So, What about this system?

eipnvn · 09-20-2007, 08:34 PM

After several questions on this board and LOTS of reading, I've come up with the following. Before I buy, I'd appreciate some feedback. I just want to get the most for my money without spending a ton.

BFG Tech 7900gs ($119 after rebate)
Newegg.com - BFG Tech BFGR79256GSOCE GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
EVGA nForce 650i Ultra ($65 after rebates)
Buy.com - EVGA nForce 650i Ultra Socket 775 Quad-Core Supported ATX Motherboard - 122-CK-NF66-T1
Intel DC e4500 ($144.99)
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
Coolmax Case ($14.99 after rebate)
Newegg.com - COOLMAX CS-480-Black W/O PSU Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Corsair 2GB DDR2 800 ($64.99 after rebate)
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

I already have a nice PSU that I'll be transferring to this computer.
So after rebates and before shipping we're coming in right around $409 for the system.
I'd love to hear pros and cons, especially if I could improve the system without spending (a lot) more money.

commandercup · 09-20-2007, 08:35 PM

drop the 4500 and get the 4300, one of the most easily overclocked cpu's ever

Invisible · 09-20-2007, 08:38 PM

definatly stick with the 4500, its worth the extra $$$
and go with this RAM instead
Newegg.com - Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
great overclocking RAM and cheaper too

eipnvn · 09-20-2007, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the info on the ram, it looks as if that would be the way to go. I forgot to mention the Arctic Cooling CPU Cooler at $19.99, pushing me up to about $427 before shipping and after rebates.
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail

commandercup · 09-20-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eipnvn

Thanks for the info on the ram, it looks as if that would be the way to go. I forgot to mention the Arctic Cooling CPU Cooler at $19.99, pushing me up to about $427 before shipping and after rebates.
Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail

if your not gonna overclock don't bother with an aftermarket cooler, if you are... get the best and don't skimp, look for ones in the 40-60 price range since those generally have price for performance ratios

b1gapl · 09-20-2007, 09:18 PM

The AC Freezer 7 Pro although being cheap, is more than enough to cool an E4500, through overclocking. He won't need anything more than that.

eipnvn · 09-20-2007, 09:20 PM

I'll probably overclock a bit, I'm not necessarily looking to push the CPU to the edge of what it can do, just a moderate gain. So knowing that, would I need an aftermarket cooler?

eipnvn · 09-20-2007, 09:22 PM

ok, thanks b1gapl - you answered my question before I posted it... cool. or weird. Either way....thanks

Invisible · 09-20-2007, 11:09 PM

keep in mind...the AF7 runs at 39 db
great cooler tho

san21893 · 09-20-2007, 11:31 PM

If you can dish out the extra cash go for the e6550.

09-20-2007, 08:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
eipnvn Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 33	So, What about this system? After several questions on this board and LOTS of reading, I've come up with the following. Before I buy, I'd appreciate some feedback. I just want to get the most for my money without spending a ton. BFG Tech 7900gs ($119 after rebate) Newegg.com - BFG Tech BFGR79256GSOCE GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail EVGA nForce 650i Ultra ($65 after rebates) Buy.com - EVGA nForce 650i Ultra Socket 775 Quad-Core Supported ATX Motherboard - 122-CK-NF66-T1 Intel DC e4500 ($144.99) Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail Coolmax Case ($14.99 after rebate) Newegg.com - COOLMAX CS-480-Black W/O PSU Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Corsair 2GB DDR2 800 ($64.99 after rebate) Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail I already have a nice PSU that I'll be transferring to this computer. So after rebates and before shipping we're coming in right around $409 for the system. I'd love to hear pros and cons, especially if I could improve the system without spending (a lot) more money.

09-20-2007, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
commandercup Monster Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,392	Re: So, What about this system? drop the 4500 and get the 4300, one of the most easily overclocked cpu's ever __________________ I'm so cool that someone on tech forums should donate an OLD PC to me... I can pay shipping... (THANKS, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME)

09-20-2007, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,886	Re: So, What about this system? definatly stick with the 4500, its worth the extra $$$ and go with this RAM instead Newegg.com - Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail great overclocking RAM and cheaper too __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ stock Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Stock fan, mx-2 (left backplate from tuniq when RMA'd board) HDD Seagate 500gb 32mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

09-20-2007, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
eipnvn Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 33	Re: So, What about this system? Thanks for the info on the ram, it looks as if that would be the way to go. I forgot to mention the Arctic Cooling CPU Cooler at $19.99, pushing me up to about $427 before shipping and after rebates. Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail

09-20-2007, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: So, What about this system? The AC Freezer 7 Pro although being cheap, is more than enough to cool an E4500, through overclocking. He won't need anything more than that. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

09-20-2007, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
eipnvn Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 33	Re: So, What about this system? I'll probably overclock a bit, I'm not necessarily looking to push the CPU to the edge of what it can do, just a moderate gain. So knowing that, would I need an aftermarket cooler?

09-20-2007, 09:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
eipnvn Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 33	Re: So, What about this system? ok, thanks b1gapl - you answered my question before I posted it... cool. or weird. Either way....thanks

09-20-2007, 11:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,886	Re: So, What about this system? keep in mind...the AF7 runs at 39 db great cooler tho __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ stock Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Stock fan, mx-2 (left backplate from tuniq when RMA'd board) HDD Seagate 500gb 32mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

09-20-2007, 11:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
san21893 Uber Sanoob Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westchester County, New York Posts: 634	Re: So, What about this system? If you can dish out the extra cash go for the e6550. __________________

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