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01-18-2007, 07:05 PM
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First Build! - Advice Comments?
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail
ASUS P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail G.SKILL 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4S-1GBPK - Retail Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM BFGR76256GTOCE GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail LITE-ON 20X DVD±R Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write and LightScribe Technology Black IDE Model LH-20A1H-186 - Retail Havent decieded on a case yet Advice on a PSU please? Planning on Future Upgrades of more RAM, G80 graphics card , and maybe some overclocking Any Advice and/or comments is welcome |
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01-18-2007, 07:27 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Nice selection of parts, but I would switch the RAM to a slightly better brand like Corsair or Mushkin. Not really sure about the quality of GSkill RAM.
I'd also change the WD HDD to a Seagate for the 5 year warranty. Since you plan to overclock get a really good power supply now. Enermax, Fortron Source, PC Power & Cooling, Sparkle Power, SeaSonic, SilverStone or Zippy with at least 550 watts.  Cricket
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01-18-2007, 08:00 PM
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ok how is this
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail ASUS P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail mushkin 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model 991533 - Retail Seagate Barracuda ES ST3320620NS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM BFGR76256GTOCE GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail LITE-ON 20X DVD±R Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write and LightScribe Technology Black IDE Model LH-20A1H-186 - Retail FSP Group (Fortron Source) FX700-GLN ATX12V/ EPS12V 700W Quad. SLi Power Supply - Retail (Is 700w To Much?) Last edited by JerseyGeorge; 01-18-2007 at 08:08 PM. |
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01-18-2007, 08:06 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Looks fine to me.
Did you check to see if that Mushkin RAM is compatible with that ASUS motherboard? Cricket
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01-18-2007, 08:17 PM
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The ES line is for servers. This is the one to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148140
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01-18-2007, 08:26 PM
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ok harddrive changed
and as far as I can see RAM and mobo work 240 pin DDR2 800 |
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01-18-2007, 09:26 PM
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Get dual channel memory, this is what you want: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590
Also switch to an eVGA 7600gt: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130017 Do you really need a quad SLI power supply? How about some newer technology such as a Corsair HX520 or similar? Cricket mentioned several good brands above.
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01-18-2007, 10:29 PM
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ok how is this for a build
Case http://www.atxcases.com/products/pro...d=5&prodid=468 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail ASUS P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM eVGA 256-P2-N554-AX Geforce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail LITE-ON 20X DVD±R Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write and LightScribe Technology Black IDE Model LH-20A1H-186 - Retail FSP Group (Fortron Source) FX600 ATX12V / EPS12V 600W Power Supply - Retail |
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01-18-2007, 10:35 PM
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Looks awesome. That case looks way overpriced for the quality in my opinion, however. I'd search Newegg and find a quality one you like from ThermalTake, Antec, Lian Li, Cooler Master, etc.
Others may have comments on that power supply - I think it should handle a single DX10 video card in the future but I am not certain. That is a high quality manufacturer, though. |
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01-19-2007, 06:29 PM
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ok thanks for the advice ill be checking out some of those cases instead
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01-20-2007, 05:21 PM
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is it better to have wifi built on the mobo or have it added on a card?
and also is there a bluetooth internal card so my comp will have BT but without those external USB plugs? |
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01-20-2007, 05:39 PM
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Generally, we suggest trying the on-board options. If they work as needed then great. If not get an add on card.
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01-20-2007, 06:23 PM
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havent found much info on this site but will it be worth it to change the mobo from the p5b to the Asus Commando?
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01-20-2007, 06:43 PM
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No.
And for the same price, I'd rather go with this psu: Corsair 520w. Dont be fooled by the 520w, it has more power on the 12v rails then the FSP does.
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01-20-2007, 09:07 PM
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will that PSU be enough for future upgrades such as
4gigs of ram 8800 grapics card small steps of over clocking cause on the PSU thats one thing if rather spend now and not have to upgrade later |
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01-20-2007, 09:49 PM
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Without a hiccup.
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01-20-2007, 09:50 PM
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If you were planning on getting that DirectX 10 card and depending on your overclocking style. I'd get at least 600W-650 PSU cause the minute you start talking overclocking... being your first build... and you get it right... you'll pick up some kind of speed bug. And it's always to have a little bit of breathing room none-the-less.
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01-20-2007, 10:21 PM
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01-20-2007, 10:31 PM
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Link doesn't work. Make sure your wishlist is public..
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01-20-2007, 10:43 PM
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ASUS P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
eVGA 256-P2-N550 -T2 GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply - Retail (went with a lil bigger PSU just incase) Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400 - Retail Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3250620AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write and LightScribe Technology Black E-IDE/ATAPI Model LH-20A1H-185 - OEM |
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01-20-2007, 10:58 PM
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Awesome, but:
this video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130017 and this optical drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106015 |
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01-20-2007, 11:07 PM
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 oh yea retail optical drive LITE-ON 20X DVD±R Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write and LightScribe Technology Black IDE Model LH-20A1H-186 - Retail is this one good cause i want the 20x or does lite-on not make a good 20x? |
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01-20-2007, 11:10 PM
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Sure, if you feel you need 20x I'd go with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106045 Also, I'd change the video card to what I listed above. It costs a bit more but it has higher clock speeds which may help in games. I have that same card. |
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01-20-2007, 11:13 PM
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ehh why not 20x for $3 more
and video card changed I do want a decent one since I wont be jumping on a gtx 8800 right away newegg has some sweet deals, but since Im in New Jersey I get stuck with 7% sales tax |
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01-20-2007, 11:20 PM
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Now, how serious are you when it comes to computer noise? I will admit, when that video card heatsink-fan goes full blast in games it is loud and noticeable, but when it is idle it is nearly silent. Overall, that video card is easily the biggest bang for the buck in my opinion, so I'd keep it. Besides, most video card fans do get loud. Just don't want you to get angry if you are one of those silent PC lovers (like I kind of am).
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01-20-2007, 11:26 PM
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lol I saw the reviews
I can deal with it during games sound is up anyway so shouldnt be an issue |
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01-20-2007, 11:34 PM
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That's right, I don't notice it during games with my headset on anyway. Also, remember what I said, you can't really find a quiet video card, mind the fan noise, that card stays very cool around 50c.
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