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06-16-2009, 01:36 PM
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another first build opinion thread
Working on putting together my first computer.
Just wanted some opinions on my choices. Pros/Cons anything I can replace to save money etc. Computer is going to be used mostly for gaming. RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156063 Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136098 Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118030 OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010 AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103680 ASUS M4A78 Plus AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131381 EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130339 OCZ Vista Upgrade 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227195 Total is just a hair under $600 with shipping. Thoughts? Suggestions? I'm using this monitor ASUS VH242H Last edited by likespaceships; 06-16-2009 at 02:05 PM. Reason: added links, switched out the dvd drive |
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06-16-2009, 01:44 PM
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I'd get a WD Caviar Black instead of a SE. It's considerably faster. They start at 500gb.
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06-16-2009, 01:55 PM
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Sounds like a good idea to me. Fasted and with more space. |
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06-16-2009, 01:56 PM
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switch the dvd burner to a sata drive instead of ide.
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06-16-2009, 02:10 PM
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Those STEALTHXSTREAM units aren't very reliable.
Well. Actually they are OK for mid range and basic home PCs. I wouldn't recommend them for running hardware with increased power demands. I ran an HD4870 with one and the voltage on the 12V dropped all the way to 10.76. A high amp single rail power supply by CORSAIR or PC P&C would be a much better choice, in case you ever decide to install a heftier video card.
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06-16-2009, 03:46 PM
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CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004 |
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06-16-2009, 04:24 PM
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The 9800GTX+ is a very power hungry card - you would be better off with a 650TX. It's on sale for the same price, and the rebate is only $10 less.
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