First Build: Final Review (please critique)

So this is the final parts for my build please check and make sure everything is compatible.

The only thing I have not yet decided on is the case.

Case: Antec 900 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] %2bHundred
OR Cooler Master Stacker 830 Evolution http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119122
Is it worth the extra money to get the full size tower? Also, I like the look of the CM stacker better.

HD: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148136

MOBO: Gigabyte P35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128086

CPU: Q6600 2.4GHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017

GPU: XFX 8800GT 512mb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150252

RAM: Corsair 4GB DDR2 800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145184

PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341002

DVD Drive: Samsung DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151154

HSF: Cooler Master 120mm CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835103040

Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186020

OS: Vista Home Premium 64-bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488

Please review this build and tell me if everything is compatible and please help me make up my mind on the case

Thanks in advance for your help!

Ok, thanks. Any other opinions?

I'd check out the Antec twelve hundred also (the 900 is great) and look at the in-depth reviews of the Xaser - it looks pretty cool too.

The Antec case was cheaper and in stock at Microcenter a week or so ago, so you can check there too.

The PSU you had was intended for SLI - it's a little more power than you'd need for only one GPU - you could probably get one with less output.

Go with the ocz its better in my opinion.

Go with this one.
its actually a 670 wattage. And when you buy it they tested it out for you already you get a paper that shows you. Its silent. Cables are long and can fit those huge towers. And the best brand.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703005

That's a killer price on on that Silencer610

The same as you OC a Q6600, You might need to increase voltages to get the same percentage of OC though, I haven't looked at it.

Also, I went with the E8400 and the 32mb cache HDD after so many people recommended it even though I wanted to somewhat future proof the CPU with a quad core

Hey efx, nice original build.

It's not so much that the CM Stacker is too old, its just that the newer cases are more efficient and ergonomic, and your probably going to get cooler system temps, and in turn better airflow from the newer cases.
However, at the end of the day it's your rig, and if you like it go with it.

I would change that HDD to a WD 5000AAKS if you can afford it, great HDD and not so expensive.

I also agree that you should hang tight for the benchmarking results of the new ATi and nVidia cards during the next few weeks, while the 8800GT is a reasonbly cheap solid performer, I think this new gen of cards will really benefit you price / performance wise.

Hope I helped!

Yeah, well i'm pretty much playing the same game as you, except i already have a Q6600 8800GT system right now, i'm going to wait till x-mas and spend about $3500AU on a new high spec rig

Haha, well i can tell you with that rig your getting above your going to get very nice performance out of it, even with that Q6600 on stock speed and the 8800GT. Are you gonna overclock your CPU?

Yeah good idea, my new rig coming up in x-mas will be my first ever OC'ed one, but i'm going SLi GTX280's so I think I need to overclock not to bottleneck them.

You're going to be happy with your rig but, and i've been reading about that CM 830 Stacker, and it's a great case mate, you will definantly be happy with it, will also come in handy for that big 120mm cooler which you also made a really good choice on.

Haha thanks mate. Goodluck with your system buddy i hope you enjoy it. One last question, where abouts will you be placing your rig?

Haha yeah, I was just gonna say make sure you check those dimensions cause that 830 CM Stacker is a big unit! haha

Yeah, also I would almost put money on the fact that you would need to mod the Antec 900 to get that beasty CPU cooler in. What is your current rig setup?

And I decided to go with the CM stacker so I think I can fit the cooler in.

Will do, my friend is going to help me build it and he's built a pc before so I hope it works out cool, you have AIM or something?

haha kk

got it