Would LOVE advice on this build

[coiney]

Hi there,

Could you critique this build so far? Is it overkill? Do I have a bad part in there? I'm building something I hope will be pretty smokin fast.

I'd also love advice on what type of power source to go with - as well as if I should upgrade from the stock CPU cooler.

Please note I intend to crossfire the GPU and go with 4 GB memory.

Cheers.


CASE COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

GPU VisionTek 900241 Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail X2

MOBO ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

RAM G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail X 2

HD Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

 

[shortstuff_mt]

You're much better off getting a 2x2GB setup instead of 4x1. It's easier on the motherboard and doesn't cut off your upgrade path. This RAM is great:

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 $49.99

This PSU would be overkill even with crossfire, but it's a good price on a great PSU.

PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI NVIDIA SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009 $129.99 - $30.00 MIR

What resolution will you be gaming at?

You'll also want a 64-bit OS to use all 4GB.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488 $99.99

 

[zodiacfml]

no problem with the build.
an overkill would be getting a core i7 using a single video card unless it is used for work and occasional gaming.

 

[megamanx00]

Go with 2x2GB of RAM rather than 4x1GB. What PSU do you plan to use? I recommend a decent unit from FSP, Antec, or Corsair.

 

[V3NOM]

Rampage formula? X48? if you're using a single card get a decent P45. i mean you can still xfire with em anyway...

 

[jitpublisher]

^Agree here, that is a pretty spendy motherboard that I don't think you really need.

 

[kubes]

Could even get away with using a P45 board, which will cut the crossfire channels to x8 which lowers the head room the cards have, but still shouldn't exceed with two 4850's. This will leave you a few bucks in your hand. If you plan on overclocking however that is a pretty good overclocking board. That would be the only reason I say to get that board vs some of the cheaper x48 and p45 boards out there.

The PSU reccomended eariler is a good buy ^1+