Revised with help - New Comp - Suggestions.

[dak0r]

Thanks for helping on another post.

CASE
COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119115
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

MOBO--x
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128050
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

PROCESSOR
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail
Model #: BX80557E6600
Item #: N82E16819115003

VID CARD
EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130071
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

RAM
Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804 - Retail
Model #: BL2KIT12864AA804
Item #: N82E16820146565

HD
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD2500KS
Item #: N82E16822144701

COOLING
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #: ACFZ7-PRO
Item #: N82E16835186134

BURNER
SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe and Software Black IDE Model SH-S182M/BEBM - OEM
Model #: SH-S182M/BEBM
Item #: N82E16827151145

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$1050.82 (after 75$ mail in rebate, which I'm willing to do.)
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Look good? I'm not worried that the prices on Intel stuff will drop on the 22nd. I'll upgrade later if I need too.

 

[systemlord]

Those are some great choices you've got there! You going to love those Ballistix a lot, there do 1200Mhz at 2.25 volts. If you want to really overclock you new rig I suggest you opped for the Tuniq Tower 120, at stock speeds (E6600) at idle were 17-18c with a load around 29-30c. All I can say is your selection of components is really good. You'll have a killer rig! Good luck with your new build.

 

[tlmck]

Great choices. I assume you already have a PSU? If not, don't skimp. Get a good Seasonic, PCP, or even an Enermax.

 

[dak0r]

Thanks for reminding me to post about the PSU! Got a suggestion for this one so I think it will be tough and hold out for me.

PSU
Antec NeoPower NeoHE 550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817103941
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy



Also, in that price above I already had the PSU included. Oddly enough, overnight the PSU put up a 30$ mail in rebate. So thats means the new price for me after rebates is $1019.82.

o_o Hit my 1000$ mark basically.

 

[tlmck]

Antec is another fine choice. I also assume you checked out this handy tool they offer: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/powercalc.jsp

My PSU rule of thumb is you always want 100 watts in reserve over what your system requires. You still have to worry about amps per rail, and such, especially with high powered video cards, but the above calc is a good start.

After all is said and done, your system should come in at around 300 watts during game play if you do not OC. The Antec 550 should do nicely in both performance and longevity.

 

[systemlord]

Yes I love my Neo Power 480W PSU, its given me no problems at all.