Will this work?

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and I'd just like some help on deciding on my new computer since my friend says that this is a very good and active site. And I can see that.

Now, can you please check for me if this computer build works and are there any better parts that I should replace it with? If you are suggesting another part different to the one I have now, please make sure that the price doesn't total over 2100. I'm keeping my budget around 2000 (1900 - 2100).

Here is my build at the moment:

GPU: Gecube HD4870X2 R700, 2GB GDDR5, D-Sub, Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDMI, HDCP, HDTV, Dual Slot Fansink, PCIe2.0 (GC-HD4870X2-G3) (limited stock)

http://www.bttech.com.au/gecube-ra [...] 18333.html
$674.96 + $16 shipping

Motherboard: DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS PLUS Intel P45 Chipset Socket 775 Motherboard (update bios) (larger than 5 stock)

http://www.stonebridgecomputing.co [...] 17774.html
$199.21 + $13.05 shipping

RAM: OCZ 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 800 Reaper Edition (PC6400) Ram Module Kit (change voltage in bios for this)

http://www.itsdirect.com.au/com_pr [...] ategory=15
$166.10 + $13.95 shipping

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83Ghz

http://www.arc.com.au/?CPUP4775CD2Q95
$468.00 + $0 shipping (pickup @ 222 George St Liverpool)

DVD: 2x Samsung SH-S223F Black SATA 22x DVD/RW Writer (OEM, Nero Included)

http://www.msy.com.au/LOCATION/chippingNorton.htm (limited stock)
2 x 25 = $50 + $0 shipping (pickup @ Unit 6, 53-55 Governor Macquarie Drive Chipping Norton)

Case: Thermaltake Swing RS 100

http://www.mwave.com.au/newAU/mwav [...] u=16010524
$139.00 + $15 shipping

PSU: Antec 650W EarthWatts ATX Power Supply, 80 PLUS certified, 80mm low noise cooling fan, Dual 12V outputs, 2 x PCI-Express, 4 x SATA, 6 x IDE (EA-650)

http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/ [...] upply.aspx
$133.00 + $14 shipping (or pick up at Suite 35, Level 2, 330 Wattle Street Ultimo)

HDD: Samsung/Maxtor(by Seagate) 1TB *Special* Harddisk,SATA2,32MB 7200RPM,NEW! 'HD103UJ' (limited stock)

http://www.arc.com.au/?HDSMSATA100032_CA
$158.00 + $0 shipping (pickup @ 222 George St Liverpool)

Total: $1988.27
Total shipping: $72.00

Your build looks OK to me. You can check the parts list in my signature for some better choices, but you might not have access to everything at a good price.

You didn't double post, but when you add a second post to your own thread it can be skipped by people who think you are already getting help

did you look in his guide? it's quite good.

Assuming it's for gaming, what size monitor and resolution are you playing at?

any overclocking? you mentioned playing with the voltage of the RAM.

if so, you'll want a heat sink. see if you can find any of these http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

consider 8GB ram, 64-bit Vista, and i'd think a better PSU than that. 650W might be getting a little low for a big quad core, 4870x2 and underpowering is something you just don't want to do.

also, since you'll be in full HD, maybe a blu-ray drive?

Vista will allow you to use all 4GB of RAM, XP only allows 3.5 or less.

as for the PSU, i personally stick with Antec or Corsair. corsair has a very nice 750TX for $120 USD (+$20 MIR), otherwise you have to go to 850W.

about your dvd drive... you have 2 writers, you can save an extra 20-30 bucks by getting standard dvd drive and only using one buerner. OEM versions aren't quite the same as retail versions as they dont come typically come with anything but the drive, a lot of times other items may be in the picture but with a disclaimer somewhere saying picture for retail version or something like that. just a warning to you since you have nero included on the post.

Don't worry, kurtyboh, I have the software part fully covered. =D