for the tip.

[glc]

Yep - you can't go wrong with an Antec TPII-550. Costs a bit more but it's known solid.

[cpuSanta]

How about this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103437

The reviews were awsome and Enermax was one of the tops on this list:
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=4146


I also think I should change my ram; it is really cheap for 2gb of dual ram, I dont think I should depend on it. Here is the ram I wanted to order:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141017

Looking for a different one now.

Edit: I got a new ram, two of em:

pqi POWER Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory

Its only 1GB but I ordered 2. Itll fill up my mother board but its fine, it was very affordable.

[Alaron]

That Enermax will be fine, but save $20 and pick up this Antec instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103931

[glc]

Actually the Enermax is not true ATX 2.0, and it only has a single +12v rail - a monster, but only one.

[cpu_king]

well quick question buddie ole pals what is the best grphic card to buy anddoesnt cost alot

[Alaron]

cpu_king, please start your own thread in Video/Audio/Multimedia. Include a budget and your uses. Thanks.