BB+ with some swaps

[lilpaco]

Hi Ricky and WiseMonkey (and others admin/modo for sure!)!

First I would like to express my gratefulness toward all the time you are taking to comment and assist everyone coming here! :D

Unfortunately, it is most of the time a 1 subject question and they leave.... (as I will also probably do, to be honest..)
But, keep in mind that everyone is greatly impressed and really appreciates your help, even if they didn't take the time to say it...they mind it!

So, here is my turn, I took a ticket lolll


I'll not change the BB+ a lot ;)

BUDGET : 700$ ( w/o OS and Monitor)

Case (same) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024) : Antec Sonata III with 500W Earthwatts PSU

Motherboard (same) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358) GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

Actually I took the same Motheboard as it seems really perfect. But, I'm wondering if you have any suggestion for a WI-FI Mobo?
Otherway, how does a WiFi can be installed?

CPU (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037) Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

RAM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184) CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5

GPU (same) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130468) EVGA 512-P3-1150-TR GeForce GTS 250 512MB

I'll meaby go with the GTX260 core 216 that Ricky is suggesting somewhere else. Will everything will be ok? ( Power, Cooling, etc)

Hard Drive (same) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319) Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM

Optical Drive in the BB+ is actually out of stock ;) How much does he worth?
And anyway....7200 RPM, 2MB, SATA...any suggestion?


Actual TOTAL = 681$ - 25$ MIR = 656$

Need :
-Optical Drive
-Wi-fi

Si my main concern is about the Wifi :P Do I take a wifi integrated mobo?

Thanks again!

[RickyTick]

Hi Ricky and WiseMonkey (and others admin/modo for sure!)!

First I would like to express my gratefulness toward all the time you are taking to comment and assist everyone coming here! :D

Unfortunately, it is most of the time a 1 subject question and they leave.... (as I will also probably do, to be honest..)
But, keep in mind that everyone is greatly impressed and really appreciates your help, even if they didn't take the time to say it...they mind it!

So, here is my turn, I took a ticket lolll


I'll not change the BB+ a lot ;)

BUDGET : 700$ ( w/o OS and Monitor)

Case (same) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024) : Antec Sonata III with 500W Earthwatts PSU

Motherboard (same) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358) GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

Actually I took the same Motheboard as it seems really perfect. But, I'm wondering if you have any suggestion for a WI-FI Mobo?
Otherway, how does a WiFi can be installed?

CPU (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037) Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

RAM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184) CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5

GPU (same) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130468) EVGA 512-P3-1150-TR GeForce GTS 250 512MB

I'll meaby go with the GTX260 core 216 that Ricky is suggesting somewhere else. Will everything will be ok? ( Power, Cooling, etc)

Hard Drive (same) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319) Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM

Optical Drive in the BB+ is actually out of stock ;) How much does he worth?
And anyway....7200 RPM, 2MB, SATA...any suggestion?


Actual TOTAL = 681$ - 25$ MIR = 656$

Need :
-Optical Drive
-Wi-fi

Si my main concern is about the Wifi :P Do I take a wifi integrated mobo?

Thanks again!

Looks good. If you want wireless built into your motherboard, you'll probably have to go with a X38 or X48 chipset motherboard. Something like the GIGABYTE GA-X48-DQ6 . They're a little pricey compared to the P45. You can always add a wireless card if you like. I assume this computer will be in a different room from the router. Is that why you need wireless?

This is a nice DVD burner.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151188

[lilpaco]

Yeah, the router is in basement and the Computer will be at the 2nd floor.... I wish my router will be "strong" enough ;)

Thanks for your comment and suggestion! I'll take a look to these Wi-fi integrated mobo.
For the Optical Drive, that was the one I was also looking for. You then validated my choice, thanks!

I'll write back my final system here with the price. ( for future reader!)

[lilpaco]

I cant find in the specifications where it's written there is integrated wi-fi in the
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DQ6 (http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128331&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GA-X48-DQ6)


It will be a little more cheaper with a Wireless card, but not that much.

And are you able to find the difference between these two card :
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166021
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166020

Thanks!

[RickyTick]

Well, you're right. I don't see the wi-fi on that mobo either, now. I saw it on one of those Gigabyte boards. Maybe it was the X38.

The only difference I can see on those two cards is the antenna.

[The Wise Monkey]

First off, thanks for the kind words. :)

Secondly, you can get USB wireless cards quite cheaply nowadays. It might be better for you to stick with the original board and just have an adapter that you can plug in to any PC you want.