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06-14-2008, 03:36 AM
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True Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 127
|  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.
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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
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06-14-2008, 03:53 AM
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Ultra Techie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 765
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06-14-2008, 04:33 AM
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Lord Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 6,354
| 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
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06-14-2008, 02:13 PM
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True Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 127
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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.
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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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06-14-2008, 04:03 PM
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disgruntled ex-moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: probably on the lake Posts: 6,857
| Re: Is this a good build?
haven't seen that HSF before, guru.
you have heard good things?
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06-15-2008, 03:13 AM
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True Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 127
| 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.
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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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06-15-2008, 03:15 AM
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disgruntled ex-moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: probably on the lake Posts: 6,857
| Re: Is this a good build?
interesting. i have it set to auto notify from newegg.
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06-15-2008, 03:28 AM
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True Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 127
| 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. =/
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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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