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jpboyrox   07-29-2009 at 11:44:12 PM

Okay total n00b here, building my first computer and wanting to know what you think:
Processor : --------------------Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM: --------------------Corsair Memory 4GBKIT (2X2GB) 800MHZ
Motherboard: --------------------Asus P5KPL-AM socket LGA775
Hard Drive: --------------------Western Digital Caviar 1TB (Up To) 7200RPM 32MB S300
DVD RW: --------------------LG - Internal DVD Re-Writer with LightScribe
Power Supply: --------------------Akasa 400W
Case: --------------------Galaxy III 450 With PSU and Bubble Light affect (planning on removing the PSU)

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jpboyrox   07-29-2009 at 11:54:49 PM
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Anyone? Any comments at all would be welcome!

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jpboyrox   07-30-2009 at 12:02:23 AM
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Also is my power supply good enough for my graphics card?

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pilotkira   07-30-2009 at 12:10:34 AM
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err you haven't even listed a graphics card. . so i would say yes: however if you do intend to get a graphic card anytime soon i would upgrade the power supply to at least a 620watts, i recommend corsair as it is a really good company

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jpboyrox   07-30-2009 at 12:23:16 AM
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Ah yes well my graphics card is a GeForce 9800GT

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habitat87   07-30-2009 at 01:04:06 AM
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You didn't mention overclocking so that looks like an excellent system. Although, consider the e8500, it's only a little bit more. Just suggesting since you might have missed that option.


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jpboyrox   07-30-2009 at 01:35:40 AM
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Could someone please explain the concept of overclocking to me

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habitat87   07-30-2009 at 02:18:22 AM
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Basically, it is when you push the performance level of your cpu beyond stock settings.

I do not recommend this if you do not know what you are doing. Do a lot of research if you are interested in learning. I really don't encourage overclocking unless the person already says they want to, even in that situation, only a suggestion is given. I was just making sure that this wasn't going to be a deciding factor in what you want. Simply put, since your are not intending to overclock your original options that you put are excellent choices. I'm going to assume that other options were too expensive for you and that is the reason for the motherboard choice with a good cpu.

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jpboyrox   07-31-2009 at 01:51:47 AM
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Any more comments of advice? I am hoping to use my PC mainly for video editing and games

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habitat87   07-31-2009 at 03:27:46 AM
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Which one are you going to be doing more of? What type of games, and how much editing are you planning to do?

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jpboyrox   07-31-2009 at 02:03:40 PM
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Probably more games than video editing but preferably I would want a system capable of doing both equally well.

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jpboyrox   07-31-2009 at 04:09:18 PM
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Does that make a difference? What should I change?

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ct1615   07-31-2009 at 04:21:23 PM
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looks solid but I have personally never heard of the PSU manufacturer

both the ATI 4850 and 4770 are at the same price point as the 9800GT and have better performance

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jpboyrox   07-31-2009 at 04:28:47 PM
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I'm surprised you have never heard of Akasa but I have decided to change it to this Corsair Memory 650W: http://www.dabs.com/products/corsa [...] ml#reviews

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saint19   07-31-2009 at 04:44:02 PM
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For games and video edition is good, maybe a power syppluy with more power

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jpboyrox   07-31-2009 at 04:46:11 PM
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Do you not think the 650w PSU that I showed above will be good enough? What would you recommend?

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jpboyrox   07-31-2009 at 04:56:46 PM
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If I was to update the Graphics Card what would you think about this one?: http://www.dabs.com/products/sapph [...] ATI%204850

Also do I need to upgrade my RAM?

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hefox   07-31-2009 at 05:01:51 PM
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1. You should buy Corsair 550W . 650 is too much.
2. You should look for a better motherboard (P43 or P45).

------------------------------ Intel i7 920, Gigabyte X58-DS4, 3x1 Corsair DDR3 1333, XFX 260 GTX
Samsung 750Gb F1,Samsung DVD-rw, Hiper Type-M 880W, Coolermaster HAF 932, Logitech Z-5500
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jpboyrox   07-31-2009 at 05:02:58 PM
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Is overkill on a PSU bad or just a waste?

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hefox   07-31-2009 at 05:09:26 PM
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Of course is not bad, it's just a waste. You can spend this money on something else.

------------------------------ Intel i7 920, Gigabyte X58-DS4, 3x1 Corsair DDR3 1333, XFX 260 GTX
Samsung 750Gb F1,Samsung DVD-rw, Hiper Type-M 880W, Coolermaster HAF 932, Logitech Z-5500
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jpboyrox   07-31-2009 at 05:42:36 PM
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the 550W will only save me £6 and is out of stock, not worth the wait in my opinion. This is my mobo http://www.dabs.com/products/gigab [...] 4294951481
Probably still not great

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hefox   07-31-2009 at 05:46:08 PM
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http://www.dabs.com/products/asus- [...] -405070000
This one is better.

------------------------------ Intel i7 920, Gigabyte X58-DS4, 3x1 Corsair DDR3 1333, XFX 260 GTX
Samsung 750Gb F1,Samsung DVD-rw, Hiper Type-M 880W, Coolermaster HAF 932, Logitech Z-5500
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saint19   07-31-2009 at 06:38:01 PM
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IS good for games and video edition, but maybe the power supply isn't...try buying a power supply with more watts.

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habitat87   07-31-2009 at 09:52:09 PM
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Your parts are fine. Your doing more games then anything. As for the price range. That's about as good as it gets since your a long way from learning how to overclock. As long as the motherboard works with the cpu and meets your needs, there's no reason to change it. And obviously your not an enthusiast.

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hefox   08-01-2009 at 12:12:48 AM
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saint19 wrote :

IS good for games and video edition, but maybe the power supply isn't...try buying a power supply with more watts.


What are you talking about? How much watts do you suggest he needs?

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jpboyrox   08-01-2009 at 03:16:57 AM
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I don't think he read any of the other comments

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saint19   08-01-2009 at 11:31:02 PM
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hefox wrote :

What are you talking about? How much watts do you suggest he needs?




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No much, only 100W more....a power supply of 500w is really good....

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jpboyrox   08-01-2009 at 11:36:55 PM
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I have a 650W power supply, I wrote about it in another comments although I think I will just go with 550W now

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hefox   08-02-2009 at 10:44:08 AM
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saint19 wrote :

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No much, only 100W more....a power supply of 500w is really good....



We were talking about a 650W PSU.

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saint19   08-03-2009 at 05:01:32 PM
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hefox wrote :

We were talking about a 650W PSU.



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Ok, but the CPU is a core 2, so he don't need the same power supply that you or me that have a quad core. and the GPU is a 9800, your GPU is a gtx260 like i have, less power requeriments.

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hefox   08-03-2009 at 05:26:13 PM
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saint19 wrote :

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Ok, but the CPU is a core 2, so he don't need the same power supply that you or me that have a quad core. and the GPU is a 9800, your GPU is a gtx260 like i have, less power requeriments.



I know that but you said that he need a PSU bigger than 650W.

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saint19   08-03-2009 at 06:36:24 PM
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hefox wrote :

I know that but you said that he need a PSU bigger than 650W.



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Me? i don't say this....i say that he need a 500w power supply...... was jpboyrox that said about the 650w power supply...

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hefox   08-03-2009 at 07:42:40 PM
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saint19 wrote :

IS good for games and video edition, but maybe the power supply isn't...try buying a power supply with more watts.


You said "try buying a power supply with more watts" and we were already talking before this about a 650W PSU.

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saint19   08-03-2009 at 09:39:20 PM
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hefox wrote :

You said "try buying a power supply with more watts" and we were already talking before this about a 650W PSU.



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Yes, but in another post i say that with 500w is good, so....actually you have a 880W, and i have a 850w....big diference from a 650w....also in the price....650w can perfectly with a quad core...

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