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09-11-2007, 09:58 PM
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First time builder, Need opinion on parts.
Well, I've decided to build a pc. I've already ordered the case, CD/DVD drive and floppy drive.
Here's the parts: LIAN LI PC-61 USB Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112025 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131013 Thermaltake Purepower RX W0144RU ATX12V 600W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153049 EVGA 256-P2-N761-AR GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130084 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Brisbane 2.3GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103776 GeIL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144062 Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3250824A 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148100 LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW (I'm not gonna post all of the specs on this. >_>) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106055 SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Model SFD321B/LBL1 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16821103203 Microsoft Windows XP Home Upgrade with SP2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837116194 Thoughts? |
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09-11-2007, 10:54 PM
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change the lite on drive to one with a sata connection.
and get a newer hdd. the 7200.10 series. also, what is your budget, and what is the computer going to be used for?
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09-12-2007, 07:54 AM
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Also I have never heard of GeIL as a make of RAM, I would go with a more reputable brand such as Corsair or OCZ.
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09-12-2007, 08:28 AM
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It'll be used for gaming, mostly. My budget is around $1000. Also, I've already got the Lite-On drive. Will it not work, or just not work as well?
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09-12-2007, 08:45 AM
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It will work if you stick with the AMD based system - AM2 boards still have decent IDE controllers, it's the newer Intel-based boards that are switching over to third party controllers.
You could save some cash with the M2N-E motherboard - SLI is nothing more than a gimmick for all but the builders with the biggest budgets. GEIL RAM is decent enough, but I too would switch to Corsair XMS for quality reasons. As nice as the Lian-Li cases are, if you're working to a budget, I'd go with a cheaper case from a manufacturer like Coolermaster, and use the money saved to upgrade to a 8800GTS video card. You'll notice the difference in gaming performance. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130082 Thinking about it - going for the Antec Sonata III case might save you even more, overall. It's the same price as the Lian-Li you picked out, but comes bundled with a quality 500w power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2bsonata%2bIII Finally, I second the suggestion for the 7200.10 series hard drive.
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09-12-2007, 09:54 AM
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Gotcha. I have the case already, so no changing that. Also, I plan to keep upgrading it, so I'll start with an 8600.
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09-12-2007, 09:57 AM
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Sorry, didn't your comment about the case!
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