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erad89145   07-16-2008 at 03:28:44 PM

This is a build for general home use and a little light gaming. I am not worried about running anything SLI, which is why I went with the cheaper mobo. I know 4GB of ram is kins of overkill, but for only $20 more than 2GB kits, I just wanted to get it now. For the processor, I am using a stock fan for the moment, but if I decide to do some OC, I may get a better one.

Let me know any general comments or concerns you have. Thanks for your help. It is copy and pasted straight from my wishlist at Newegg.

Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $54.99

Mobo: ASUS P5K PRO LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $104.99

Vid Card: BIOSTAR V9603GT52 GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $134.99

Power Supply: Rosewill RP550V2-D-SL 550W SLI Ready-ATX12V V2.01 Dual Fans Power Supply - Retail $59.99

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7200 - Retail $129.99

Memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail $79.99

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $59.99

DVD Drive: PHILIPS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe 2-Tone SATA Model SPD6104BD - Retail $29.99

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM $109.99

Total $764.91

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effel   07-16-2008 at 04:28:45 PM
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Save yourself money on the video card by getting the 3870. It's pretty much the same speed at the 9600GT, yet with rebate, is going to cost you $30 less. You'll pay just as much right at time of purchase, but it's worth it, because you can use that extra money to get a GOOD powersupply. I never had problems with my Rosewill but still; that doesn't mean I would recommend someone else one.
Link to graphics card comparison: http://www.techspot.com/articles-i [...] /Table.png
Link to graphics card on newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814125086
Link to psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139003

 

Otherwise, you're good to go.


Message edited by effel on 07-16-2008 at 04:29:21 PM
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hyperjoe   07-16-2008 at 04:31:37 PM
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Here are my comments:

People up the wazoo will tell you to nix that PSU in favor of others... like Corsair brand models... who cares about the price, get a better PSU.

CPU looks good, though the E8400 is only $40 more.

Other than that I can't really say anything is wrong with that build. Pretty economical.

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the last resort   07-16-2008 at 04:52:26 PM
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yeah, rosewill PSU's are supposedly crap, even though I'm running one just fine.

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gaiden   07-16-2008 at 04:53:54 PM
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hyperjoe wrote :

Here are my comments:

 

People up the wazoo will tell you to nix that PSU in favor of others... like Corsair brand models... who cares about the price, get a better PSU.

 

CPU looks good, though the E8400 is only $40 more.

 

Other than that I can't really say anything is wrong with that build. Pretty economical.

 

that's actually a pretty good PSU along w/ a price range that fit this build.

 

erad89145

 

you know the EVGA 8800GT actually cost less than the 9600GT you were getting. $120 after $20 MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130318

 

4gb is definitely not overkill considering you are running a 64bit OS. It will be perfect for the light gaming and high-end web browsing :pt1cable: really... i love rams (LOL) more is never gonna kill you


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erad89145   07-16-2008 at 05:08:26 PM
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Great, sounds like this is going to work except for the PSU. I am going to change it out for a

 

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply - Retail for $75 with a $15 mail in rebate.

 

450W will be enough for this rig, right?

 

And I will go with the 3870 on the vid card too.


Message edited by erad89145 on 07-16-2008 at 05:09:56 PM
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dirtmountain   07-16-2008 at 05:32:47 PM
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Good build, would go with the Corsair 450w which is plenty. Either of the 3 GPUs are good. You might consider going to a P45 motherboard at about the same price. Like Hyperjoe said if you can squeeze the budget for the E8400 it would be a nice upgrade. A good solid build no matter which way you go though.

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einstein4pres   07-16-2008 at 05:33:09 PM
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450W will be enough for this rig, right?



Yes.

Any of the 8800gs/3850,9600gt/3870,8800GT(s), or HD4850 are all great. Pick a price and choose the appropriate card. $80-90,$100-110,$120-$130,$150 respectively if you look around for a sale.

Also, a E7200 is probably overkill for light gaming and general home use, if you are willing to overclock (please note it is still a good choice). Consider a E2160 (or so) to save some money; the gaming will still be fine.

As everyone (and you) agrees, replace the PSU (your new choice is fine).

And consider a larger HD. Price/GB sweet spots are closer to 500GB to 750GB. You can buy a lot more hard drive for a little more money by buying larger. For instance, 750GB HD run around $100.

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