My new system

[gramzon]

Hey im making a new gaming system since mine is 4 years old and I wanted to know what you think about it. Im looking for a very good system not the ultra ones tho that have astronomical prices. Also I need a good 19" monitor not a wide one for gaming.

Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 BOX, 2×3.0GHz, 1333MHz, 775-pin, 4MB
Gigabyte GF 8800GTX, 768MB DDR3, TV-out, Dual DVI
HDD Seagate ST3320620AS, 320 GB 16MB, S-ATA300, NCQ3, 7200
DDR2 2GB (2x1GB kit) PC6400 (800MHz) OCZ, nVidia XTC, SLI ready
MB Gigabyte P35C-DS3R, s775, iP35, DDR II + DDR III, SATA II, RAID, GLAN
DVD+RW/-RW/RAM LG GSA-H62N Dual Layer, SATA, 18x, retail, black
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse USB (refresh) /910-000094
Logitech G15 Gaming keyboard USB /967599-0100
Thermaltake VC3000BNS mid tower Armor Jr., bez PS, alu-maska, crno, USB, Fire wire, 2×12cm fan
OCZ power supply GameXStream 600W, SLI-ready, crno, EPS, ATX 2.2, 4×12V (72A), 12cm blue led FAN
Samsung SM 940BF, 19" LCD, 2 ms, DVI, srebrno-crni
Windows Vista Home Premium English


Thank you

 

[CmdPT]

You better change that MB cause the one you picked is a socket AM2 which is not compatible with C2D you will need a Socket 775 board. Get like GA-P35-DS3R or something.

But everything else looks alright.

 

[gramzon]

How about this
MB NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI, s775, nF 680i LT SLI, C2D, SLI, FW, ATX

 

[gramzon]

Also im not sure if power supply will fit in case?
and if case is big enough for a SLI if i want to add anothe card later

 

[tlmck]

Also im not sure if power supply will fit in case?
and if case is big enough for a SLI if i want to add anothe card later

The PSU will fit. Good choices. With the GTX you will probably not need SLi unless you are going to a 30" monitor or something. For non SLi, a P35 board would be a better choice.

The SLi should fit fine in that case, however, it will get a bit toasty in there. Should save you on your winter heating bills.

 

[CmdPT]

That board will do you just fine, Are you going to use SLI though? If not then there is no need for it. Why exactly are you going for SLI?

Its just a waste of money going SLI especially with the 8800 GTX since its already a powerful card already and can play anything you throw at it.

 

[gramzon]

Hmm what is the difference between these boards then

1010052 MB Gigabyte P35C-DS3R, s775, iP35, DDR II + DDR III, SATA II, RAID, GLAN 833,32
1010043 MB Gigabyte P35-DQ6, s775, iP35, DDR II, SATA II, FW, GLAN 1.354,87
1010054 MB Gigabyte P35-DS3, s775, iP35, DDR II, SATA II, GLAN 810,14
1010069 MB Gigabyte P35-DS3L, s775, iP35, DDR II, SATA II, GLAN 700,04
1010044 MB Gigabyte P35-DS3P, s775, iP35, DDR II, SATA II, FW, GLAN 949,22
1010065 MB Gigabyte P35-DS3R, s775, iP35, DDR II, SATA II, GLAN 833,32
1010045 MB Gigabyte P35-DS4, s775, iP35, DDR II, SATA II, RAID, FW, GLAN 1.181,02
1010055 MB Gigabyte P35-S3, s775, iP35, DDR II, SATA II, GLAN 763,78
1010071 MB Gigabyte P35-S3L, s775, iP35, DDR II, SATA II, GLAN
717,42

also then i think it would be better if i took this psu
OCZ power supply GameXStream 600W, SLI-ready, crno, EPS, ATX 2.2, 4×12V (72A), 12cm blue led FAN
i dont need ill need 700W if i dont use SLI then

and the hard disk i just picked one at random since i dont know wichones are good. i need a good one that has 300gb or maybe little more

i didnt pick a monitor too i need a good one 19" for gaming

 

[tlmck]

The differences between the boards are features. More features = more cost. Some have raid some don't, some do DDR3 some don't. The very popular middle of the road board is the DS3R. I should do nicely for you.

The Seagate 7200.10 320gb is the best HD choice in your range. Also very popular.

The 600w is also a good choice.

A good quality 19" is a NEC ASLCD193WXM-BK. If that is not available, the Samsung 940BX would be a good second choice. Both have 1000:1 contrast, and very fast response times.

 

[gramzon]

Hmm i noticed all the expensiver mbs have firewire what is it?
also none of those monitors is available only these from samsung that are 2ms

Samsung SM 931BF, 19" TFT, 2 ms, DVI
Samsung SM 931BW, 19" TFT WideScreen, 2 ms, DVI
Samsung SM 932BF, 19" LCD, 2 ms, DVI
Samsung SM 932GW, 19" LCD, 2 ms, DVI
Samsung SM 940BF, 19" LCD, 2 ms, DVI
Samsung SM 961BW LCD, 2 ms, DVI, Pivot

I bolded the one i think would be good?

 

[tlmck]

Firewire is like a faster version of USB. It's main use is connecting things like digital cameras and external hard drives.

Any of the Samsung will do. The best way to select a monitor is to go somewhere where you can see them in person. Once you pick a quality brand, the one your eyes likes best is the one you buy. You can still buy it on line of course.

 

[gramzon]

ah good so firewire is useless for gaming and such?
this is my final configuration then

Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 BOX, 2×3.0GHz, 1333MHz, 775-pin, 4MB
Gigabyte GF 8800GTX, 768MB DDR3, TV-out, Dual DVI
HDD Seagate ST3320620AS, 320 GB 16MB, S-ATA300, NCQ3, 7200
DDR2 2GB (2x1GB kit) PC6400 (800MHz) OCZ, nVidia XTC, SLI ready
MB Gigabyte P35C-DS3R, s775, iP35, DDR II + DDR III, SATA II, RAID, GLAN
DVD+RW/-RW/RAM LG GSA-H62N Dual Layer, SATA, 18x, retail, black
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse USB (refresh) /910-000094
Logitech G15 Gaming keyboard USB /967599-0100
Thermaltake VC3000BNS mid tower Armor Jr., bez PS, alu-maska, crno, USB, Fire wire, 2×12cm fan
OCZ power supply GameXStream 600W, SLI-ready, crno, EPS, ATX 2.2, 4×12V (72A), 12cm blue led FAN
Samsung SM 940BF, 19" LCD, 2 ms, DVI, srebrno-crni
Windows Vista Home Premium English

one more last question what is the difference between these windows
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit English
Windows Vista Home Premium English
what is this 64 bit and wich one should i get
thank you

 

[CmdPT]

If I were you I would stick with Windows XP for little longer, but if you really want to get Vista then one is yes 64-bit and the other is 32-bit. I would probably go for the 32-bit version myself.

 

[tlmck]

Vista is still not ready IMO, and 64bit anything is still hit or miss. XP 32 bit will run like a demon on that machine, and give you a better chance at first boot.

 

[gramzon]

Yes but what about DX10 games

 

[tlmck]

Yes but what about DX10 games

All of the new games coming out that I have heard of still support DX9. Many are DX9 with DX10 "enhancements". Supposedly Crysis will be true DX10, but will also run in DX9. At the rate they are going, I would not worry about DX10 for another year at least.

Personally, I only play FPS games, and I am too busy trying to keep my butt from getting blown off to notice fancy graphical effects.