Gaming Pc New Build.

[Viktors]

Im wanting to do some overclocking on this build. Aside from the new parts im going to re-use my G-15 keyboard/ G5 mouse. Zalman HSF, Audigy 4 Sound card, Antec Lanboy Case.


Model #: A8N32-SLI Deluxe
Item #: N82E16813131568
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Update eVGA 256-P2-N567 Geforce 7900GT KO Superclocked 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: 256-P2-N567
Item #: N82E16814130016

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Update Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: TPII-550
Item #: N82E16817103931

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Update AMD Opteron 165 Denmark 1000MHz HT Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Model OSA165CDBOX - Retail
Model #: OSA165CDBOX
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Update CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 433 (PC 3500) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model TWINX2048-3500LLPRO - Retail
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Update Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
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Update ViewSonic VX922 Black/Silver 19" 2ms LCD Monitor - Retail
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Update BenQ 16X DVD±R DVD Burner With LightScribe Black ATA/ATAPI Model DW1655 - Retail
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Update Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Model #: ARCTIC SILVER 5
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Update Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2 - OEM
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Any opinions for changes?

[blue60007]

That's a dandy of a power supply, but I don't think it could handle TWO 7900GT overclocked cards. It'd be OK for one, but if you want two later on, you'd be stretching it. Look at one of the ones here, in the Dual GeForce 7900 GTX or Dual GeForce 7800 GTX 512 MB section.

I assume you'll be overclocking since you got an Opteron plus DDR433 XMS RAM - just another reason to get a powerful power supply (a FSP or Sparkle on the list would be good).

[Viktors]

Update FSP Group (Fortron Source) FX700-GLN ATX12V/ EPS12V 700W All-In-One Power Supply - Retail
Model #: FX 700-GLN
Item #: N82E16817104015
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$170.99 -$5.00 Instant $165.99

Replace antec truepower with this?

[blue60007]

I think the 600W version would be OK. Looking at the 12V rails is the most important thing to do. The total amperage on the Antec's 12V rail is 38A and the FSP's is 60A. The Antec might be OK, but I'd hate to see you have stability problems if you add another 7900GT KO (especially if you overclock the CPU, as that adds extra strain to the PSU).

[Viktors]

After reading some reveiws on the 600w im gonna shy away and stick with the 700w, It had better reveiws.

So do i have anything that wont work well together? Anyone else have opinions on this build? It will be used for gaming primarily, and later i will upgrade to SLI.

[glc]

The retail processor comes with a heatsink/fan and a thermal interface - you don't need the Arctic Silver, unless you simply want to have a tube sitting around for later use somewhere.

[Viktors]

Its for the Zalman 7000B-Cu i have sitting in my other computer, Gonna use it on the Opteron.

[ammo]

I like this psu. It's the one I will buy when my current psu kicks the bucket

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002

[glc]

Nice power supply, but not SLI-certified.

If you are going to use a Zalman on the Opteron, buy an OEM processor.

[Viktors]

Why is using my zalman a bad idea?

[glc]

It's not a BAD idea - but you void the warranty on a retail processor by using an aftermarket heatsink - the OEM processor doesn't come with a heatsink and the warranty is whatever the vendor puts on it anyway. Why pay for an extra heatsink you won't be using? OEM is usually cheaper.

[jfk]

I've got the 600 watt FSP and all I can say is it is outstanding (as well as a fair amount of $ cheaper). You'll have no problems with it, FSP makes great power supplies. I wouldn't put too much emphasis on Newegg reviews, half the time the people writing them have no clue.........

[ammo]

Originally Posted by glc Nice power supply, but not SLI-certified. If you are going to use a Zalman on the Opteron, buy an OEM processor.

It does have SLI support though

[ammo]

Originally Posted by jfk I've got the 600 watt FSP and all I can say is it is outstanding (as well as a fair amount of $ cheaper). You'll have no problems with it, FSP makes great power supplies. I wouldn't put too much emphasis on Newegg reviews, half the time the people writing them have no clue.........

Most those bad reviews are just they had bad luck. Not every thing you get is guaranteed to work the right way with electronics. You usually have a 95-97% chance of a component being good

[glc]

Support is not the same thing as certification. If it's certified, it's gone through Nvidia's labs and is tested to work right. I don't see any OCZ units on the list, but that doesn't necessarily mean they won't work right - but I prefer to buy a product which the manufacturer cares enough about its image to submit it for certification.

We don't know whether OCZ hasn't bothered to submit samples for certification, or whether they have and they failed.

[jfk]

Originally Posted by ammo Most those bad reviews are just they had bad luck. Not every thing you get is guaranteed to work the right way with electronics. You usually have a 95-97% chance of a component being good

Oh, I agree completely on the probability of failure with new electronics. It doesn't change my perception of reviewers on Newegg however....

[ammo]

Originally Posted by glc Support is not the same thing as certification. If it's certified, it's gone through Nvidia's labs and is tested to work right. I don't see any OCZ units on the list, but that doesn't necessarily mean they won't work right - but I prefer to buy a product which the manufacturer cares enough about its image to submit it for certification. We don't know whether OCZ hasn't bothered to submit samples for certification, or whether they have and they failed.

You make a very good point

[Viktors]

You guys are so imformative! its great help!. So i chose an OEM Opteron, Now i can use my zalman and not waste money on a heatsink i wont be using.

Any more helpfull info?

[ceh4702]

There are some cases like the CM Stacker that seem to be built for 2 power supplies. Anyone ever try that?