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12-28-2008, 10:55 PM
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New PC: Parts
I'm looking to build a new PC. I already have the motherboard in my possession (Xmas gift) and looking to order the rest soon, but would like other opinions:
Mobo: Asus M3A AM2+ (already have it) http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1...34&modelmenu=1 CPU: AMD Phenom X4 9950 125W (Will standard fan be enough? I'm not looking to overclock) $164.99 RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 4GB ( 2 X 2GB ) PC2-6400 800MHz $53.99 HDD: Western Digital SATA 500 Gb $58.80 Optical: Lite-ON IHAS220-08 SuperAllwrite SATA w/ Lightscribe $29.99 Sound: On-board Video: EVGA GeForce 8500 GT Video Card - 1GB GDDR2, PCI Express $74.99 LAN: On-board (possibly wireless card later) PSU: Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX $89.99 Case: Power Up Standard ATX Black Mid-Tower Case - Front USB $19.99 I have keyboard, mouse, and monitor. I'm mostly concerned about the PSU having enough juice. I am wanting to dabble in video editing, but I'll get a bigger HD later if my dabbling picks up. I want to keep the cost as low as possible (right now about $500), but if it's worth a few extra bucks for something better then I'm up for it. I'm looking on Amazon.com and Tigerdirect.com primarily for parts. Any thoughts would be great! Hope everyone's had a great holiday season! -Flip20xx |
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12-28-2008, 11:05 PM
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9mm wins.
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Stock cooling is adequate so stick with that.
Everything else looks good. Power supply is more than needed for your current build. |
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12-29-2008, 01:30 AM
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Thanks, minsonngo!
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12-29-2008, 02:33 AM
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Depending on what kind of video editing you are planning on doing, you may or may not want to upgrade your graphics card.
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12-29-2008, 09:06 AM
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I would look at upgrading the video card to an ATI 4780 they are about 149 now (Saphire is a good brand).
Check your RAM. The mobo you have listed requires DDR2 1066 not DDR2 800. I tried looking at some cheaper G.SKILL RAM but for some reason it is listed as only working with intel chipsets (sounds a bit off to me but that is the reason I did not suggest it someone can jump in and clarify that for me.)
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12-29-2008, 09:39 AM
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The MOBO specs say it accepts DDR2 1066, 800, 667, 533 so the Corsair PC6400 should be fine.
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