My first AMD Build, please review

[texmex]

Hi everybody, This would be my first post in this forums and first of all, I want to thank you all for taking the time to help us newbies and sharing your knowledge with us, believeme...is greatly appreciated.

Few years ago I bought a partially built computer and finished It myself, This time I want a build want myself, I´m planning to do a little bit of everything with it: Gaming, video and photo and also music, and i want a PC that it can be upgradable in the future.

This is what I chose so far....any recommendation would be appreciated:

CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.6GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 4MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103650


Mobo

ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131366


Video card

SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801


Memory

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231193


Power Supply

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready Active PFC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010


Hard drive

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320



Case

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137


For the monitor I think I´ll be using the same I have a 19" ACER widrescreen x193w+bd high resolution and also I´m planning on connecting a 22" VIZIO LCD TV Full HD

And I was thinking on a LG BD drive..

Thanks in advance for your opinion and advice.

[Khalil]

Welcome to pcmech. Its all good but you will do yourself a favor going with Corsair, Sea Sonic, FSP or Antec Power Supply

[texmex]

Originally Posted by Khalil Welcome to pcmech. Its all good but you will do yourself a favor going with Corsair, Sea Sonic, FSP or Antec Power Supply

Thanks Khalil, actually earlier I was looking at this SeaSonic PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151027

Will 550 W be enough?...and what about the case, does it has enough airflow?

Thanks again.

[Khalil]

Yes a Sea Sonic 550W is plenty enough for this rig.

[texmex]

Thanks a lot...one more, thing I realize that this Mobo has an IDE conector, can I move my HDD from my current PC into the new one with all the contents and re-activate the OS (windows XP home retail)?

The only disadvantage is that is the 32 bit version.

[No.Good]

hi ya

Either powersupply would be ok the OCZ (fsp) or the Seasonic. I would personally suggest this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20SLI%20Ready
Its of just as high a quality but it is more future proof. Same price.

Also the ram is fine too but I hear good things about these sticks: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227297
10 bucks more, your decision.

Originally Posted by texmex Thanks a lot...one more, thing I realize that this Mobo has an IDE conector, can I move my HDD from my current PC into the new one with all the contents and re-activate the OS (windows XP home retail)? The only disadvantage is that is the 32 bit version.

Has this pc been built by someone or was it one you bought through a name brand? If it is a brand then you probably wont be able to use it with any other computer.

[texmex]

Originally Posted by No.Good hi ya Either powersupply would be ok the OCZ (fsp) or the Seasonic. I would personally suggest this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20SLI%20Ready Its of just as high a quality but it is more future proof. Same price. Also the ram is fine too but I hear good things about these sticks: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227297 10 bucks more, your decision. Has this pc been built by someone or was it one you bought through a name brand? If it is a brand then you probably wont be able to use it with any other computer.

Thanks for the advice i will check them out....as for my current PC, It was a partial custom build, I installed the HDD, DVD drive, video card, updated the RAM, and installed the OS.

[No.Good]

Originally Posted by texmex Thanks for the advice i will check them out....as for my current PC, It was a partial custom build, I installed the HDD, DVD drive, video card, updated the RAM, and installed the OS.

It should be fine seeing as its your own copy.

Be prepared to install IDE drivers if you need to in case the motherboard does not reconise it.

[texmex]

Thanks to all of you....your advice and opinions really help.

[phigdon]

with a retail copy of windows all you will have to do is reactivate. The build looks good but if you have a little more in the budget I would suggest either the 945 or the 955 CPU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103675

Either have an L3 6MB rather than the 4MB of the 810 and they run at faster speed. If you dont plan on overclocking ever then get the 945.

[texmex]

Originally Posted by phigdon with a retail copy of windows all you will have to do is reactivate. The build looks good but if you have a little more in the budget I would suggest either the 945 or the 955 CPU. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103675 Either have an L3 6MB rather than the 4MB of the 810 and they run at faster speed. If you dont plan on overclocking ever then get the 945.

Actually, I considered the 945 and 955 before, but I would have to raise the budget...and I would have to negotiate with you know who....(wife).

And what about if I downgrade to the 720?, I know is a triple core, but the L3 cache is 6 mb.


Thanks for the advice.

[texmex]

Hi, I decided to go with the 955, but I also have another question, I was looking at the specs on the Mobo and found this:

Memory Standard DDR3 1600(O.C)/1333

What does the (O.C) means?, can I still use DDR3 1600? or does It needs to be overclocked?

Thanks.

[glc]

It means that it can handle 1600, but running at 1600 it will be overclocked from design specs.

[texmex]

Thanks glc, looks like I´m all set now.

[texmex]

Well...one more question came up, first...I changed my case choice to this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119203

And I am planning on instalingl the three 120 mm. fans, but my question is regarding the fan on the side panel, should I install It to suck air in, like the front fan?, or to blow air out, like the rear fan?

Thanks in advance.