building a new PC, here is the list

[senips]

Hi, This is my first PC trying to build myself , I need your help. My plan is to build a professional system but not for a gaming system(may be used in future kind of).

1.LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-05 - OEM
2.Maxtor DiamondMax 21 STM3320820AS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
3.EVGA 512-P2-N548-TX GeForce 7600GS 512MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
4.Rosewill RP550V2-D-SL 550W SLI Ready-ATX 12V V2.01 Power Supply - Retail
5.G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit
6. ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
7.Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail

monitor, case, kb/mouse undecided.

my budget is $1000 without monitor/kb etc.,

please suggest if any good mother board .

[minsonngo]

Go with the ASUS P5B lineup instead.


Swap that Rosewill PSU with a Antec, Corsair, OCZ, Sparkle, FSP, Seasonic, or Enlight. Rosewill PSUs are NOT recommended.

[senips]

I changed my list with good PSU as suggested.


1.COOLER MASTER Praetorian 730 RC-730-SSN1 Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer

2.Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

3.ATI 100-437601 Radeon X1300PRO 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Ready Video Card - Retail

4.CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply - Retail

5.A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop

6.ASUS P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

7.Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail


I am not sure about the case that i selected. Any opinion ?

[LeftyAce]

Looks like a good list. The Corsair PSU is awesome :-)

If you need onboard WiFi, keep the board you've got listed. If not, drop down to a standard P5B (Not sure if the WiFi was intentional, or if newegg's still giving you the most expensive option first :-)

Cases are pretty much personal choice, so if you like the look of it, go for it. Others may have experience with that particular model though.

[SpydaMan]

Could someone explain to me what WiFi is???

[LeftyAce]

Wireless networking: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi

[senips]

actually the reason for selecting P5B WiFi is, it has support for Quad-core. May help upgrading in future but not now. Yes it will save some money if I go for without WiFi model. Just kind of selected it for future use . However someone can give their own justification , may help my decision.


I have another question about the mother board, why Dell mother boards has more USB ports(6 or 8) than others (here like P5B etc.,). I know Dell is proprietary thing but is there anything i could adjust my mother board selection.

Also why this PS/2 keyboard and mouse support in all these latest boards? Everybody uses USB for these days but why do we need this still ? Is it for gammers?


Also why do we need more PSU watts? Like if you configure dell machine for some very good gamming itself, they put like 375watt for PSU. So we all suggest each other for 550w above ? any reason? Atleast for my configuration what would be the requirement?

[minsonngo]

The regular P5B has support for Quad-Core.

The regular P5B Deluxe has support for Quad-Core its just not stated on NewEgg.com for some reason... see here: http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?m...11&l3=307&l4=0

[senips]

Thats very interesting to know..

[minsonngo]

And... it can save you some money which you could invest in another part of your system.

[minsonngo]

Originally Posted by senips I have another question about the mother board, why Dell mother boards has more USB ports(6 or 8) than others (here like P5B etc.,). I know Dell is proprietary thing but is there anything i could adjust my mother board selection. Also why this PS/2 keyboard and mouse support in all these latest boards? Everybody uses USB for these days but why do we need this still ? Is it for gammers? Also why do we need more PSU watts? Like if you configure dell machine for some very good gamming itself, they put like 375watt for PSU. So we all suggest each other for 550w above ? any reason? Atleast for my configuration what would be the requirement?

Different motherboards offer a different amount of USB ports... that is just the beauty of it. That is why when you are building... you have the option of picking a motherboard that meets your needs. A certain number of USB ports is a valid critera when choosing motherboards.

People like me... still use PS2 keyboards and mice... when the motherboard manfacturer design motherboards... they have to take this into consideration. Offering support for both PS2 and USB keyboard and mice users will allow them to appeal to a wider market thus increasing their market share and profit margins overall. Think about it. That is why motherboards still have floppy and ATA connectors. They will phase out older technology as the market for them decreases... but right now there are just a lot of users who still use and prefer the older stuff or both.

As for power supply choice... we recommend PSUs with higher wattages than you need because it gives you more headroom for upgrades in the future. Store bought pre-built systems usually have a PSU installed that will have just enough power or a little more to power the system and allow for minimal upgrades. They basically think and hope that when you want a better system... you will simply buy a newer one from them.

Here are a few good calculators that allow to estimate how much wattage you need to power your system: What Power Supply should I get? How many Watts? Who made it? Guide Inside

[LeftyAce]

The video card you're putting into this build would run fine on 450 watts or so.......but if you ever want to upgrade it (its a good way to boost gaming performance at not too much hassle) you'd need a whole new PSU. 520W isn't that much more expensive, and is more future-proof.

One of the reasons Dells are so un-upgradeable is that the PSU ties you to the video card they supplied.

I'm still using a PS2 keyboard because PS2 can't be used for anything else; why waste a USB port when I can get a perfectly functional keyboard with PS2? My mouse, on the other hand, only comes in USB.

[Staren]

Originally Posted by LeftyAce I'm still using a PS2 keyboard because PS2 can't be used for anything else; why waste a USB port when I can get a perfectly functional keyboard with PS2? My mouse, on the other hand, only comes in USB.

That's what USB to PS/2 adapters are for. I agree with you that it's pretty silly to waste a USB port on a mouse or keyboard when it can be used for a multitude of other things and you have two PS/2 ports that can't be used for anything else. It's not like USB can actually give a performance boost to an input device. They just don't push enough data to need it.

[Hazaro]

Originally Posted by LeftyAce The video card you're putting into this build would run fine on 450 watts or so.......but if you ever want to upgrade it (its a good way to boost gaming performance at not too much hassle) you'd need a whole new PSU. 520W isn't that much more expensive, and is more future-proof. One of the reasons Dells are so un-upgradeable is that the PSU ties you to the video card they supplied. I'm still using a PS2 keyboard because PS2 can't be used for anything else; why waste a USB port when I can get a perfectly functional keyboard with PS2? My mouse, on the other hand, only comes in USB.

The Corsair 520W is more than good enough, however you can get the 620W if you feel like it.

A 7600? For a $1000 build?
I don't think so... Get a 7900GS or 1900 at least.

Never heard of A-Data, if you don't plan to overclock you don't need 800, or even 667 RAM, 533 will do you fine. Corsair Value select or G.Skill.

[LeftyAce]

Originally Posted by Hazaro you don't need 800, or even 667 RAM, 533 will do you fine.

Actually, the C2D chips benefit from the added overhead of 667 ram. 800 is overkill if you're not overclocking though.

[senips]

Originally Posted by Hazaro A 7600? For a $1000 build? I don't think so... Get a 7900GS or 1900 at least.

7900GS means Are you referring processor? Actually the listed configuration of mine is $996.94 right now. It is almost $1000.

Originally Posted by Hazaro Never heard of A-Data, if you don't plan to overclock you don't need 800, or even 667 RAM, 533 will do you fine. Corsair Value select or G.Skill.

Actually three/four days ago I bought this AData memory, it seems good in terms of look and function wise. I put it in my dell dimension 9100. Looks like a metal heat sink is covered by the memory stick with red in color, I think it is well designed one. I do not know along the way but So far it is working good without any error. It is cheaper also. I bought it for $98+ but now the price is $10 less, which is $89+

[LeftyAce]

He's referring to the video card....and since you're not planing on gaming the more expensive card isn't going to benefit you at all.

OOooook on the ram. I don't have much experience with AData, and I know that for reliability Corsair is highly recommended. What's the warranty on the AData?