Placing order for computer parts tommorow, NEED OPINIONS!

[clutchstrike]

EDIT: UPDATED ALL PARTS

Hi, I am going to order parts for a new computer either tommorow or the day after. These are the current parts I have selected. I already have a monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse, OS and CD/DVD drives. I want this computer to last about four-five years (excluding potential update, RAM, graphics card, etc.) PLEASE POINT OUT ANY FLAWS OR WEAKNESSES that you notice. I openly accept negative criticism. Also, if you see any part where I am getting ripped off or can get a better deal, please tell me. I plan to use this computer for gaming, and I do plan to overclock a little bit. Thanks in advance.

Computer Case:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$49.99 $49.99

Internal Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3160811AS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
$57.99 $57.99

Video Cards
XFX PVT73GUGD3 GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$146.99 $146.99

Power Supplies
HIPER HPU-4B580-MS ATX12V v2.2 580W Power Supply - Retail
$99.99 -$10.00 Instant
$89.99

Desktop Memory
OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P800R22GK - Retail
$32.00 Mail-in Rebate
$249.99 $249.99

Intel-compatible Motherboards
ASUS P5B Deluxe Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: P5B Deluxe
$182.99 $182.99

Processors
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retai
$218.00 $218.00

Subtotal: $1,007.93
Tax: $73.07
Shipping: $14.23
Total: $1,095.23 ($1,018.23 after MIR)

 

[Manmadegod]

From personal experience. I'd ditch the WD hard drive, everyone of them save 2 have had extremely poor longevity... I would go for:

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: ST3320620AS
Item #: N82E16822148140

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$94.99

 

[clutchstrike]

Bleh, I don't need the 320 gb though. How bout a 160gb seagate for 54.99?

 

[Manmadegod]

Bleh, I don't need the 320 gb though. How bout a 160gb seagate for 54.99?

yeah that would be fine and cut some cost to boot... Others may not share the WD boycott that I do..

If its for gaming, I use a raptor HD which is one of the few quality WD drives... Other than that the build looks pretty good..

 

[steveh2001]

I had a WD 80gb die on me - and wouldnt recommend them!

 

[croc]

Check the warranty on the WD's, then check the warranty on Seagate. Personally I don't care. (but I only have seagates....)

 

[clutchstrike]

OK, I am changing

CORSAIR XMS2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model CM2X1024-6400 - Retail
$138.00 $138.00

to

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
$229.99 -$20.00 Instant
$209.99

 

[Manmadegod]

If you dont mind the increase in price:

SUPER TALENT 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model T800UX2GC4 - Retail
Model #: T800UX2GC4
Item #: N82E16820609026

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$289.99
250$ after mail in rebate.... Not too much more for a much better quality product... Depends on your financial situation but I switched my RAM from G. Skill because of all the Dead on Arrivals that I had read about them.

 

[clutchstrike]

Actually, I am kinda tight on money... Trying to keep it under 1000, otherwise I would get CD/DVD drives and better graphics card.

 

[Manmadegod]

Sure no problem, just giving options. =)

 

[clutchstrike]

OK, replaced the G.Skill 2gb ddr2 pc800 6400 ram

with

OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Its 15 dollars more, is it worth it?

 

[Manmadegod]

I'd say it would be worth the 15$.

 

[Threshold]

That PSU doesn't have even one PCI-E power connector. But then again, I'm not really a video card expert, and can't tell if the 7600GT would need it.

On the other hand, if you EVER intend to upgrade the video card in this system, you'll most definitely want a PSU with one or more PCI-E power connectors.

Also, ASUS and OCZ aren't very friendly with each other. G.Skill and Corsair are both good...not sure on Super Talent. I mean, not that it's bad, per se, I just don't know how well it works with ASUS. As far as DOAs go...so ship it back, and have it replaced. It's not THAT big of a deal. Unless more than 50% of em are DOA... But I think personally I'd go for Corsair.

I have to agree with you guys about WD drives, Manmadegod and steveh2001.

EDIT: Typo.

 

[clutchstrike]

can you recommend a PSU that will have 2pci-e cords, and that will work well for a good 3-4 years?

Under $100 preferably.

 

[clutchstrike]

But Threshold said that ASUS and OCZ dont work well together?

Which of these graphics cards should i get?

x1900gt
SAPPHIRE 100189L Radeon X1900GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 VIVO HDCP Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102022
$160

7900gs
PNY Verto GeForce 7900 GS 256MB PCI Express Graphics Card
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8003732&st=7900+gs&type=product&id=1155072371459
$150

7600gt
eVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130062
$109.99 after MIR

 

[clutchstrike]

XFX PVT73GUGD3 GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150182
$116.99 after MIR

has better performance than

SAPPHIRE 100189L Radeon X1900GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 VIVO HDCP Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102022
$160

?

 

[WR2]

ASUS P5B Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard

There are better choices in motherboards than the vanilla P5B. If you want to stick with an Asus MB at least get the P5B-E version.
You could also consider getting GIGABYTE GA-965P-S3, ABIT AB9 P965 or MSI P965 Platinum.
Other P965 motherboard choices

THG Video Charts comparing 7600GT and 1900GT

 

[clutchstrike]

Out of those mobo choices, which one would you recommend?

Note: OCZ ram

 

[WR2]

For top overclocking ability choose the Abit AB9, Asus P5B-E, GigaByte GA-965P-S3 or GigaByte GA-965P-DS3.
If a 2nd PCI-E x16 slot is important to you for future upgradeability options choose the MSI P965 Platinum.
Abit AB9 Pro Review
MSI P965 Platinum Review
Gigabyte GA-P965-DS3 Review

 

[clutchstrike]

GigaByte GA-965P-DS3 with

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail

a good combination?

 

[clutchstrike]

Those who rated my build 2 and 3, can you please give reasons why?

 

[clutchstrike]

Please do, I don't want to put all this stuff together and get my head blown off or something.

 

[Xazax310]

Hi, I am going to order parts for a new computer either tommorow or the day after. These are the current parts I have selected. I already have a monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse, OS and CD/DVD drives. I want this computer to last about four-five years (excluding potential update, RAM, graphics card, etc.) PLEASE POINT OUT ANY FLAWS OR WEAKNESSES that you notice. I openly accept negative criticism. Also, if you see any part where I am getting ripped off or can get a better deal, please tell me. I plan to use this computer for gaming, and I do plan to overclock a little bit. Thanks in advance.

Computer Case:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$49.99 -$5.00 Instant
$44.99

Internal Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
$74.99 $74.99

Video Cards
eVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$129.99 $129.99

Power Supplies
Thermaltake W0093RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 500W Power Supply - Retail
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$79.99 $79.99

Desktop Memory
CORSAIR XMS2 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model CM2X1024-6400 - Retail
$138.00 $138.00

Intel-compatible Motherboards
ASUS P5B Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$139.99 $139.99

Processors
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail
$218.00 $218.00


Subtotal: $820.45
Tax: $58.00
Shipping: $20.00
Total: $898.45

I say get the gigabyte P965 DS3 134$ and a good OCer for that E6400. and keep with the corsair 1gb 800mhz if you on a buget dont spend 100+ for only 1gb more, 1gb will serve you fine.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128012

I say go with the X1900GT as it's a better performer than the 7600's plus theres no mail ins to hassle with, so its 150$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102022

For PSU i suggest this. Personal reviews have given it an 87% its only 50$
500W and it has a PCI-E connector.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182016

Also right now at newegg they have a similar case on sale with free shipping for 50$ but with a 15$ mail in, so 35$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119077

Total= 394$ not including any mail ins.

 

[clutchstrike]

What RAM do you suggest then, both 1gb and 2gb?

And what PSU do you suggest that will be durable and well, good?

I think I am going to go with the x1900gt since I am not going to get a new card 3 or 4 years after I buy computer, so I might as well get a better one now.

 

[clutchstrike]

How about this for RAM:

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4776319