please gimme some critiques!

[idcomplex]

Hello all, this will be my new build and I really could use some help on making the right decisions on components. I value everyone's feedback. Long time browser first time poster here so much valuable information here I figure I would come to you all and see what you all think. Thanks again




https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.asp?ID=8507687


Update Tagan Aplus Black Pearl Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: 10070B
Item #: N82E16811294001

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$249.99 $249.99

Update ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA / SE LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: MAXIMUS FORMULA/SE
Item #: N82E16813131221

Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

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$279.99 $279.99

Update SAPPHIRE 100211 Radeon HD 2900XT 1GB 512-bit GDDR4 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - OEM x 2
Model #: 100211
Item #: N82E16814102099

Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

In Stock
$489.99 $979.98

Update Thermaltake Toughpower W0133RU ATX12V / EPS12V 1200W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: W0133RU
Item #: N82E16817153054

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$389.99 -$10.00 Instant $379.99

Update OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P16002GK - Retail
Model #: OCZ3P16002GK
Item #: N82E16820227256

Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy

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Mail-in Rebate
$569.99 -$15.00 Instant $554.99

Update Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD1500ADFD
Item #: N82E16822136012

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Mail-in Rebate
$179.99 $359.98

Update LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model LH-20A1L-05 - OEM
Model #: LH-20A1L-05
Item #: N82E16827106073

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$35.99 $35.99

Update Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #: Ultra-120 Extreme
Item #: N82E16835109140

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$64.99 $64.99

Update Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F 120mm Case Fan - Retail
Model #: S-FLEX SFF21F
Item #: N82E16835185006

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Processor im thinkin Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Kentsfield 3.0GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562QX6850 - Retail.

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E GAD! doing this from work was a bad idea.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Recheck your link. I'm being redirected to their login screen. Other than that, it looks.... good?

-Wolf sends

 

[aevm]

That page requires login, I can't see a thing.

Second, it's much better if you paste the list here instead of adding a link like that, because you'll get feedback and you'll update the page and people reading the thread after that will get lost trying to figure out why we're talking about things that don't appear on your list. Trust me, been there done that yesterday and it was tough

 

[aevm]

Recheck your link. I'm being redirected to their login screen. Other than that, it looks.... good?

-Wolf sends

:lol: :lol: :lol: Other than the fact that we have no clue what you picked, it looks good, sure !!! Well, at least we now know you like newegg, that's a good start.

 

[evongugg]

You are missing a processor.
I would add a second hard drive non-Raptor for storage.

 

[aevm]

Whoa... Fantastic but overpriced. 25% faster than my PC and twice as expensive.

I like the case, cooler, fan and DVD burner. Not so much the RAM/CPU/PSU.

$555 for 2 GB of RAM. I got 4 GB for $229, and it's pretty good too (OCZ DDR2-800). Are you sure you want DDR3? I think it's worth paying 10% more, maybe 40%, but not 300%.

The QX6850 - the same problem: pay 4 times more than for a Q6600, get a few percentage points of additional speed. Theoretically, you'd get 25% more speed (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Maybe more, if you overclock a lot. In fact, you'll get less than 25% difference because even a Raptor acts as a bottleneck sometimes.

The $380 PSU is overkill. $180 buys you a PC Power & Cooling Silencer Crossfire which is top quality and supports two high-end cards.

I would get a GA-X38-DQ6, 4 GB of DDR2-1066, the Silencer PSU, and a Q6600.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128066&Tpk=GA-X38-DQ6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011
You'd end up saving about $1000, and with 4 GB instead of 2 GB.

BTW, I got nothing against the Asus Maximus, but it requires DDR3.

 

[vertigo_2000]

The OP seems to have picked the most expensive of everything.

 

[computertech82]

Wow, a bit over the edge. Haven't seen anything on reviews of the new x38 or ddr3 performance, or if there's issues with them or not. As a few suggested, a less then $200 active power supply would be just as good. E6750 cpu as well. Games are useless with quads for now.
4gb of memory should be minimum now a days.
With the x38 you will be stuck with ATI video card (for dual). Geforce will be the leader for quite a while for now. If using a high resolution monitor, i would suggest 2 video cards (crossfire). And you could get 2 harddrives for the same price, raid them and be faster and alot larger.

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/10/09/directx_10_shootout/
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/10/08/parallel_processing/