Is this a good build?

Eclipse7 · 06-14-2008, 03:36 AM

I need a CPU, CPU fan, GPU, mobo, PSU, ram, and thermal compound. I Would like to keep the build under $800...This is what I have so far, but Im looking for some constructive criticism.

CPU- FRYS.com*|*Intel

CPU Fan- Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

GPU- Newegg.com - ECS N8800GTS-512MX GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Mobo- Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

PSU- Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W Continuous @ 40°C EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, cUL, CE, CB, TUV - Power Supplies
or Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Power Supplies

Ram- Newegg.com - mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) with EPP Profile Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Thermal Compound- FRYS.com*|*Artic Silver

This is the setup I have so far. I am most unsure of which PSU to get, and which ram to get. I have XP so I only need 2 gigs.
The total for all of this is only about $770 shipped. Please let me know if I made any mistakes in choosing pieces.

brinks · 06-14-2008, 03:53 AM

Maybe get this thermal compound
Newegg.com - Tuniq TX-2 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease

gurusan · 06-14-2008, 04:33 AM

This board was just released but should be quite good, it natively supports 400fsb so overclocking should be a breeze. Also it has a PCI-E 2.0 slot for future cards.

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

And personally, I would go with an E7200 if you are just going to be using this computer for gaming. Quads are great for benchmarks and video encoding, but in terms of gaming they are not fully implemented yet...and when they are they will be even cheaper so you can just upgrade.

..and go for the PC Power & Cooling psu

One last thing, if this cooler is available before you place your order it's definitely worth the extra 2 dollars over the Xigmatek:
Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm "Core Contact Freezer" CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

Eclipse7 · 06-14-2008, 02:13 PM

So you are saying that Mobo is essentially the same thing as the P35 except it supports higher FSB, making it a better overclocking board?

Well, im of the type of person who will buy a pretty decent computer all in one shot, every 2-3 years. I dont really plan to upgrade anything on this computer once its built, until I do a complete overhaul on the system. So I figure I should get the quad.

Ill check out that CPU fan, currently sold out on newegg but Ill try and look elsewhere.

Nagasama · 06-14-2008, 04:03 PM

haven't seen that HSF before, guru.
you have heard good things?

Eclipse7 · 06-15-2008, 03:13 AM

I researched it a little but, I dont know how reliable FrostyTech is, but they rate it as the best cooler on the market right now for temperature.

Nagasama · 06-15-2008, 03:15 AM

interesting. i have it set to auto notify from newegg.

Eclipse7 · 06-15-2008, 03:28 AM

I have it under my wish list.. it shows this

ETA: 7/1/2008 11:15:00 AM

I dont think ill be able to wait that long myself. =/

06-14-2008, 03:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Eclipse7 True Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 114	Is this a good build? I need a CPU, CPU fan, GPU, mobo, PSU, ram, and thermal compound. I Would like to keep the build under $800...This is what I have so far, but Im looking for some constructive criticism. CPU- FRYS.com\|Intel CPU Fan- Newegg.com - XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks GPU- Newegg.com - ECS N8800GTS-512MX GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards Mobo- Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards PSU- Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W Continuous @ 40°C EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, cUL, CE, CB, TUV - Power Supplies or Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Power Supplies Ram- Newegg.com - mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) with EPP Profile Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory Thermal Compound- FRYS.com\|Artic Silver This is the setup I have so far. I am most unsure of which PSU to get, and which ram to get. I have XP so I only need 2 gigs. The total for all of this is only about $770 shipped. Please let me know if I made any mistakes in choosing pieces. __________________ My old rig! Case: Antec 900 Mobo: Asus P5DG1-VM CPU: Pentium 4, 3.2GHz Hard Drive: Seagate 5400rpm 160GB Ram: OCZ DDR PC3200 2 Gigs PSU: Antec True Power 2.0 430W GPU: EVGA 7950GT 256mb Sound Card: Sound Blaster XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro

06-14-2008, 03:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
brinks Ultra Techie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 702	Re: Is this a good build? Maybe get this thermal compound Newegg.com - Tuniq TX-2 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease

06-14-2008, 04:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
gurusan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 5,582	Re: Is this a good build? This board was just released but should be quite good, it natively supports 400fsb so overclocking should be a breeze. Also it has a PCI-E 2.0 slot for future cards. Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards And personally, I would go with an E7200 if you are just going to be using this computer for gaming. Quads are great for benchmarks and video encoding, but in terms of gaming they are not fully implemented yet...and when they are they will be even cheaper so you can just upgrade. ..and go for the PC Power & Cooling psu One last thing, if this cooler is available before you place your order it's definitely worth the extra 2 dollars over the Xigmatek: Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm "Core Contact Freezer" CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks __________________ :: Antec P182 :: Asus P5Q Deluxe :: Intel E8500 @ 4.3gHz 1.39V :: :: Thermaltake Toughpower 750w :: HD4850 512mb 880/1150 :: :: 4gb OCZ @ 1130mHz 5,5,5,15 :: 120.3+D4+XSPC Edge+Maze4 ::

06-14-2008, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eclipse7 True Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 114	Re: Is this a good build? So you are saying that Mobo is essentially the same thing as the P35 except it supports higher FSB, making it a better overclocking board? Well, im of the type of person who will buy a pretty decent computer all in one shot, every 2-3 years. I dont really plan to upgrade anything on this computer once its built, until I do a complete overhaul on the system. So I figure I should get the quad. Ill check out that CPU fan, currently sold out on newegg but Ill try and look elsewhere. __________________ My old rig! Case: Antec 900 Mobo: Asus P5DG1-VM CPU: Pentium 4, 3.2GHz Hard Drive: Seagate 5400rpm 160GB Ram: OCZ DDR PC3200 2 Gigs PSU: Antec True Power 2.0 430W GPU: EVGA 7950GT 256mb Sound Card: Sound Blaster XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro

06-14-2008, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nagasama Master of the Donkeypunch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: your mom's house Posts: 5,649	Re: Is this a good build? haven't seen that HSF before, guru. you have heard good things? __________________ q9450~3.75 very fast ghz~~asus P5Q Deluxe~~2 x 2gb OCZ reaper 1066~ ~Sapphire HD4870 1gb~ * folding rig * AMD x2 3600 : 2gb OCZ ddr2 800 : EVGA 8800gts 512 : Asus M3A78-EM 780g

06-15-2008, 03:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Eclipse7 True Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 114	Re: Is this a good build? I researched it a little but, I dont know how reliable FrostyTech is, but they rate it as the best cooler on the market right now for temperature. __________________ My old rig! Case: Antec 900 Mobo: Asus P5DG1-VM CPU: Pentium 4, 3.2GHz Hard Drive: Seagate 5400rpm 160GB Ram: OCZ DDR PC3200 2 Gigs PSU: Antec True Power 2.0 430W GPU: EVGA 7950GT 256mb Sound Card: Sound Blaster XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro

06-15-2008, 03:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nagasama Master of the Donkeypunch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: your mom's house Posts: 5,649	Re: Is this a good build? interesting. i have it set to auto notify from newegg. __________________ q9450~3.75 very fast ghz~~asus P5Q Deluxe~~2 x 2gb OCZ reaper 1066~ ~Sapphire HD4870 1gb~ * folding rig * AMD x2 3600 : 2gb OCZ ddr2 800 : EVGA 8800gts 512 : Asus M3A78-EM 780g

06-15-2008, 03:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Eclipse7 True Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 114	Re: Is this a good build? I have it under my wish list.. it shows this ETA: 7/1/2008 11:15:00 AM I dont think ill be able to wait that long myself. =/ __________________ My old rig! Case: Antec 900 Mobo: Asus P5DG1-VM CPU: Pentium 4, 3.2GHz Hard Drive: Seagate 5400rpm 160GB Ram: OCZ DDR PC3200 2 Gigs PSU: Antec True Power 2.0 430W GPU: EVGA 7950GT 256mb Sound Card: Sound Blaster XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro

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