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12-02-2006, 08:23 PM
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First Build
I would appreciate it if somone could tell me any potential problems with my first build.- these are the specs:
Case- Antec Performance I P180 Silver cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130066 Motherboard- ASUS P5B Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813131030 Power Supply- FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX500-A, 2.0 version, 2 SATA, PCI Express, 500W http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817104934 CPU- Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115005 RAM- 2 pairs of CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X1024A-6400 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145566 Hard Drive- Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822148140 DVD/RW- LITE-ON 16X DVD±R DVD Burner White ATAPI/E-IDE Model SHW160P6S03 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16827106010 I'm eccpecially worried about how the motherboard will be, eccpecialy when I decide to OC at some point in the future. |
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12-02-2006, 10:51 PM
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You forgot your VIDEO CARD. SAPPHIRE X1900GT is a great starter. Rest looks good.
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12-02-2006, 10:52 PM
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X1900GT in my opinion just seems out of style when it comes to performance/price - have you looked at the X1950PRO or the 7900GS?
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12-02-2006, 10:55 PM
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Yeah, but it's on sale right now with free shipping. It's the deal of the day.
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12-03-2006, 01:25 AM
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I was planning on an EVGA 7950GT
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12-03-2006, 01:56 AM
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If that's the case, then I'd bump my PSU to at least a 600 watter. Seasonic's got some good ones. Good luck with your build.
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12-03-2006, 11:48 AM
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With the Seasonic 600wat the thing becomes to expensive. Are there any decent mobos for OCing in the $100 range?
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12-03-2006, 12:03 PM
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500 watts should be just fine, especially with Fortron PSU. I am getting the evga 7900 GS with a 400w Fortron.
I do believe the Asus you are planning on is good for overclocking. |
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12-03-2006, 12:18 PM
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12-03-2006, 12:39 PM
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So 500 watts will power it?
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12-03-2006, 12:53 PM
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Well, let me retract my statement, GLC is questioning at the moment the wattage of my unit on another thread, so the verdict is out regarding my current build.
As for yours, however, 500w from a Fortron should be plenty. |
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12-03-2006, 01:01 PM
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I would take the Silverstone over the FSP as the FSP is dated and not up to par with the Silverstone. |
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12-03-2006, 01:08 PM
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12-03-2006, 03:28 PM
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What puts the one you reccomended abouve the fortron?
Sorry, not trying to be a jerk, just wanna make sure I get the most out of my money 
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12-03-2006, 03:38 PM
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Seasonic units are very quiet and efficient - as are FSP units, in my opinion. You won't lose no matter WHICH one you pick.
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12-03-2006, 03:48 PM
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what about the silverstone
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12-03-2006, 03:50 PM
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^^He means silverstone.
That particular FSP is actually the best unit as far as quality is concerned-that they have ever made. However it is showing its age. There are newer more beefier psu's out now that have higher effciency and more juice. Based purely on that I would take that silverstone over that fsp. Few bucks cheaper too. Last edited by Mr.Ferrari; 12-03-2006 at 04:00 PM. |
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12-03-2006, 03:53 PM
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I'd go with Mr. Ferrari's suggestion and get the Silverstone (lol) unit. It matches your case, too.
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12-03-2006, 04:15 PM
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Alright. Will do
Just one more question about it. It looks like the P180 has trouble with some PSUs wires not being long enough. Will the silverstones wires be long enough? Last edited by PricklySponge; 12-03-2006 at 04:20 PM. |
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12-03-2006, 04:33 PM
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12-03-2006, 04:42 PM
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You should be fine.
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12-03-2006, 04:45 PM
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Alright. cool.
Should I expect any OCing problems with any other parts? |
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12-03-2006, 04:52 PM
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What you have is good for overclocking. Remember, your first priority is getting the system working first.
One last thing, get a kit of 2x1gb for memory - leaves room to grow. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590 |
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12-03-2006, 05:06 PM
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Costs too much. 4X512 is about 30 bucks cheaper.
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12-03-2006, 05:08 PM
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Thats fine, XP has issues with more then 3GB anyway. 2GB will be plenty.
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12-03-2006, 05:16 PM
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What kind of issues?
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12-03-2006, 05:17 PM
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It cannot make use of more than 3gb of memory. And where are you getting the idea that 2x1gb is more expensive? Actually, it is about $10 cheaper after mail-in-rebate.
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12-03-2006, 05:21 PM
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I've heard bad things about corsairs rebate program
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12-03-2006, 05:30 PM
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It is totally up to you, if you feel you'd like to use all your memory slots with 512mb, you will have no room to upgrade when Vista comes around.
That is what I am doing, too, by the way, since I couldn't afford 2x1gb at the time.
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