Gaming rig

[Water]

Hi, I want to build a computer mainly for gaming. My other computer has been restarting randomly, I would fix it but I think it's time to upgrade anways (although it does have a 7800 card in there). I'd like to stay around 1000$ for this one.

Here is my list so far, what do you think? any critique or compatibility issues?


Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131225

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819115037

EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130318

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX ATX12V / EPS12V 650W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145177

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-06 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106072

$1122.40
-$40.00 rebate
-$25.00 rebate
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Total: $1057.40


Thanks!

[doubledragon5]

Looks good, only thing I suggest is getting that cpu from newegg even if it does cost a few more $$$. tigerdirect has poor customer service, and bad rma policy.. Might also look at the segate 7200.10 or .11 as they are more reliable and a better warranty..

[Katreat]

Build looks great. For just a few dollars more you could get a bigger HD, the sweetspot (capacity/price) is up around 400-500 GB last time I checked. You dont need a floppy for much, but hey dont cost much either but thought I would throw that out. Niehter of my last two computers had a floppy.

Kat

[shadowpr]

Check this psu out: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

A little more power, for a few less bucks. Don't think it's modular though.

[Dave21]

Get the new seagate HDD with 32 mb cache as opposed to 16 mb cache with the WD.

[Water]

Originally Posted by doubledragon5 Looks good, only thing I suggest is getting that cpu from newegg even if it does cost a few more $$$. tigerdirect has poor customer service, and bad rma policy.. Might also look at the segate 7200.10 or .11 as they are more reliable and a better warranty..

Newegg is out of E8400 processors, how long does it usually take to restock?

Build looks great. For just a few dollars more you could get a bigger HD, the sweetspot (capacity/price) is up around 400-500 GB last time I checked. You dont need a floppy for much, but hey dont cost much either but thought I would throw that out. Niehter of my last two computers had a floppy. Kat

Got rid of floppy.

Check this psu out: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 A little more power, for a few less bucks. Don't think it's modular though.

Thanks, switched. What is modular by the way?

Get the new seagate HDD with 32 mb cache as opposed to 16 mb cache with the WD.

It looks like only the HDDs with high GB(500+) have 32 mb cache. I don't think I need too much space, and I'm trying to keep the price down as much as possible without sacrificing quality. I would consider getting the Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500 GB for $119 but the reviews seem to show that 1 in 4 are faulty. Is 32 mb worth it?

Thanks for the replies and help

[shadowpr]

It shouldn't take long for them to restock.

Modular is good for cable management. Just means you connect the amount of cables you need, and no extra.

And yes, 32mb is worth it. That's a good price for 500gb too. If the drive doesn't work when you get it, just rma it back to newegg for a new one. No big deal. If it goes bad after a few weeks, just rma it to seagate and they will send you another one. They have 5 year warrenties.

[liambl]

A side effect of modular cabling is the extra resistance induced by the added plugs. This can create heat and lower power supplied to components. But if you are running only modest parts and have a side window/like a neat case it can be better than non-modular.

[Water]

Well newegg hasn't restocked its e8400s, anyone know a good site to buy them from? (microcenter?http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0281097)

[shadowpr]

try http://www.mwave.com/mwave/DeepSearc...400&ALL=y&TP=3

[Water]

Sorry to keep bumping my post, I'm pretty much ready to order.

How about this one?
http://www.ncixus.com/products/index.php?sku=27784

20$ less

[shadowpr]

If the price is right, why not.

[Water]

thanks for your help