So How's This?

Infinite · 09-25-2007, 11:50 PM

Well, I've taken all the information from my last thread, and I've come up with this. Let me know what you think!

Processor: Intel Q6600
Motherboard: Gigabyte DS3R Motherboard
RAM: Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 4-4-4-12
HD: Seagate Barricuda 7200.10 320GB
Video Card: eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB version
Monitor: Samsung 226BW 22" LCD
Case: Antec P182 ultra quiet case
Power Supply: PC&C Silencer 610W
Optical: LG H62N 18x6x16 /w SW

________Questions________

1) For the 8800 GTS, would the 640 MB give me much more longevity than a 320 MB would? The 640 is going to be approx $50-80 more than the 320, in any situation.
2) Is that the right power supply that everyone's been raving about?
3) Is that the quietest case currently available?
4) I'm a little confused about LCDs and resolutions... I thought that games were made to play at many different resolutions... for instance my Diamond Pro 930 SB (oh why do you have to be dying!) has a max res of 1600x1200, yet a game doesn't look any better or worse at 1280x1040 than it does at 1600x1200. Is this not the case with LCD's? Or am I just blind and it really does look better at 1600x1200? In which case... can anyone recommend any 1440x900 LCD's?

Please feel free to leave comments and/or answer what you know.

PS: The game I was talking about in question 4) is Lineage II.

Alexinator · 09-25-2007, 11:58 PM

The PSU is a bit overkill, but it's nice.

Most people stick with the 320, but for higher resolutions, the 640 would be benificial.

When looking for an LCD, try to find a good 5ms screen. Acer and Sony produce some good quality screens. I won't suggest a specific one though as many people's descisions vary. Find one for yourself! Just read the reviews...

You must be blind :-P When playing on higher resolutions, more pixels are rendered therfore more detail or clearer details. If your monitor doesn;t support it however it will just run it in the max.

it looks as if you've done your research, I wouldn't change anything accept maybe to save a few bucks on that PSU. the 500w revision will work just fine.

Sora · 09-26-2007, 12:23 AM

I agree with Alexinator that the PSU is quite overkill. If i were buying a PSU for that system I myself would go cheap with the Rosewill RP-550 since thats all thats needed to run that system but you can NEVER go wrong with an overkill PSU if your willing to pay the money because it will last you a long time if its a good one.

Infinite · 09-26-2007, 12:29 AM

Thanks guys. One thing I forgot to mention was I do plan on overclocking, so would I still be able to do that using the PC&C 470w PS?

Sora · 09-26-2007, 12:35 AM

Why not go in-between?

NCIX.com - Buy Corsair VX550W 550W ATX 12V 41A 24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 120MM Fan - CMPSU-550VX In Canada.

Infinite · 09-26-2007, 01:35 AM

That could work, if it's quiet like it's 450w brother. Any idea how many watts (and amps on the +12) the system would require, if moderately oc'ed?

b1gapl · 09-26-2007, 05:37 AM

I'd say that Corsair 550VX is perfect for that system, plus headroom for future upgrades.

baron5 · 09-26-2007, 08:27 AM

man, why rnt any of these easy to get here in australia

Sora · 09-26-2007, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infinite

That could work, if it's quiet like it's 450w brother. Any idea how many watts (and amps on the +12) the system would require, if moderately oc'ed?

I'm going to guess anywhere from 32-35 amps with a moderate overclock. 41@ on the 12's gives you plenty of upgrade room for the future.

Infinite · 09-26-2007, 09:34 PM

Thanks guys, 550 VX is it!

09-25-2007, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Infinite Newb Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 49	So How's This? Well, I've taken all the information from my last thread, and I've come up with this. Let me know what you think! Processor: Intel Q6600 Motherboard: Gigabyte DS3R Motherboard RAM: Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 4-4-4-12 HD: Seagate Barricuda 7200.10 320GB Video Card: eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB version Monitor: Samsung 226BW 22" LCD Case: Antec P182 ultra quiet case Power Supply: PC&C Silencer 610W Optical: LG H62N 18x6x16 /w SW ________Questions________ 1) For the 8800 GTS, would the 640 MB give me much more longevity than a 320 MB would? The 640 is going to be approx $50-80 more than the 320, in any situation. 2) Is that the right power supply that everyone's been raving about? 3) Is that the quietest case currently available? 4) I'm a little confused about LCDs and resolutions... I thought that games were made to play at many different resolutions... for instance my Diamond Pro 930 SB (oh why do you have to be dying!) has a max res of 1600x1200, yet a game doesn't look any better or worse at 1280x1040 than it does at 1600x1200. Is this not the case with LCD's? Or am I just blind and it really does look better at 1600x1200? In which case... can anyone recommend any 1440x900 LCD's? Please feel free to leave comments and/or answer what you know. PS: The game I was talking about in question 4) is Lineage II.

09-25-2007, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alexinator Super Techie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 321	Re: So How's This? The PSU is a bit overkill, but it's nice. Most people stick with the 320, but for higher resolutions, the 640 would be benificial. When looking for an LCD, try to find a good 5ms screen. Acer and Sony produce some good quality screens. I won't suggest a specific one though as many people's descisions vary. Find one for yourself! Just read the reviews... You must be blind :-P When playing on higher resolutions, more pixels are rendered therfore more detail or clearer details. If your monitor doesn;t support it however it will just run it in the max. it looks as if you've done your research, I wouldn't change anything accept maybe to save a few bucks on that PSU. the 500w revision will work just fine. __________________ Become a writer for my Tech Blog! E6600 2.4 @3.9GHz :: 8800GTX 655/2250 :: G.Skill 2GB Dual Channel :: Custom WC System :: Asus Striker Extreme 680i :: TT Armor Full Tower :: Acer 22" Wide Spent on build so far: $2,440.00 - Bought everything Originally $2,960.00 - After buying new Custom WC System, HDDs $3,037.56 - After new 8800GTX Cooler and 120CFM 90mm Fan

09-26-2007, 12:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sora Renowned Budgeting Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 4,122	Re: So How's This? I agree with Alexinator that the PSU is quite overkill. If i were buying a PSU for that system I myself would go cheap with the Rosewill RP-550 since thats all thats needed to run that system but you can NEVER go wrong with an overkill PSU if your willing to pay the money because it will last you a long time if its a good one. __________________ E6300 w/ Arctic Freezer Pro 7 @ 3.6ghz 1.4Vcore Antec 900 Case EVGA 750i FTW Mobo 2x1GB of DDR2-533 D9GMH Team Xtreme 4-4-4-12 @ 1030mhz 2.2v Gigabyte 8800GT 720/1800/1050 (eventually will SLI when they go down in price) Hanns G 19" Wide 5MS LCD 1 250GB WD and 1 Seagate 7200.10 in RAID 0 Corsair 520HX 3DMark06 Score: 13900

09-26-2007, 12:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Infinite Newb Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 49	Re: So How's This? Thanks guys. One thing I forgot to mention was I do plan on overclocking, so would I still be able to do that using the PC&C 470w PS?

09-26-2007, 12:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sora Renowned Budgeting Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 4,122	Re: So How's This? Why not go in-between? NCIX.com - Buy Corsair VX550W 550W ATX 12V 41A 24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 120MM Fan - CMPSU-550VX In Canada. __________________ E6300 w/ Arctic Freezer Pro 7 @ 3.6ghz 1.4Vcore Antec 900 Case EVGA 750i FTW Mobo 2x1GB of DDR2-533 D9GMH Team Xtreme 4-4-4-12 @ 1030mhz 2.2v Gigabyte 8800GT 720/1800/1050 (eventually will SLI when they go down in price) Hanns G 19" Wide 5MS LCD 1 250GB WD and 1 Seagate 7200.10 in RAID 0 Corsair 520HX 3DMark06 Score: 13900

09-26-2007, 01:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Infinite Newb Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 49	Re: So How's This? That could work, if it's quiet like it's 450w brother. Any idea how many watts (and amps on the +12) the system would require, if moderately oc'ed?

09-26-2007, 05:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: So How's This? I'd say that Corsair 550VX is perfect for that system, plus headroom for future upgrades. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

09-26-2007, 08:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
baron5 Master Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: australia Posts: 2,117	Re: So How's This? man, why rnt any of these easy to get here in australia __________________ 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 730/1775/1000 monster oc'er Antec e.w 380w NSK 4000 case

09-26-2007, 09:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Infinite Newb Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 49	Re: So How's This? Thanks guys, 550 VX is it!

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