feedback on new intel base system

[bisto]

hello all,

I'm going to buy a new comp' and I want to get yours opinions on this sys:
the comp is usually for SolidWorks ,but I think I will run GTA sometime


proccess - E8400 + ARCTIC Cooling pro
memory - GEIL 2GB pc6400 800mhz
MB - MSI P45 platinum
Video Card - Msi 4850 ATI
PS - Thermaltake 500W
case - Silverstone ps01b-w
HD - Seagate 500Gb 32mb

monitor samsung T240


thanks

 

[Proximon]

I really hate shooting people down like this, but of course I can't let you make bad choices... sorry in advance.

Memory - You didn't link which set, but regardless:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231209
This is better. Great timings, great voltage, great price. Get 4GB not 2GB.

MB - Maybe you have had luck with MSI in the past. These days they are certainly on the B team.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358
High quality, far better price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131297
If you feel the need to throw more cash at a board, this would be a better choice.

PSU - This is really the worst part. Many companies "make" (re-brand) one or two good PSUs and sell a bunch of bad ones. I am not aware of any 500W Thermaltakes that are good for anything but door stops.

Here is an example of a good PSU at a fair price:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

The case looks nice, had not seen that one yet.

Some general parts advice:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/257075-31-what-parts-choose

Some specific parts choices, if you need more suggestions:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/257547-31-personal-list-parts

 

[bisto]

thank for the feedback - i agree with some of you comments but:

the PCU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153028
is highly recommend

and I only think about MSI MB because their Video card is one of the best. (same brand for MB and Video card)

thank for the memmory link - I will upgard to G.skill

 

[apache_lives]

Stay away from MSI products all together - RUBBISH

 

[apache_lives]

apache, is that right? I always thought it was a decent choice. I admit, it wouldn't be my first pick, but I don't think they are terrible. Why do you say this? It's not like he said MSI nvidia chipset.

haha dont go there, there half assed motherboards, comparing MSI to ASUS or Gigabyte is like comparing a Hyundai to a Mercedes

most of there motherboards rely on these tiny little pathetic NB fans which tend to fail after a few months and burn out chipsets etc - poor design compared to an all passive design from others etc

 

[Proximon]

Relying on newegg user reviews for power supply choices is a recipe for disaster. Few people understand what a power supply actually does.

W0100RU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052
No PFC, only 70% efficient, insufficient amperage on the 12V rail.

W0093RU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153028
"passive PFC" This is the same thing as NO PFC, but they figured if they put the initials PFC in the description they could get you to buy it, and even charge you more.

Here is a good Thermaltake 500W PSU:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=108
Good luck finding one now for under $100 bucks.