Comments on my Custom Build Spec pls

[Speedy]

Hi everyone

I want to purchase a new computer and have put together the following spec. I will mainly be using it for games (not major online stuff) and some video/photo editing (nothing major again). I have also chosen some of the componements to try and future proof as such - I don't want to have to buy another computer for at least 5 years!!


CoolerMaster Praetorian 732 RC-732 Aluminum Tower 420W Case
(Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6700 CPU @ 2.66GHz 1066FSB 2x2MB L2 Cache EM64T
LiteOn SHM-165H6S 16X Double Layer DVD+-RW Super Allwrite + Lightscribe Technology
Round Cable Upgrade for Hard Drive, Optical Drive & Floppy Drive
INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer
INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS
Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD
IEEE 1394 CARD AND DRIVER
Viewsonic VX922 Gaming LCD 19" (2ms White-Black-White Typ) SXGA LCD Display Monitor
(Quad-Core Supports) Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard
(Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Value Select or Major Brand)
ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
OCZ GameXStream 700W SLI Ready Power Supply
HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
Add External USB 2.0 Hub (4x USB 2.0 Ports)
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB 16X PCI Express Video Card x 2


Your comments would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Vic

p.s. I am not building this machine...cyberpowersystem.co.uk will be building it.

[perkster]

1.) you wont need a 700W powersupply for that rig, think 520 - 600 would be more than enough, would recommend the corsair 520W.
2.) Make sure your Lite-on DVD burner is SATA connection, IDE controlled on the P5B range is 3rd party and not ideal.
3.) unless you plan to overclock 800mhz RAM is overkill got for 667mhz corsais value select 2gb
4.)really do not think you will need 8800's in yoru system, one of those is better than most other graphic cards x2 in SLI mode. One should be enough for any game in the next couple of years.
5.) the E6600 is the best bang for the buck at the moment, though you can still spend the extra on the E6700 if you want

hope this helps. I am by no means an expert but been plannign similar build and read enough of these threads to know the main suggestions

[Speedy]

Thanks for your comments... I have changed the power supply now to OCZ 600W as there isnt a corsair one to choose.

Have checked the Lite-on DVD burner..it is SATA...and unfortuantely with the RAM they are only offering 800mhz....I'm guessing it wont cause a problem...just I wont use it to its best potential?

I am a bit confused regarding the issue of one graphics card or two as I have read reviews...some of which say yes to it and some that say no. My understanding is that it spreads over both cards...how can that be a bad thing?

[Cricket]

Why don't you want to build this computer yourself?

And please don't use colored type...it's really hard to read.

Cricket

[Speedy]

Because I haven't got the confidence...or the time...lol

[perkster]

in all honesty you would get a better computer and at a much better price if you built it yourself and the guides on this site should help you put it together easily.

i looked at the site you are buying from and they use overkill stuff a lot you are paying for things you dont need and wont make much difference at all to your performance of your machine.

[perkster]

if you dont want to build it go to dell probably give you more customising options than that site and you wont be paying for overkill

[Speedy]

This might seem a bit like bragging...but I don't intend it to be.

I don't mind paying over the odds for someone else to build it....as long as it works...I get no hassle...and I get it delivered within a week..lol...oh..and I dont have to buy another one within a few years to replace it.

[Mr.Ferrari]

I would suggest you not go for SLI, rather you should get one 8800GTX, which only needs a decent 500-550w power supply.

I would also suggest you go for the P5B or P5B Deluxe motherboard if available, it does not have SLI capability, but is a much more stable board over the P5N-E.

Building a PC isn't really all that hard, and when a problem arises you'll be able to troubleshoot it yourself rather then shipping it out to another company for repair.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Speedy I am a bit confused regarding the issue of one graphics card or two as I have read reviews...some of which say yes to it and some that say no. My understanding is that it spreads over both cards...how can that be a bad thing?

It's not a bad thing and it's actually what you want for a true gaming rig. We generally say it's not worth it because of the cost vs. performance issue. But if you're willing to shell out big bucks for a true SLi gaming rig, go for it.

If you don't mind paying for someone else to build this computer then I'd just recommend that you make sure the builder is reputable and will stand behind the product once it's delivered. Many of us here build our own computers and find it hard to figure out why anyone would have someone else build it for them. But if you don't want to build it, then just be sure you find a good builder to assemble the computer for you.

Cricket

[Speedy]

Cyberpower feature in most of the pc mags in the UK...so they are not an unknown..and I suppose like any company...there are always good and bad reviews from customers.

Thank you all for your comments...it has given me things to think about and consider.

Cheers

Vic

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Speedy Cyberpower feature in most of the pc mags in the UK...so they are not an unknown..and I suppose like any company...there are always good and bad reviews from customers.

This is one reason I build my own computers...I know what goes into them and I know how well they're assembled. And since I'm intimately familiar with my computers I can usually figure out problems really quickly without having to ask for help from the members here...but I usually never have any problems with my computers.

Cricket

[jer888]

It only takes a few hours at the most, plus the expirence you will get from building it yourself will help you out if something happens. You will get to pick every part and you will save money.

Build it.