Final Gamer Build - Will Order TODAY!

[Raxus]

Hey folks.

Final build here. Think this is pretty solid but wanted opinions once more before I order. Not really into OCing. One thing I would ask is..should I go with SLI mobo for future expansion or just wait a couple years and then build an SLI system then? Also should I go Vista or XP? Anyways here is the system:

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16811129021

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16813128059

EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814130339

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16817341011

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16819115037

OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820227267

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3750330AS 750GB
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16822148298

SAMSUNG 2253BW Black 22" 2ms
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16824001268

SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16827151154

ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16835186134

Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16836121123

$1506 @ Newegg

 

[oushi]

Looks good to me. Only thing I would change is the PSU as 750W is major overkill for a single-GPU system. Grab the 610W PC P&C and you're set.

 

[Onus]

I agree with Oushi. Unless you want to move that PSU into a new multi-GPU system some time down the road, the 610W unit will be more than sufficient.
Otherwise it looks really good.

 

[Ogdin]

With 4 gigs of ram i'd go Vista 64,unless you run alot of older programs that have known issues with it.

 

[iKuno]

Change the graphic card to the 8800gts 512

 

[Zenthar]

Change the graphic card to the 8800gts 512

+1, you can get one for ~210$ for nearly identical performances ... (here).

 

[litlrabi]

I wouldn't worry about a 64-bit OS. You'll only lose 512MB of your RAM, and won't have to worry about compatibility issues. There may not be many, but none is better than few.

I would also go with the 8800GTS 512. Great card, and you'll save a chunk of change. Also, go with the 610W PSU. More than enough for a single GPU system. If you don't plan on OC'ing, stick with the stock cooler. No need for an aftermarket.

 

[Onus]

+1 / +1 / Already +1 / +1

 

[Raxus]

Thanks alot for the great info guys! Will let ya know how the machine is once I get it setup!

 

[TSIMonster]

I wouldn't worry about a 64-bit OS. You'll only lose 512MB of your RAM, and won't have to worry about compatibility issues. There may not be many, but none is better than few.

Go with 64 bit and have no regrets later. I have had no compatibility issues. If you do, a quick google usually leads to a fix.

Why spend 1000$+ on a computer and then use a 32 bit OS?

 

[skittle]

looks great, have fun building it!

 

[Shadow703793]

^Agreed. If OCing checkout: P35-DS3L Overclocking Guide

 

[skittle]

Also one note that I forgot, that samsung dvd drive has an ESSENTIAL firmware upgrade (if you copy dvds).

The drive is riplocked by default and will only copy css protected dvds at a maximum of 6x. CodeKing has found and removed this protection. You can find the firmware update at club.cdfreaks.com

 

[Raxus]

Thanks for that info Skittle!

Would this OS be ok for this system folks?

Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64Bit SP2C - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16832116378

 

[skittle]

Yup, but also note that SP3 is out now. I dont know if there are any OEM CDs available though...

 

[ifor]

agreed

 

[Shadow703793]

Go with XP x64.

 

[TSIMonster]

I say go with Vista 64... I love it

It would be silly to buy a dated operating system for your new build

 

[Raxus]

OK looks like I am going with this OS:

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit English 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16832116493

 

[Psymonx]

I just built something very Similar, Just ordered it.
Looks pretty Solid to me.. I was toying with the idea of the 9800gx2, but its just not worth that much more money over an 8800gts, Maybe in a year or two I'll update it instead of spending that much for so little upgrade.