Does this look good?

hello49 · 06-30-2008, 01:49 PM

I've been holding off on buying and I think now is a good time to buy right? I've put together a build by looking at suggestions around this site. It doesn't have to be insanely good, but I do want to get the most out of my money. If I can upgrade something for a little bit more money then I'm fine with putting in the extra, but I would like to keep it around $1200. Thanks.

Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg

vernong1992 · 06-30-2008, 03:45 PM

Ok heres my recommendations..

Get a Corsair 650tx from Buy.com (its cheaper and better)

Get a reference speed 8800gt 512mb when you can overclock it yourself for free..

Most Crucial Ballistix Tracer have gone Single-Sided so that limits oc'ing ability quite a lot

You forgot some TX-2 Thermal Paste

Peter.Cort · 06-30-2008, 03:54 PM

don't get a x38 board if you're going with nvidia, get a p35/p45 board instead, cheaper.

a 610w pc power and cooling silencer psu is a good choice if you don't mind MIR's.

well it appears that they are starting to phase otu double sided tracers, so go with these.
Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

tx-2 is a must.

Newegg.com - MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
175, 150 after MIR and a game you can easily sell for 35-40 if you don't want to play it.

Newegg.com - ECS N8800GT-512MX+ GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
or this one, 145 even, no MIR and a sick cooler on it that will keep it super cool.

get the OEM q6600, save a couple bucks.

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
cheaper drive, a bit less room, but same speed (ish)

vernong1992 · 06-30-2008, 03:56 PM

I thought Puddle Jumper said they have gone single-sided?

Didn't think of the X38 idea.. haha

hello49 · 06-30-2008, 06:50 PM

Ok guys thanks for the responses. I think I got everything you suggested. I went with the Corsair PSU, because I will probably be ordering this week and the rebate ends tonight.
So I think I got everything...

Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg
Corsair TX 650W ATX12V Power Supply - CMPSU-650TX - Buy.com

Did I make all the right changes?

vernong1992 · 06-30-2008, 06:52 PM

Looks great...

Spit-wad · 06-30-2008, 07:47 PM

I've heard it's a very good idea to get this with the Xigmatek Rifle:
Newegg.com - XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

I ordered it yesterday... will let you know what I think about getting the bracket instead of using push pins.

hello49 · 06-30-2008, 07:57 PM

One more question... How long do you think this would this last me?

vernong1992 · 06-30-2008, 08:25 PM

Good 2-3 years, well except the video cards, those usually last like 6 months.. haha

hello49 · 06-30-2008, 08:28 PM

This will be able to run the new games out right now on high settings or what? And how would I upgrade it in the future? SLI, new cards, motherboard, how does that work?

06-30-2008, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
hello49 Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Does this look good? I've been holding off on buying and I think now is a good time to buy right? I've put together a build by looking at suggestions around this site. It doesn't have to be insanely good, but I do want to get the most out of my money. If I can upgrade something for a little bit more money then I'm fine with putting in the extra, but I would like to keep it around $1200. Thanks. Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg

06-30-2008, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
vernong1992 Mod Beyond Description Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15,007	Re: Does this look good? Ok heres my recommendations.. Get a Corsair 650tx from Buy.com (its cheaper and better) Get a reference speed 8800gt 512mb when you can overclock it yourself for free.. Most Crucial Ballistix Tracer have gone Single-Sided so that limits oc'ing ability quite a lot You forgot some TX-2 Thermal Paste __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ 2.4Ghz/ Arctic Freezer Pro64 Biostar TA780G-M2+ / Integrated HD3200 80gb Western Digital Caviar / Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Antec BP550 / Coolermaster Centurion 534 Soundblaster Audigy / Steelsound 3H Headset 2GB DDR2 1066 RAM ~~~ Score 3.4 on WinSAT I need a better GPU haha ~~~ I do not accept support requests by PM, Profile or IM/Email. Please ask it on the forums!

06-30-2008, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Peter.Cort i've got mod mania madnes Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2,572	Re: Does this look good? don't get a x38 board if you're going with nvidia, get a p35/p45 board instead, cheaper. a 610w pc power and cooling silencer psu is a good choice if you don't mind MIR's. well it appears that they are starting to phase otu double sided tracers, so go with these. Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory tx-2 is a must. Newegg.com - MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards 175, 150 after MIR and a game you can easily sell for 35-40 if you don't want to play it. Newegg.com - ECS N8800GT-512MX+ GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards or this one, 145 even, no MIR and a sick cooler on it that will keep it super cool. get the OEM q6600, save a couple bucks. Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives cheaper drive, a bit less room, but same speed (ish) __________________ LINKS! Use Them! --------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Components Inferno Deals! Power Supply Guide Stuck With Hardware Questions? Look Here!!! Last edited by Peter.Cort; 06-30-2008 at 03:59 PM.

06-30-2008, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
vernong1992 Mod Beyond Description Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15,007	Re: Does this look good? I thought Puddle Jumper said they have gone single-sided? Didn't think of the X38 idea.. haha __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ 2.4Ghz/ Arctic Freezer Pro64 Biostar TA780G-M2+ / Integrated HD3200 80gb Western Digital Caviar / Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Antec BP550 / Coolermaster Centurion 534 Soundblaster Audigy / Steelsound 3H Headset 2GB DDR2 1066 RAM ~~~ Score 3.4 on WinSAT I need a better GPU haha ~~~ I do not accept support requests by PM, Profile or IM/Email. Please ask it on the forums!

06-30-2008, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
hello49 Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Does this look good? Ok guys thanks for the responses. I think I got everything you suggested. I went with the Corsair PSU, because I will probably be ordering this week and the rebate ends tonight. So I think I got everything... Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg Corsair TX 650W ATX12V Power Supply - CMPSU-650TX - Buy.com Did I make all the right changes?

06-30-2008, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
vernong1992 Mod Beyond Description Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15,007	Re: Does this look good? Looks great... __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ 2.4Ghz/ Arctic Freezer Pro64 Biostar TA780G-M2+ / Integrated HD3200 80gb Western Digital Caviar / Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Antec BP550 / Coolermaster Centurion 534 Soundblaster Audigy / Steelsound 3H Headset 2GB DDR2 1066 RAM ~~~ Score 3.4 on WinSAT I need a better GPU haha ~~~ I do not accept support requests by PM, Profile or IM/Email. Please ask it on the forums!

06-30-2008, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spit-wad Junior Techie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 46	Re: Does this look good? I've heard it's a very good idea to get this with the Xigmatek Rifle: Newegg.com - XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - CPU Fans & Heatsinks I ordered it yesterday... will let you know what I think about getting the bracket instead of using push pins.

06-30-2008, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
hello49 Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Does this look good? One more question... How long do you think this would this last me?

06-30-2008, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
vernong1992 Mod Beyond Description Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15,007	Re: Does this look good? Good 2-3 years, well except the video cards, those usually last like 6 months.. haha __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ 2.4Ghz/ Arctic Freezer Pro64 Biostar TA780G-M2+ / Integrated HD3200 80gb Western Digital Caviar / Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Antec BP550 / Coolermaster Centurion 534 Soundblaster Audigy / Steelsound 3H Headset 2GB DDR2 1066 RAM ~~~ Score 3.4 on WinSAT I need a better GPU haha ~~~ I do not accept support requests by PM, Profile or IM/Email. Please ask it on the forums!

06-30-2008, 08:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
hello49 Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Does this look good? This will be able to run the new games out right now on high settings or what? And how would I upgrade it in the future? SLI, new cards, motherboard, how does that work?

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