Thoughts on Built PC

[hawkspur]

Well, after a few weeks of research I ordered up the parts for a new gaming PC. I think I made the right decisions, however if the more-knowledgeable members of the community could give me any advice I'd appreciate it


Specs:

Case: Gigabyte 3D Aurora Full Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811233003

Mobo: Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813121016

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe 2.66GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115002

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling TURBO-COOL 850w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817703002

RAM: Corsair XMS 2Gb(2x 1Gb)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145038

Hard Drive- Western Digital Raptor 150GB 10,000 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136034

Video Card: ATI Radeon x1950 XTX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814142076


Any opinions are welcome, I think I did a good job but I'd like to make sure. Power Supply is a little excessive but I figured what the heck . Did have some problems fitting the darn thing in my case but I got it working.

 

[melarcky]

well all in all its a great PC but some1 with your budget .... i would have waited a few months and gotten Dx10 card because when they come you could afford them

 

[ghalk]

nice rig

 

[mesarectifier]

You could have saved alot by getting a sensible PSU (it doesn't even make it any faster - why do people buy PSUs for bragging rights?), skimping on the hard disk and getting a much bigger, nearly as fast drive for less, a 6600 instead of 6700 (an easy and small overclock away) and buying a 1600/1800 or 7600 card and waiting for DX10.

I'd give that rig 7/10 overall, but considering the timing I'm gonna drop it to a 6.5/10.

 

[Riddlinkidstoner]

That IS a sensible PSU. First of all, PC P&C is a very reputable company and creates VERY reliable PSUs which basicly insures that your computer won't be unstable and/or get fried by it (like PowMax/A vast majority of the X-connect line). Plus, with 800+ watts you ensure that you'll have enough power for future upgrades because those suckers will definately need a ton of wattage.
Seasonic and PC&PC are by far the most reliable imo although there are other companies who make good ones too.

 

[mesarectifier]

Getting a PSU with 100 or 200w more than you need is sensible for upgrades. Getting one with 400w more than you need is a waste of money.

 

[Riddlinkidstoner]

Hmm, true...very true. Try going with a PC P&C 510w or a Seasonic 600w. If you like moduluar go for a Hiper Type-R 580w PSU I like those

 

[angry_ducky]

It looks great.

 

[hawkspur]

Thanks for the opinions . I didn't want to wait until DX10 because the computer I was using was in the process of dying.

As far as hard drive size goes, I simply don't use that much space, I tend to delete things after I'm done with them regardless of being a good idea or not.

I had my previous PC for about 2 and a half years with a 150 gb drive and I never got above using half of it.

I didn't buy the system with overclocking in mind (not for a while anyways) so I decided against the 6600.

On the PSU, like I said, it might be excessive, but I know I'm going to get upgrades in the future so I figured I might as well be safe rather than having a PSU incapable of powering the new stuff.

Anywho, thanks for the opinions again

EDIT: When I do overclock in the future, that case is great for water cooling