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chaosleada
01-24-2008, 07:27 PM
Hi guys!
I'm new to the forum. This is my first build so tell me your suggestions/comments please.

SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3750640AS 750GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148134

OCZ 4GB DDR2 Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227270

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz Processor
http://www.dealiverable.com/ssproduct.asp?pf_id=1011154679

700W PSU
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2235424&Sku=O261-2005

Nvidia 8800 GTS 512MB (Free crysis game =))
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130312

Abit IP35 Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

So please feel free to post your comments.

(I know the things about the 4 gigs of ram. I plan on using a 32-bit OS (Windows XP). I heard that pairs of ram is good to install. I want to get as much ram as I could out of it.)

Jamie Nixx
01-24-2008, 08:26 PM
Change the PSU to a Corsair HX520w, same price, much better though.

Change the memory to Corsair XMS, 4GB is a waste on a 32bit OS so stick with 2GB kit (2x1GB), its $37.

The Abit board is superb, but a cheaper alternative is the Asus P5KC, basically the same board and it supports DDR2 and DDR3 memory.

Everything else is ok.

chaosleada
01-24-2008, 08:46 PM
I think I will keep my motherboard because I've heard it has great over clocking abilities.

As for the PSU, if I over clock it will not have enough power to support my system.

The ram is a great alternative (2x1gb) for $37 compared to $100+. However, I want to have at least like 3gb of ram. Is there any way I could do like a 2gb kit and add an extra gb?

Barrister73
01-24-2008, 08:50 PM
More knowledgeable people are free to correct me; I think that XP 32 bit cannot support four Gig, thus the statement that it is a waste to get so much.

MRR

chaosleada
01-24-2008, 08:53 PM
Huh?

I was asking if it was possible I could get a (2x1gb) kit. Then I could add an additional gb of ram. Totaling up to 3gb of ram?

Jamie Nixx
01-24-2008, 09:21 PM
There is no point in getting 3GB, you wouldn't notice any difference whatsoever from 2GB, in fact it would probably slow your computer down, 32bit OS were not built for anything more than 2GB.

Like i said the Abit is a good board, but so is the Asus and it is the same if not a better overclocker with DDR3 support for the future.