Build time

nerdygeek · 05-25-2007, 12:00 AM

Alright so I got the ok and the budget. My budget is $1370 after shipping and taxes (if applicable). So far I think I have built a pretty **** good build but I need some help. Please note that I will be doing some heavy OCing; although, I will be needing some help with the advanced stuff later.

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion...asp?ID=6592728

Right now I am a little over budget which I can cover but I am wondering if it is worth it, or if you can help me reduce the cost. Also what is the performance boost of the P6N Platinum over the regular P6N? Is it worth buying an extra HD and raiding them? What do you think of the monitor? And lastly is this the best case, as far as airflow is concerned, for the price?

Thank you so much in advance.

b1gapl · 05-25-2007, 05:13 AM

Your link doesn't work.

If you want an extra boost of performance, from your hard drives, it's worth it. The best bang for your buck would be RAID 0 on two Seagate 7200.10 320gb HDs. The risk is that, if one goes down, the other goes down as well.

The P6N SLI Platinum and FI, look pretty much the same. Just that I see the platinum has an extra eSATA port. I don't think theres a significant performance boost, from the Platinum. The FI would work just fine.

pinoy3000 · 05-25-2007, 09:09 AM

Here's his link

Wish list details

pinoy3000 · 05-25-2007, 09:11 AM

the case sux, get rid of it. look at my build to get some ideas. Though, I like your motherboard. I wish thats the one i ordered.

Wish list details

b1gapl · 05-25-2007, 09:46 AM

Hey pinoy, I'm pinoy too!

I don't think the case sucks that bad. Picking a case, is more of a personal preference, I think. But overall, good picks on the components, nerdygeek.

Phanto · 05-25-2007, 10:12 AM

I agree with b1gapl case are more like a personal preference but imo I wouldn't paid more than $100 for a case.

There are very similar cases with low prices.
Example: Newegg.com - Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-BA Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

Again is your personal preference but take in consideration high prices for part that aren't worth it, you could spend that money in buying better parts like a GTX..but thats just me

.

Good luck with your build

baron5 · 05-26-2007, 04:29 AM

yeah i got my cm elite 330 for $50 (aus)

but it is pretty small would have preferred bigger case.

kobe24 · 05-26-2007, 08:45 AM

yeah we should got the antec 900 but we didnt have the money at the time

05-25-2007, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
nerdygeek Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 330	Build time Alright so I got the ok and the budget. My budget is $1370 after shipping and taxes (if applicable). So far I think I have built a pretty **** good build but I need some help. Please note that I will be doing some heavy OCing; although, I will be needing some help with the advanced stuff later. https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion...asp?ID=6592728 Right now I am a little over budget which I can cover but I am wondering if it is worth it, or if you can help me reduce the cost. Also what is the performance boost of the P6N Platinum over the regular P6N? Is it worth buying an extra HD and raiding them? What do you think of the monitor? And lastly is this the best case, as far as airflow is concerned, for the price? Thank you so much in advance. __________________ CPU: e6320 W/ Zalman CNPS9700 @ 2.8 MOBO: MSI P6N PLATINUM RAM: 2gigs G. Skill HZs VID: EVGA 8800 GTS 640mb @ 625/1025 CASE: NZXT ZERO HD: WD1600YS PS: CORSAIR 520HX MONITOR: CHIMEI 22in OS: VISTA HOME PREMIUM 32bit

05-25-2007, 05:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: Build time Your link doesn't work. If you want an extra boost of performance, from your hard drives, it's worth it. The best bang for your buck would be RAID 0 on two Seagate 7200.10 320gb HDs. The risk is that, if one goes down, the other goes down as well. The P6N SLI Platinum and FI, look pretty much the same. Just that I see the platinum has an extra eSATA port. I don't think theres a significant performance boost, from the Platinum. The FI would work just fine. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List Last edited by b1gapl; 05-25-2007 at 05:24 AM.

05-25-2007, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
pinoy3000 Monster Techie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,006	Re: Build time Here's his link Wish list details

05-25-2007, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
pinoy3000 Monster Techie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,006	Re: Build time the case sux, get rid of it. look at my build to get some ideas. Though, I like your motherboard. I wish thats the one i ordered. Wish list details

05-25-2007, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: Build time Hey pinoy, I'm pinoy too! I don't think the case sucks that bad. Picking a case, is more of a personal preference, I think. But overall, good picks on the components, nerdygeek. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List Last edited by b1gapl; 05-25-2007 at 09:51 AM.

05-25-2007, 10:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phanto Ultra Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 583	Re: Build time I agree with b1gapl case are more like a personal preference but imo I wouldn't paid more than $100 for a case. There are very similar cases with low prices. Example: Newegg.com - Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-BA Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail Again is your personal preference but take in consideration high prices for part that aren't worth it, you could spend that money in buying better parts like a GTX..but thats just me . Good luck with your build __________________

05-26-2007, 04:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
baron5 Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: australia Posts: 1,764	Re: Build time yeah i got my cm elite 330 for $50 (aus) but it is pretty small would have preferred bigger case. __________________ My Budget Rig ~ $600 AUS AMD 5000+ BE @ 3.33GHz TRUE 120 cooler w/tx-2 GA-MA78GM-S2H 780g G.Skill 2GB NQ XFX 8800GS 700 core/1600 shader/950mem (still working on it, monster oc'er ) Antec e.w 380w NSK 4000 case

05-26-2007, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
kobe24 Monster Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,422	Re: Build time yeah we should got the antec 900 but we didnt have the money at the time

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