Check on my new pcs build + what could be improved

[manuvegap]

I just bought different pieces to build a mean machine. here are the specs:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Quad-Core Processor, 2.83 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775

Memory: OCZ OCZ3P13334GK PC3-10666 CL 7-7-7-20 DDR3 1333MHz Platinum Series 4GB Kit

MoBo: Intel DX48BT2 Extreme Series X48 Desktop Board, ATX, DDR3 1600, 3xPCIe x16, 1600MHz FSB, LGA775

Video: VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFire Video Card

HDD: (Raid 0) 2x Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

PSU: Corsair 750W TX Power Supply

Optical:2x LG 22x Super multi DVD+-RW

Monitor: Samsung 19" SyncMaster 940nw

Keyboard: Logitech G15 2-Tone USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard

Mouse: Logitech MX1000 Laser

Headphones: Tritton Q33801 True 5.1 Digital Audio Headset with AX360 Audio Xtreme 360

Let me know your comments.

 

[huron]

You've already purchased? Why do you need our comments if you have already paid?

If these are potential specs, I would suggest ditching the Raptors and getting 640 GB HDD (2 or 3 if you really want to RAID 0).

I would also suggest ditching the DDR3 mobo and the DDR3 right now - the price is terrible for the performance. With those timings, you would be better off with DDR2 right now (which is cheaper).

Get and X48 DDR2 mobo and DDR2 800 - 4GB (2x2GB).

I would also suggest getting a larger monitor (22" maybe) if you want to use that GPU - otherwise, you have some serious overkill, and won't need crossfire to support that small a monitor.

Those are just my thought.

 

[nocteratus]

You've already purchased? Why do you need our comments if you have already paid?

If these are potential specs, I would suggest ditching the Raptors and getting 640 GB HDD (2 or 3 if you really want to RAID 0).

I would also suggest ditching the DDR3 mobo and the DDR3 right now - the price is terrible for the performance. With those timings, you would be better off with DDR2 right now (which is cheaper).

Get and X48 DDR2 mobo and DDR2 800 - 4GB (2x2GB).

I would also suggest getting a larger monitor (22" maybe) if you want to use that GPU - otherwise, you have some serious overkill, and won't need crossfire to support that small a monitor.

Those are just my thought.

+1

 

[manuvegap]

And which mobos do u sugest that are x48 and use ddr2, and what ram do you suggest.

I have everything on the list, but the MoBo, memory and processor.

and why is it better o use 640gb hdds instead of 2 raptors?

for what I understand I get a very good system speed cause they are 10k rpm, great reaction time, and dont need the space, already have a 1 tb external hdd. Ill also be encoding video, thought these were perfect for the throughput they could produce. correct me if im wrong.

and if you see the 640gb hdd better, which model do you recommend?

 

[mexpedip]

RAM -
mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146731
or
CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145194

MOBO- I prefer the Gigabyte but that is just because I own one.
ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131284
or
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DQ6 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128331


HDD - run in raid 5. I prefer the Seagate for 2 reasons. 1) 2 x the cache and 2) I already own one and love it. These new 7200 rpm drives are no that much slower then the velociraptor and the price performance is much better.
3 x Seagate ST3640323AS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148335
or
3 x Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

CPU - depends on use. If you want flat out speed for gaming then stick with a Dual core E8400/8500. If you are going to use utilities that can use a quad core (video editing, photoshop etc) then you might benefit from the quad core.

Oh yeah, I would use the extra money from the changes to upgrade to the 4870x2.

 

[huron]

+1 mexedip - those are the exact reasons.

The speed of a raptor is not that much greater, but the price difference is huge.

There are plenty of good X48 motherboards with DDR2 (as he suggests a few).

Good luck.