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first build, opinions before purchase?

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February 12, 2008 3:54:07 AM

OK, I'll first post my current rig , which is a dell 8400 I got 4 1/2 years ago. The asterisks are components I added myself or will be keeping

250 gb samsung hdd*
p4 530 3.0 ghz
dell motherboard- 925x chipset
Lite-on dvd burner*
Asus EAX1950 pro*
2 gb patriot ddr2 800*
OCZ gamexstream 600w*
and the hunk of plastic dell case that I will have to replace

My new build (which will be my first):

e2180-OEM (plan to overclock to at least 3.0 ghz) 70$/50$ w/ rebate (don't know why the link says 80 dollars now, it doesn't say that in my cart)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite...

along with this heatsink and fan- Masscool 8W553 25$/15$ w/ rebate
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite...

(had to buy the heatsink from tigerdirect because it says that the cpu will not be returnable unless a compatible heatsink has been purchased on the same order, which seems unfair to me but I don't want to risk getting a dead cpu and not being able to return)

Antec P182 ATX Mid Tower - 140$/90$ w/ rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

ABIT IP35-E - 90$/60$ w/ rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

total before/after rebates: 325$/215$
I'm flexible on the case, I just want a case that has good airflow for overclocking, good fan options etc.
criticisms?

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February 13, 2008 3:51:13 AM

The list looks great to me. You won't have any problems overclocking. Just keep the FSB around 400mhz.
February 13, 2008 5:20:20 AM

Helluva deal on that mobo! Almost makes me want to downgrade my choice.
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February 13, 2008 5:45:46 AM

Whats your budget on the case?
February 13, 2008 2:44:16 PM

CM690 (coolermaster), or Antec 900

alternatively, the coolermaster centurion 5 works well as a budget case
February 13, 2008 2:51:31 PM

This is a great reliable combo - Antec Sonata III 500 Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply
February 13, 2008 2:57:46 PM

but be aware to buy a second fan with that afterwards... to boost the cooling, and all...
February 13, 2008 3:04:10 PM

This is a great case too (not to be over-looked):

Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
February 16, 2008 6:34:09 PM

I actually ended up getting the case for 60$ ! 50$mir, 30$ promotional code, and 30$ instant savings off the 170$ price. So I am happy with the purchase.

Unfortunately it arrived totally broken (the entire front panel was disconnected) so it had to be RMA'd. But the replacement should come soon.

I ended up also getting arctic silver 5 and articlean 1 and 2,
the total for everything was 216$ after shipping and including rebates.

ps I see the case has gone up to 150 now. I will post pictures when I get the case and put it all together. Thanks guys
!