New build, need suggestions

[jmatyas]

Hi all, this is my current build specs, does anybody have any suggestions for me? i'll be ordering within about a week. Thanks!

2 - SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write, LightScribe Technology Black SATA Model SH-S183L - OEM
Item #: N82E16827151141
$95.98
($47.99 each)

LIAN LI PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811112040
$129.99

2 - VANTEC NXP-205-BK Black Fan Controller Panel - Retail
Item #: N82E16813999504
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$37.98
($18.99 each)

Acer Office Line AL2223Wd Black-Silver 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824009102
$289.99

ECS KN3 SLI2 (1.0) Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813135040
$137.99

Foxconn FV-N88SMBD2-ODOC GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814186011
$399.99


HIPER HPU-4R580-MS ATX12V v2.2 580W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817128004
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$79.99

Rosewill RCR-102 52-in-1 USB 2.0 Card Reader with color Black - Retail
Item #: N82E16820223073
$9.99

mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) with EPP Profile Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996533 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820146673
$229.99

4 - Thermaltake A2383 80mm Fan Noise Dampener - Retail
Item #: N82E16800999367
$7.96
($1.99 each)

VANTEC VDK-PSU Power Supply Vibration Dampener Kit - Retail
Item #: N82E16811999212
$4.55

4 - COOLMAX ALUM FAN FILTER (BK) Aluminum Filter for 80MM fan, No screws, Black - Retail
Item #: N82E16811999213
$7.96
($1.99 each)

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADA5200CSBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103759
$229.00

Rosewill RFX-100B 90mm PCI Slot Case Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835200019
$3.99


Scythe HDC80-SL Aluminum HDD Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail
Item #: N82E16835185003
$4.99

Subtotal: $1,670.34

And I already have this

Western Dig 80gb SATA: N82E16822135106

 

[jeff_2087]

For such a high performance system, you'd be faster with an Intel Core 2. But if you're a diehard AMD fan, looks like a good system. Although, I don't know much about individual comparisons of AMD boards and CPUs.

 

[akhilles]

Why not get an almost identical LL case with 2 120mm fans & a top 80mm blowhole?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112099

I was gonna say the pink psu wouldn't match the black windowed case. The case has a side plate covering the whole psu area.

The parts look ok. Sure nforce590 overclocks well.

Any reason you chose the expensive ram? There are cheaper ones of the same speed & size.

 

[jmatyas]

I actually already ordered the PSU and Case, I liked the case because it had more external expansion. And the Pink PSU was cheaper than the other colors, my GF liked it too. Not positive bout the memory other than its mushkin so I know its good.

 

[jmatyas]

Also I probably won't overclock at all, just too busy to mess with it and doesn't the AMD proc perform about the same as the E6600 if the both are not overclocked? I'm no AMD super fan, but I do like them and they are half the price expecially when considering the motherboards.

 

[skynyrd4212]

i would have said you could use a little more beef in your psu for a 8800, but it'll probably be fine, however i like to take the sure bet. i agree with the c2duo, i love mine. might also consider 4gb of memory if your running vista, but 2 gig's gets me around fine and maxes out all my games.

 

[Poxal]

I agree with the beefier psu, especially if you plan to add another 8800 down the road.
Great choice on the mobo!
Its a solid mobo. Not the greatest overclocker, but it will give you a good mid overclock if you plan to give it a boost later.

 

[deusex]

ECS...not a legend brand, but good old solidity.

Opt for a Asus P5B if a 8800GTS is coming on board.

 

[stan116]

Ijust bought two samsung18X DVD burners with lightscribe for $32 each.Whos charging you that much? Also go with a 680i chipset.I build and sell highend SLI machines,and i am telling you that you will be better of with an Intel core 2 duo Iown 3 of these from a OCed E6300 to a OCed E6700 & X6800.I have4 always owned AMD processers,Butafter i bought the X6800,I fiound out just how far behind AMD has fallen. You should really take a better look before buying,and if you do go with a c2d go with a eVGA 122-CK-NF68 board,or a Striker Extreme.I own two eVGA boards and a Striker Extreme that ijust installed yesterday.I found the StrikerExtreme $257 at neweggs open box section.Youcanfind some really grea tdeals there.I have bough all six of my 150Gb Raptor x HDDs there and have never had one problem,and best of all,I never paid more than $198 They all come with full warrantys.AS far as a case,whydont youlook at a CoolerMaster 830.I just picked up an all black one for this build,and it looks amazing.If you want to see a few photos,email me and ill send you a couple. stanj.miranda@comcast.net justremember to put the dot after the j.. Your choice of cards is a good one.Iown two 8800GTS's as well as two 8800GTX's They are the fastest cards cards out there,and in SLI the graphics are truly amazing.You should also go with a 24" LCD the higher resolution comes in handy for gaming as well as the GTS & GTX.I hope some of this helps you out.If you have any questions,or need any help,feel free to email me anytime.
Stan