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scottamc   07-08-2008 at 07:09:14 PM

Hi All,

I am trying to finish up my build and would like some critiques.

Recent Purchases

CPU
Q9450 - Got it for $250 at Frys B&M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115042

CPU Cooler
Zalman 9700 Led- Got it for $49 at Frys B&M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835118019

OS
Vista Ultimate 64bit W/ free 150 GB HD -Got it for $169 at Frys B&M
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116215

Items Thinking Of Purchasing

Mobo
ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard -(retails $149 -$30 for combo)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131299

GPU
ASUS EAH4850/HTDI/512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 (Retails $199.99 - $5.00 - $30 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121253

These two above items are on combo sale right now.. you get $30 off plus the gpu has $30 rebate. Sound like a decent deal for combo?
Any other type of Mobo I should consider? (I would rather not spend $200+ for mobo if I don't need to)

RAM
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory ($199.99 -$36.00 = $83.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231122

or
CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) ($126-$17 = $109 - $30 rebate = $79)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145194

or
OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) ($137.99-$10 = $127.99 - $35 rebate = $92.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227289

Is this a good ram to choose? I am not sure what to get for ram. Options to pay a little more and get DDR2 800 or 8500.

And I need some sort of Lighstcribe DVD burner

Recycled Parts

Dell 2407 Widescreen Monitor

Antec P180


Raptor 74gb HD


500 GB HD backup

X-Fi Fatility Sound Card


I will be using my rig for gaming, photoshop, work related stuff, email, web browsing,etc..

Critique on!


Message edited by scottamc on 07-08-2008 at 07:15:03 PM
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galta   07-08-2008 at 07:21:58 PM
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Anything above DDR2800 is worth only for overclocking. Any major brand (Corsair, OCZ etc.) is OK.
As for the mobo, get a x38/48 instead of the p45.
You should also consider spending some $ on a good PSU. What do you currently have inside your P180?

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cmashwin   07-08-2008 at 07:29:09 PM
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and get the xigmatek rifle cooler 120 with ur build as its cheaper and performace is top-notch!!

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jerreece   07-08-2008 at 07:35:11 PM
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Looks like a good build. Personally I've always used Corsair memory. But seems like most folks on Toms I see use OCZ lately. So it can't be to bad.

I agree on checking your PSU to make sure it's capable. Though probably anything like 480w or above would run you with a single GPU, but you might look into that more.

------------------------------ Intel Q6600 G0 SLACR @ 3.2Ghz/ Xigmatek HDT-S1283 / XFX 680i LT SLI
2x MSI GTX 260 Core 216 (655Mhz) / 4GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2-6400 (800Mhz)
Antec TPQ-850 / Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS
Win 7 Home Premium / 2 x WD Caviar Black 1TB / WD 400GB
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scottamc   07-08-2008 at 07:38:37 PM
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Currently I have a Enermax Noisetaker 2 600w power supply. I don't intend to upgrade it right now, since I think it should be sufficient.

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scottamc   07-08-2008 at 07:40:06 PM
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galta,

You think the upgrade to x38/48 is worth the +/- $75-150?

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blyn   07-08-2008 at 08:09:59 PM
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If you have any plans of crossfireing in the future, x38/x48 will be worth it. If not and you plan to stick to one GPU the P5Q is a good choice.

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aevm   07-08-2008 at 08:12:18 PM
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@scottamc:
Yes, if you add a second video card. No, if you don't.
http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/ [...] index.html

 

Read this thread too:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] e-nice#bas


Message edited by aevm on 07-08-2008 at 08:13:14 PM
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galta   07-08-2008 at 08:20:13 PM
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People already answered the question on x38/48.
The thing is, with such a nice cpu/gpu, it would be a shame to prevent some future CF because of some extra dolars.
Unless, of course, you're sure you won't need it.

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