Rate my new Build

[ShadowVexx]

Just got a new PC and would like your comments on what you think about it.

Case: Antec 900 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021)
CPU: 2.83Ghz Intel Quad-Core Q9550 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041)
Mobo: Asus P5Q3 Deluxe (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131298)
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190)
GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4870 512MB GDDR5 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102810)
HDD1: Maxtor 200GB 7200 RPM
HDD2: Seagate 300GB 7200 RPM
HDD3: WD 1TB 7200RPM
PSU: 700watt OCZ (http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/power_management/ocz_500w_700w_modxstream_pro_power_supply)

 

[aevm]

Pretty good build. Future-proof too, i.e. you can do Crossfire easily if needed.

Still, it could have been better if you asked first and bought later.

P5Q3+DDR3+HD 4870 512MB costs about the same as P5Q Pro (or GA-EP45-UD3P) + DDR2 + HD 4870 1GB, and it's a bit slower.

I have no idea how reliable those Maxtor and Seagate disks are. Seagate in particular is a bit risky these days. Try to keep the important stuff on the WD for the first few months.

 

[ShadowVexx]

The seagate and maxtor disks are a few years old i took them out of my old computer.
Also I did ask and i gave the list of things to buy to my dad and he decided to get me things that are better than what i actually wanted.

 

[aevm]

Good, then you're safe. The problem with the Seagate is a firmware bug in recent models. No worries for you.

You should be using Vista Home Premium 64-bit there (for DX10 and full access to the 4 GB of RAM).

Do you need a DVD burner? The SH-S223Q is one of the best these days.

 

[ShadowVexx]

Never really got down to buying vista and now i think i am just gonna wait for seven since i am gonna be moving to the US and i will just get it there. Also i still have my old DVD burner

 

[aevm]

So, what do you play on it and what's your resolution?

Are you interested in overclocking?

 

[MykC]

Looks fine. Will play anything you throw at it.

 

[JaredAudiophileGamer]

Good, then you're safe. The problem with the Seagate is a firmware bug in recent models. No worries for you.

Lol i was gunna say, iv'e had my old 320 GB Barracuda for about 6 years still running strong =)

 

[ShadowVexx]

Right now i am mostly playing crysis and fallout 3 and not had any problems yet.
Probably not gonna try overclocking yet i am using the ATI overdrive and the EPU-Six engine and that's about it.