Parts for build

[Greg_77]

All from newegg

PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS750QBL 750W Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817703019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$115.00 Instant
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate
$249.99
$134.99
1
COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811119138
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
$219.99
$179.99
1
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
Item #:N82E16835233003
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate
$36.99
$31.99
1
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
Item #:N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Items Return Policy
$5.99
1
XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket
Item #:N82E16835233019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$6.99
1
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820231166
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$79.99
$74.99
1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit English 1pk for System Builders DSP OEI DVD
Item #:N82E16832116485
Return Policy: Software Return Policy
$99.99
1
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Item #:N82E16822152098
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$69.99
$64.99
2
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4850 100245L Video Card
Item #:N82E16814102770
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$339.98
$319.98
1
LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22NP20
Item #:N82E16827136144
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$20.99
1
DFI LANPARTY DK X38-T2RB ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813136051
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$179.99
$174.99
1
Intel Gift - PC game
Item #: N82E16800995059
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy




Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor
Item #: N82E16819115041
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
-$49.99 Combo
$369.98
$319.99
Grand Total: $1,435.87

These are the parts I plan to use for my next build. If you feel any of my part choices are bad, that I need another part to make this computer work, that I could get a better deal on parts elseware, or that any of the parts are not compatible with another, please respond.

 

[Greg_77]

Anyone with any thoughts on my build?

 

[Proximon]

It's a fine build. The one part I'm sure I would change:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231194
That would be the RAM for serious overclocking.

If you are not overclocking, or not alot, then you don't need the 1066.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209

I'm not convinced the Cosmos is a good choice for twin 4850s, because the dump the heat back into the case. The better airflow of the Antec 1200 would make me feel safer, if it was my build.


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[shortstuff_mt]

I would highly suggest 64-bit Vista so that you can use all 4GB of RAM.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

DDR2 800 RAM will still allow you to OC the Q9550 to 3.4GHz. This RAM is awesome. It has tight timings and low voltage.

G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209 $64.99

I would also consider a 640GB HD. The extra density makes the drives considerably faster for not much more $.

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218 $74.99

You should also get a SATA DVD burner instead of IDE. There is no reason to put a big IDE cable in a new build. I recently got this drive and really like it:

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173 $27.99

I would just stick with a quality P45 chipset motherboard instead of X38.

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358 $136.99 -$20.00 MIR

or

ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299 $119.99 -$15.00 MIR

 

[Greg_77]

I will definitely change my disc drive. As for the hard drive, do you really think the 640gb caviar is faster than a 500gb samsung spinpoint? I always thought the spinpoint was fairly fast, but maybe my knowledge is outdated. I do not want a P45 motherboard because it will not allow for x16 bandwidth for two graphics cards in crossfire. Thanks for the replies, keep the advice coming!

 

[Greg_77]

Is the X38 motherboard I listed earlier in the thread considered good for overclocking, will it fit my cpu cooler? Thanks.

 

[Greg_77]

Is the DFI LANPARTY
DK X38-T2RB ATX Intel Motherboard a good motherboard? If not, are their any other motherboards that allow two ati graphics cards in crossfire with x16 bandwidth?

 

[Proximon]

The x48 boards are usually considered the better overclockers.

The DFI would be more your budget choice.

The ASUS Rampage Formula would be the more common choice for overclocking... but DFI has a certain overclocking rep. Not good for beginners though, not a newbie friendly BIOS.

ASUS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131284

 

[Proximon]

Oh, I should note that many serious overclockers prefer the P45 boards, even for crossfire. It's said that the improved ability to OC over the x48 makes up for the loss of crossfire bandwidth.