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06-06-2007, 04:43 PM
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Suggestions Please on new build
I've put together a list for a new computer. Could you please take a look to make sure everything is compatible? Any and all suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
Here's a link to my site, this page contains links to all the parts on NewEgg, if you need to see this. http://www.sturgellcs.com/computer.htm Computer Estimate Motherboard ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $139.99 CPU MD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model DX6000CZBOX - Retail $229.00 Memory (2) Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KVR667D2K2/2GR - Retail $133.98 Video Card EVGA 320-P2-N815-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail $299.99 Audio Card Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail $89.99 Hard Drive Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD 36GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM $99.99 Hard Drive Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KSRTL 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Retail $114.99 External Hard Drive Western Digital My Book Essential WDG1U3200N 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - Retail $104.99 DVD Burner (2) Sony NEC Optiarc Black 18X $65.98 Heatsink Rosewill RCX-Z2-EX 92mm 2 Ball PWM CPU Cooler - Retail $49.99 Case COOLER MASTER CAVALIER 3 CAV-T03-UK Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $64.99 Power Supply Thermaltake Purepower W0129RU ATX12V 600 W Power Supply 115/230 V CE, FCC, UL, CUL, TUV certification - Retail $104.99 Software Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium $219.99 Software Microsoft Office Professional 2007 - Retail $419.99 Total of parts "$2,138.85" |
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06-06-2007, 05:00 PM
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9mm wins.
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Everything looks fine except for the following:
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148140 and this external HDD enclosure and put your own external HDD drive together yourself: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817155601 Quote:
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001 As for your software and OS... you can save some money by going with the OEM verison instead of the retail one. |
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06-06-2007, 08:18 PM
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I'll definitely go with your suggestions on the memory, heatsink, and power supply. I used Kingston for the past few years, though and never had trouble.
But I am big on Western Digital. Is Seagate your personal preference, or are they actually a better drive. I know they're good, and have been highly rated for years, but so has WD. I used two Lite-Ons for my last build. They worked fine, except when I filled one up with a home movie. Near the end of almost every one, they started freezing up. I switched to a Plextor, and never had another problem. From reading reviews of Plextor, they seemed to have lost a little of their quality lately. So I went with Sony, not really sure what to do on this one. |
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06-06-2007, 08:20 PM
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9mm wins.
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Well... people argue about this all the time. But Seagates have a better track record for me and I believe for most people on here.
But both WD and Seagate are good... so I don't think you can go wrong with either one. As for the optical... its your choice. Sony is good. |
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06-06-2007, 08:40 PM
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Seagate is a better 7200 drive. Thats been proven over and over again. But the Raptor, well no other sata drive can touch it.
I would recommend that you get the 74Gb raptor, or the 150Gb raptor as you will want to have the ability to run cetain apps of of it.
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06-06-2007, 08:42 PM
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Thanks for the help, I really appreciated it. I don't think I'd have made it through my first build (The one in my sig), without all the help from peolpe like you in this forum.
Thank you. |
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06-06-2007, 09:50 PM
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Theres nothing wrong with WD either besides the performance. Seagates 7200.7 and .8 series were hell. I've had 3 7200.8's die on me. Before the 7200.10 and perpendicular recording, WD was accepted has the one with better performance and a better price/gb ratio. They were also decently reliable, compared to the older seagates that is.
Seagate has some really great CS support nowadays too. On top of a 5 year warranty. They also happen to be the ones with the performance dge.
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06-06-2007, 10:46 PM
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Better ram
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145590 Look at the 5600+. A bit cheaper and 89w as well |
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06-09-2007, 05:44 AM
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Will this hd enclosure work with a SATA HD?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817155601 |
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06-09-2007, 08:13 AM
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9mm wins.
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But this one will: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817362001 |
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06-09-2007, 10:50 AM
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For a few bucks more these are excellent: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817198008
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06-09-2007, 05:09 PM
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Thanks again! I just ordered the Apricorn for repair work. And I'll order the Icy Hot for my new build.
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06-11-2007, 08:19 PM
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Just FYI, that Apricorn is made for 2.5'' notebook hard drives. It will not fit regular 3.5'' desktop hard drives if im not mistaken..
Although I highly suggest apricorn enclosures, never heard of ICY dock myself. I would go with a retail lite on DVDRW drive. If you want to save a few bucks, the Corsair 520w is for $95 with free shipping here. |
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06-12-2007, 04:27 AM
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The Apricon I ordered was for a 3 1/2" drive, but you gave me a start there. I went back and checked. And the ICY Dock is eSATA, that's why I liked it,, and it was recommended in this forum
Thanks for the tip about saving a little. I usually order through newegg and never price shop. |
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