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Hi all,
Same old, building system need feedback. I put planned a computer a few weeks ago, but now with the new releases I had to overhaul.

-I play on using the computer to do some programming/engineering simulations, gaming, and the other usual things.

-I intend on doing Raid 0.

-The power supply I picked I know is overpowered but my current computer ran out of power when I added 3 hard drives and another card and I don't feel like dealing with that again if it just costs an extra 20 bucks (especially if I can reuse the power supply in a future build).

-I intend to OC but I have never done that before so I intend to stay withing sane limits.

-I would like to stick with newegg stuff even if it costs a hair more so I don't end up dealing with Joe's sketchy CPU emporium or something like that.

-Finally I don't have an OS listed but I can get Windows XP/Vista through my college's MSDN, which I can use for a year(until i graduate) then I will have to buy something.

- Have LCD monitor already but may dual monitor in future

-My build is as follows (Since I know little about selecting Ram please check that):

ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135156

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

2x Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148288

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

ARCTIC COOLING MX-2 Thermal Compound - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186020

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

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115017

4X APEVIA CF12SL-UBL 120mm Blue LED Case Fan - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811998121

XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003

ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131299

ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121253

At my door~$1156


Finally, I eventually intend on getting these speakers in the future and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on using onboard sound or a soundcard.
Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1 Speaker - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6836121120

Thank you all very much

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first off, i just want to say those speakers own the hell out of everything. i live in a third story house, when i first got them, i went to the third floor, and closed the door behind me. i told my friend to turn it up a little bit more than half way, and put my hand against the wall and it shook it.

and when i played battlefield 2, one of the best gaming experiences ive ever had.


get the speakers.


oh and onboard sound is good enough, but a soundcard would be even better.


Message edited by BadMannerKorea on 06-24-2008 at 08:51:23 PM
Reply to BadMannerKorea

That is very similar to my next build. I am also a developer/gamer. :sol:

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] r=11725467

However, I prefer one VelociRaptor over RAIDing cheaper drives for stability reasons. RAID 0 increases your chances of losing all your stuff. If one drive fails or the mobo dies you could lose everything. The reviews of the drive you selected concern me. :ouch: Of course, you could just use a backup program (like Acronis True Image) to get around that.


Message edited by DXRick on 06-25-2008 at 10:08:38 PM
Reply to DXRick

DXRick,
I can't get your link to work.
Anything diff between the two systems?
How do you like it so far?

Reply to jjl0402

Hey all, I apologize for the double post, but could someone just give me the thumbs up if it looks like everything should be compatible. I need to order the stuff soon, because I want to build it on my vacation next week.
Thanks all

Reply to jjl0402

Try again. I fixed the link.

Reply to DXRick

I'm interested in this as well as it fits what I'm looking for in a system. Thumbs up or thumbs down?

I think it will be a little more than 1156 because some items require shipping.


Message edited by ignatu on 06-25-2008 at 10:35:54 PM
Reply to ignatu

Too bad nobody chimed in with some advice.

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