New mid-level? build.

[lankyjon]

So, I've got a new build here for when I head down to the states in a few weeks. Thinking it seems fairly decent, but advice or whatever is appreciated. Picture shows most of the build.

I already have an HD 4850 X2 2GB, a Seasonic M12D 750W PSU and a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Heatsink.

All of that is with Free shipping too.

Overclocking is a definite, I'm hoping I get really lucky and can unlock both cores on that Processor, but who knows.

Thanks. Oh, I'm thinking of buying this now, but I don't actually go down for another three weeks or so.

 

[Guest]

That looks good. I'd get the HAF 922 instead though, as it's not that much smaller but is quite a bit cheaper. Personally, I'd also go for a Western Digital, Seagate, or Samsung hard drive. I've heard those drives nicknamed the Hitachi "Deathstar" but I think those problems were sorted a while back haha. Could upgrade to a quad core Phenom 945 or something (four cores, guaranteed!) but I guess that's probably out of your price range.

 

[lankyjon]

I'm for the most part trying to keep it as cheap as I can. I will check out the HAF 922, but need to see if it will house the 4850 X2 (The thing is like 285mm or something ridiculous.)

 

[lankyjon]

Does anyone know is the 922 would house a 4850 X2? I can't seem to find what the maximum gpu length for the case is.

 

[kefka]

http://www.maximumpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=96620&view=previous&sid=455eee98ba0c7b0ab6e65cc961ef0048

A discussion on that very subject, the answer's yes and mentions a few other options.

 

[lankyjon]

Sweet, thanks. Somehow, just changing to that case lowered my price down by like $70. I was a bit confused, but I'm fine with that. Anyone got any other suggestions as to the components? The main thing I don't have much knowledge on is the Motherboard, and I'm a bit iffy on Ram too. However, this ram has pretty good timings, and seemed like a good deal.

 

[lankyjon]

Bumping to keep this alive. Hope I'm not breaking any rules.

 

[lankyjon]

Also, I can also buy parts from NCIX, as I am in the lower mainland right now. However, I would be staying away from buying the case or the motherboard from there, as I will have to take it down with me to Philly.

 

[lankyjon]

Sorry for the tripish or something post. But I am planning on buying this computer in the next few days, thanks!