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08-16-2006, 10:08 PM
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Fresh Build:
This is a tentative list. I'm not sure about the mobo, but I think it will work. I was hoping to stay under $650 for everything. If you guys see anything that could be toned down a notch let me know.
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Model #: CAC-T05-UW Item #: N82E16811119068 $49.99 $49.99 Gigabyte GA-945P-S3 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 945P ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #: GA-945P-S3 Item #: N82E16813128015 In Stock $92.99 $92.99 XFX PVT42EUDE3 Geforce 6800 XTreme 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail Model #: PVT42EUDE3 Item #: N82E16814150130 In Stock Mail-in Rebate $137.77 $137.77 Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply - Retail Model #: TPII-550 Item #: N82E16817103931 In Stock $89.99 -$5.00 Instant $84.99 Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail Model #: BX80557E6300 Item #: N82E16819115005 ** This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only. what's this? In Stock $203.00 $203.00 Kingston ValueRAM 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Unbuffered System Memory Model KVR533D2N4/1G - Retail Model #: KVR533D2N4/1G Item #: N82E16820144151 In Stock $82.99 $82.99 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Model #: WD2500KS Item #: N82E16822144701 ** This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model within 30 days only. what's this? In Stock Mail-in Rebate $77.99 $77.99 SAMSUNG 16X DVD±R DVD Burner With 5X DVD-RAM Write and LightScribe Black ATA/ATAPI Model SH-S162L - OEM Model #: SH-S162L Item #: N82E16827151118 ** This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model within 30 days only. what's this? In Stock $31.99 $31.99 Subtotal: $761.71-$45 in Rebates= $716.71 |
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08-16-2006, 10:14 PM
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Looks pretty good to me. The Samsung burner is good in my opinion, but a lot of users here prefer Lite-On so you may want to look into that.
Here is the Lite-On: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106019 Don't forget a copy of the OS too. Unless of course, you already have a copy. 
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08-16-2006, 10:17 PM
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I'm crossing my fingers that the HDD & opticals that I currently have will work. If they do, I'm sending the new ones back for a refund.
I would order a 2nd optical, but I have one on another older computer and can just use that. One more thing: Do the PSU & Case appear to be compliant? From the pictures, it seems the 2 would go together fine. |
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08-16-2006, 10:51 PM
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9mm wins.
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They both will fit together, both are ATX.
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08-17-2006, 10:03 AM
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if u wanna save up money u could just get the sonata case.
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08-17-2006, 10:31 AM
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Is there an add-on I can get that would give me access to front USB & Firewire? I could deal w/not having front firewire, but I need at least 1 usb up front. My mobo doesn't offer anything of the sort. I'm trying to find a good mobo with these components since I'm saving money by combining PSU & case, but I'm not having much luck. I looked around and found these. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144168 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811162027 |
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08-17-2006, 10:32 AM
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Those cases aren't bad, but I would NOT use the PSUs that come with them.
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08-17-2006, 10:34 AM
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Nevermind.
Last edited by bikinpunk; 08-17-2006 at 10:44 AM. |
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08-17-2006, 10:37 AM
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I seem to be limited to at least 450w power supply thanks to my graphics card. I've been searching in 500w+, but will 450w be enough if I get that exactly? For example: using this case?
Antec Sonata II http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129155 |
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08-17-2006, 10:44 AM
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I'm also looking at this firewire/usb add-on. Is there a way I can use this to take advantage of the front usb/1394 ports on the front of my case?
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16815106004 |
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08-17-2006, 10:50 AM
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That case is the best deal you are going to find for a case that comes with a good power supply.
Just switch the video card to one that doesn't need as much power and you will be fine. There are a lot of 6800 cards that only call for 350W. If you can get by without the firewire. you don't need a card. that motherboard has 2 internal connectors that each support 2 usb that you can connect the front panel usb to. If you want firewire later on you can buy a pci adapter card then.
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08-17-2006, 11:11 AM
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The 450w will be more than enough for your setup.
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08-17-2006, 11:22 AM
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I need the firewire for video stuff. If not for that, I wouldn't get it. I'm considering this, just to get me through: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16815106004. Can it be linked to the front ports somehow? My guess is that it's would just involve running the 'internal ports' to the front somehow, but is it just a cable connection? Also, I really need a Memory Card Reader. Should I be looking at one with a USB interface, or PCMCIA? |
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08-17-2006, 12:08 PM
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08-17-2006, 12:09 PM
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ITEM BRAND MODEL
CASE Antec II w/450w PSU SONATA II PSU Included w/Case MoBO Gigabyte GA-945P (775) GA-945P-S3 4x 240pin DDR2 667/533/400 No video Line in/out/mic 4 USB 24 pin CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB LGA 775 BX80557E6300 HDD WD 250gb 7200 SATA WD2500KS RAM Kingston 1gb 240pin DDR2 SDRAM 667 (5300) KVR667D2N5/1G OPTICAL 01 Lite-On 16X DVD+/-R Burner SHW-160P6S-04 SOUND CARD On-board VIDEO CARD XFX GeForce 6800 Xtreme 256 MB PVT42EUDE3 SOUND CARD On-board CARD READER ??????? USB/FIREWIRE Zonet Combo Card ZUC2400 PCI SOUND CHANNEL Inland 5.1 PCI 58019 |
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08-17-2006, 12:16 PM
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08-17-2006, 12:59 PM
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I really suggest you spend the extra buck's on the gigabyte ds3 instead of s3.
Switch out that kingston for some Corsair DDR2 800. And your money will be much more wisely spent on a 7600gt vs. 6800gt.
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08-17-2006, 02:20 PM
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Okay. Here are 2 different builds. I was really hoping to stay under $800 total. I'm truely thinking that I could get away with a 128mb video card, but I'm not certain. I wouldn't mind upgrading some parts later on when I get extra money, but at the same time, I'd rather get everything I need now.
Let me know what you guys think. You'll have to unzip it to get the excel file. Note there are 2 sheets in the file, labeled Build #1 or Build #2. Computer Build.zip Edit: Changed #2's Video Card. Last edited by bikinpunk; 08-17-2006 at 02:25 PM. |
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08-17-2006, 02:23 PM
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I like build #1.
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08-17-2006, 02:26 PM
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08-17-2006, 02:57 PM
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Sigh..too lazy to install office xp :P.
Mind as well do it now then never... |
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08-17-2006, 03:16 PM
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I am not too fond of that MSI board... So after rethinking it, build #2 looks better right now unless... you get the Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 instead. |
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08-17-2006, 03:19 PM
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For those who can't/won't download the file:
Build #1 ITEM BRAND MODEL CASE Antec II w/450w PSU SONATA II PSU Included w/Case MoBO Gigabyte GA-945P (775) GA-945P-S3 4x 240pin DDR2 667/533/400 No video Line in/out/mic 4 USB 24 pin CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB LGA 775 BX80557E6300 HDD WD 250gb 7200 SATA WD2500KS RAM Kingston 1gb 240pin DDR2 SDRAM 667 (5300) KVR667D2N5/1G OPTICAL 01 Lite-On 16X DVD+/-R Burner SHW-160P6S-04 SOUND CARD On-board VIDEO CARD XFX GeForce 6800 Xtreme 256 MB PVT42EUDE3 SOUND CARD On-board USB/FIREWIRE Zonet Combo Card ZUC2400 PCI SOUND CHANNEL Inland 5.1 PCI 58019 Total after MIR's: $709.99 Build #2 ITEM BRAND MODEL CASE Antec II w/450w PSU SONATA II PSU Included w/Case MoBO Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 Socket T GA-965P-DS3 4x 240pin DDR2 800/667/533 memory No video 6 audio ports 4 USB 24 pin CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB LGA 775 BX80557E6300 CPU & MoBO COMBO -$25 HDD WD 250gb 7200 SATA WD2500KS RAM Corsair 1gb 240-pin DDR2 667 VS1GB667D2 OPTICAL 01 Lite-On 16X DVD+/-R Burner SHW-160P6S-04 OPTICAL 02 Lite-On 16X DVD+/-R Burner SHW-160P6S-04 SOUND CAR On-board VIDEO CARD Gigabyte Geforce 7600GS 256mb GDDR2 GV-NX76G256D-RH SOUND CARD On-board CARD READER ??? USB/FIREWIRE Zonet Combo Card ZUC2400 PCI SOUND CHANNEL On-board Total after MIR's: $764.99 Whew.
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08-17-2006, 03:44 PM
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I said in another post about replacing just the parts that were burnt up, when I thought I could do that. I'll restate again, though.
I plan on not playing games. I am a heavy multi-tasker. Burn dvds, rip dvds, video editing, photo editing, office products, light cad work (heavier later), avid downloader, that about does it. Thing is, I do all of the before-mentioned at the same time sometimes. ADHD > me. Thoughts on this video card? It would save me $30.00. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814170096 |
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08-17-2006, 03:46 PM
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That is a okay video card, but it takes 256mb of your system memory to run at 512mb.
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08-17-2006, 03:54 PM
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I don't really think I'd ever use it to that effect though. Plus, I have plans later of upgrading to 2gb ram. Also, I'm being told that when vista is released alot of graphics cards will change b/c of DirectX 10 being released to coincide.... Doesn't really matter to me at this point.
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08-17-2006, 04:14 PM
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I would personally go with build 2.
But switch out that card for something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102641 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102651 It will do better with the type of work you do. Good choice on the ram (corsair) but try to make it ddr2 800. It will pay off in the future. Otherwise looks great. If your not worried about overclocking, I would go with this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121035 Stable as a Rock, Plus youll save some $$ Last edited by Mr.Ferrari; 08-17-2006 at 04:16 PM. |
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08-17-2006, 10:20 PM
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That zonet card is the wrong type of card. It has plug in ports, like on the outside of a case. You need one with a pin header like on the PPA I linked above. Both of those gigabyte boards have usb pin headers, so you can get by with a firewire only card like this one. Take a look at this picture. That cluster of 9 pins sticking up from the board is the type of connection you need. The Intel board in ferarri's last post would not need a pci card adapter. It has usb and firewire built in.
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08-17-2006, 10:24 PM
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If I go with the Intel board you suggested, could I somehow have the 1394 & 2 USB ports wired up to be ran off the case's front inputs? If so, that would be nice. This board would eliminate my need for the extra firewire/usb pci card.
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08-17-2006, 10:34 PM
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I suppose it does. According to the spec pdf file, it has:
EE Front panel USB headers [2] FF IEEE-1394a header How would these be connected to the front of the case? Is there a connection cable that ties these together that comes with the case, or board? Would it be something I'd have to purchase seperate? |
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