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chubtub   05-31-2008 at 05:32:45 AM

I am building a system for gaming and need some help with parts.

I have a HIPER HPU-4K580-MS 580W ATX12V v2.2 Power Supply 100 - 120V - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817128002

I will be using the power supply, at least I hope.

It would be much appreciated if the parts could be reviewed to make sure they will work together.

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119137

I am trying to pick a motherboard that is some what future proof, not that that is really possible.
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128336

MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127325
OR
MSI GeForce 8800 GT NX8800GT 512M OC Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127329


I am not sure about the processor, I am actually leaning toward the Q9300.
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115036

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231166

I am looking for around a 750+ hard drive.
Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3750330NS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148295

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151153

Any input is appreciated. I am trying to stay around the 1200 price point.
I will be using a 64bit OS.


Message edited by chubtub on 05-31-2008 at 05:46:20 AM
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godless   05-31-2008 at 05:50:09 AM
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first of all excellent case, but ur way overpaying at newgg.com. get it at zipzoomfly.com for cheaper
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] t=celebros
plus the shipping is free, in newegg.com you gotta pay 22bucks. which is bs. just saved you 30bucks.

if the system if for gaiming, ur better off with the fast dual core e8500, instead of q9300

i'd downgrade your ram to ddr2 800, instead of 1066. simply overclock teh 800 for almost same result


excellent hard drive choice, but you can also get the regular 750gb version, the non enterprise one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148298
seems it's 10bucks more expensive than when i bought it a month ago, plus out of stock. your choice

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evll_panda   05-31-2008 at 06:09:59 AM
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I agree most games are just takign use of the Dual Core. If you are gaming you wont see a noticeable increase with the Quad because it isnt supported in any games that I am aware of :) . Also your PSU, I dont know how much all of the above is going to push you with power requirements, but might look into a Corsair 750w just in case.

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chubtub   05-31-2008 at 06:17:25 AM
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Godless
I think you are right about sticking with the e8500, although I have to admit I like the sound of quad cores.

Now that you mention that hard drive I may be able to get that Seagate at a local shop. Since I need to get a piece of hardware to get the OS anyway.

evll_panda
Ya, I really like that Corsair 750w, it has received a ton of good reviews I actually had it on the list at first then took it off to cut costs. I may still put it back up there. I would hate to get everything together and have it not work because of the PSU.


Thanks so far

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evll_panda   05-31-2008 at 06:21:06 AM
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If you get the 750w you give yourself more room to upgrade in the future(i.e. SLI). I just rather put a little more cash into the pot and have a computer that I can spend a little and upgrade it when I need too :) ! Enjoy the rig btw

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godless   05-31-2008 at 01:50:40 PM
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if you are gonna overclock, go on and buy the quad core. as soon as you have it ag 3hgz, the performance between the two will be the same.

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chubtub   06-01-2008 at 01:37:32 AM
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I will overclock when the system gets a couple years older and it is more expendable. PLus, I do not really know what I am doing when it comes to overclocking.

I added the 750w corsair too that way I can at least do something with my old system.

Thanks for the help guys. Sometimes I miss things and you can never be too careful when spending this much money.

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chubtub   06-01-2008 at 01:39:18 AM
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Cool that Seagate is back in stock :)

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