My new budget system

[brad29579]

ok guys, I am on a real tight budget, I am in the process of putting this system together, can u let me know what u think. (Keep budget in mind)

CPU : AMD Athlon 64 x2 6000+ (Dual Core) AM2 2048K Cache
CPU Fans : Spire Kestrel-King II AMD 64 fan
Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H
DDR2 memory : 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2 800 Dual Channel
GPU: 8600gt
Case: APEVIA X-Plorer Silver, Side Window, front USB,iEEE,Temp control
Case Fans : Case Fan 120 mm Extra Quiet DC fan + 2 40mm led fans
Power Supply : Okia 500W ATX Power Supply
Drives: 320gb sata hdd, dvd-rw 48x

 

[shadowduck]

You never told us your budget! lol

Problems: Never heard of the PSU. Not a good idea to buy a no name PSU. Buy Corsair, Antec, Seasonic etc.

Apevia makes piece of crap PSUs that melt. From HardOCP: "The efficiency has plummeted to between 65.37% and 66.60% while exhaust temperatures have jumped to between 67c-68c. At this point the unit has also begun to melt and smell horrible. It should be noted that I stopped testing on the first Apevia unit we had after Test #3 because the unit began to melt." (Source)

You are ok otherwise I think. I would really think about using an Apevia case though.

Actually kill two birds with one stone: Buy this case:Antec Sonta III

 

[aevm]

Is this a gaming machine? If it is, upgrade at least to HD 3850 512MB (it's about twice as fast as the 8600GT), or to an 8800GT (even faster).
How much are you paying for the 8600GT?

Edit: good idea about the Sonata. Also, make sure your hdd and dvd are SATA.

 

[Shadow703793]

^Add to the mix the 9600GT.

 

[snajper69]

8800GT I wouldn't go any lower than that at current pricings. Good point about the case PSU combo (I second that).

 

[brad29579]

Ok, My budget is around 600. can anyone recommend a good 500w+ psu for under 50.00?

 

[brad29579]

is the logisys clear 550w psu any good? it has 25a on the 12 rail.

 

[brad29579]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

what about this?

 

[aevm]

Try this one, it's very good value at $55 after rebate and shipping.

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010

 

[shadowduck]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

what about this?

Raidmax is trash. AVOID AVOID AVOID.

 

[brad29579]

I ended up getting the antec earthwatts 430w

 

[aevm]

Excellent choice, considering the limited budget. That gives you 30A combined, enough to power your system even if you put a 9600GT or 8800GT there instead of the 8600GT.

 

[shadowduck]

Agreed. That was a good choice.

 

[snajper69]

Good choice enjoy