New workstation build!!!!

[t7riggah]

hey guys. this is my current build:

Product Description Savings Total Price



LITE-ON 20X DVD±R Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write and LightScribe Technology Black IDE Model LH-20A1H-186 - Retail
Item #: N82E16827106045
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$38.99

Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450Watt SmartPower 2.0 Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16811129155
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$99.99

NEC Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16821152005
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$5.99

Western Digital Raptor WD740ADFD 74GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822136033
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$159.99


EVGA 256-P2-N549-TR GeForce 7600GS 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130029
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$231.98
($115.99 each)


CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820145034
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$40.00 Mail-in Rebate
$468.00
($234.00 each)


EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813188009
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

$249.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115003
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy

$313.00

ZALMAN CNPS 9700 NT 110mm 2 Ball Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835118020
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$10.00 Instant
$79.99
$69.99



This build is for trading. The only thing I was wondering is if we need better RAM..., would it be wise to upgrade to DDR 2 1000\pc8000 instead of the ddr 2 800? What i am trying to say, is, would there be a difference I can notice? And yes, I'm crazy and want 4 GB RAM, is the not recommended? Also, would it be wise to buy a Antec P180 with a new psupply, or is the sonata just good enough.


Thanks guys

[Alaron]

Don't SLI two low end cards, its not worth it. Drop down to a solid board like the Asus P5B and use one 7600GS as a placeholder for a future upgrade. The eVGA mobos are very unstable and problematic.

No need for 4GB of ram, XP can only use 3.2GB. Stay with 2GB.

[Mr.Ferrari]

This is a workstation right? Why not a Intel chipset with onboard video coupled with seagate 7200.10 hard drives? The only time I would honestly pair a videocard up with a workstation is if your doing 3D/cad/modeling work, and not with a normal video card.

And your better off with Corsair Valueselect.

The processor will come with a heatsink fan assembly. Using an aftermarket one will void the warranty.

[glc]

If he's doing trading, he may want multiple monitors.

How many do you want?

[t7riggah]

yeah, im going to get the value select ram then, since we dont want to overclock. That would save alot of money too. We want 4 monitors, so which card should i get? I dont have knowlege in Matrox's or FireGL's so please, educate me .

Please recommend me some good video cards for workstations and which value select ram i should get from corsair.


thanks so much for your guys help

[glc]

I would recommend an Intel chipset board - the most cost effective and stable way is a dual slot Asus P5B Deluxe and a pair of dual head cards running independently. The other option is a single slot board and a quad head workstation card - which is VERY pricey. SLI is for gaming and can only drive ONE monitor.

You want two Value Select DDR2-667 2gb dual channel kits.

In the consumer line, I'd get ATI X1xxx cards, discrete memory models, not Hypermemory. This will be cheaper than FireGL's and will do the job fine. Look at 2 of these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131011

[t7riggah]

Hi GLC, thank you so much for your help.

Why should I get 667 instead of 800? is it because of the price difference, and is there a big increase of speed?

I got P5B Deluxe in my cart now, thanks!!

[LeftyAce]

667 is all you need to run that processor at stock speeds. If you were over clocking, then 800 ram would make sense. Otherwise, save your money.

[mainiac]

CORSAIR Value Select 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory - Retail $208

I bought this from newegg a while back and it is pretty good for the price. Just make sure your board can support ddr2 sdram memory

[t7riggah]

Wow, DDR2 667 Value Select is huge difference then XMS2. Well, im getting the DDR2667 Value Select Corsair 2 x1 GB for only 169.99 which is nice.


THanks guys, really appreciate the help!!!