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03-10-2008, 06:24 PM
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First build suggestions
Hello people, I've been given $800 by my dad to build a computer (yay!) and i've found some parts and would like some suggestions on the parts that i have chosen.
...And here they are! Mo-Bo: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Video Card: MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800GT- This one im not sure if the brand matters much. Case: NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower PSU: APEVIA ATX-CW500WP4 ATX 500W Optical: ASUS Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW Hard-Drive: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache Ram: Kingston 2GB Im gonna use my current mouse and keyboard. Ok, thanks in advance for the help. 
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03-10-2008, 06:29 PM
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Get a retail processor.
Get a better power supply. Refer to this: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195 Get a sata connection for your dvd.
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03-10-2008, 06:43 PM
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03-10-2008, 06:52 PM
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Processor looks good.
Check this dvd burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106072 And I would personally want a bit more headroom with the power supply. Here is a good 550w: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004 |
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03-10-2008, 08:23 PM
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ok thanks for the help and i found something else that i think is a good deal.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130318 w/ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817152033 for $275 after rebates and such. What do you think of this? and is 700w overkill? |
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03-10-2008, 09:54 PM
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Raidmax power supplies are just as bad as Apevias. Stick with the Corsair shadow suggested.
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03-10-2008, 10:02 PM
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List looks good, but I'd recommend getting some faster RAM. DDR2 800 is not much more expensive. In fact, this Corsair RAM will end up being cheaper after the mail in rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590 |
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03-10-2008, 10:17 PM
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I really like that case. nzxt wiil be my next case.
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03-10-2008, 10:58 PM
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The Crucial Ballistix PC2 6400 2GB Kit is great bang for the buck, and happens to be on the recommended memory list for the DS3L. I have it, and it runs great. Not to mention its $30 after rebate as well.
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