Ready to Order

[Convertible Guy]

I'm ready to start ordering, but I would like a last check over. The system is close to the SuperPC. These parts are exact.

Case/PSU: Antec Sonata III 500
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Quad-Core, 2.83 GHz, 12M L2 Cache
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0 Gb/s Internal

These are reused from current system for now.
Monitor: Recycle from current system
Speakers: Recycle from current system

Operating System:Win 7 Professional 64-bit

Here are the differences/questions.
RAM: Crucial 4GB kit (2GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 (BL2KIT25664AA80A)
I chose this because I will have two open slots for future upgradability.
Graphics card: eVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1 GB 128-bit GDDR2 (not a gamer)
Sound card: N/A (use motherboard)
Optical Drive(s): confused here, super PC calls for Samsung 22x DVD RW but subsequent link is for Sony 24x SATA DVD ???

[RickyTick]

Looks good.

You might consider the Black version of that hard drive. It has a better warranty, and is faster.

You may also consider the Geforce 210 video card, or the GT220. The GT220 is a much better card and is priced nearly the same as the 9500GT. Since you're not gaming, the 210 card would be just fine and maybe save you $10 or so. Just a thought.

[RickyTick]

Oh, I forgot to mention. I've typically recommended the Samsung optical drive, but it's often "sold out" at Newegg, so we substitute the Sony or something in it's place. They are all very good.