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05-17-2009, 10:03 PM
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First build. Suggestions appreciated. Will be using Windows 7 64 bit.
These are newegg prices. I have downloaded the 64-bit Windows 7 RC, which I've heard good things about. If everything goes well, I intend to buy the retail version when the RC expires June 2010.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions / problems with what I've got. LITE-ON 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black E-IDE/ATAPI Model iHAP222-06 - OEM Item #: N82E16827106282 $24.99 Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822136074 $54.99 BFG Tech BFGEGTX275896OCE GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814143183 $200.00 1 Nvidia Gift Call of duty - World at war - OEM Item #: N82E16800999088 Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115036 $189.99 Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE ... - Retail Item #: N82E16817371021 + Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811129021 Return Policy: Manufacturer Warranty -$40.00 Instant Combo $199.98 ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131299 + CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW2X4G6400C5PRO - Retail Item #: N82E16820145227 Combo $188.99 Grand Total w/ shipping: $921.94 |
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05-17-2009, 10:37 PM
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Go with SATA with the optical drive. IDE is really obsolete and there's no point to using it unless you have a motherboard-bound condition, which you don't.
WD HDD's are pretty well-liked here. I would recommend the Caviar Black. The larger cache gives near-Raptor performance for a fraction of the cost. The smallest is 500 GB for 69.99. BFG is a great video card brand. Be warned, however, that you will not be able to go SLI with the motherboard you're looking at. If you'd like multi-GPU capability for later on down the road, I'd suggest looking at the ATI Radeon HD 4890 or 4870. The 4890 is a beaut.  You are spot on with the CPU. Get it a nice aftermarket cooler, though. Zalman's are incredibly efficient, but you pay for it. I can't comment on the power supply.. Go Corsair?  Great case. Cable management is going to be a bitch, however. The P5Q Pro is a very stable motherboard with a good set of features as well. Others here can attest to that as welll. DDR2 800 will serve you well, but if you find that you have a little extra cash you might want to consider going DDR2 1066. Corsair makes great RAM. |
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05-17-2009, 10:58 PM
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Looks pretty good.
Go with a power supply by PC POWER & COOLING or CORSAIR. High amp single rail. WD BLACK drives are really good. I like the ones that I just started using. They are some fat, heavy drives - make my Seagates feel like empty cans. They are very cool runners considering how hefty they are. HD4890 or one of the 4870s will be a great choice in a video card. If you are going to overclock go with some Corsair Dominator. If not, those should work just fine. ZALMAN is good. Thermalright is better, but you can't lose with either.
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05-17-2009, 11:16 PM
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I would also really look at doing two 4770's in CrossFire. They're built on the new 45nm tech and are unbeatable for $200-220.
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05-17-2009, 11:25 PM
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I like everything you chose, good hardware and you will get excellent bang for your buck. I agree with Scuderia, SATA optical is the way to go and ATI is the way to go but 1 4790 will out perform 2 4770s. Sorry Scuderia.
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05-18-2009, 12:51 AM
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Yeah? I have no personal experience with 4770's, but from what I've read they're right up there.
Until you hit the memory bandwidth wall.. Whoops, you're right. I dunno why I'm even recommending two 4770's. I can sure as hell attest to the kickassery (new word) of the 4890. 
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05-18-2009, 07:50 AM
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Thanks for the responses. I'll switch to the SATA optical, and check out the ATI gpus and power supply by Corsair.
OK: Here's the final order. Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811129058 $139.99 LITE-ON 24X CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS324-08 - Retail Item #: N82E16827106291 $29.99 SAPPHIRE 100269OCSR Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - OC edition - Retail Item #: N82E16814102831 $259.99 Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115036 $189.99 CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible ... - Retail Item #: N82E16817139002 $149.99 Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822136320 $69.99 ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131299 $129.99 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5 - Retail Item #: N82E16820145215 $70.00 IMC KEM-01 Clear 2 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Mouse - Retail Item #: N82E16826717003 $12.99 Qty Product Description Price 1 DISCOUNT FOR AUTOADD #1750 -$12.99 1 DISCOUNT FOR COMBO #192931 -$15.00 1 DISCOUNT FOR COMBO #187075 -$22.00 1 DISCOUNT FOR COMBO #186991 -$25.00 Subtotal $977.93 Tax $0.00 UPS Ground $12.73 Order Total $990.66 There's also $75 in rebates. If they ever come in that would be gravy. Last edited by icecreamtruck; 05-18-2009 at 09:01 AM. |
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05-18-2009, 09:49 AM
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Are you going to overclock? If not, go back to your original ram. No need for ddr2-1066 otherwise. ddr2-800 is perfectly fine for a stock system, and will provide a slight bit of room for overclocking as well.
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05-18-2009, 08:30 PM
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I say beautiful.
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05-21-2009, 10:06 AM
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Put it together last night, first outside the case, as recommended here, then in the case. First build, so it took a while to figure a few things out (motherboard manual was great - power supply and video card manuals were terrible - not that you should need those two) ... but got it all done with no hitches. Windows 7 runs great, and there were absolutely no problems with any of the hardware. The Antec 902 seems to keep things very cool. Thanks for all the help here.
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