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New build, review before I pull the trigger




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So far I've purchased the following:

Samsung SyncMaster 24" LCD Monitor - Black 245BW $390
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &Tpk=245BW

PC Power & Cooling's Silencer 750W Quad Black Power Supply $145
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703009

Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Full Tower Case $129
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811133021


Plan to get:

BFG 8800GT video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] deo%2bcard

Intel E8400 CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 8400%2bCPU

Tuniq Tower 120 P4 & K8 CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835154001

Patriot Viper 4GB(2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820220293
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OCZ ReaperX HPC 4GB(2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227277

ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131227

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148136

ASUS DVD Burner (2)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135156

Microsoft Natural 4000 Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823109148

Logitech LX8 Cordless Laser 1000 dpi Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6826104099

Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speakers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6836121121

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116215


What am I missing, what would you change?

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I would change the 8800GT to a 8800GTS 512MB.

Instead of the Tuniq tower, I would recommend the Zerotherm Nirvana which performs better, but it's your choice.

I don't like dual card solutions so I'll recommend the ASUS P5K-e.

As for harddisk, I recommend the 750GB WD7500AAKS.


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You also need to get that poor PC a Kevlar vest... Give it a chance when you 'pull the trigger'.

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I'm pretty set on the GT8800 unless the price of the GTS drops with the new 9200 or whatever being released in two weeks.

I'm also not into a 750GB drive. Just too big for me, a 500GB should be plenty.

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FAST LS1 wrote :

I'm pretty set on the GT8800 unless the price of the GTS drops with the new 9200 or whatever being released in two weeks.

I'm also not into a 750GB drive. Just too big for me, a 500GB should be plenty.


Only reason I recommended the 8800GTS was because it runs quieter and cooler. The 8800GT is quite loud.

Also the 750GB hd is one of the fastest drives out there.


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Loud isn't a problem for me, the case will be on the floor a few feet away from the the desk.

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Anybody else want to review and give me some other ideas on components?

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Take a look at these coolers, look real good from what I've seen;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233012


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get the GTS - it'll likely do better on such a high resolution...


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